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09-24-2018, 08:39 AM
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Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:54 PM
NCAAF
Long Sheet
Saturday, September 29
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ARMY (2 - 2) at BUFFALO (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-0 against the spread versus ARMY over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-1 straight up against ARMY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CINCINNATI (4 - 0) at CONNECTICUT (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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C MICHIGAN (1 - 3) at MICHIGAN ST (2 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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N ILLINOIS (1 - 3) at E MICHIGAN (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in road games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 72-46 ATS (+21.4 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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KENT ST (1 - 3) at BALL ST (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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RICE (1 - 3) at WAKE FOREST (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OLD DOMINION (1 - 3) at E CAROLINA (1 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BOWLING GREEN (1 - 3) at GEORGIA TECH (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
BOWLING GREEN is 33-13 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TEMPLE (2 - 2) at BOSTON COLLEGE (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SYRACUSE (4 - 0) at CLEMSON (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 1-1 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 1-1 straight up against SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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S ALABAMA (1 - 3) at APPALACHIAN ST (2 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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VIRGINIA TECH (2 - 1) at DUKE (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 straight up against DUKE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA MONROE (2 - 2) at GEORGIA ST (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
LA MONROE is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 1-1 straight up against LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MASSACHUSETTS (2 - 3) at OHIO U (1 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PITTSBURGH (2 - 2) at UCF (3 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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S CAROLINA (2 - 1) at KENTUCKY (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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VIRGINIA (3 - 1) at NC STATE (3 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 12:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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INDIANA (3 - 1) at RUTGERS (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 1-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEVADA (2 - 2) at AIR FORCE (1 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 30-57 ATS (-32.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 1-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 1-0 straight up against NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTAH (2 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 65-37 ATS (+24.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
UTAH is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a bye week since 1992.
UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OREGON ST (1 - 3) at ARIZONA ST (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 34-53 ATS (-24.3 Units) in September games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 64-40 ATS (+20.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
OREGON ST is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 1-0 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BYU (3 - 1) at WASHINGTON (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TOLEDO (2 - 1) at FRESNO ST (2 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 1-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W MICHIGAN (2 - 2) at MIAMI OHIO (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FLORIDA ST (2 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
LOUISVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OHIO ST (4 - 0) at PENN ST (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 15-1 ATS (+13.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 187-140 ATS (+33.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 187-140 ATS (+33.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 157-121 ATS (+23.9 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 74-48 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 121-90 ATS (+22.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
OHIO ST is 169-126 ATS (+30.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 69-43 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OHIO ST is 119-85 ATS (+25.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OHIO ST is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 93-67 ATS (+19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST is 1-1 straight up against OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARKANSAS ST (3 - 1) at GA SOUTHERN (2 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TENNESSEE (2 - 2) at GEORGIA (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 2-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-1 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LIBERTY (1 - 2) at NEW MEXICO (2 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SOUTHERN MISS (2 - 1) at AUBURN (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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IOWA ST (1 - 2) at TCU (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 1-1 straight up against IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA LAFAYETTE (1 - 2) at ALABAMA (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BAYLOR (3 - 1) at OKLAHOMA (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 2-0 straight up against BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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UTEP (0 - 4) at UTSA (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
UTEP is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
UTSA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in dome games over the last 2 seasons.
