12-02-20 |
Oregon -4 v. Missouri | Top | 75-83 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
Oregon was a borderline Top 15 team before COVID-19 claimed the 2019-2020 season, and the Ducks are returning to action looking much different than they did nine months ago. So while the Ducks lost a lot of their own production, they’ll supplement the roster with experienced pieces... especially if Estrada and Figueroa can get immediate clearance. Oregon is deep and talented, and the Tigers won’t have much margin for error in only their second showing of the year. |
12-02-20 |
Evansville v. Tenn-Martin +3 | Top | 87-93 |
Win | 101 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
Evansville shot only 35.7% from the floor and missed 20 of their 27 3-pointers. That was actually an improvement on their opening blowout loss to Louisville where they only shot 29.8%. |
12-02-20 |
Kennesaw State +24.5 v. UAB | | 48-73 |
Loss | -105 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Kennesaw State has benefited heavily from its freshmen, Spencer Rodgers, Chris Youngblood, Kassen Jennings and Brandon Stroud who have collectively accounted for 52 percent of all Owls scoring this season. |
12-02-20 |
Oral Roberts +10 v. Wichita State | | 80-85 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Revenge spot here after Wichita State got the 68-59 victory over Oral Roberts when these two teams met a year ago. |
12-02-20 |
South Dakota State +1.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 71-68 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
In its win over Arkansas Pine Bluff in the season opener, Iowa State basketball didn’t get much production from the five spot. Solomon Young got the start and George Conditt got plenty of playing time, but the two only combined for four points and four rebounds in a little over 30 minutes of action. |
12-02-20 |
Duquesne +1.5 v. NC-Greensboro | | 81-68 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 20 m | Show |
UNC Greensboro is grabbing 39.0 boards per game and has accounted for 13 assists this season, which ranks 232nd in Division 1 in terms of passing. They have an average of 77 points per contest (112th in the country) while hitting 45.8% from the field. Little Rock's free throw shooting made the NC Greensboro close. |
12-02-20 |
Eastern Kentucky v. USC Upstate +7 | | 95-78 |
Loss | -101 | 6 h 45 m | Show |
This is nothing more than a numbers play for me, as in, my line versus theirs. This game has the greatest difference which is why it's my 'Oddsmaker Mistake' game. These have to have a difference of at least five points and this exceeds that number easily. |
12-02-20 |
Lipscomb v. Cincinnati -15 | Top | 55-67 |
Loss | -100 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
Lipscomb went 3-8 against non-conference schools last season. In those 11 games, the Bisons gave up 73.5 points per game while scoring 66.5 per matchup. Cincinnati went 7-5 in non-conference play, averaging 73.9 points and allowing 69.2 per game in the process. |
12-02-20 |
Montana State v. Pacific -5 | | 70-74 |
Loss | -107 | 3 h 29 m | Show |
Pacific held its 14 non-conference opponents to an average of just 62.2 points per game last season. The Tigers offense scored 68.8 points per matchup en route to a 10-4 record against competition outside the West Coast Conference |
12-01-20 |
Cleveland State +9.5 v. Toledo | | 61-70 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
So far, the Rockets are shooting 38.9% from the floor, which is 211th in college basketball. The Rockets on defense are ranked 169th in Division 1 in PPG allowed with 63.3. They are forcing 12.7 TO's every game and have let teams shoot 38.9% from the field (167th in college basketball). The Toledo defense surrenders 19.7% on shots from behind the 3-point line (13 of 66) and opponents are connecting on 71.9% of their foul shots. They have surrendered 11.0 dimes and 37.3 rebounds every game, which has them ranked 206th and 256th in those categories. |
12-01-20 |
Valparaiso v. Illinois-Chicago +2 | Top | 50-66 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Valparaiso are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road. Valparaiso are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Horizon conference. |
12-01-20 |
Western Kentucky +4 v. Louisville | Top | 54-75 |
Loss | -105 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
On the Hilltoppers’ side, they’ll look to see if their veteran-heavy roster is ready to compete with power conference talent. On the Cardinals’ side, they’ll be looking to see if their young, inexperienced big men can handle a pro prospect in Charles Bassey. |
12-01-20 |
Nebraska-Omaha +19 v. Creighton | Top | 67-94 |
Loss | -104 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
The Mavericks must win their share of battles down low in order to stay within this number. |
12-01-20 |
Green Bay v. Wisconsin -24.5 | | 42-82 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
No. 4 Wisconsin looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over Green Bay. In its last seven wins against the Phoenix, Wisconsin has won by an average of 14 points. Green Bay's last win in the series came on Dec. 9, 2009, an 88-84 victory. Wisconsin scored 88 and came away with an 18-point win over Green Bay when these two teams faced off a year ago. |
12-01-20 |
Oakland +21.5 v. Purdue | | 50-93 |
Loss | -102 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
Oakland has forced opponents into committing turnovers on 22 percent of all possessions, the highest rate among all Horizon teams. The Grizzlies won't win but they will easily cover. |
12-01-20 |
USC +3.5 v. BYU | Top | 79-53 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
