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02 September 2010
By this point, you know the deal. I'm awful at gambling, but I give you my picks anyway. Bet them if you like. Bet against them if you like. Just don't bet your rent check on them. However, if you win a lot of money on one of my picks, I take gratuity. If you lose a lot of money on one of my picks, I will not pay your rent. All lines provided by BetUS.com.
LSU -6 vs. UNC; I cannot stress how much I like LSU in this football game. First of all, the SEC is dominant in out-of-conference games. Secondly, UNC might have as many as 16 players out for this game, nine of which were possible starters. It is beyond me how this game is still on the board, and that the line is still this low. (Update: Obviously I'm not the only one who realized the disaster UNC has become. As of posting, this line wasn't on the board. Keep an eye out for things to change.)- Purdue +11 @ Notre Dame; Notre Dame will win this football game, but not by more than 10 points. Notre Dame has spent all summer learning a new coach, a new system and how to deal with a coach who is so fat things orbit around him. Purdue has had some consistency in their program and puts the best QB on the field in Robert Marve. If you like points, you should watch this game. If you hate Notre Dame, you should not watch this game. I won't be watching.
- UNDER 49.5 UK @ Louisville; If these two offenses were good, coaches would have named their starting quarterbacks earlier than two weeks ago. Charlie Strong knows defense and will be able to keep Randall Cobb in check. Lousiville's offense is awful, so even Kentucky's meager defense will be able to keep them out of the end zone.
- Washington +2.5 @ BYU; Jake Locker would have been the #1 pick in the NFL draft had he been smart and gone pro last spring. Barring a regression, he'll be the best player in college football this year. As long as the Mormons don't do to his shoulder what they did to Sam Bradford's last year, Washington should roll into Polygamy-ville and get a win.
- San Jose State +37.5 @ Alabama; Obviously, Alabama is far superior at every position. But, Alabama has some issues. Mark Ingram is out of the game after having knee surgery. Marcell Dareus is out for two games for receiving improper benefits. These things lead to Nick Saban being very conservative this weekend. Plus, Penn State comes to Tuscaloosa next Saturday, so 'Bama won't want to show much of their playbook to Coach (Jay) Paterno.
- Virginia Tech +2.5 vs. Boise State; Virginia Tech regularly brings in Top 20 recruiting classes. Boise State does not. At some point, players win games and that's what I'm banking on Monday night. If you can get a good number for VT on the moneyline, take it. Thank me later.