UTSA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTSA is 1-1 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UTSA is 1-1 straight up against UTEP over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PURDUE (1 - 3) at NEBRASKA (0 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 1-1 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 2-0 straight up against PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TEXAS (3 - 1) at KANSAS ST (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 121-90 ATS (+22.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 119-88 ATS (+22.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 51-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 69-44 ATS (+20.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W VIRGINIA (3 - 0) at TEXAS TECH (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 84-55 ATS (+23.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 84-55 ATS (+23.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 81-53 ATS (+22.7 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 125-87 ATS (+29.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LOUISIANA TECH (2 - 1) at NORTH TEXAS (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTH TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
NORTH TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHARLOTTE (2 - 2) at UAB (2 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
UAB is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 1-0 straight up against UAB over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OKLAHOMA ST (3 - 1) at KANSAS (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 90-63 ATS (+20.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
KANSAS is 127-164 ATS (-53.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
KANSAS is 127-164 ATS (-53.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 78-115 ATS (-48.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 89-121 ATS (-44.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS is 119-155 ATS (-51.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS is 98-131 ATS (-46.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS is 81-117 ATS (-47.7 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS is 54-87 ATS (-41.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS is 55-83 ATS (-36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-0 straight up against KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MARSHALL (2 - 1) at W KENTUCKY (1 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 straight up against MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FLORIDA (3 - 1) at MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OLE MISS (3 - 1) at LSU (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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COASTAL CAROLINA (3 - 1) at TROY (3 - 1) - 9/29/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 1-0 against the spread versus COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 1-0 straight up against COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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FLA ATLANTIC (2 - 2) at MIDDLE TENN ST (1 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-1 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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USC (2 - 2) at ARIZONA (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 113-147 ATS (-48.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ARIZONA is 85-128 ATS (-55.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 2-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BOISE ST (2 - 1) at WYOMING (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 142-103 ATS (+28.7 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 142-103 ATS (+28.7 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 100-73 ATS (+19.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 2-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-1 straight up against BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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HAWAII (4 - 1) at SAN JOSE ST (0 - 3) - 9/29/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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STANFORD (4 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (4 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 63-42 ATS (+16.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
STANFORD is 68-44 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
STANFORD is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 2-0 straight up against NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MICHIGAN (3 - 1) at NORTHWESTERN (1 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 55-79 ATS (-31.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
NORTHWESTERN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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ARKANSAS (1 - 3) at TEXAS A&M (2 - 2) - 9/29/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 straight up against ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OREGON (3 - 1) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 0) - 9/29/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 straight up against OREGON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:55 PM
NCAAF
Week 5
Trend Report
Saturday, September 29
Louisiana-Lafayette @ Alabama
Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Alabama
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas A&M @ Arkansas
Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas
Arkansas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas's last 7 games when playing Texas A&M
Arkansas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas A&M
Oklahoma State @ Kansas
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas's last 12 games when playing Oklahoma State
Kansas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State
Temple @ Boston College
Temple
Temple is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Temple is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston College
Boston College is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Temple
Boston College is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Temple
Syracuse @ Clemson
Syracuse
Syracuse is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse's last 6 games when playing Clemson
Clemson
Clemson is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Clemson is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games
Bowling Green @ Georgia Tech
Bowling Green
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Bowling Green's last 11 games
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Georgia Tech is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
West Virginia @ Texas Tech
West Virginia
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of West Virginia's last 8 games
Texas Tech
Texas Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 6 games when playing West Virginia
Army @ Buffalo
Army
Army is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Army's last 18 games on the road
Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Indiana @ Rutgers
Indiana
Indiana is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Indiana's last 13 games on the road
Rutgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers's last 6 games at home
Rutgers is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Central Michigan @ Michigan State
Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 6 games on the road
Michigan State
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Central Michigan
Virginia @ North Carolina State
Virginia
Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games on the road
North Carolina State
North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Massachusetts @ Ohio
Massachusetts
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Massachusetts's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Massachusetts's last 13 games on the road
Ohio
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Louisiana-Monroe @ Georgia State
Louisiana-Monroe
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia State
Georgia State is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Georgia State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
Kent State @ Ball State
Kent State
Kent State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Kent State's last 25 games on the road
Ball State
Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kent State
Ball State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kent State
Tennessee @ Georgia
Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing Georgia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia
Georgia
Georgia is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games
Georgia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Baylor @ Oklahoma
Baylor
Baylor is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma
Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Oklahoma is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Baylor
Texas @ Kansas State
Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 10 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas State
Kansas State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Kansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Florida State @ Louisville
Florida State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida State's last 5 games when playing Louisville