USC comes into Tuesday’s game with a 2-0 record after a pair of wins over Cal Baptist (overtime) and Montana. The Trojans were 22-9 last season and were poised to make the NCAA Tournament before COVID-19 hit and canceled it. The Trojans are led by a pair of brothers in sophomore Isaiah Mobley and five-star freshman Evan Mobley, a seven-footer who, through the first two games, is averaging 16 points, eight rebounds. |
11-30-20 |
Texas State v. Mississippi State -6.5 | Top | 51-68 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Some interesting trends heading into this one. Bobcats are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Bobcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. Bobcats are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win. |
11-30-20 |
Loyola Marymount v. Minnesota -14 | | 64-67 |
Loss | -107 | 12 h 34 m | Show |
The first meeting Saturday between the two programs since 2005 started off shakily for the Gophers, who trailed 19-10 in the first half. But Marcus Carr’s 28 points led the U to an 88-73 victory. I look for more of the same even though the public is on the Lions. |
11-30-20 |
Auburn v. UCF -1.5 | | 55-63 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
Auburn has failed to cover four of their last five games and 6 of 8 on the road. |
11-30-20 |
St. John's v. Boston College +1 | Top | 97-93 |
Loss | -108 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
The Red Storm’s Rasheem Dunn did not travel with the team, as he recovers from concussion symptoms from the fall he had last Wednesday. The Johnnies new players are raw, fresh, new to Mike Anderson’s style. A team like Boston College could take advantage. |
11-29-20 |
Jacksonville State v. South Alabama -4 | | 77-73 |
Loss | -105 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
Jacksonville State went 3-8 against non-conference schools last season. In those 11 games, the Gamecocks gave up 71 points per game while scoring 65.2 per outing. South Alabama went 4-4 in non-conference play, averaging 74.3 points and allowing 74.6 per game in the process. |
11-29-20 |
Hofstra +15 v. Rutgers | Top | 56-70 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
Rutgers is playing its third game in five days and needs to avoid a dogfight with tired legs. The Scarlet Knights started the game on Friday against FDU poorly and need to find a way to avoid that same fate on Sunday. Hofstra is a solid test and is certainly capable of beating Rutgers |
11-27-20 |
Oregon v. Oregon State +13 | Top | 38-41 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
There aren’t enough plays in the backfield so far on a consistent basis, it got run over way too easily by UCLA, and the team overall hasn’t been nearly as sharp or as dominant as it should be. Oregon State is dangerous. RB Jermar Jefferson has been phenomenal so far – 120 yards or more in all three games – QB Tristan Gebbia has been inconsistent, but okay, and the team is bringing just enough pop to keep up the pace with whatever Oregon does. |
11-27-20 |
Notre Dame v. North Carolina +6 | | 31-17 |
Loss | -105 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
The Tar Heels have the ability to move the ball through the air and on the ground for big gains. Quarterback Sam Howell is in the top 10 nationally in passing yardage and passing touchdowns, while both Javonte Williams and Michael Carter are averaging at least 100 yards rushing. UNC ranks fourth nationally in total offense (563.4) and 10th in scoring (43.1). |
11-27-20 |
UMass +37.5 v. Liberty | Top | 0-45 |
Loss | -108 | 3 h 24 m | Show |
The Minutemen need to force a few fumbles, they have to at least move the chains a bit, and they have to hope the Flames are a bit down after the brutally-tough close loss to NC State last week to ruin the perfect season. |
11-26-20 |
Washington Football Team +3 v. Cowboys | Top | 41-16 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
While Colt McCoy taking over as Redskins QB will generate the most headlines this week, this game is likely to be won in the run game. When Washington beat Dallas last month, the Redskins held Ezekiel Elliott to just 33 yards on the ground in a stout defensive effort. |
11-26-20 |
Auburn -8 v. St. Joe's | Top | 96-91 |
Loss | -105 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
The Auburn kids have to be disappointed after the university decided to impose a a self ban on the program while there is a separate eligibility issue for Sharif Cooper. That won't stand in my way of taking the Tigers today who are still the more talented of the two. |
11-26-20 |
Texans v. Lions +3 | Top | 41-25 |
Loss | -100 | 3 h 6 m | Show |
It’s not like Houston’s defense is shutting anything down on a consistent basis. Part of the reason the Texan passing game is rocking is to make up for the problems on the defensive side. Houston is dead last in the NFL against the run and no one has picked off fewer passes. |
11-25-20 |
Georgia State +8 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 123-120 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
The Georgia State Panthers are coming off a strong first season in the tenure of Rob Lanier as they finished last season with a 19-13 record. The Panthers started off last season on a strong foot, going 10-4 over their first 14 games. Georgia State on the offensive side of the court was among the best in the country last year at 78.1 points per game due to their amount of possessions, efficiency must be better. |
11-25-20 |
Eastern Michigan +21.5 v. Michigan State | | 67-83 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Early on I'm more likely to take the big spread with teams on the road because there will not be any fans at the Breslin Center to factor in this contest. EMU Big man James Love, a Kansas State transfer, should fair well in league play. His size gives coach Rob Murphy the length he prefers at the back of his matchup zone defense. The Eagles’ zone defense will be a good early test of the patience and point guard acumen of Rocket Watts. |
