Go Cavaliers!
Well, if the swine flu was ever going to devastate the Cavaliers, now is the best time for it. While obviously swine flu is serious business, getting all the players immunity to the virus before the season is ideal. The Championship is so close I can taste it.
On to the world of gambling. 28-37. Ugly. Let's win some money. Happy Drinking Cleveland.
Favorites are in bold
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ross-ade Stadium
Spread: 13.5
Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
OSU has been covering this year for a change and I like this matchup. Purdue may not get the ball across midfield and Purdue's defense (or lack thereof) should allow Pryor to put up some numbers. This one is a blowout (OK, a Tressel blowout) and the Bucks win 38-7.
TCU Horned Frogs vs Colorado State Rams in Fort Worth, Amon Carter Stadium
Spread: 22.5
Pick: Colorado State Rams
I really don't like picking against my boys. For the last five years TCU has been money. Truly, I can't believe it has taken Vegas this long to figure it out. I just think it is too many points in this game. My beloved Horned Frogs win, but not by enough 35-21.
Boston College Eagles vs North Carolina State Wolfpack in Chestnut Hill, Alumni Stadium
Spread: 2.5
Pick: Boston College Eagles
BC has hurt me a bit this year, but picking against NC State has been great for me. For whatever reason the Wolfpack have been getting all kinds of undue love and I love taking advantage of it. I mean come on they got beat by Duke by 3 TD's...at home. BC wins this one easily 28-13.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Washington Huskies in Phoenix, Sun Devil Stadium
Spread: 6.5
Pick: Washington Huskies
What do the Huskies have to do to get some love? Arizona State struggled against Washington State and they are still a TD favorite? I know at ASU is no picnic, but come on. Take the points, but I think the Huskies pull this one out late. UW 36-33.
Miami Hurricanes vs UCF Knights in Orlando, Bright House Networks Stadium
Spread: 14
Pick: Miami Hurricanes
I know UCF is gonna be fired up to play this one, but that only gets you through the first quarter maybe. Miami is way too talented on defense and will run away with this one. Give the points, the U wins 48-17.
And now for the denerate games (that's right, there is two this week) of the week...
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets in Toledo, Glass Bowl
Spread: 6.5
Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern looks good this year (outside of the inexplicable home loss to Idaho?!?) and should trounce the Rockets. Northern scores some points and plays good enough D to keep the Rockets in check. Lay the points and win some cash. NIU wins, 41-14.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, Smith Stadium
Spread: 7.5
Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns
The Ragin' Cajuns did me in last week with a win but no cover. This week I have faith though as they march into Bowling Green, Kentucky, and work the Hilltoppers. WKU is simply not good. Lay the points and watch ULL win 42-27.