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida State's last 10 games on the road
Louisville
Louisville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games when playing Florida State
Pittsburgh @ Central Florida
Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Central Florida
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Central Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Rice @ Wake Forest
Rice
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games
Rice is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
Wake Forest
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wake Forest's last 10 games at home
Purdue @ Nebraska
Purdue
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Purdue's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Purdue's last 5 games when playing Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Purdue
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games when playing Purdue
Old Dominion @ East Carolina
Old Dominion
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Old Dominion's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 5 games
East Carolina
East Carolina is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
East Carolina is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
Cincinnati @ Connecticut
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Connecticut
Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games
Western Michigan @ Miami-OH
Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami-OH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games on the road
Miami-OH
Miami-OH is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Miami-OH is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Western Michigan
South Alabama @ Appalachian State
South Alabama
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Alabama's last 6 games
South Alabama is 7-16-1 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Appalachian State
Appalachian State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Appalachian State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Coastal Carolina @ Troy
Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Coastal Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Troy
Troy is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Troy is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Southern Miss @ Auburn
Southern Miss
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Southern Miss's last 6 games on the road
Southern Miss is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Auburn
Auburn is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home
Auburn is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Tennessee State @ Vanderbilt
Tennessee State
Tennessee State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tennessee State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games at home
Nevada @ Air Force
Nevada
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Nevada's last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nevada's last 6 games on the road
Air Force
Air Force is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Air Force is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Michigan @ Northwestern
Michigan
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northwestern
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
Northwestern
Northwestern is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan
Florida @ Mississippi State
Florida
Florida is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Utah @ Washington State
Utah
Utah is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Washington State
Washington State
Washington State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Washington State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Liberty @ New Mexico
Liberty
Liberty is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Liberty is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
New Mexico
New Mexico is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
New Mexico is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Northern Illinois @ Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Eastern Michigan's last 7 games when playing at home against Northern Illinois
Eastern Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas State @ Georgia Southern
Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arkansas State's last 13 games on the road
Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgia Southern is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Iowa State @ Texas Christian
Iowa State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 5 games when playing Texas Christian
Texas Christian
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Christian's last 5 games when playing Iowa State
Texas Christian is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Virginia Tech @ Duke
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
Virginia Tech is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Duke
Duke
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Duke is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Charlotte @ Alabama-Birmingham
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Alabama-Birmingham
Alabama-Birmingham is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Alabama-Birmingham is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Florida Atlantic @ Middle Tennessee
Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida Atlantic's last 7 games on the road
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida Atlantic
Middle Tennessee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Florida Atlantic
Texas El Paso @ Texas-San Antonio
Texas El Paso
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games when playing Texas-San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 6 games on the road
Texas-San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas-San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Texas El Paso
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas-San Antonio's last 5 games at home
Houston Baptist @ Southern Methodist
Houston Baptist
No trends to report
Southern Methodist
Southern Methodist is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 6 games at home
Hawaii @ San Jose State
Hawaii
Hawaii is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hawaii's last 6 games on the road
San Jose State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 5 games when playing at home against Hawaii
San Jose State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Hawaii
Boise State @ Wyoming
Boise State
Boise State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Wyoming
Boise State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Wyoming
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wyoming's last 5 games when playing Boise State
Wyoming is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
South Carolina @ Kentucky
South Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 5 games on the road
South Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kentucky
Kentucky is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kentucky's last 5 games when playing at home against South Carolina
Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Florida International
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida International
Florida International is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida International's last 6 games at home
Ohio State @ Penn State
Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Penn State
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Penn State's last 5 games
Louisiana Tech @ North Texas
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
North Texas
North Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
North Texas is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Marshall @ Western Kentucky
Marshall
Marshall is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Marshall is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Western Kentucky
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games at home
Western Kentucky is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Stanford @ Notre Dame
Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Stanford's last 9 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Stanford is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Notre Dame
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Brigham Young @ Washington
Brigham Young
Brigham Young is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brigham Young's last 6 games
Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Mississippi @ Louisiana State
Mississippi
Mississippi is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Louisiana State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi's last 5 games when playing Louisiana State
Louisiana State
Louisiana State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisiana State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Mississippi
Oregon State @ Arizona State
Oregon State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oregon State's last 8 games
Arizona State
Arizona State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oregon State
Arizona State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Southern California @ Arizona
Southern California
Southern California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Southern California is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against Southern California