11-25-20 |
East Tennessee State +4 v. Abilene Christian | Top | 47-70 |
Loss | -101 | 3 h 52 m | Show |
East Tennessee State looks to pick right up where it left off after an incredible 30-4 season. They were one of College Basketball's best defensive teams, allowing just 63.1 ppg, not good news for Abilene Christian who was one of the worst shooting teams in the country (44.9%/115th) |
11-21-20 |
Tennessee v. Auburn -10 | Top | 17-30 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
The running game isn’t working, the passing attack managed 107 yards against Arkansas, and nothing seems to be happening even with the offensive line not playing all that poorly. |
11-21-20 |
California -2 v. Oregon State | Top | 27-31 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
A lot of Cal’s struggles against UCLA could be attributed to the fact that it was the Bears’ first game of the season and much of their preparation time was restricted by the absence of all their defensive linemen for COVID-19-related reasons. There is no such excuse this week, as the defensive linemen returned to practice this week |
11-21-20 |
Georgia State v. South Alabama +4 | | 31-14 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 5 m | Show |
South Alabama has a solid, efficient passing game, it’s able to control the clock, and it doesn’t shoot itself in the foot with a whole lot of penalties and turnovers. |
11-21-20 |
Illinois +17 v. Nebraska | Top | 41-23 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show |
Nebraska has to deal with the dynamic sort of playmaker its offense has been looking for on a consistent basis in the Scott Frost era. |
11-21-20 |
Stephen F Austin +30.5 v. Memphis | | 14-56 |
Loss | -107 | 3 h 6 m | Show |
The Lumberjacks are on fire. After dropping the first three games on the road to FBS teams, they’ve ripped through their last six against the FCSers, with Trae Self and the passing game rolling with a whole slew of big plays. The D is doing its part, holding teams to seven points or fewer in each of the last three games and four of the last six |
11-20-20 |
New Mexico v. Air Force -7.5 | Top | 0-28 |
Win | 100 | 16 h 5 m | Show |
The stats don’t tell the story for the New Mexico defense. The front doesn’t generate a lick of pressure or plays in the backfield, and the reason for the great numbers against the run are because everyone spent so much time throwing the ball. |
11-20-20 |
UMass +33.5 v. Florida Atlantic | | 2-24 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 50 m | Show |
The Owls are too inconsistent on offence for me to lay this many points. If the UMass pass rush can some how get going early, there’s a shot this won’t be a total wipeout. The FAU offensive line is having a rough time so far |
11-20-20 |
Purdue +2 v. Minnesota | Top | 31-34 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Purdue: Aidan O'Connell, quarterback: He is a pretty accurate quarterback and calm in pressure situations. Counting the Nebraska game last year where he entered in the 4th quarter because Jack Plummer broke his ankle he engineered three game-winning drives in the last five minutes in his first five games. He is generally an accurate thrower and makes good decisions most of the time. |
11-20-20 |
Syracuse +19.5 v. Louisville | Top | 0-30 |
Loss | -115 | 14 h 10 m | Show |
I'll take Syracuse against a team that can't help but to turn the ball over with three giveaways in each of the last two games and five times overall. The Syracuse secondary might have lost key talents, but the defense leads the ACC in takeaways and the D overall hasn’t been gouged lately. It hasn’t been a rock, but if Louisville’s offense keeps having issues with picks, the Orange will stay alive. |
11-19-20 |
Tulane v. Tulsa -5.5 | Top | 24-30 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Tulsa held the Oklahoma State offense to just 16 points in the opener, and it was able to hold its own in wins over high-powered UCF and SMU teams, especially against the run. It kept the SMU passing attack from going off, but to beat Tulane it’s mostly about keeping the dangerous running game from going off. |
11-18-20 |
Northern Illinois +15 v. Ball State | Top | 25-31 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 53 m | Show |
Ball State is seeking its first winning streak over Northern Illinois since 2007-08. Prior to last year's 27-20 victory in DeKalb, the Huskies had defeated the Cardinals 10 straight times. Ball State enters this game giving up 449.5 yards and 34.5 points per game. The Cardinals have been particularly susceptible to the pass (269.0 ypg, 10th in MAC) in the early going with no interceptions through two games compared to 15 last year, which led the conference. |
11-18-20 |
Toledo v. Eastern Michigan +6.5 | | 45-28 |
Loss | -102 | 14 h 39 m | Show |
They’ve been tough in two games against two dangerous MAC teams with two dangerous offenses – Kent State and Ball State – and they had their chances to win both games. QB Preston Hutchinson is a dangerous option as a runner as well as a downfield passer, and on the other side, Turan Rush is a good-looking pass rusher who should be disruptive. |
11-17-20 |
Akron +25.5 v. Kent State | Top | 35-69 |
Loss | -110 | 14 h 55 m | Show |
The defense wasn’t all that bad against a good Ohio team last week. The D has been okay on third downs, the offensive line isn’t allowing a ton of plays behind the line, and freshman QB Zach Gibson is promising, hitting 18-of-30 passes in each of his first two games with a few big plays last week. The Kent State O line will give up plays in the backfield. |
11-17-20 |
Buffalo v. Bowling Green +31.5 | | 42-17 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 4 m | Show |
