Time for another week of picking against the spread. Before we get into it, here are the standings as of this Thursday.
Rutz: 27-27-1
Joe: 24-30-1
Jeff: 22-27-1
Ryan: 18-34-1
Brad: 17-37
Rutz
College
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| The 2012 win over UT was a special night for Vanderbilt. Will history repeat itself Saturday? (Photo creds to Vanderbilt Athletics) |
The Longhorns are too good and too deep to not roll over Jayhawks, and they'll be motivated for possible 10-win season.
Syracuse +7.5 over Boston College
Should be a close one either way, but I'm puzzled at the disrespect for the Orange. If Syracuse loses, it won't be by more than a touchdown.
Michigan -4.5 over Ohio State
Famous last words betting on Harbaugh, but the Wolverines are just plain better.
Vanderbilt -3.5 over Tennessee
Go Dores! (Note, Rutz graduated from Vanderbilt in 2010.)
NFL
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| Photo creds to The Spokesman-Review |
LA Chargers -12.5 over Arizona
Don't be scared of the spread, because the Cardinals are truly awful.
Chicago -3 over Detroit (Correct)
Miami +8 over Indianapolis
With Ryan Tannehill back, the Dolphins can make this a tight game.
Minnesota -3.5 over Green Bay
The Packers are going in the wrong direction, and Minnesota will be hungry after last week's loss that essentially killed their division title hopes.
Ryan
College
College
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| Photo creds to Crain's Detroit Business |
WV +3.5 against OK (Correct)
Michigan -4.5 over Ohio State
Harbaugh and the Wolverines finally get it done against Meyer and the Buckeyes, who are reeling on defense and predictable on offense.
Maryland +13 against Penn State
Maryland can score the ball. Penn State is still overrated (see last week's Rutgers game).
Maryland can score the ball. Penn State is still overrated (see last week's Rutgers game).
Notre Dame -11 over USC
The Trojans have been very weak (losing to UCLA) and Notre Dame, to my chagrin, has continued to roll. Looks like it will be Bama/Clemson who finally put ND in their place.
The Trojans have been very weak (losing to UCLA) and Notre Dame, to my chagrin, has continued to roll. Looks like it will be Bama/Clemson who finally put ND in their place.
NFL
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| Ryan sees Baker going off on the Bungles (Photo creds to FOX Sports) |
Bears -3 over Lions (Correct)
Browns +3 against Bengals
The best team in football gets revenge on Hue Jackson. Cincy is reeling, per usual at this time of year. Shake and Bake Mayfield throws his first 4 touchdown game and the Browns win by double digits.
Raiders +10.5 against Ravens
I just have a feeling this one will be close.
I just have a feeling this one will be close.
Jags -3 over Bills
Jacksonville almost put the pieces together last week. It can handle the Bills, even on the road.
Jeff
College
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| Tua will pad his Heisman resume and Alabama legacy with a win in the Iron Bowl (Photo creds to 12UP) |
Michigan(-4) vs Ohio State
Ohio State's defense will struggle mightily.
South Carolina (+26.5) vs Clemson-
Because this is a rivalry game, the Gamecocks will make it closer than it should be.
Alabama (-24.5) vs AuburnBama will come back angry after struggling vs The Citadel.
UCF (-14) vs USF (Correct)
NFL
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| Hue Jackson Stinks (Photo creds to Waiting for Next Year) |
Bears (-3) vs Lions (Correct)
Browns(+3) vs Bengals
Screw Hue Jackson
Steelers (-3) vs BroncosDenver's offense won’t be able to keep up with the Steelers.
Patriots (-9.5) vs Jets
Coming after a bye week and a loss, the Pats won’t let up.
Joe
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| Trace will go out a winner (Photo creds to Black Shoe Diaries) |
College
Georgia (-17) over Georgia Tech
The Bulldogs still control their destiny as far as making it to the College Football Playoff goes, and I don't see any reason why they won't cover in this rivalry game at home. The running back duo of D'Andre Swift and Elijah Holyfield will be too much for the Yellow Jackets to handle.
Pitt (+6) over Miami
The Panthers are rolling, and I don't see the train stopping until Clemson runs it off the rails next week. The loss of receiver Jeff Thomas is a big blow to a Hurricanes offense that's already not too good. I see Pitt's defense playing well enough to compliment it's deadly rushing attack, leading to another win in South Beach.
Northwestern (-17) over Illinois
Illinois is garbage, while Northwestern will have a chance, albeit not a good one, of playing in the Rose Bowl. Give me Clayton Thorson and the Wildcats
Penn State (-13) over Maryland
It's been a tough season for Trace McSorley, and I see him having a big day in his last game at Beaver Stadium. Maryland, on the other hand, will slow down after its offense went psycho on Ohio State last week.
NFL
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| Photo creds to The Denver Post |
Tampa Bay (-3) over San Fran
Tampa is at home, and it's offense has pulse. Take the Bucs, I guess.
Tennessee (+6.5) over Houston
Houston has to come down to earth at some point, and an inconsistent team like the Titans is a good beat a week after a 38-10 loss.
Bills (+3) over Jags
Jacksonville won't recover from last week's choke. Buffalo is putrid, but for some reason, so is Jacksonville. Take the home team.
Broncos (+3) over Steelers
Last week should have been the classic "Tomlin letdown" game, so it will have to happen this week instead.
Brad
College
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| Brad could see the "Men of Troy" pulling off a massive upset (Photo creds to Warner Bros) |
Michigan by 17.
Alabama -24 over Auburn
This won't be remotely pretty.
USC +11 over Notre Dame
This won't be remotely pretty.
USC +11 over Notre Dame
I could see USC pulling this one out at home, so I'll take them +11.
Boise State +3 over Boise State
Utah State is a good football team and so is Boise St. Utah State wins on a last second TD.
Utah State is a good football team and so is Boise St. Utah State wins on a last second TD.
NFL
Eagles -6 over Giants
Saquon won't drop off, but other than that, it will be a big L for NYG.
Eagles -6 over Giants
Saquon won't drop off, but other than that, it will be a big L for NYG.
Chargers -12.5 over Cardinals
The Chargers will destroy the Cardinals.
The Chargers will destroy the Cardinals.
Colts -7.5 over Miami
I really like the Colts now that Luck has gotten back into a groove.
I really like the Colts now that Luck has gotten back into a groove.
Packers +3.5 over Vikings
Should be a close, good game, but I'll take Aaron Rodgers and points
Should be a close, good game, but I'll take Aaron Rodgers and points
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