2021 Pickem's

October 20, 2021

by: Reed

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Another big weekend of college football in the books and another great week of picking games. We went 10-5 this weekend while being dead wrong about a few picks in there as well. Apparently Purdue is the super weapon against teams ranked number 2 in the nation unfortunately. The Georgia game going under may be what hurts the most especially after how hard Mark Stoops fought for that cover and the over only to have the extra point for a push be blocked as time expired. That being said, over the last two weeks the pickem is 22-10 in our picks and with a little bit of rounding of decimals that means I am hitting at an astonishing percentage of 69% on college football bets in that time frame.

Sides YTD 20-18

Coastal Carolina vs App State (+5)

Everything about this game screams coastal with their great offense yet to really be slowed down at all except for the Buffalo game. That being said, a week after getting blown out by Louisiana on the road I like this App State team to bounce back and keep it a lot closer than the majority of the public thinks they can.

Memphis (+1.5) vs UCF

Back again another week of fading UCF and Guz Malzon. This one is interesting because as of Wednesday we are not sure if Dillion Gaberial will be back for the Knights. These games used to put on some of the best shows in college football for offensive spectacles; it would be fun to get back to some of that. I’ll take memphis in this one though to get it done in Orlando.

Cincinnati vs Navy (+27.5)

The Bearcats take the opportunity of the Hawkeyes falling to slide into the number two team in the nation. While they seem to be unstoppable on offense in most of their games, they will be trying to go for style points from here on out to maintain that ranking. I still like the triple to present some problems for them and keep this one closer than the public thinks.

Wake Forest vs Army (+3)

The Demon Deacons are somehow still undefeated this year. This week though they have to go to upstate New York and play the triple which no team wants to do this late into an undefeated season. It would also be hilarious to me if wake were to lose this game since it is a non conference game that they still would control their own destiny to the ACC championship game in Charlotte.

Syracuse vs VA Tech (-3)

On my 5th pick I finally take a favorite this week. That might be of some concern but I wouldn’t worry about it. A week after a big cover for us in the Carrier dome the Orange men have to go on the road to blacksburg. I do not think that will fare well for them. I like the hokies in this one.

Wisconsin (-3) vs Purdue

This should be a let down spot for purdue. A week after knocking off Iowa on the road I’m not sure what the boilermakers have left in the tank having to play another physical defense in Wisconsin. I’ll take the badgers to get a cover in West Lafayette this Saturday.

Clemson vs Pitt (-3)

Pitt as a favorite at home, what could go wrong?? I love that I have been able to fade the Clemson Tigers week after week and get away with it. Seeing Dabo have to be stressed out in all these games truly is fun. The actual game though Kenny Pickett of the Panthers is flat out legit and may end up being a really good QB on Sundays. The fact that they can move the ball and Clemson really can’t make me take Pitt in this one at home.

Okie St (+7) vs Iowa State

This cowboys defense is legit and they just keep winning. Catching 7 points even on the road is too many with this defense. Iowa State is still a good team, but I struggle to see them moving the ball with much consistency.

Oregon (+2.5) vs UCLA

The fact that Oregon is favored in this game makes me question a lot of things. This seems like a trap line honestly in that I do not really believe in the bruins maybe they get up for this game. Regardless Oregon with 2.5 in my back pocket I’ll take it and hope I don’t get my hand caught in the cookie jar.

Totals YTD 22-14

Tulane vs SMU (Under 70.5)

Once a total gets to 70 it gets a little touch and go. Both these teams can score some points. I still like the under though in this one, but it could get pretty hairy. Best case scenario might be this one gets one sided early.

Memphis vs UCF (Over 63)

I really need to look at my record when double betting games. I feel it is not that great. This one though especially if Gabriel is back for UCF could be a steal. I know these aren’t the offenses these teams used to have but that’s also why the total is not 80 like it used to be. I think this game will be a lot of fun with enough scoring for us to hit this over.

Illinois vs Penn State (Under 46.5)

This Penn State defense is very very fast. Illinois is not a very good football team and they will struggle to score in this one. All signs point to an under just hope James Franklin lays off the gas in time.

Northwestern vs Michigan (Over 51)

The Wildcats finally showed some pride last week knocking off Rutgers at home. Unfortunately for them they got a date with michigan in the big house this weekend. I like Michigan to run the ball for a lot of yards and points this weekend and blow out Northwestern and hit this over.

Oklahoma vs Kansas (Under 67.5)

This one is a fun little game we like to call will Kansas score? Oklahoma is gonna roll in this one. It just depends on when Lincoln Riley wants to pull the plug on the beat down. I do not think Kansas will be capable of anything in this game so I will take the under.

Wake Forest vs Army (Under 52)

Something just feels right in betting service academy teams unders. I think Wake will struggle in this one and Army hopefully possesses the football for long periods of time just draining the clock away in this one.

LSU vs Ole Miss (Under 76)

I like to play with fire. That is also why I enjoy betting Ole Miss Unders from time to time. Last week it worked out for us. With news of Matt Corral maybe not in the most pristine health that only helps this bet. That being said both these defenses stink. It should be a little nerve racking. 76 is a lot of points though.

Ohio State vs Indiana (Over 60.5)

It has been a long time since Ohio state made the sheet. Regardless, Ohio State always scores a million points on Indiana. That’s Cannon. I see a final something around 56-17 Ohio state.

All odds are via the Barstool Sportsbook as of 10/20/2021