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oregon @ California
Oregon
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oregon's last 9 games on the road
Oregon is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing California
California
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of California's last 5 games
Toledo @ Fresno State
Toledo
Toledo is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Toledo is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Fresno State
Fresno State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Fresno State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:56 PM
NCAAF
Dunkel
Week 5
Saturday, September 29
Army @ Buffalo
Game 109-110
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Army
91.196
Buffalo
85.134
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Army
by 6
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 7 1/2
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Army
(+7); Under
Cincinnati @ Connecticut
Game 111-112
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
83.535
Connecticut
64.452
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 19
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 17
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-17); Under
Central Michigan @ Michigan State
Game 113-114
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Central Michigan
66.270
Michigan State
99.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 33 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 28 1/2
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan State
(-28 1/2); Over
Northern Illinois @ Eastern Michigan
Game 115-116
September 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Northern Illinois
77.688
Eastern Michigan
82.441
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Eastern Michigan
by 5
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Eastern Michigan
by 3
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Michigan
(-3); Under
Kent State @ Ball State
Game 117-118
September 29, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
61.341
Ball State
71.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ball State
by 10
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ball State
by 7
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ball State
(-7); Over
Rice @ Wake Forest
Game 119-120
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Rice
59.965
Wake Forest
88.673
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wake Forest
by 28 1/2
71
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wake Forest
by 24 1/2
66 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wake Forest
(-24 1/2); Over
Old Dominion @ East Carolina
Game 121-122
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Old Dominion
70.147
East Carolina
79.941
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
East Carolina
by 10
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
East Carolina
by 6 1/2
62
Dunkel Pick:
East Carolina
(-6 1/2); Under
Bowling Green @ Georgia Tech
Game 123-124
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Bowling Green
61.658
Georgia Tech
85.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia Tech
by 23 1/2
71
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia Tech
by 28 1/2
66
Dunkel Pick:
Bowling Green
(+28 1/2); Over
Temple @ Boston College
Game 127-128
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Temple
86.452
Boston College
92.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston College
by 6 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston College
by 13 1/2
53 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Temple
(+13 1/2); Under
Syracuse @ Clemson
Game 129-130
September 26, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Syracuse
92.779
Clemson
108.806
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 16
70
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 24 1/2
66
Dunkel Pick:
Syracuse
(+24 1/2); Over
South Alabama @ Appalachian St
Game 131-132
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
South Alabama
69.754
Appalachian St
93.869
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Appalachian St
by 24
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Appalachian St
by 26 1/2
56 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Alabama
(+26 1/2); Under
Virginia Tech @ Duke
Game 133-134
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Virginia Tech
87.736
Duke
99.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 12
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 5
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Duke
(-5); Over
LA-Monroe @ Georgia State
Game 135-136
September 29, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA-Monroe
75.366
Georgia State
60.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Monroe
by 15
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA-Monroe
by 7 1/2
62
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Monroe
(-7 1/2); Under
Massachusetts @ Ohio
Game 137-138
September 29, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
66.028
Ohio
76.593
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio
by 10 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio
by 13 1/2
69 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(+13 1/2); Under
Pittsburgh @ Central Florida
Game 139-140
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
90.300
Central Florida
95.318
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Central Florida
by 5
76
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Central Florida
by 13 1/2
66
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+13 1/2); Over
South Carolina @ Kentucky
Game 141-142
September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina
96.253
Kentucky
100.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kentucky
by 4
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 1 1/2
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kentucky
(-1 1/2); Under
Virginia @ NC State
Game 143-144
September 29, 2018 @ 12:20 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Virginia
91.842
NC State
100.859
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC State
by 9
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC State
by 5 1/2
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(-5 1/2); Over
Indiana @ Rutgers
Game 145-146
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
87.296
Rutgers
65.800
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 21 1/2
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 17 1/2
52
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-17 1/2); Under
Nevada @ Air Force
Game 147-148
September 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Nevada
73.796
Air Force
83.299
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Air Force
by 9 1/2
74
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Air Force
by 6 1/2
68
Dunkel Pick:
Air Force
(-6 1/2); Over
Utah @ Washington St
Game 149-150
September 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Utah
97.766
Washington St
93.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 4
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 1 1/2
50
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(-1 1/2); Over
Oregon State @ Arizona State
Game 151-152
September 29, 2018 @ 10:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oregon State
67.061
Arizona State
97.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 30 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 22
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(-22); Under
Brigham Young @ Washington
Game 153-154
September 29, 2018 @ 8:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Brigham Young
89.228
Washington
103.359
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 14
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 17 1/2
46
Dunkel Pick:
Brigham Young
(+17 1/2); Under
Toledo @ Fresno State
Game 155-156
September 29, 2018 @ 10:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toledo
91.411
Fresno State
90.882
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toledo
by 1
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fresno State
by 10
60
Dunkel Pick:
Toledo
(+10); Over
Western Michigan @ Miami of Ohio
Game 157-158
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Western Michigan
73.401
Miami of Ohio
76.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami of Ohio
by 3 1/2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Michigan
by 1
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami of Ohio
(+1); Over
Florida State @ Louisville
Game 159-160
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Florida State
84.866
Louisville
80.839
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 4
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 7
47
Dunkel Pick:
Louisville
(+7); Under
Ohio State @ Penn State
Game 161-162
September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
117.946
Penn State
116.614
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 1 1/2
75
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 3 1/2
70 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(+3 1/2); Over
Arkansas St @ Georgia Southern
Game 163-164
September 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas St
75.383
Georgia Southern
80.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia Southern
by 5 1/2
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas St
by 3 1/2
55
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Southern
(+3 1/2); Under
Tennessee @ Georgia
Game 165-166
