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Week 3: Eastern Michigan vs. Michigan Preview & Free Pick

Eastern Michigan (2-0) vs Michigan (2-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

The Michigan Wolverines made Michigan Stadium rock in a way it hasn’t in years last Saturday night. The Wolverines appeared set to lose handily to Notre Dame, but they rallied from down 17 to win on a touchdown pass with two seconds remaining.

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Detroit vs Tampa Bay Free Week 1 Preview & Pick

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There certainly hasn’t been this much buzz about the Detroit Lions in a while.  This team was a big winner at the book last season even though they finished 6-10.  Now many believe they can finish at .500 or better and challenge for a Wild Card out of the NFC North.    

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UTEP vs. SMU Free Week 2 Preview & Pick (Sept. 10)

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The only positive thing you can say about UTEP’s performance against Stony Brook is that they didn’t give up.  The Miners were down 24-10 in the third quarter but managed to force overtime and eventually win it.  

UTEP Miners vs SMU Mustangs
Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas
Saturday September 10 – 7:00PM
Moneyline:  SMU -1200, UTEP +925
Spread (ATS): SMU -20
Over/Under: 53
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UTEP

They were lucky to even still have a chance to win it given that they rushed for a paltry 36 yards and turned the ball over 4 times…Although maybe it should not have been a surprise.

The Miners struggles on offense were a result of the fact that they are breaking in an almost entirely new offense, even still their performance against Stony Brook was pitiful.  The only saving grace was they may have found their QB for the next couple of seasons in JC transfer Nick Lamaison.  Hopefully he and the rest of the team might be a little sharper for their first conference test against SMU.

The Miners have had success against SMU – 6-2 since 2003 – including a win as a +6 dog at home last year.  This year, as you can tell by the spread, these teams are much further apart.  The only advantage for the Miners might be that the Mustangs had their hat handed to them by Texas A&M last week in a game that they were trying to prove the program was inching up the status board.  SMU might have trouble getting off the mat.

SMU

I have to admit that I was one of those that thought SMU was ready to take another step this season…but after watching them melt against Texas A&M they appear that they might just be Conference USA good, as opposed to just good.  [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Perhaps the Aggies were geeked up about heading to the SEC but regardless the Mustangs got nothing done after closing the gap to 20-14, eventually losing 46-14.  As much as anything they seemed to lose their confidence.

The Mustang offense is supposed to be formidable but it was pretty meek against Texas A&M.  This was supposed to be the year Kyle Padron put it all together but after throwing interceptions on the first two possessions coach June Jones pulled him out of there for backup J.J. McDermott, who breathed a little life into the attack, but it was short-lived.

The question is who gets the nod against UTEP because they may make him look good.

The defense wasn’t expected to be overly stout but with 8 starters returning a better effort was.  They were gashed on the ground by A&M’s lethal RB duo and sliced and diced through the air by QB Ryan Tannehill, who looks like a Heisman candidate after that outing.  

UTEP is the perfect opponent to get healthy on both sides of the ball so the Mustangs may not be as good as they appear to be after Saturday.

Trends:

UTEP are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
UTEP are 8-21 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 13-6 in UTEP last 19 road games.
SMU are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
SMU are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.

ATS Pick:  SMU -20
Over/Under Pick:  Over 53
Score Prediction:  SMU 45 – UTEP 21

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TCU vs Air Force Free Week 2 Preview & Pick (Sept. 10)

Bet On College Football – Texas Christian Horned Frogs vs Air Force Falcons Gambling Preview

It was a shame that TCU lost their opener at Baylor – it was a hell of a game.  Their defense was a mess throughout the contest but with Casey Pachall at the controls they showed amazing determination to get back in the game before losing it late.  

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Week 2: Virginia vs. Indiana Preview & Free Pick

Virginia (1-0) at Indiana (0-1) Gambling Preview + Predictions

Mike London is in his second year as coach of the Virginia Cavaliers. Kevin Wilson is in his first year at Indiana University.

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Week 2: Oregon State vs. Wisconsin Preview & Free Pick

Oregon State (0-1) at No. 9 Wisconsin (1-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

This was billed by some as a big early season matchup, but Oregon State’s inexplicable loss to Sacramento State last weekend definitely took some of the luster away from this game.

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Week 2: Toledo vs. Ohio St. Preview & Free Pick

Toledo (1-0) at No. 15 Ohio State (1-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

Luke Fickell started his Ohio State coaching career off with a big 42-0 win over Akron last week. The entire Ohio State program was thrilled to get back on the field and have the talk be about the team and its ability rather than off-the-field issues.

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Week 2: FAU vs. Michigan St. Preview & Free Pick

Florida Atlantic (0-1) at No. 16 Michigan State (1-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

The Florida Atlantic Owls gave Michigan State a pretty good game last year before losing 30-17. Howard Schnellenberger’s Owls are much weaker than they were last year, but the Spartans are still a very powerful team.

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Can Florida Atlantic hang in there this year or will it be a complete mismatch?

Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State
Spartan Stadium
Saturday September 10, 12:00 PM EST
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Moneyline: Off
College Football Spread: Michigan State -32 (-110) Florida Atlantic +32 (-110)
Over/Under: 50.5
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A few years ago Florida Atlantic appeared to be a program that was destined to become a perennial leader in the Sun Belt Conference. The team won a bowl game in both 2007 and 2008, but since then the program has turned south in a hurry.

Last year’s team went 4-8, and most of the top players from that team graduated. The Owls were thrashed 41-3 by Florida in their season opener last weekend. Graham Wilbert is the team’s starting quarterback, but he is very inexperienced.

Alfred Morris is a talented runner that the team must get involved as often as possible, but the offensive line is a real problem area. Rob Housler and Lester Jean were both stars in the passing game last year, but both are in the NFL now. The defensive side of the football doesn’t look any better for this squad.

The team is stacked at the linebacker position, but everywhere else on the field they have question marks. The defense moved to a 3-4 over the offseason primarily because they were struggling badly to find quality defensive linemen. Florida picked up six yards per carry last week, and this run defense will be tested by the Spartans this weekend.

Expect it to be a long season for the Owls.

Michigan State wasn’t particularly impressive in their 28-6 victory over Youngstown State last weekend. The Spartans led just 7-6 late in the second quarter, but they did play better in the second half.

Kirk Cousins was extremely efficient last week in the season opener. Cousins went 18 for 22 passing while throwing for 222 yards. B.J. Cunningham caught nine passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. Edwin Baker, Le’Veon Bell, and Larry Caper are all very talented running backs for Michigan State. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

The Spartans have as much talent in the backfield as any team in the Big Ten this year. Look for Michigan State to try to pound the football consistently this week.

The Michigan State defense employed the bend but don’t break philosophy last week against Youngstown State. Greg Jones was the unit’s leader last year, and it wouldn’t surprise me a bit to see a big drop in production from the linebacker position this season.

Jerrell Worthy is a defensive tackle that all the NFL scouts have their eyes on. Worthy can take over a game at any time, and he does a great job of both rushing the passer and stuffing the run.

Michigan State is looking to prove that last year’s run was no fluke. Florida Atlantic will likely be at the bottom of the Sun Belt this year.

I think this one could get ugly pretty quickly.

I don’t like laying this many points, but I think the Spartans dominate here.

NCAA Gambling Trends:

Under is 10-1 in FLATL last 11 games on grass.
FLATL are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
FLATL are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
Over is 7-1 in MCHST last 8 non-conference games.

Free College Football Pick: Michigan State -32
Score Prediction: Michigan State 45 Florida Atlantic 7

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Week 2: Iowa vs. Iowa St. Preview & Free Pick

Iowa (1-0) vs Iowa State (1-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

It may not get the national coverage that some other rivalries do, but the Iowa/Iowa State intrastate rivalry is definitely important in the Hawkeye state.

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Akron vs. Temple Free Week 2 Preview & Pick (Sept. 10)

Bet On College Football – Akron Zips vs Temple Owls Gambling Preview

The Akron Zips were smoked by Ohio State in the opener but I don’t think that was much of a surprise.  The score was 42-0 but when you look behind the numbers it was even uglier.  

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Houston vs. North Texas Free Week 2 Preview & Pick (Sept. 10)

Bet On College Football – Houston Cougars vs North Texas Mean Green Gambling Preview

The Houston Cougars beat UCLA and covered but it wasn’t the most inspiring opening performance.  Despite knocking out the Bruins starting QB they didn’t win the yardage battle and didn’t do much in the second half as they held on for a 38-34 victory.   

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New Orleans vs. Green Bay Free Week 1 Opening Day Preview & Pick

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New Orleans is looking to quickly get the taste of last year’s playoff flop against Seattle out of their mouth.   

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Week 1: Western Michigan vs. Michigan Preview & Free Pick

Western Michigan (0-0) at Michigan (0-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

Michigan fans will be glad to see Brady Hoke standing on the sidelines instead of Rich Rodriguez. Rodriguez was never really loved at Michigan, and Hoke is seen as a true Michigan man.

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Week 1: MTSU vs. Purdue Preview & Free Pick

Akron (0-0) at No. 16 Ohio State (0-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

Both Middle Tennessee State and Purdue suffered through an extremely disappointing season last year. The Blue Raiders were projected to win the Sun Belt, but they finished just 6-7 on the year.

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Week 1: Akron vs. Ohio St. Preview & Free Pick

Akron (0-0) at No. 16 Ohio State (0-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

Ohio State has been in the news more than any other college football program in the offseason, but it has been for all the wrong reasons.

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Week 1: Indiana St. vs. Penn St. Preview & Free Pick

Indiana State (0-0) vs No. 25 Penn State (0-0) Gambling Preview + Predictions

If you are a quality Big Ten school like Penn State, there is nothing like starting the season with a game against Indiana State from the FCS level.