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I didn't get to 8 wins this week, but 7 isn't half bad.
15-5 the last two weeks has me galloping up to
the big-boy playground with arms raised in all my glory.
To keep my roll on, I've picked 10 glorious games that
are set to make mo money, mo money, mo money! The plan
has been flawless of late, so check out the recipe for
Week 7.
Virginia
Tech Hokies @ Boston College Eagles (+3): Boston
College really hasn't impressed all season. But that's
not how they do their business. The Eagles win football
games. Only once this season has that not been the case.
The Hokies are always overrated, and this is no different.
The Eagles, with a big win over Clemson, a 4-1 record,
and coming off a bye week will surprise a lot of people
when they dismantle the Hokies.
Temple
Owls @ Clemson Tigers (-44): I think Clemson
is one of the few teams I'd take over the Owls with
44 points to poach. Coach Bowden and his offensive game
plan has never been one to let up on his opponent, and
after injuries and a couple tough games slowed down
his offensive production for much of last weeks game,
his Tigers pounced back with 24 points in the 4th quarter
alone. Expect a lot of that against Temple, a team that
prides themselves on giving up 3 or more touchdowns
in multiple quarters of a football game.
Wake
Forest Demon Deacons (+4) @ North Carolina State
Wolfpack: Sure, the Deacons collapsed last week against
Clemson, but I don't think that will end their season.
Wake's coach doesn't strike me as a front runner, and
attitude reflects leadership, so they'll be ready for
a big rebound game against the Wolfpack. NC State has
stepped up their game the last couple weeks, with big
wins against Boston College and Florida State, but they've
had a lot of help along the way. After that huge comeback
win over FSU, I'm expecting a bit of a let down at home
here. Wake is too good for anyone to come in expecting
an easy win.
Syracuse
Orange (+25.5) @ West Virginia Mountaineers: It
doesn't always work like this, and Syracuse hasn't played
a team as good as WV, but they haven't lost a game by
more than 10 points all season. They aren't as bad as
many think, that's for sure. Iowa only beat them by
7, a good Wake Forest team only won by 10, and Pittsburgh
snuck out with a 10-point win as well. West Virginia
will stay undefeated, but the Orange will come to play
ball.
South
Florida Bulls (-2) @ North Carolina Tarheels: I
really don't see enough from Carolina to bet on them
winning against any team better than sub-par. The Bulls
are 4-2 overall and 3-2 ATS, and look like a decent
football team. Neither of Carolina's quarterbacks has
more touchdowns than interceptions. In 4 losses this
season, NC has lost 3 times by 20 or more. The Tarheels
should be good on the hardwood this season, but the
grass will remain a struggle.
Minnesota
Golden Gophers (+8.5) @ Wisconsin Badgers: The Badges
are solid, but not much better than a good Gophers team.
I know, it's not often that one would call a 2-4 team
good, but Minnesota has played tight with every opponent,
sans CAL. Even the Michigan game (14 point difference)
was closer than the score. With a rushing attack second
to none, and Cupito starting to become a force, it wouldn't
surprise me if the Gophers unraveled the Badgers in
Wisconsin. The Badgers may be 5-1, but wins over Bowling
Green, Willford, SD State, Indiana, and Northwestern
do less for me than Minnesota's 4 losses. Don't be a
tool, take the Gopher's fool.
Rutgers
Scarlet Knights (+2.5) @ Navy Midshipmen: The Midshipmen
are 5-1, their only L coming by one point at the hands
of TULSA. However, Rutgers' improving program is undefeated
on the season, a feat I expect to continue past Week
7. I love taking undefeated underdogs. A repeat of last
seasons' 31-21 win by the Knights looks like a safe
bet here. The fact that 60% of the public has the Knights
makes me think twice, but this time, viva la public,
take down the Casino!
Marshall
Thundering Herd (+4) @ Southern Methodist Mustangs:
I like Marshall in this one. I'm not sure why, maybe
it's the trust in the Herd's football program, or the
fact that SMU is bound to lose, because .500 isn't a
record they should have for long. Marshall has been
bad, but a nice W will turn their season right back
around. Expect that.
Iowa
State Cyclones(+19.5) @ Oklahoma Sooners: They Cyclones
have lost 1 game by more than two touchdowns. Brett
Meyer can toss a football and run well enough to keep
the Sooners honest. The Cyclones spread the ball around,
so don't believe for one second that Oklahoma will be
able to shut down the Cyclone offense. 3 players have
over 320 yards receiving, they'll get plenty of good
looks on Saturday. If the Sooners want to guarantee
themselves victory, they'll give the ball to Adrian
Peterson 30+ times. That should slow down the game enough
for Iowa State to cover easily.
California
Golden Bears (-8) @ Washington State Cougars: On
their way to a 4-2 record, the Cougars have only lost
one game by a greater margin than 6 points, an opener
against Auburn that was much closer than the final score
indicated. However, the CAL Bears have really turned
up the volume and are ready to take down the Cougars.
Everything in CAL is working right now, as they are
my favorite to take the Pac 10 title.
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