Whew.... filing these just in time for kickoff today. Our jaws dropped when Iowa State beat Oklahoma State last night. Just goes to show you, there's no such thing as a truly "safe" bet. Onto the picks...
Michigan State -28 vs. Indiana
Indiana is playing better and there could be an argument here that MSU will look past them. I don’t see D’Anotonio letting that happen and the Spartans have superior talent on both sides of the ball. 28 is a big number however and the only teams Sparty has beaten by that margin are Central Michigan and Florida Atlantic. Take Indiana and the points, but expect MSU to win the game.
Michigan -3.5 vs. Nebraska
The game is big for either team to have a shot at the Big Ten title game. Michigan defense continues to be the story and expect them to keep the Husker running game in check. Michigan wins by 7 and covers.
Ohio State -7 vs. Penn State
OSU is 5-1 at home compared to 1-3 on the road. Braxton Miller has the talent to be the next big Buckeye QB but has been awfully inconsistent. Expect Penn State to be emotionally drained after last week. The Horseshoe will be kind to the Buckeyes and I expect them to pull it out by a FG. Take PSU and the points.
NC State +8 vs. Clemson
Clemson barely got by Wake Forest last week and I imagine Coach Swinney put them through a tough week of practice. QB Tajh Boyd will protect the ball as Clemson seeks to keep pace in the ACC. Clemson covers here.
Kyle says...
Indiana is playing better and there could be an argument here that MSU will look past them. I don’t see D’Anotonio letting that happen and the Spartans have superior talent on both sides of the ball. 28 is a big number however and the only teams Sparty has beaten by that margin are Central Michigan and Florida Atlantic. Take Indiana and the points, but expect MSU to win the game.
Michigan -3.5 vs. Nebraska
The game is big for either team to have a shot at the Big Ten title game. Michigan defense continues to be the story and expect them to keep the Husker running game in check. Michigan wins by 7 and covers.
Ohio State -7 vs. Penn State
OSU is 5-1 at home compared to 1-3 on the road. Braxton Miller has the talent to be the next big Buckeye QB but has been awfully inconsistent. Expect Penn State to be emotionally drained after last week. The Horseshoe will be kind to the Buckeyes and I expect them to pull it out by a FG. Take PSU and the points.
NC State +8 vs. Clemson
Clemson barely got by Wake Forest last week and I imagine Coach Swinney put them through a tough week of practice. QB Tajh Boyd will protect the ball as Clemson seeks to keep pace in the ACC. Clemson covers here.
Kyle says...
Oklahoma -16 @ Baylor
OU brings their high-flying offense into Waco to face Baylor's offensive attack—led by RGIII. I look for Baylor to beat the spread in a loss and I don't expect we'll see a hell of a lot of the punter today. Also, take the over.
USC @ Oregon -15
Oregon's title chances rocketed up when the Cowboys dropped last night at Iowa State. You'd better believe Chip Kelly is going to want to pad his margin of victory as he lobbies for a rematch with LSU, and nobody is going to call you a dick for doing it against Lane Kiffin's crew. Look for Oregon to cover big in Eugene tonight.
Kansas State @ Texas -7.5
This line tightened by two points over the course of the week as people are losing faith in Texas' ability to win, especially within the rather quiet confines of Royal Stadium. Still, I think the shift benefits the horns, who, if nothing else, have a running game that will gash the Wildcats. UT covers.
Cal @ Stanford -18
After dropping a heartbreaking loss to Oregon, ruining the Cardinal's title hopes, Cal comes to the South Bay today. That's unfortunate for the Bears, who are struggling on offense this season and won't be able to keep up with the Stanford attack. Cardinal cover.
Season Standings:
Kyle - 22-20-2
Marcus - 21-22-1
Season Standings:
Kyle - 22-20-2
Marcus - 21-22-1
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