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
81.736
Georgia
109.508
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia
by 28
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia
by 31 1/2
52
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(+31 1/2); Under
Liberty @ New Mexico
Game 167-168
September 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Liberty
66.362
New Mexico
70.850
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Mexico
by 4 1/2
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Mexico
by 8 1/2
65 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Liberty
(+8 1/2); Over
Southern Miss @ Auburn
Game 169-170
September 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Southern Miss
75.790
Auburn
101.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Auburn
by 25 1/2
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Auburn
by 29 1/2
54
Dunkel Pick:
Southern Miss
(+29 1/2); Over
Iowa State @ TCU
Game 171-172
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Iowa State
97.412
TCU
97.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa State
Even
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TCU
by 10 1/2
49
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa State
(+10 1/2); Under
LA-Lafayette @ Alabama
Game 173-174
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA-Lafayette
66.442
Alabama
126.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama
by 60
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama
by 48
67
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama
(-48); Over
Baylor @ Oklahoma
Game 175-176
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baylor
85.868
Oklahoma
111.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 25 1/2
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 23 1/2
69
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(-23 1/2); Under
UTEP @ TX-San Antonio
Game 177-178
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
UTEP
56.740
TX-San Antonio
60.726
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 4
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 10
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UTEP
(+10); Under
Purdue @ Nebraska
Game 179-180
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Purdue
86.496
Nebraska
86.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nebraska
Even
63
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Purdue
by 3 1/2
58
Dunkel Pick:
Nebraska
(+3 1/2); Over
Texas @ Kansas State
Game 181-182
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas
102.956
Kansas State
86.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 16
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
by 8 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-8 1/2); Under
West Virginia @ Texas Tech
Game 183-184
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
104.735
Texas Tech
99.441
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 5 1/2
83
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 3 1/2
77
Dunkel Pick:
West Virginia
(-3 1/2); Over
Louisiana Tech @ North Texas
Game 185-186
September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Louisiana Tech
87.344
North Texas
85.196
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 2
71
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Texas
by 7 1/2
65
Dunkel Pick:
Louisiana Tech
(+7 1/2); Over
Charlotte @ UAB
Game 187-188
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
57.401
UAB
71.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UAB
by 14 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UAB
by 17
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+17); Under
Oklahoma State @ Kansas
Game 189-190
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
96.272
Kansas
81.130
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma State
by 15
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma State
by 18
62
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas
(+18); Over
Marshall @ Western Kentucky
Game 191-192
September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Marshall
77.404
Western Kentucky
73.184
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 4
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 6 1/2
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Western Kentucky
(+6 1/2); Under
Florida @ Mississippi St
Game 193-194
September 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Florida
92.733
Mississippi St
95.328
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi St
by 2 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi St
by 8 1/2
50 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+8 1/2); Under
Mississippi @ LSU
Game 195-196
September 29, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi
91.266
LSU
101.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
by 10
63
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LSU
by 12
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi
(+12); Over
Coastal Carolina @ Troy
Game 197-198
September 29, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Coastal Carolina
73.018
Troy
83.073
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
by 10
60
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 14
54
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(+14); Over
Florida Atlantic @ Middle Tennessee St
Game 199-200
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Florida Atlantic
79.430
Middle Tennessee
80.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 1
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida Atlantic
by 3
65 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Middle Tennessee
(+3); Under
USC @ Arizona
Game 201-202
September 29, 2018 @ 10:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
USC
92.672
Arizona
84.555
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 8
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 3
61
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-3); Over
Boise State @ Wyoming
Game 203-204
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boise State
98.364
Wyoming
78.540
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boise State
by 20
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 17
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boise State
(-17); Under
Hawaii @ San Jose St
Game 205-206
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Hawaii
77.882
San Jose St
62.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hawaii
by 15 1/2
70
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Hawaii
by 11 1/2
66
Dunkel Pick:
Hawaii
(-11 1/2); Over
Stanford @ Notre Dame
Game 207-208
September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Stanford
96.550
Notre Dame
104.507
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 8
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Notre Dame
by 5 1/2
54
Dunkel Pick:
Notre Dame
(-5 1/2); Under
Michigan @ Northwestern
Game 209-210
September 29, 2018 @ 4:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Michigan
103.910
Northwestern
84.832
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 19
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 14
48
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan
(-14); Under
Arkansas @ Texas A&M
Game 211-212
September 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas
72.613
Texas A&M
99.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas A&M
by 27 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas A&M
by 20 1/2
61 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas A&M
(-20 1/2); Over
Oregon @ California
Game 213-214
September 29, 2018 @ 10:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
89.368
California
89.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
California
Even
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 3 1/2
58 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
California
(+3 1/2); Over
Tennessee St @ Vanderbilt
Game 215-216
September 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee St
58.027
Vanderbilt
85.026
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vanderbilt
by 27
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vanderbilt
by 33 1/2
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee St
(+33 1/2); Under
Houston Baptist @ SMU
Game 217-218
September 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Houston Baptist
38.303
SMU
74.836
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
SMU
by 36 1/2
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
SMU
by 39
66 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston Baptist
(+39); Over
AR-Pine Bluff @ FIU
Game 219-220
September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
AR-Pine Bluff
28.953
FIU
71.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
FIU
by 42 1/2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
FIU
by 50 1/2
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
AR-Pine Bluff
(+50 1/2); Under
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:56 PM
Saturday’s best 13 games
Since 2010, Duke is 18-10 as home favorites, but they failed to cover last six tries as a home fave in ACC games. Virginia Tech lost as a 27-point road favorite to in-state upstart Old Dominion LW; ODU threw ball for 495 yards. Home side lost four of Hokies’ last five games with Duke, only one of which was decided by more than 3 points (underdogs 4-1 vs spread). Tech covered seven of last nine tries as road underdogs; under Fuente, they’re 4-3 vs spread off a loss. Blue Devils are 4-0 with a couple road wins, including a win at Northwestern.
