Boyz,
Starting to get the momentum going with my totals picks. Turned a small profit last week, going 4-3 and bringing the season tally to 15-18. Thought it was gonna be better but Notre Dame/BC failed to go over when neither team was able to muster even a field goal in the final quarter and a half. Ah well. Hope these plays bring home the bacon.....
PENN STATE/ILLINOIS - OVER 42
I keep reading about how Nittany Lions frosh QB Bolden is coming along nicely. These eyes ain't convinced, as Penn State is only averaging 19 ppg. That translates to 4 straight unders. Gotta believe things are due to change here. Even with an advanced case of dementia, Joe Pa is bound to remember how to put some points on the board. He's already tangled with Alabama and Iowa on the road. The Lions will get a few favorable bounces in this home game and the game somehow goes over.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE/BC - OVER 47
The Eagles are another team due for some sort of turnaround. So far they've struggled offensively, averaging 19 ppg and only 87 yds/game on the ground. They're forced to try to open things up. The Wolfpack meanwhile have been lighting up the scoreboard, averaging 36 ppg and 450 ypg. Factor in that they have triple revenge. They'll try to score early and often and make the Eagles play catch up.
NORTH CAROLINA/CLEMSON - UNDER 52
The Heels are finally getting some of their boys back from suspension. Among them is RB Draughn, who rushed for 137 yds last week. This week he faces a hated rival which happens to be a bit soft on run D. Both teams will rely on their run games and hope to play inspired defense. Wouldn't be surprised if this one never gets out of the 30s. Under.
SOUTH CAROLINA/ALABAMA - UNDER 47-
Bama is the best team in the country so logic dictates that they should be in charge in this one, even in this hostile environment. They're only allowing 9 ppg on defense, and they've already played Arkansas, Florida, and Penn State. They won't be intimidated by the Gamecocks. The Tide will run it early and often and chew up the clock in a methodical beatdown.
TULANE/ARMY - OVER 41-
Last year the Cadets couldn't score. This year they can, as they are averaging 31 ppg. On defense, they've been porous, giving up 24 ppg. That's an average of 55 ppg. Now they face a Green Wave team fresh off their biggest win in years. Tulane still won't be able to stop Army's triple option offense. The Cadets own the ground and Tulane owns the air. Neither can stop the other well enough for this one to stay low-scoring. Play it over.
MIAMI/FLORIDA STATE - OVER 48- (****Double Play****)
Lots of speed on the field in this one. Last three games in this series have gone over....easily. See no reason to buck that trend against this posted total. They could add a full TD to the number and I'd still like the over.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL/WESTERN KENTUCKY - OVER 54
The Panthers are feeling pretty good about themselves....considering they are 0-4. Problem is they lost a close one to Rutgers, then had to play three in a row on the road against A&M, Maryland, and Pittsburgh. Finally they get a lay-up, at home against the Hilltoppers. Expect FIU to take full advantage and put up close to 40 points. W. Ky meanwhile has been better than expected on offense. They too, will pop in a few and this game goes well into the 60s.
As always, best of luck.
Harry
Starting to get the momentum going with my totals picks. Turned a small profit last week, going 4-3 and bringing the season tally to 15-18. Thought it was gonna be better but Notre Dame/BC failed to go over when neither team was able to muster even a field goal in the final quarter and a half. Ah well. Hope these plays bring home the bacon.....
PENN STATE/ILLINOIS - OVER 42
I keep reading about how Nittany Lions frosh QB Bolden is coming along nicely. These eyes ain't convinced, as Penn State is only averaging 19 ppg. That translates to 4 straight unders. Gotta believe things are due to change here. Even with an advanced case of dementia, Joe Pa is bound to remember how to put some points on the board. He's already tangled with Alabama and Iowa on the road. The Lions will get a few favorable bounces in this home game and the game somehow goes over.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE/BC - OVER 47
The Eagles are another team due for some sort of turnaround. So far they've struggled offensively, averaging 19 ppg and only 87 yds/game on the ground. They're forced to try to open things up. The Wolfpack meanwhile have been lighting up the scoreboard, averaging 36 ppg and 450 ypg. Factor in that they have triple revenge. They'll try to score early and often and make the Eagles play catch up.
NORTH CAROLINA/CLEMSON - UNDER 52
The Heels are finally getting some of their boys back from suspension. Among them is RB Draughn, who rushed for 137 yds last week. This week he faces a hated rival which happens to be a bit soft on run D. Both teams will rely on their run games and hope to play inspired defense. Wouldn't be surprised if this one never gets out of the 30s. Under.
SOUTH CAROLINA/ALABAMA - UNDER 47-
Bama is the best team in the country so logic dictates that they should be in charge in this one, even in this hostile environment. They're only allowing 9 ppg on defense, and they've already played Arkansas, Florida, and Penn State. They won't be intimidated by the Gamecocks. The Tide will run it early and often and chew up the clock in a methodical beatdown.
TULANE/ARMY - OVER 41-
Last year the Cadets couldn't score. This year they can, as they are averaging 31 ppg. On defense, they've been porous, giving up 24 ppg. That's an average of 55 ppg. Now they face a Green Wave team fresh off their biggest win in years. Tulane still won't be able to stop Army's triple option offense. The Cadets own the ground and Tulane owns the air. Neither can stop the other well enough for this one to stay low-scoring. Play it over.
MIAMI/FLORIDA STATE - OVER 48- (****Double Play****)
Lots of speed on the field in this one. Last three games in this series have gone over....easily. See no reason to buck that trend against this posted total. They could add a full TD to the number and I'd still like the over.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL/WESTERN KENTUCKY - OVER 54
The Panthers are feeling pretty good about themselves....considering they are 0-4. Problem is they lost a close one to Rutgers, then had to play three in a row on the road against A&M, Maryland, and Pittsburgh. Finally they get a lay-up, at home against the Hilltoppers. Expect FIU to take full advantage and put up close to 40 points. W. Ky meanwhile has been better than expected on offense. They too, will pop in a few and this game goes well into the 60s.
As always, best of luck.
Harry