The ground game was able to rumble against Kent State, and it needs to be established from the start against a good UB defensive front. It’s a relatively young backfield, but the freshman combination of Terion Stewart and Trevon Raymore have shown promise. |
11-14-20 |
Oregon State +14 v. Washington | | 21-27 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
If it doesn't take the Beavers so long to warm up as it did last week against Washington State, the Beavers should be in a position to get the outright win in the fourth quarter. |
11-14-20 |
UNLV +16 v. San Jose State | | 17-34 |
Loss | -109 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
San Jose State’s quarterback situation is up in the air. Starter Nick Starkel was knocked out of last week’s game against San Diego State after taking a hard hit in the first possession. The UNLV eyeball test, however, has them improving weekly, with 402 total yards put up last week in a loss that saw two fourth-quarter interceptions stuff their chance to win. And UNLV head coach Marcus Arroyo is continuing to preach the positive heading into the contest against his alma mater. |
11-14-20 |
Arkansas v. Florida -17 | Top | 35-63 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Arkansas has played poor passing teams in Georgia, Mississippi State, Auburn and Tennessee, so the Razorbacks pass defense may be a little inflated. Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond was 21 of 26 for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Florida isn’t getting enough credit for a defensive turnaround. If that continues and the Gators hold Arkansas below its season averages, the team in orange and blue will easily cover. |
11-14-20 |
Oregon v. Washington State +11 | | 43-29 |
Loss | -115 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Washington State can run effectively, and Deon McIntosh and Max Borghi are threats on the ground and via the air. If WSU can get Travell Harris matched up with Mykael Wright, how the sophomore corner responds will be of major note. |
11-14-20 |
Texas State +11 v. Georgia Southern | | 38-40 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
The Bobcats aren’t winning, but the offense hasn’t been all that bad. It’s able to run well over the last two weeks, it’s been doing a decent job of keeping games in range, and the defense is helping the cause with enough takeaways to make things interesting. |
11-14-20 |
South Florida +14 v. Houston | | 21-56 |
Loss | -106 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
USF has been good at taking the ball away, and it’ll need to with an inconsistent offense going against a Houston team down a few key receivers and without the pop it was supposed to have this season. The Bulls have generated seven picks in the last five games, and they have to take advantage of every opportunity with a passing game that's just above average. |
11-14-20 |
TCU +3.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 6-24 |
Loss | -115 | 3 h 25 m | Show |
TCU is in revenge mode after a 20-17 loss in Fort Worth last season. The Horned Frogs put 34 points on the board last week in a win over Texas Tech and scored 33 in their defeat of Baylor a week before that. The team has averaged more than 270 rushing yards per game in the last two weeks. Quarterback Max Duggan has combined with running backs Darwin Barlow and Zach Evans to give the Horned Frogs a multifaceted ground game. |
11-14-20 |
Miami-FL v. Virginia Tech -2 | | 25-24 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 14 m | Show |
The coaches and players said they are ignoring the criticism, but Hokies understand what’s at stake this weekend against a Miami team ranked in the top 10. Tech has a history of bouncing back from emotional losses during Fuente’s tenure — it happened as recently as two weeks ago with a win on the road against Louisville |
11-11-20 |
Central Michigan v. Northern Illinois +10 | | 40-10 |
Loss | -110 | 12 h 47 m | Show |
The Huskies offensive line will be better in game two. Look for a major improvement from N. Illinois while getting a generous amount of points. |
11-11-20 |
Eastern Michigan v. Ball State -8 | Top | 31-38 |
Loss | -117 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Caleb Huntley is among the MAC’s best running backs – he tore off 130 yards and two scores – and Drew Plitt is a veteran passer who should be able to hit the rebuilding EMU secondary for close to nine yards per pass. The Cardinals are better equipped for some sort of a shootout. They steadily scored last week and should keep the pressure on all game long. |
11-10-20 |
Miami-OH +9.5 v. Buffalo | Top | 10-42 |
Loss | -103 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
The defending MAC champs continue to be one of those Find A Way teams, but now it has more of an offense to help the cause. AJ Mayer has taken over the quarterbacking gig, and he pitched a gem in the 38-31 win over Ball State, leading the way to 28 second half points in the late rally. He finished with 212 yards and three touchdowns, the running game did just enough to get by, and again, there was actually a Miami offense to worry about after so many struggling performances last year. Even bigger was a huge day from a defensive front that lived in the Ball State backfield. The combination of Lonnie Phelps and Dominique Robinson combined for four of the team’s six sacks, there were enough big stops late to survive |
11-10-20 |
Kent State v. Bowling Green +21 | | 62-24 |
Loss | -114 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Eastern Michigan isn’t bad, and it was able to come up with big stops on a whole lot of third downs. Kent State was flagged for nine penalties, it turned the ball over, and it did just enough wrong to stall way, way too often. Bowling Green didn’t do much of anything right against Toledo, but QB Matt McDonald had a nice run – this is being generous with any love for the Falcons – and the line didn’t allow a ton of plays in the backfield. |
