1. MSU -2.5 (bought points) * 4 units
I hate to bet on my Spartans, but this is a good look. Wisky's QB makes his first start on the road, where the Badgers have not looked good. Their running game has failed to produce a 100 yard rusher in the last 4 games and Hill is still banged up. The Spartans need 2 more wins for a New Year's Day Bowl and have been very consistent outside the Ohio State game this year.
2. A&M -2.5 (bought point) * 4 units
The A&M offense seems to be clicking recently, scoring 28, 30, 25, and 49 in their last four games. Colorado seems like a battered team after getting pounded 58-0 last week. They have not won on the road this season (won neutral site vs. Col.State)
3. Iowa +3.5 (bought point) * 4 units
Iowa is up to 2.5 vs. Illinois. Because of their win vs. Ohio State last year and the flashiness of their offense, bettors seem to flock to the Illini. However, ask how many on here were burned by them at Wisky last week. I like this game at +2.5 but if it gets to 3 or more, I like it even more.
Iowa's losses on the road are at Pitt (top 25 team) by 1 and at MSU (top 25 team) in which they dominated every stat but the points on the board and still lost by only 3. Shonn Greene, IMO, is one of the best backs in the nation you haven't heard of. Sherer, the QB, is the achilles heel of the team, but played a little better in the thrashing of Wisconsin two weeks ago. Also, I think very highly of Ferentz at Iowa. They are coming off a bye which is important for any team, but even moreso for a team that plays the physical brand of football that Iowa plays.
Illinois has lost to Minny at home and Wisky on the road in the last 3 weeks. While they score 33 ppg, Iowa at 29 ppg, the difference is in the defense. Illinois gives up 26.9 ppg (stat a little skewed by the Missouri game) while Iowa only gives up 11.5 ppg. Illinois has also struggled to find a running game outside Juice Williams, with Daniel Dufrene leading the team with 67 ypg.
I like Iowa to win the game outright. More physical, off the bye, a better coach, and a better defense.
4. Oregon State -13.5 (bought point) * 4 units (Pags' play)
5. Teaser, *4 units
Minny ML - Northwestern injuries and inability to win on the road.
Temple +14 (Pags)
6. Teaser, *1 unit
Ole Miss ML (Pags)
Pitt +11.5 - NDame has trouble with physical teams, heck, they have trouble with anyone that is decent (see MSU/UNC).
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