YTD 67-64-2
7-4-1 was the week that was. A bit smaller card then I typically bet, but it resulted in a larger gap in terms of units won. We also won the Bachelor party bet on UNC -3 against the canes last week. Tez Walker is who we have to thank for that winner. Huge third quarter from the Tarheels to secure that winner. My next big goal is to get above .500 on the sides action. Only going one game above a week this late in the season simply is not acceptable and I will hold myself to that standard to provide winners for y’all. With that all being said let us get to this week 8 card.
Sides YTD 39-42-2
JMU (-4) vs Marshall
If the NCAA was not a bunch of criminals with their archaic rules about teams transitioning to the FBS this Dukes football team would be bowl eligible already. I think this is a very good JMU team and the lean in this game comes down to QB play. Playing on the road in West Virginia at night during the week is never easy. I like JMU to make more plays and win their 7th game of the season on Thursday.
SMU (-20.5) vs Temple
Some Friday night action in Philly when the Mustangs take on the Owls. I like SMU to take care of business and inflate the points per game on their season in this one. I think this Owls team has quit. The ponies win this one going away and get us an extra unit to play with on Saturday.
Penn State (+4.5) vs Ohio State
Big Noon Saturday in the Shoe. Doesn’t get any better than this. This will be my biggest bet of the year. We are big game hunting in the Big 10 and I am staking my claim and my wallet on the Nittany Lions in this game. Couple of factors behind this bet. I think Penn State with Manny Diaz at DC will be able to get consistent pressure and make Kyle McCord uncomfortable. Now I know this game is in the Shoe and Notre Dame was at home, but I think this Penn State Defense is better than Notre Dame’s. I am also getting more points in this game then the game in South Bend. Penn State has also done a great job of winning the turnover battle this year protecting the football. I think Turnovers will be the difference in a matchup between two great teams and at the end of the day if I am getting 4.5 thats to many. Give me Penn State to cover, but I will also be betting on them to win this game on the road.
UCF vs Oklahoma (-17.5)
The Sooners have been doing two things this year. That is blowing out Big 12 opponents and blowing out teams at home. Getting a by week off of Red River is a major factor in this because it creates less of a let down spot for the Sooners.
Washington State vs Oregon (-20)
Dan Lanning is going to get the boys right after that tough loss up in Seattle last week. Back home in Eugene he is gonna tell these kids that all their goals are still ahead of them. All they have to do is win out. Anything inside three touchdowns I like Ducks big at home.
Oklahoma State (+3.5) vs West Virginia
Now in full transparency this Cowboys team I have not been able to get a good read on most of the year. I think they have finally found their guy at QB and will go into Morgantown and win this game and get Gundy fully off of the hot seat.
Virginia vs UNC (-23.5)
After winning the Bachelor bet last week the heels get an automatic tail this weekend especially in the friendly confines.
Ole Miss vs Auburn (+6)
Auburn is simply a different animal inside Jordan Hare Stadium. They say a Tiger can’t change its stripes, but Auburn does weekly depending on if they are at home or on the road. Would love to see this get to +7 for obvious reason, but I will take the Tigers and the points at home and may sprinkle the Moneyline on this one at +200.
Texas Tech vs BYU (+3)
Homefield advantage simple as that both teams are much better at home and I don’t know who the hell is gonna play QB for tech so give me the cougars.
Michigan (-24) vs Michigan State
Little brother may be on quit watch after what happened last week vs Rutgers. Take this and also take Michigan team total over 34.5. Michigan will put another skull up on the mantel this week as the Big Blue war machine lumbers on.
Utah vs USC (-7)
Utah looks drunk every time they leave Salt Lake City. Caleb Williams is to good to struggle back to back weeks the Trojans go marching in this one in LA.
Clemson (-3) vs Miami (FL)
I think the Canes are dead and will have their third loss of the season after this game.
Totals YTD 28-22
JMU vs Marshall (Over 49)
I think this will be a fun back and forth thursday night game that JMU pulls away in late so give me the over.
Air Force vs Navy (Under 34.5)
This might be the end of the road on service academy Unders to many people know about them now. Out of loyalty to the cadets though I will ride at least one more year.
Tennessee vs Alabama (Under 47.5)
Take last years game and completely flip the script Alabama wins at home in a low scoring affair.
Texas vs Houston (Under 61)
This feels wrong to do I love betting Texas teams and their overs, but I think the longhorns will put the vice grips on this Houston offense.
Ole Miss vs Auburn (Under 55 )
If this game plays out how I think it will Auburn will slow things down and play a lot of ball control to limit Ole Miss possessions. Under 55.
Michigan vs Michigan State (Over 46.5)
Same MO as last week. I think Michigan could hit this over by themselves.
Parlay of the week
Lets see if we can revive the Magic.
Penn State +4.5 Michigan -24, Clemson -3, Alabama under 47.5
+1228
10 to win 122.83
YTD 1-7 +5.584 units