11-10-20 |
Akron +28 v. Ohio | Top | 10-24 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
The Ohio offense wasn’t able to dominate in the loss to Central Michigan. If it’s working like it’s supposed to, it gets the ground game going and controls the tempo – it didn’t do that. Akron’s run defense was pushed too much in the 58-13 loss to Western Michigan, but the combination of Jeremiah Knight and Teon Donald ran well, and the offensive front wasn’t all that bad even though there were a few too many plays allowed in the backfield. Slow down the Bobcat running game just enough, average over four yards per carry again and we'll have an easy winner. |
11-04-20 |
Bowling Green +23.5 v. Toledo | Top | 3-38 |
Loss | -110 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
The combination of a strong offensive line, a decent stable of running backs, and a promising Matt McDonald at quarterback, the Falcons should be able to stay within this generous number. |
11-04-20 |
Ball State v. Miami-OH -1.5 | | 31-38 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Once again, Miami will have one of the MAC’s best defenses. It might lose a few key tacklers, but this group will still get into the backfield on a regular basis against this Ball State offensive front. The secondary is going to be fantastic, and the linebacking corps is good enough to hold its own against the run. It’s the other side that should be the key. The Cardinals won 41-27 last year, but things will flip. Brett Gabbert – Blaine’s brother – will work well with the veteran receiving corps and all of the team’s experience to take the opener. |
11-04-20 |
Buffalo v. Northern Illinois +14 | Top | 49-30 |
Loss | -114 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
The defense has a shot to keep this in range. The line has to undergo an overhaul, but the linebacking corps is expected to be a huge improvement and the secondary is going to be among the MAC’s best. The offense might have a slew of concerns, but it’s going to come out with an attitude after last year, and it’s going to try blasting away from the start. Can the Huskies frustrate the Bulls? NIU will own the time of possession battle |
11-04-20 |
Ohio v. Central Michigan +3 | | 27-30 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 58 m | Show |
History is firmly in favor of the Chippewas in this matchup, as they’ve only been bested five times since 1972. The overall record of games between the two teams since that first meeting is 25-5-2, in favor of CMU. Ohio’s last victory against the Chippewas came nearly a decade ago, a 43-28 victory against Dan Enos’ squad in Mt. Pleasant back in 2011. For Central, their last victory came in 2017, as mentioned previously. |
11-04-20 |
Western Michigan v. Akron +20 | | 58-13 |
Loss | -112 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Through all of the ups and downs for the Zips over the last few seasons, the one constant has been senior quarterback Kato Nelson. In 29 career games, Nelson has put up 5,140 passing yards, 617 rushing yards, and he's responsible for 36 touchdowns. He is the backbone of this offense and a leader on this team. Nelson has six of his top nine targets from last year back as Akron looks to improve upon a passing attack that averaged fewer than 200 yards per game in 2019. |
11-04-20 |
Eastern Michigan +5 v. Kent State | | 23-27 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 46 m | Show |
The EMU offensive line is loaded with experience and should be terrific in pass protection right out of the gate. The defensive side has the tackles and the bulk to hold up, and there should be a bit more of a pass rush against a Kent State offensive front that had big problems keeping teams out of the backfield. It’s a veteran Golden Flash O line, but it has to be far, far better at preventing tackles for loss. |
11-02-20 |
Varbergs v. AIK Stockholm -0.5 | Top | 0-1 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 41 m | Show |
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10-31-20 |
Nevada v. UNLV +14 | Top | 37-19 |
Loss | -110 | 18 h 48 m | Show |
The shame in this is Covid has prevented a packed house at the brand new Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders and the Rebels. This will be the first sporting event that will have some fans since March. This is also one of the biggest rivalries that no one knows about and its between the athletes and fans. The winner of the game gets to paint the Fremont Cannon either blue or another coat of red paint for the third straight year. A few players are back on the depth chart after not being on there last week. Senior offensive lineman Matt Brayton is back and could play. The Rebels get some depth back at tight end with Giovanni Fauolo returning (he will have to sit the first half due to his involvement in the fight against UNR at the end of last season), and freshman Alex limes returns. Look for the Rebels to control the clock and be there in the end for an outright victory. |
10-31-20 |
Western Kentucky +31 v. BYU | | 10-41 |
Push | 0 | 16 h 45 m | Show |
The Hilltoppers aren't a great football team but you will not see them beat themselves with penalties, a big factor when you're outmatched. WK stays close with BYU until late but still good enough for the cover. |
10-31-20 |
Missouri +14 v. Florida | | 17-41 |
Loss | -109 | 15 h 33 m | Show |
Florida is more talented than South Carolina. But according to SEC protocol, following a COVID-19 outbreak, at least a few dozen Gators were not able to go through a full practice until late this week. Before the COVID outbreak, Florida’s defense gave up 35 to Ole Miss, 24 to South Carolina and 41 to Texas A&M. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham came out this week and said he isn’t adjusting anything in terms of his defensive approach. That’s despite Florida allowing opponents to convert 58.7 percent of third downs, second-worst in the country. Part of the reason is that the Gators pass rush has fallen off a cliff from last season. |
