
week one Against the spread: 8-8
Week Two Against the Spread 9-7
Week Three Against the Spread 10-5
Week Four Against the Spread 10-8
Week Five Against the Spread 12-7
Week Six Against the Spread 11-6
Week Seven Against the Spread 7-9
Overall 67-50
Will Oregon reverse their cross-country trend on Friday night after their emotional win against Ohio State? Oregon has failed to cover two 20-point spreads in Big Ten play, but Purdue ranks last in rush defense (228.8 yards per game), making them just 2-5 against the spread when playing as home underdog under Ryan Walters – with Oregon continuing their winning ways!
Oklahoma State had a bye week to regroup after suffering three consecutive losses in Big 12 that saw them allow an average of 312.6 rushing yards per game and surrender a plus-7 turnover margin. BYU ranks 12th in rushing offense (140.2 yards per game) while their plus-7 turnover margin.
Miami had a bye week after two close calls against Virginia Tech and Cal, and this will be another road test for Cam Ward, who owns a 170.8 passer rating with eight touchdown passes and three interceptions in road games. Will Miami survive again on the road?
Virginia has improved, but a trip to Death Valley will test their inconsistent offense that averages 22 points per game against Power 4 opponents. They haven’t committed a turnover in three games either – Clemson has shine bright since Georgia with their plus-10 turnover margin since their season-opening loss, featuring prolific performers such as Cade Klubnik and Phil Mafah on offense – they are 4-1 ATS through their winning streak, winning by an average margin of 34 points each meeting so far!
Prediction: Clemson 41 Virginia 10
Auburn averages 16 points per game in SEC play, and the line has increased by one half-point since opening. They had a bye week while Missouri’s two wins against Power 4 opponents have come by a combined nine-point margin; Missouri found its groove against UMass, but Auburn still allows only 20.8 points per game; they have won all three meetings since Missouri joined the conference.
Prediction: Missouri 23 Auburn 17
This game promises to be the best game of the week in the Big Ten. Will Nebraska be able to slow down Indiana’s high-powered offense, which averages 47 points and 515.8 yards per game? Nebraska ranks 13th nationally in total defense (272.5 yards per game), boasts a +6 turnover ratio, and ranks 13th for total offense with 272.5 per game total defense (272ypg). If Nebraska can generate enough passing game through freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, then an upset might just happen; otherwise, it should make for a thrilling offensive battle!
Prediction: Indiana 31 Nebraska 24
This will be the first meeting between these schools in two decades, and East Carolina leads the all-time series 8-0 S/U. East Carolina allowed 311 rushing yards during its 55-24 loss at Charlotte in Week 7. However, Army has allowed only 14 points per game so far and average an FBS-best 369.8 average rushing yardage average. Bryson Daily continues his impressive year in American Athletic Conference play here.
Prediction: Army 34 East Carolina 17
As one-loss teams battle to remain in the SEC race, each has significant question marks surrounding them. Tennessee has struggled on offense lately and has only managed one touchdown pass from three SEC contests; Alabama’s defense has shown some troubling breakdowns. Will Heupel give Iamaleava enough chances, or will Milroe get enough running game support to escape Neyland Stadium? It will surely make for a classic matchup this week!
Prediction: Alabama 27 Tennessee 24
Notre Dame and Georgia Tech will meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia Tech presents an uphill battle for Notre Dame with its 204.4 yards per game average running game and Haynes King leading the ACC with 71.2 completion percentage – but this Notre Dame defense limits opponents to just 3.4 yards per carry and 47.9 completion percentage against opposing quarterbacks; Riley Leonard has taken over starting duties. Georgia Tech’s record as an underdog under Brent Key stands out at 14-6 against the spread, so that shouldn’t be ignored either!
Prediction: Notre Dame 27 Georgia Tech 23
Michigan has proven difficult to predict all season. They’re just 1-5 against the spread and enter their bye week needing an answer at quarterback – Luke Altmyer leads Big Ten passers with 14 touchdown passes and one interception. Illinois would be an easy pick had we not witnessed their 46 points given up against Purdue with 239 rushing yards; now, however, their fate remains in question.
Prediction: Illinois 27 Michigan 17
Charlotte will have difficulty stopping Navy’s rushing attack. Navy had an extra week of preparation with Notre Dame next week; Charlotte fell 14-0 when facing them off last season against Navy.
Prediction: Navy 27 Charlotte 10
The Bulldogs have managed to cover massive spreads against Texas and Georgia. Freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. can be inconsistent. Still, their home venue should help against Texas A&M coming off of its bye week – especially considering they are 4-4 S/U since joining the SEC.
Prediction: Texas A&M 27 Mississippi State 17
LSU is coming off of an emotional win against Ole Miss and has seen its line increase by one half point for their road matchup against Arkansas. Arkansas had a bye week to prepare against LSU’s high-flying passing attack led by Garrett Nussmeier’s 18 touchdown passes in SEC play. All four previous meetings between these teams have been decided by three points or less while Arkansas averages 199 rushing yards per game.
Prediction: LSU 27 Arkansas 24
Texas has been more complete this year compared to Georgia, ranking top 10 in scoring offense and defense, respectively. Georgia forced only five turnovers this season while not having a consistent running game. Should Texas average four yards more on each run attempt? Then Georgia will be in trouble! Even so, underdogs have covered in both top-five showdowns this season.
Prediction: Texas 20 Georgia 26
West Virginia boasts a strong run defense (130.0 yards per game, which allows just 3.6 yards per carry), but they allowed 200-plus rushing yards against Penn State and Kansas respectively. Kansas State boasts three players averaging at least 6.0 yards per carry in DJ Giddens, Dylan Edwards and Avery Johnson; provided Johnson protects the ball, then they should have no issues this Saturday against West Virginia’s run defense.
Prediction: Kansas State 31 West Virginia 17
Iowa State’s Cyclones have covered five straight games and will face a UCF team that has struggled to score over the past three. Last week, UCF turned to Jacurri Brown at quarterback; along with RJ Harvey, they could challenge Iowa State’s defense in the running game; however, Rocco Becht should remain comfortable facing an opponent with an average completion percentage of 68.9% allowed.
Prediction: Iowa State 34 UCF 17
SMU had a bye week to prepare for this clash with Stanford. Kevin Jennings has led them at quarterback with an impressive 74% completion percentage since taking over as their starter. Stanford has failed to cover as underdogs the past three weeks, which may make keeping up with an offense averaging 40.8 points per game challenging given recent road trips taken against Syracuse, Clemson, and Notre Dame.
Prediction: SMU 37 Stanford 13
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