William Burns - Betting Expert

Oklahoma Sooners (ATS) .. 

While I had the Sooners last week, expecting a blowout, the result isn't really what I was looking for. Yes, they got the win. But, they really struggled to establish much in the offensive game. This week, I'm expecting OU to be at their best. Young QB Jackson Arnold has had a few games to get his feet wet now and I expect some of the brilliance that everyone knows he's capable of this week. Tulane is a program that was excellent last year winning double digit games. They've got two very talented WR's in Shazz Preston & Mario Williams. Makhi Hughes is also a great tailback. Having said that, their QB room is what their missing talent in. Yes, Ty Thompson can be solid. However, he is no where close to what Michael Pratt was for this program last season. The Sooners have much more talent across the board. Don't expect them to have another sloppy game. With Tennessee up next week, they'll be looking to come in confident after a big win this weekend. Play on OU once again this week. 

Score Prediction: 38-21 Oklahoma.

Houston Astros (Moneyline) .. 

Even though this line is quite expensive, I'm playing on the Astros with confidence today. Justin Verlander (3-6, 5.30 ERA, 63 SO) is the expected starter and he's out for revenge after a few rough outings in a row now. The 41yr old veteran is getting up there in age, but still has the stuff to be dominant. Over the course of his career, he owns a 3.33 ERA in 32 meetings with the Angels. In his last eight starts against them, he's 6-1 and has given up just eight runs in 54.1 innings (1.33 ERA.) On the other hand, Tyler Anderson (10-12, 3.50 ERA, 132 SO) has cooled off a bit after starting the year red hot. Anderson did make the All-Star game this year, which he deserved. However, his stats aren't anything special right now either. He pitches on a losing baseball team and the Astros are doing everything that they can to maintain their spot atop of the AL West standings. Give me the Stros here on Saturday. 

Score Prediction: 4-1 Astros.

Indiana Hoosiers (ATS) .. 

While the UCLA Bruins have yet to win a game this season (0-1 after two weeks,) I don't see them winning here either. They lost to Hawaii in the opener and that was a real tone setter. They could be in line for a very disappointing season this year. Even though they have an experienced QB in Ethan Garbers, the squad around him isn't all that talented. Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy was a good signing for their program. But, with first year head coach DeShaun Foster as well, this is a very inexperienced NCAA coaching room. Looking at their opponents, Indiana have been very good so far through two games. Yes, it's been easy sledding for them as they've played two not-so-good programs. However, the Hoosiers look to be real threats this season, despite their extremely talented conference. The rest might be something that favors the Bruins. That being said, Indiana has gotten some rest as well having played on Thursday last week. Indiana is the better team and I expect them to be fired up for their trip to LA. Give me the Hoosiers minus the points. 

Score Prediction: 28-13 Indiana.

Mississippi Rebels @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Over) .. 

While Mississippi have looked dominant through two weeks, this should be a tougher test defensively for them. As we all know, the Rebels have one of the best offenses in the country. Led by QB Jaxson Dart, they should be able to score points against nearly everybody. That being said, I expect their offense to run smoothly once again this weekend against an ACC opponent in Wake, who gave up 31 points in a one point defeat against UVA last weekend. Don't let that loss fool you though. The Demon Deacons have a very talented QB themselves in Hank Bachmeier. WF was actually up two scores late in that game last week and somehow UVA came back on them. With two higher powered offenses here, we should see a lot of points. Expect at least 70 in this game between two teams eager for wins. Give me the "over" in this early evening matchup

Score Prediction: 47-32 Ole Miss.

Real Madrid (3-Way Moneyline) .. 

While the defending European Champions have drawn their first two matches on the road this season, they will be doing everything that they can to pick up a W here today. As you all know by now, Real Madrid picked up superstar Kylian Mbappe this summer and he's ready to step up his game and become the leader of this extremely talented squad. Madrid have yet to lose this season and I don't see it happening here either against a Real Sociedad side that's lost its first two home games. Talking about Sociedad, they've scored just three goals in four games this season. Even though Madrid haven't looked perfect, they've got way too much talent in their lineup to be drawing every game away from home. This line is too good not to take. Expect possibly the best team in Europe to win this match quite comfortably on Saturday. 

Score Prediction: 3-0 Madrid.

Florida State Seminoles (ATS) .. 

You may be thinking - What are you doing taking the Seminoles? Well, after their first two games they are now 0-2 and sit in last place in the ACC with two conference defeats. Having said that, they still are coached by an excellent HC in Mike Norvell who lead them to an undefeated season last year. The Noles still have a talented roster this season and should be up there in their conference standings as well. Yes, this has been quite the poor start. But, it is just the start. There's still lots of season for them to recover and this should be considered a "must-win" game for them to get back on track. It will be against a Memphis team that has won both games this year. While the Tigers have looked strong, this will be a step up in class for them. FSU still provides power-5 quality talent and an excellent fan base at DOAK Campbell Stadium. The oddsmakers have the Noles as favorites of this size for a reason and I believe that they should be even bigger favorites if not for having lost their first two games. Give me Florida State in week 3. 

Score Prediction: 34-17 Seminoles.