Kentucky beat South Carolina the last four years, winning 17-10/45-38 in two games played here. Underdogs covered four of last five series games. Kentucky is 0-6 vs spread the last six times they were home favorites; they’re 5-2 under Stoops in games with spread of 3 or fewer points. Gamecocks covered their last seven games away from Columbia; they’re 10-2 in last dozen games with spread of 3 or less points. Carolina is 12-10 vs spread in its last 22 games as road underdogs.
Virginia-NC State are ACC rivals meeting for first time since 2012; road team won last two series games. Virginia outgained Louisville 401-214 in surprisingly easy 27-3 home win LW; under Mendenhall, Cavaliers are 6-6 as road underdogs- since ’10, they’re 13-19 as a single digit underdog. Under Doeren, NC State is 11-12 vs spread as home favorites, 2-7 in ACC games- they’re 8-7 in last 15 games as single digit favorites. Wolfpack are 3-0 this season, beating two stiffs, then winning 37-20 at Marshall last week.
Washington State won its last three games with Utah, by 12-1-8 points; Utes split last two visits to Pullman, losing 49-37, winning 30-27. Utes scored total of only 24 points in splitting couple games vs I-A games this month; they gained only 261 yards in 21-7 home loss to Washington LW. Utah is 4-2-1 in its last seven games as road favorites. Wazzu lost tough 39-36 game at USC LW; they played on Thursday, so two extra days to prep for this. Coogs covered 11 of last 15 games as an underdog.
Florida State is already 0-2 in ACC, scoring total of just 10 points in losses to Va Tech and at Syracuse. Seminoles ran ball for 92.3 yds/game in three games vs I-A opponents. FSU is 7-12-2 vs spread in their last 21 games as an ACC road favorite. Louisville/FSU are both having down years; Cardinals beat FSU last two years, 31-28/63-20. Louisville is 1-2 vs I-A foes and they were outgained by 428-292 in the win, 20-17 over WKU; under Petrino, Cardinals are 2-2 as home underdogs; since 2011, they’re 10-7 as a single digit underdog.
Ohio State won five of last six games with Penn State, losing 24-21 in last visit here; home team covered last five series games. Buckeyes are 4-0, wasting three stiffs, also beating TCU 40-28 in Dallas; yardage in that game was 526-511- Horned Frogs ran for 203 yards, threw for 308. OSU is 8-6 in last 14 games as road favorite, 9-6 in last 15 games as single digit favorite. Since 2012. Penn State is 3-2 as a home underdog; they’ve outscored last three opponents 108-7 in second half of games, but those teams are also stiffs. Since ’12, Lions are 9-6 as single digit dogs.
Kansas State lost 31-10/35-6 in its two games vs decent teams this month; since ’09, Wildcats are 12-7 as home underdogs- they’re 27-10 vs spread overall in last 37 games as a dog. K-State was outgained 1,002-531 in those two losses this month; they’re down this year. Texas scored 32 ppg in winning three straight home tilts after losing opener 34-29 at Maryland; since ’08, Texas is 18-12 as road favorites- they’re 4-7 in last 11 games as single digit favorites. Home side won last five series games; Longhorns lost 24-21/23-0 in last two visits here.
West Virginia won its last four games with Texas Tech, winning 48-17/37-34 in last two visits to Lubbock; average total in those games was 68.5. Under Holgorsen, WVU is 8-8-1 as road faves; since 2012, they’re 9-19 vs spread when laying a single digit spread. Mountaineers are 3-0 with easy home wins over Tennessee/K-State; this is their road opener. Under Kingbury, Tech is 7-5 as home underdogs; Red Raiders are 12-8 vs spread in last 20 games as an underdog. Tech won its last two games, scoring 104 points- they whacked Oklahoma State 41-17 in Stillwater LW.
