I wouldn’t say I’m in a slump right now, but I am far from hot. But heres the thing, I fully believe that this is the week that I’ll be bouncing back and getting away from the .500 line.
First, let’s get into the lock of the week, which I’m 0-2 on the past two weeks. I love Louisville -5.5 vs Boston College.
Louisville is 3-3, but they have quality losses to Virginia by a point, Wake Forest by three, and a loss to a very good Ole Miss squad. But in their wins, they have won by at least a touchdown which is the main reason I’m picking them.
I also really like the man at the helm of the Cardinals offense, Malik Cunningham. This season he’s passed for 1,577 yards with 8 touchdowns and only 2 picks while also rushing for 347 yards and 10 scores. He’s dynamic.
I’ve picked Boston College a few times this year, but this week I’m going against them. They’re on a two game skid right now with a loss to a dismal Clemson squad three weeks ago and a blowout loss to North Carolina State.
The Eagles defense that I once trusted was embarrassed last week by the Wolf Pack and I think that Cunningham will carve them up.
Lock it up, Louisville -5.5 vs Boston College.
Next game on the docket is some SEC action. I’m absolutely loving Tennessee at Alabama over 68.5 points.
Alabama is averaging 45 points per game while the Volunteers from Knoxville are putting up 39.2 points per game. We’re not going to be seeing a lot of defense being played so I fully believe that the over is going to hit.
Bryce Young has been balling out for the Tide and Hendon Hooker has exceed expectations for Tennessee. I think that we’ll see big plays in the pass game that make life difficult for defensive backs this weekend.
Life’s too short to bet the under. Tennessee at Alabama over 68.5 points.
Lets head west to a big time PAC 12 matchup that’ll have huge implications on the PAC 12 Championship game. I’m really like Oregon +1.5 at UCLA.
Oregon is ranked tenth in the nation and is somehow an underdog in this game. They’re 5-1 with a loss three weeks ago to Stanford, but they bounced back and beat Cal by a touchdown last Friday.
UCLA is 5-2 with losses to a talented Fresno State squad and a 19 point loss to a mediocre Arizona State squad. They clearly peaked way too early this season.
I don’t even think it’s going to be a close game. I fully believe that Oregon is going to roll the Bruins and the 1.5 point spread won’t be coming into play.
Bet on it, Oregon +1.5 at UCLA.
Last and certainly not least, we have a rivalry game where the weather will play a factor. I’m a big fan of Notre Dame -6.5 vs USC.
The high tomorrow in South Bend is only fifty four degrees and the Trojans from Southern Cal won’t be able to compete with the Irish in their home elements.
The big question is who will be playing quarterback for Notre Dame. Depending on who plays will depend on their margin of victory. If Coan is able to settle into a rhythm than the Irish will soar and win the game with no problem.
Another huge key will be if Notre Dame can establish the run. If that happens then the pass opens up and I feel very confident that this will happen due to the fact that USCs defense is averaging 27.3 points allowed per game.
Inject Notre Dame -6.5 vs USC right into my veins.