10-31-20 |
New Mexico +13.5 v. San Jose State | | 21-38 |
Loss | -107 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
The Spartans only had 68 rushing yards in 30 attempts (2.3 yards per carry) last week against Air Force. Last season, San Jose State ranked last in the Mountain West in rushing attempts (25.3) and rushing yards per game (89.4). Keep the Spartans one dimensional and the Lobos have a chance for an outright win. |
10-31-20 |
Virginia Tech -3.5 v. Louisville | Top | 42-35 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
Virginia Tech has been the more productive offense this season — averaging nearly 10 more points and 60 yards a game. Virginia Tech is 11-4 after losses during Justine Fuente’s tenure with memorable bounce-back wins in 2019 (over Miami) and 2018 (over Virginia). Tech has to make sure last week’s 10 penalties for 112 yards was a fluke. |
10-31-20 |
Ole Miss v. Vanderbilt +18 | Top | 54-21 |
Loss | -110 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
The Vanderbilt Commodores have tried to make up for lost time, hoping unexpected practice time will be evident when they finally play their first game in three weeks. Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason says he had more offensive players available over the past two weeks, giving more time for freshman quarterback Ken Seals to work with teammates on timing, pass protection and improving his reads on pass plays. The Ole Miss secondary has been hit by COVID issues and injuries. |
10-31-20 |
Georgia v. Kentucky +17.5 | | 14-3 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Joey Gatewood will likely make his first college start for Kentucky, and that change may be the spark this offense desperately needs. |
10-30-20 |
Hawaii +1.5 v. Wyoming | Top | 7-31 |
Loss | -110 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
The Rainbows 323 yards put up on Fresno State in the season-opening 34-19 win were the most by the program since putting up 344 in a win over Nevada back on early October of 2016. QB Chevan Cordeiro ripped off several big runs, Miles Reed came up with a 109-yard day, and the program known for its high-powered passing game was consistently good for a full four quarters. |
10-30-20 |
East Carolina +17 v. Tulsa | | 30-34 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 15 m | Show |
The Pirate offense has been good at doing a little of everything right. The passing game threw for over 200 yards in three of the four games, and the running attack hit the 300-yard mark in three games, too. The O is good enough to find a way to work against this Tulsa D that’s going take away one part of the attack. The wins might not be coming, but the Pirates are doing a great job of controlling the tempo and the action – they should have the ball for around 35 minutes. |
10-30-20 |
Minnesota v. Maryland +20 | Top | 44-45 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa didn't look bad physically, but he made several bad decisions, including a couple of picks when throwing into double coverage. He focused too much on the deep ball and was hesitant to run when opportunities presented themselves. It was his first college start, so mistakes are to be expected. It will be telling to see how much he improves on Saturday. I think we'll see a dramatic improvement against the Gophers. |
10-29-20 |
Colorado State v. Fresno State +3 | | 17-38 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Fresno State QB Jake Haener threw three interceptions in the opener, but he’s a talent who should settle in. So many teams across the board are a whole lot better than they looked in their openers, and that should be Fresno State. The timing away a bit off, RB Ronnie Rivers didn’t get rolling, and it was hard to get control of the game with Hawaii running so well. However, the talent and pieces are there on offense to more balanced – the running game isn’t going to be that mediocre too often – and the defensive line should once again be great at getting into the backfield. The Bulldogs generated four sacks last week, and they should live behind the line against a new-look Ram offensive front that will be good in time, but has to be sharp from the start. |
10-28-20 |
Real Salt Lake v. San Jose | Top | 0-2 |
Win | 100 | 17 h 7 m | Show |
The host San Jose Earthquakes can solidify their place in the top eight of Major League Soccer's Western Conference with a win Wednesday night against Real Salt Lake, which can move into a playoff position if they get the three points on the road. Real Salt Lake (5-7-7, 22 points) have one win in their past six matches, a victory on the road at third-place Portland two weeks ago. The overall series between the teams is just about even, as San Jose is 12-11-11 against RSL all-time after a 5-2 Quakes win in the MLS Is Back Tournament in July. |
10-23-20 |
Dodgers v. Rays +1.5 | Top | 6-2 |
Loss | -120 | 13 h 18 m | Show |
Looks like we'll finally get a good old match-up with real starting pitching. Walker Buehler gets the start for Los Angeles against the veteran Charlie Morton for the Rays. Morton has been sensational this postseason, giving up just one earned run in 15.2 innings of work. Par for the course, for Morton who has given up just two earned runs in his last 25.2 postseason innings dating back to last season. With every postseason appearance this season the righthander appeared to get stronger, a fact backed up by an improving ground ball to fly ball ratio from game three against the Yankees to game seven against the Astros. Morton has struck out more hitters (17) than he's allowed to reach base (15). 'Uncle Charlie' typically enjoys run support in the regular season but the postseason has been even better with Tampa giving five runs of support in his three starts. I'll give Morton the slight edge over Buehler but I'm compelled to take the run-line and lay the short price. |