Dan Mullen bolted Mississippi State for bigger-$$$ Florida last winter; now he returns with his Gators here, in teams’ first meeting since 2010. Florida scored 95 points in whipping Colorado St/Tennessee last two games, but those teams are stiffs; Gators are 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine games as an underdog. Miss State has a senior QB but got spanked 28-7 at Kentucky LW; since 2010, Bulldogs are 22-15-1 as home favorites, 12-4 as single digit fave. MSU is 14-9 vs spread in last 23 games coming off a loss.
Home side won five of last six Ole Miss-LSU games; Rebels lost last three visits here, by 17-3-6 points. Since ’08, Ole Miss is 17-8 as road underdogs; they covered 8 of last 12 games as double digit dogs. Rebels gave up 41 points, 629 yards to a I-AA team, so buyer beware. LSU is 4-0 with wins over Miami/Auburn; under Orgeron, Tigers are 2-4 as home favorites- they’re 15-21 in last 21 games as double digit favorites. Orgeron went 10-25 in three years as Ole Miss’ coach from 2005-07; somehow he landed the higher-profile LSU job.
USC lost 17-3/37-14 in its two road games this year; they won their last five games with Arizona, winning 48-14/28-26 in last two visits here. Under Helton, Trojans are 4-2 as road favorites; since ’13, USC is 8-5 as a Pac-12 road favorite. Arizona ran ball for 442 yards in 35-14 win at Oregon State- they were just 9-17 throwing ball. Wildcats are 12-8 in last 20 games as a home underdog- they’re 3-7 in last ten games with spread of 3 or less points. Keep in mind that USC’s QB is a true frosh who left HS a year early- he should still be playing in HS.
Stanford is 4-0 after 38-31 win at Oregon LW, when they were outgained 524-398; Cardinal won its last three games with Notre Dame, winning by 18-7-2 points. Average total in Stanford’s last three visits here was 30.3- average total in series games played in Palo Alto, 59.7. Under shaw, Stanford is 5-4-1 as road underdogs. Last 2+ years, Notre Dame is 5-9 as home favorites; they’re 3-8 in last 11 games as single digit favorites. Irish ran ball for 245-241 yards in their last couple games. Pac-12 teams are 8-10-1 vs spread out of conference this season.
Oregon won five of its last six games with Cal, but lost 52-49 in OT in last visit here. Average total in last four series games is 85.5. Since ’08, Ducks are 22-12 as road favorites (1-3 in last four). Oregon is 2-5-1 in last eight games where spread was 3 or fewer points. Ducks lost 38-31 to Stanford LW, despite outgaining Cardinal 524-398; this is their first road game. Bears are 6-2 in last eight games as a home underdog; they covered last three games where spread was 3 or less points. Cal is 3-0 this year, with a decent win at BYU.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:56 PM
Ohio State vs Penn State highlights college football Week 5 betting action
Patrick Everson
Week 5 of the college football season features a couple of matchups that could be pivotal in the race to reach the College Football Playoff. We check the opening lines and early action on a foursome of games, with insights from Derek Wilkinson, sportsbook supervisor at the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.
No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes at No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions (+4)
Ohio State got through the Urban Meyer suspension with only one tough test, pulling away in the second half to beat Texas Christian at quasi-neutral-site AT&T Stadium in Week 3. Meyer returned to the sidelines this past weekend, and the Buckeyes (4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS) thumped Tulane 49-6, including a last-minute touchdown to give them the cover as 37.5-point home favorites.
Penn State is also out to a 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS start, surprisingly getting its biggest scare in an overtime home victory against Appalachian State in Week 1. In Week 4, the Nittany Lions hammered Illinois 63-24 as 25.5-point road chalk.
“Ohio State might be the more talented team, but Penn State is good and wants to avenge that brutal one-point loss last year,” Wilkinson said, alluding to the Buckeyes’ come-from-behind, 39-38 home win laying 7 points. “We took a bet on Penn State at +4 and briefly went to +3.5, then back up to +4. But by game time, I think it’ll be 3.5 or maybe 3.”
No. 7 Stanford Cardinal at No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-4.5)
Stanford is 4-0 SU, but by almost all rights shouldn’t be, after a gift win at Oregon in Week 4. The Cardinal (3-1 ATS) turned an inexplicable late Ducks turnover into a field goal to force overtime, where Stanford won 38-31 laying 3 points.
Notre Dame had three close victories in the first three weeks of the season, then got its offense in gear last weekend. The Fighting Irish (4-0 SU, 2-2 ATS) boatraced Wake Forest 56-27 laying 6 points on the road.
“This should be a really good game,” Wilkinson said. “Notre Dame finally played up to its potential, and Stanford is riding high from its comeback win over Oregon. I like Notre Dame to continue with their momentum and cover that 4.5.”
