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Not bad last week, eh? I busted out the old 4-1
to start the season, and as you all know, a winning
percentage like that makes dough. I'm giving this favorite
run a try this week, as every single one of my picks
is expected to get the W this weekend. The Beavers play
Thursday, so get your picks in early! Good luck to
all!
LUCKY
LESTER'S Free NCAA Football Picks
Oregon
State Beavers (-3.5) @ Cincinnati Bearcats: 9/6/07
7:30pm EST
I know the Cincinnati Bearcats have been on a tear lately,
with 4 straight wins going back to last season, including
30-11 win against Rutgers - but are they that good?
I just don't think so. The Beavers didn't play well
last week, despite easily covering against Utah. I expect
them to play better in Week 2, and beat the Bearcats
in Cinci.
Akron
@ Ohio State Buckeyes (-28.5): 9/8/07 12:00pm
EST
Akron upset Army last week, but after Michigan went
down to App State, do you think the Buckeyes will take
it easy against Akron this week in Ohio? Don't count
on it. Akron hasn't lost by more than 22 points in any
of their last 10 games, but Army, Buffalo, Toledo, and
Ohio aren't really the Buckeyes, now are they? Ohio
State will be ready for this game, and since their talent
level is that far ahead of Akron's, this game will easily
surpass 4 scores.
North
Carolina State Wolfpack @ Boston College Eagles (-13):
9/8/07 2:30pm EST
While NC State has lost 8 of their last 10, they play
many close ball games, in fact they haven't lost by
more than 8 points in any of their last 19 games. This
game isn't as sure a thing as I originally thought,
but still, Matt Ryan looks like a professional grade
quarterback, and I don't think the Wolfpack defense
has a chance in slowing him down. This game being at
Boston College pushes me over to the side of the Eagles,
as two more scores from the home team will cover the
spread. Ryan's good for that.
Troy
@ Florida Gators (-26.5): 9/8/07 6:00pm EST
The Gators beat Western Kentucky by 43 points last week,
and the game was called with 8+ minutes left in the
4th quarter. Tim Tebow put to rest any questions about
his throwing ability as he completed 13 of 17 passes
for 300 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was bombing. Troy
lost to Arkansas by 20, and I have to believe that the
Gators are tow touchdowns better than the Razorbacks.
Florida's defense will be too fast for Troy, as the
smallest of mistakes will cost the Trojans points. Look
for Florida to roll for the 2nd time in as many weeks.
Hawaii
Rainbows (-28) @ Louisiana Tech: 9/8/07 7:00pm EST
Last year this game was a 61-17 blowout at the hands
of Colt Brennan and the Rainbow Warriors. Well, until
someone shows me a reason to wager otherwise, I'll be
taking the Rainbows with anything less than a 35 point
spread to cover. Tech doesn't have the athletes or schemes
to stop Hawaii, and neither does any other team in this
division. Bombs away Colt, your Heisman hopes rest on
it.
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