10-23-20 |
UL-Lafayette -2.5 v. UAB | Top | 24-20 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
The Ragin’ Cajuns suffered their first loss of the season in their last game, which dropped them out of the top 25. They will be trying to bounce back from the loss with a win over the Blazers, which will give them their fourth win in their last five games. Louisiana has played well offensively, averaging 28 points per game. The team is averaging 224 passing yards and 186.5 rushing yards per game. Late information has come across that should allow Levi Lewis to have a big game. |
10-23-20 |
Illinois v. Wisconsin -20 | | 7-45 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 6 m | Show |
Illinois believes its upset of Wisconsin last year showed how far the program has come. The oddsmakers are reminding the Illini how far they still have to go. Even after beating a Wisconsin team that was favored by 30 ½ points last year, Illinois heads into Madison as a 19 ½-point underdog as the two West Division rivals prepare to open the pandemic-delayed Big Ten season Friday night. Illinois took a big step forward last year in coach Lovie Smith’s fourth season by earning its first bowl bid since 2014, but the Illini are still searching for their first winning season since a 7-6 finish in 2011. |
10-23-20 |
Tulsa v. South Florida +11 | Top | 42-13 |
Loss | -108 | 13 h 8 m | Show |
The USF offense hasn’t been bad and might be close to turning a corner. There’s more of a passing game after having a problem getting it going early in the season, and the ground attack has the upside to be better if the line can just be a bit more consistent. Win the turnover battle and the Bulls may just pull off the upset. |
10-23-20 |
Jacksonville State v. Florida International -10.5 | | 19-10 |
Loss | -107 | 13 h 30 m | Show |
There might not be enough happening offensively to get excited, but against the JSU offensive front, the defensive front should live behind the line. The Gamecocks have found ways to win, but they’re not dominating the clock, they’re not explosive enough, and they pass protection isn’t great. FIU might have lost, but it got the ground game going to Middle Tennessee with 270 yards. It’s not going to do anything crazy. It’s going to run, and run, and run some more |
10-22-20 |
Arkansas State v. Appalachian State -13.5 | Top | 17-45 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 28 m | Show |
App State hasn't played since a meeting with Marshall in late September, so they should be rested and focused on a high powered red Wolves offense. App State brings a defense that ASU has not seen so far in 2020 and I think that will be the difference at the Mountaineers roll. |
10-17-20 |
Army v. UTSA +8 | Top | 28-16 |
Loss | -105 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
The UTSA run defense has been good. It had problems against UAB, but that was the only time it allowed more than 200 rushing yards. After getting hammered for over five yards per carry and 28 rushing scores last year, the Roadrunner D has tightened up giving up just six rushing scores so far and allowing 4.2 yards per carry. The defense is doing a fantastic job of getting into the backfield, it’s among the best in the nation in forcing takeaways – coming up with ten – and when it comes to third downs, it’s even better than Army is at getting off the field. Throw in an offense that’s been far stronger than it was last year, and it has the ability to make Army press a bit. |
10-17-20 |
Kansas v. West Virginia -22 | Top | 17-38 |
Loss | -105 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Kansas has never been a team that I like to have my money on. They've failed to cover six of their last seven games while the Mountaineers have covered 4 of their last 6. |
10-17-20 |
Navy v. East Carolina +3 | | 27-23 |
Loss | -106 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
We were on Navy last week but that doesn't mean they're good enough to do a follow up wager with. East Carolina looked the best they had all year with an easy 44-24 win against South Florida last week. If the Pirates can avoid turnovers, which has been difficult for them, they will win by double digits. |
10-17-20 |
South Florida +13 v. Temple | Top | 37-39 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Yes, it was against Navy, but the Owl run defense was horrific allowing 251 yards rushing against the triple option in a 31-29 loss. Before we say Navy does that to everyone, the Midshipmen came into that game second to last in scoring offense in the AAC, similar to South Florida this week. Jordan McLeod will get the start at quarterback for the Bulls after looking sharp against East Carolina. He is a guy who is athletic while limiting mistakes. He also has plenty of motivation after being sacked nine times in a 17-7 loss last season to Temple. The Owls will be dogs in three of their next four games so this is likely a look ahead spot for Temple. |
10-17-20 |
Pittsburgh +13.5 v. Miami-FL | | 19-31 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
The Panthers will come in hungry after back-to-back one-point losses to N.C. State and Boston College. Always stout defensively, Pitt leads the nation in sacks (25) and tackles for loss (52). Among teams that have played five games, Pittsburgh leads them all in total defense (263.4 yards allowed per game). |
10-16-20 |
BYU v. Houston +5 | | 43-26 |
Loss | -105 | 16 h 13 m | Show |
