After a shaky first week I went 8 for 12 last week (66%). As things start to shakeout predictions get a little easier to make so here's to repeating last week's 66% winning percentage.
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College Football Predicitons, Best Bets for Week 3
Now for the picks:
SOUTH FLORIDA -13.5 over North Carolina
South Florida went into Auburn and won at a tough place to play for their last game. North Carolina is no Auburn and they have the game at home. South Florida is also well rested after a weekend off. Unless this is a letdown game, South Florida should cover.
LOUISVILLE -37.5 over Syracuse
Louisville will set out to destroy the Orange after their loss at Kentucky last weekend. Syracuse is no match for Louisville defensively or offensively and Louisville will look to get the bad taste out of their mouths with a huge victory.
Illinois +3 over INDIANA
Illinois is a much better team than people give them credit for and they will go into Indiana 3 point underdogs, but they will win the game outright. Illinois will overpower Indiana and win this game on the road.
TULSA +20 over Oklahoma
Don't sleep on Tulsa. One of the picks to be this year's sleeper Tulsa has the weapons t at least keep this game respectable. Of course I feel Oklahoma will win in the end, but 3 touchdowns seems like too many. Tulsa is too good to be getting 20 points in this game, Oklahoma or not.
Florida -21 over MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi is awful this season and Florida should wipe the floor with them on Saturday. Florida whacked Tennessee last Saturday and Mississippi isn't half of what the Volunteers are. The only thing that is a concern is that road SEC games are hard, but if Florida truly feels they are a national title contender, they will crush Mississippi.
NEBRASKA -21.5 over Ball State
Nebraska will look to show they aren't as bad as they looked on Saturday night against USC. Nebraska has been home all week and they will welcome Ball State to Lincoln. Ball State is hardly a force and Nebraska will take the frustrations of last weekend out on them.
CENTRAL FLORIDA -7 over Memphis
Central Florida is a quality football team, just ask Texas. Memphis just isn't any good and Central Florida will get their first win in their brand new stadium..
Georgia +3.5 over ALABAMA
Alabama is good, there is no doubt about it, but Georgia will get this game to a field goal. SEC games are hard fought and I see this game being won by either team by no more than a touchdown. I will take the +3.5 with that in mind.
Kentucky +6.5 over ARKANSAS
Kentucky showed that they are going to be a team to be reckoned with this season. They may not win a ton of games, but with Andre Woodson they will keep them close. I just feel that 6.5 is too many points to give Kentucky, but Arkansas will have something to prove on the road.
CALIFORNIA -17 over Arizona
California will open their PAC-10 schedule at home against Arizona. Arizona does not have the firepower to match Cal and the Golden Bears will run away with this game.
New Mexico State +17 over AUBURN
Auburn is really hurting right now and they would like nothing better than to blow out New Mexico State at home. While Auburn will win the game, New Mexico State is too quality a team to lose by that many points. I will take the Lobos and the points.
UL-LAYFAYETTE +10.5 over Troy
The Ragin' Cajuns record might not show it, but they are a quality Sun-Belt team. This game will be much closer than 10.5 points, especially since the game is in Lafayette. Plus how often can you say you're betting on the Ragin' Cajuns?
USC -24.5 over Washington State
USC will open its PAC-10 schedule at home against the anemic Washington State. If you saw what USC did to Top-15 Nebraska on the road, than why wouldn't you take the Trojans in this one?
WISCONSIN -8 over Iowa
Iowa is so bad that they lost to Iowa State, and believe me that is bad. Iowa's premier win this season is against Syracuse and that doesn't say anything. Wisconsin will kill Iowa at home for their first Big Ten win of the season.
Purdue -14 over MINNESOTA
Just like Iowa is bad, Minnesota might be even worse. Purdue is a good looking team this year and Curtis Painter will light up the scoreboard in the dome. Take Purdue minus the points.
Oregon State +11.5 over ARIZONA STATE
Oregon State and Arizona State are probably pretty comparable so why is one team getting 11.5 points? I will take that to the bank anyday.
Washington +6 over UCLA
Washington is a great team this year under freshman quarterback Locker. Even though they lost to Ohio State pretty badly, UCLA is no Ohio State. I will certainly take the points and the promise of Locker.
STANFORD +16.5 over Oregon
On paper Oregon should blow out the Cardinal, but I see some improvement in Stanford under first year head coach Jim Harbaugh. I think this one could surprise some people and Stanford will keep this game close until the end, keeping it within 16.5 points at home.
Recap:
SOUTH FLORIDA -13.5 over North Carolina
LOUISVILLE -37.5 over Syracuse
Illinois +3 over INDIANA
TULSA +20 over Oklahoma
Florida -21 over MISSISSIPPI
NEBRASKA -21.5 over Ball State
CENTRAL FLORIDA -7 over Memphis
Georgia +3.5 over ALABAMA
Kentucky +6.5 over ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA -17 over Arizona
New Mexico State +17 over AUBURN
UL-LAYFAYETTE +10.5 over Troy
USC -24.5 over Washington State
WISCONSIN -8 over Iowa
Purdue -14 over MINNESOTA
Oregon State +11.5 over ARIZONA STATE
Washington +6 over UCLA
STANFORD +16.5 over Oregon
With all the picks made it is time for me to remind you that these are merely the best plays on the board as I see them and they are not guaranteed winners, nothing is guaranteed. I hope you have fun with these NCAA Football selections and good luck this weekend. All lines are gathered from BetUs.com and from Wagerline.com and were accurate at the time of this article being written. Keep in mind, line movement may occur.
Remember not to bet more than you can afford to lose and that wagering should be for fun only. If you have a gambling problem I urge you not to place a wager.
Also, make sure you visit JSportsPicks.BlogSpot.com for my complete picks blog that is updated with new picks every weekend.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentPenn State 38
Michigan 13
Also back Colorado [ -14] to trample lil Miami [ Ohio] ....Colorado-39...Miami [ohio]-10.
I like Boston College to clobber Army at Chestnut Hill...BC-37....Army-6