Tough week of games as there are quite a few teams coming off emotional wins or losses so you wonder if they can be fully committed to preparation for games versus oponents without the same buzz.
I agree with you on ASU, Syracuse and BYU. I'm not impressed with Oregon's QB and he has not faced pressure yet or a truly competitive game on the road. I really like Syracuse and I believe they will dominate a much lesser opponent. Will ND score more than 20 points...I don't think so, so 14.5 looks very inviting.
I also like Northern Illinois and Kent as these two seem to cover every week. I think Toledo at home plus 7 is a play versus Cincinnati. Iowa only giving 3 to Penn State is on my list along with Pitt -11 as they drop in class versus a bad Buffalo team.
At the next level (I'll have to read more and look at the match-ups are) Wisky -19.5 vs. Minny as they finally look like the team we thought they would be and Minnesota continues to digress...this line will go up.
I have no idea how NC State will come back after their win versus FSU but, -4 versus Maryland certainly looks like the play.
I have been on Rutgers all year and -4 at Temple is probably the right line but, I think this will be a close game and hate having the four hanging over my head in what will be a low-scoring outcome. I love the Rutgers team but, will probably stay away unless this goes to under three.
I would love to back Kansas State at -3 at W Virgina but, can't give points on the road and they were only -6 at Iowa State. The man posted a low number on WV at Texas Tech to line up money on the Mountaineers and now I think the number is posted again for the same reason. (NOTE: K-State is actually +3 in this game)
Finally how can you not like Vandy -7 versus Auburn. I have to check the injuries on this one but, if Mississippi can blow out Auburn, why can't a better Vandy team?
Glad we agree on my big 3! I think ASU D gives Oregon QB a long night......plus first true road game of the year for the Ducks. All of this plays in favour of ASU.
I am not sure at all about Iowa, they are so up and down. Each week you never know what you will get. For some reason I think Pitt plays down t the level of Buff....seen them do it all year.
Wisky isnt made to blow out teams but like you said Minny has really struggled but these are 2 longtime rivals.....I always look to see who a team like Wisky might have on deck, his time its MSU.
NC St. is an awful road and off the bye, hopefulll that helps them, but Maryland has a very strong defense. Might be a no play for me.
Rutgers is due for a letdown and the last 2 weeks they have been a bit overvauled. Temple has played really strong the last 2 weeks against UConn and USF, they have really stepped up.
I think KSU matches up very well with WV. Strong defense for KSU will give Geno fits......plus they are better coached to boot. Like you said, that number looks so fishy to me. Money is already pouring in on WV but the line isnt moving.....hmmmm.
Vandy has trouble scoring, that is my only worry with them being favoured by a TD. Auburn is dreadful and you wonder if they have quit on their coach. Vandy sunk alot into that UF game too. Tough call.
Great post and thanks for the discussion.