BYU has not been a reliable road play, failing to cover five of their last seven games away from Provo. They'll match-up against Houston who is starting to be a reliable play after covering four of their last six. BYU was exposed some against UTSA giving Houston some film on how to find success. Five is too many points in this one. |
10-16-20 |
SMU v. Tulane +6.5 | Top | 37-34 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 7 m | Show |
The 4-0 Mustangs will look to improve to 5-0 ahead of a massive matchup next week in Dallas against Cincinnati, which saw its game against Tulsa postponed over COVID-19 issues. We've seen this many times with SMU being in a look ahead spot. The big question is how SMU fares without McDaniel and Roberson for a whole game and preparing without the pair of starters for the Mustangs. Without Roberson, SMU lost an explosive playmaker who was leading the nation in yards after catch and was on his way to a historic season. |
10-15-20 |
Georgia State v. Arkansas State -3 | Top | 52-59 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 54 m | Show |
The Red Wolves are still cranking up the offense – they’re second in the Sun Belt – but the defense isn’t holding up its end of the bargain. However, it’s taking the ball away forcing three turnovers in each of the last two games. Georgia State’s defense is allowing too many yards through the air, and the Arkansas State quarterbacks are rolling. Logan Bonner and Layne Hatcher are each able to move the offense, and they each have an emerging superstar to throw to. WR Jonathan Adams has been brilliant with six catches or more in every game with a 101-yard game last week against Central Arkansas and five touchdowns overall. |
10-14-20 |
Coastal Carolina v. UL-Lafayette -7 | Top | 30-27 |
Loss | -112 | 14 h 17 m | Show |
Louisiana is coming off the program's best season, after head coach Billy Napier guided the team to an 11-3 finish in 2019. The Ragin' Cajuns have won back-to-back Sun Belt West Division titles and are 14-4 in conference play over the last three years. Louisiana's defense showed marked improvement last season and finished 2019 ranked No. 1 in the Sun Belt in fewest points allowed per game (19.7). And under new play-caller Patrick Toney, this unit has picked up where it left off last season. |
10-11-20 |
Astros v. Rays -1.5 | Top | 1-2 |
Loss | -100 | 15 h 12 m | Show |
Expect the Rays to come out aggressive at the plate and on the base paths. |
10-10-20 |
Alabama v. Ole Miss +23.5 | Top | 63-48 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin was Nick Saban's offensive coordinator for three seasons at Alabama.Alabama's young pass defense did not play up to the Saban standard in the victory against the Aggies or in a 38-19 victory against Missouri a week earlier.After not having a reception in Ole Miss' first game against Florida, Jonathan Mingo had eight catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns at Kentucky. He is the first Rebel with at least 125 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a road game since Donte Moncrief on November 17, 2012, against LSU. |
10-10-20 |
Mississippi State +2.5 v. Kentucky | | 2-24 |
Loss | -100 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
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10-10-20 |
Florida State +21 v. Notre Dame | Top | 26-42 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
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10-10-20 |
Virginia Tech +3 v. North Carolina | Top | 45-56 |
Loss | -103 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
Virginia Tech has won four straight against North Carolina dating back to 2016. The last two meetings, however, have each been decided by three or fewer points. Last year's meeting went into six overtimes.The Hokies have rushed for 638 yards this season, their most through two games in the last 25 seasons. Their 319.0 rushing yards per game in 2020 is second in the FBS (minimum two games) behind Army (350.5).Khalil Herbert had a school-record 358 all-purpose yards against Duke, rushing for 208 yards while adding 150 yards as a kick returner. He is the first Hokie with a 200-yard rushing game since Darren Evans rushed for 253 yards on November 6, 2008. |
10-10-20 |
UL-Monroe +16 v. Liberty | Top | 7-40 |
Loss | -100 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
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10-09-20 |
Louisville v. Georgia Tech +5 | Top | 27-46 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 28 m | Show |
Louisville's offense is led by quarterback Malik Cunningham, who has thrown for 757 yards and seven touchdowns, but has been picked off five times. He struggled against the Pitt defense, throwing for only 107 yards with three interceptions. Cunningham was taken off the field after a hard tackle against Pittsburgh, but he returned to practice during the team's off week and will start. True freshman Jahmyr Gibbs and redshirt freshman Jamious Griffin have shown signs why they were two of the team's prized signees the last two springs. Gibbs has rushed for 171 yards and one touchdown and caught six passes, two for scores, and Griffin has rushed for 140 yards and one touchdown. |
10-04-20 |
Seahawks v. Dolphins +5.5 | Top | 31-23 |
Loss | -105 | 6 h 45 m | Show |
The Dolphins picked up their first win of 2020 with a 31-13 victory over the Jaguars last Thursday, their largest victory since 2018 (18 points). After a 0-7 start to begin 2019, Miami has gone 6-6.Miami is 8-4 all-time against Seattle, including 6-1 at homeRyan Fitzpatrick threw for two scores and ran for one in Miami's win last week while also completing a career-high 90.0 percent (18/20) of his passes (minimum five attempts). He has completed 71.1 percent of his pass attempts this season after posting a 62.0 completion percentage in his first year as a Dolphin in 2019 |