Happy Tuesday Cougar Fans!
Welcome to another edition of Two For the Money. Really quick before we start, a housekeeping item on this weekly feature:
A few readers have emailed and commented to ask if I am actually making bets on all of these picks. The short of it is yes and no. Yes, I use some of the lines I am commenting on. But more or less, I am just taking a lookie-lou at some of the lines that pique my interest and give my opinion on what I would do if I was going to bet. I don’t want to talk about how much I wager or how successful I have been…..but let’s just say that while I am not a big shark, I am well above water so far this year! And I will randomly add action throughout the weekend. Sometimes that works well, other times, not so much. West Virginia really hurt me last Friday for example. Anyway, if you do have any other questions, fire away! Read on for some of my initial thoughts on the action for this week’s games…..
California -3 at Nevada: The Bears offense absolutely scorched the Buffs last weekend, in what many thought should be a good game. Nevada has a high powered offense, but I think the athleticism of the Bears should make this a no-brainer. Take Cal. Interesting note however – the Bears are 6-13 against the spread in their last 19 road games.
Kansas State -4 vs Iowa State: The K-State offense is putting up nearly 40 points per game, while the Cyclones are averaging less than 20. Add in that the game is in the comfortable confines of home for K-State, and Iowa State is coming off a huge disappointment loss last weekend vs. Iowa, well, you can look for this to be blowout city on the side of the Wildcats. Take the ‘Cats giving 4.
Tennessee +14.5 vs Florida: The loss of Tim Tebow isn’t the only problem for this season’s Florida Gators. The Gators have squeaked wins out against Miami, OH and Southern Florida the past two weekends in Gainsvillle, and haven’t looked good in the process. This weekend, they travel to Neyland Stadium, which is always a tough place to play, and things always tighten up when SEC play gets started.
Let’s face it, the Vols had a much tougher opponent in Oregon last weekend. Take the Vols at home, getting the 14.5.
Nebraska -3.5 vs Washington: Sorry UW, but I just don’t see it. The Cornhuskers are averaging 324.5 yards per game ON THE GROUND, good for 8.8 yards per carry, and that’s a huge key on the road. New QB Taylor Martinez is running the offense at a very high level right now.
That rushing attack will keep the high powered UW offense on the sideline quite a bit. And Nebraska’s D is off to an excellent start, eight sacks and six INT’s in just two games. Oh yeah, the Huskers are 5-2 against the spread in their past seven road games. Take Nebraska and the 3.5.
Wake Forest +16 at Stanford: Did anybody get a load of the Cardinal dismantling the Bruins on the road last weekend? WOW. I would be shocked if they don’t do the same this weekend against the Demon Deacons. REVENGE city after Wake’s comeback win vs. Stanford last year. Take the Cardinal giving 16.
Utah -23.5 at New Mexico: The Lobos have given up 72 and 52 points in their first two games. That’s enough to make even the Cougar defense blush. They also only average 8.6 points per game. Another blowout, take the Utes giving 23.5.
Finally…..Wazzu travels to Dallas as 22.5 underdogs to a team they beat just one year ago. Still, 22.5? Yikes! Sorry, but I won’t even go there…
Enjoy the rest of your day Cougar fans.
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