Cavs Regular Season Starts Soon.
Tuesday starts the Cavs road to the Championship. Come join us for opening night with many beers and celebrate a Cavs victory over the Celtics. Let's Get Drunk Cleveland.
On to the picks. The way it has been going, the best bet is betting against me. Thursday's loss brings me to 33-43 on the season.
Favorites are in bold
West Virginia Mountaineers vs UConn Huskies in Morgantown, Mountaineer Field
Spread: 7.5
Pick: UConn Huskies
UConn is still dealing with the tragic death of CB Jaspar Howard, but I think that will bring out the best in the Huskies. The UConn D is tough and will give Mountaineers fits. Take the points, but UConn pulls out an emotional upset and wins 28-21.
Oregon Ducks vs Washington Huskies in Seattle, Husky Stadium - WA
Spread: 10
Pick: Washington Huskies
Even though the Huskies didn't cover last week, I still have faith. The Ducks have QB issues as Jeremiah Masoli may not play. Either way, the Huskies stay in this one and keep it close. Ducks win 35-33.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan Stadium
Spread: 5
Pick: Michigan Wolverines
I think the Nittany Lions are in trouble in the Big House today. This is a test for the Wolverines to see if they truly are any good. Penn State's defense has been impressive, but their offense has struggled and may be in trouble today if they can't put points on the board. Again, take the points, but I like the Wolverines to win, 20-14.
USC Trojans vs Oregon State Beavers in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Spread: 21
Pick: Oregon State Beavers
The Beavers always give the Trojans fits. This isn't your father's USC either. Look for the Beavers to hang in there as they have been playing better as of late. USC will win, but not cover, 35-21.
TCU Horned Frogs vs BYU Cougars in Provo, Lavell Edwards Stadium
Spread: 2.5
Pick: TCU Horned Frogs
I am sorry TCU, I will never bet against you again. Lesson learned. TCU is simply too athletic for BYU and will WORK them today a la last year. TCU wins big in Provo, 42-14.
Michigan State Spartans vs Iowa Hawkeyes in East Lansing, Spartan Stadium - MI
Spread: 1.5
Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes
I am a believer in Iowa. Talk about a curse. Michigan State still has the two QB situation which never wins big games. Iowa has been suspect in a lot of games so far, but I think they pull this one out. Iowa wins in a close hard fought battle, 28-24.
And the degenerate game of the week...
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Bowling Green Falcons in Bowling Green, Doyt Perry Stadium
Spread: 9
Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan is a good MAC team, BGSU has gone down the toilet after losing to Marshall. Giving points on the road? No problem, the Chippewas win 49-17.