Syracuse Orange at No. 2 Clemson Tigers (-23)
Clemson is a perennial CFP contender these days and is unblemished so far this year, though it dodged a Week 2 upset at Texas A&M. The Tigers (4-0 SU, 1-3 ATS) went to Georgia Tech as a 16-point fave in Week 4 and left with a 49-21 victory.
Syracuse is off to a surprising 4-0 start and sits 3-0-1 ATS, including a home blowout win over Florida State in Week 3. The Orange followed last weekend with a 51-21 rout of Connecticut, pushing as a 30-point road favorite. And the ‘Cuse has some good recent history heading into this week’s ACC showdown, having upset Clemson 27-24 catching 24 points at home last October.
“This line might seem a little high at first glance. Both teams are 4-0, and Syracuse has blown out all of its opponents so far,” Wilkinson said. “However, the Orange haven’t played anyone like the No. 2 Tigers. I think the public may bet Syracuse plus the points, but I like Clemson at home to blow out the Orange.”
No. 24 Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Duke Blue Devils (-5.5)
Virginia Tech opened the season with two easy wins and cashes, and had its game against East Carolina canceled due to Hurricane Florence, ostensibly getting a bye week. The Hokies (2-1 SU and ATS) then traveled to Old Dominion as a hefty 27.5-point favorite – and shockingly lost outright 49-35, getting outscored 28-7 in the final quarter.
The Hokies also lost starting quarterback Josh Jackson indefinitely to a broken fibula.
Duke is out to a 4-0 SU start, cashing in its first three games. In Week 4 at home against overmatched North Carolina Central, the Blue Devils rumbled to a 55-13 victory but fell a couple points short of covering as massive 44.5-point chalk.
“VaTech is coming off a tough loss, and the Hokies lost their quarterback,” Wilkinson said. “The line has actually dropped to Duke -5 for now, and I’m not really sure why, since VaTech’s star QB is out. I anticipate that line to go up as the week progresses.”
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:56 PM
Early Line Moves - Week 5
So far, with a couple of notable exceptions, the betting public has been relatively cautious with the opening of week five college football action on the board. This means that the majority of games on the schedule were set just right by the linemakers. However, there are still a handful of games in which the public has seen early opportunity. The combination of recent performance, public perception, and the assessment of value has been found in some early moves that were made by sharps as soon as the opening odds were posted.
Week 5 Early Line Moves
Hawaii -8.5 to -12.5 vs. San Jose State
Hawaii has exploded out of the gate with four wins in their first five games as their return to their run and shoot offensive roots has been a major payoff. The Rainbow Warriors rank ninth nationally for passing offense as Quarterback Cole McDonald is closing in on 2000 yards already this season. San Jose State has all the appearances of a hopeless program that should fold. The Spartans are 0-3 straight up with a defense that ranks 126th overall nationally to go with a punchless offense ranked 116th in the country for scoring. Considering all of that the big move to Hawaii is of no surprise.
Texas A&M -17 to -20 vs. Arkansas
The Texas A&M Aggies won a considerable amount of respect in their 28-26 home loss to the Clemson Tigers in week two. Most people believed the Aggies were the better team in that game and should have won. But more to the point in this game is the absolute utter hopelessness of the Arkansas Razorbacks. New head coach Chad Morris took over an Arkansas team that was a mere shell of a program. Previous head coach Bret Bielema left an empty cupboard with players that were recruited to run a power ground game. Morris is a high temp spread coach without the players to implement his system. Two weeks ago North Texas stormed Arkansas with a 44-17 road payout. That is indicative of the Hogs woes and current plight.
Michigan -11 to -13.5 vs. Northwestern
True, Michigan is the most public of teams but that doesn’t take away from the fact that their 56-10 home payout last week over Nebraska popped a lot of eyes. Michigan is showing rapid improvement offensively while already boasting a rock-ribbed defense. Beyond that Northwestern has stumbled badly with back to back losses.
Oklahoma -21.5 to -24 over Baylor
This one is a bit puzzling in that the Oklahoma Sooners escaped with their lives in a near disaster against Army on which OU finally prevailed 28-21 in overtime as 30 point overlays. Additionally, the Sooners have covered just once so far in 2018 despite winning all four of their games. Baylor is coming off a 26-7 home payout over improved Kansas and has far better metrics compared to last year. Baylor may have just had their value enhanced with this move and the number could drop back down closer to game time.
Texas -7 to -9 over Kansas State
A lot of fans and gamblers were upset with Texas after their opening day loss at Maryland. But the Longhorns have caught everyone’s attention with dominant wins over TCU and USC. Texas still has mediocre metrics but improvement is slowly taking place with second year head coach Tom Herman. Kansas State was touted as a potential Big 12 dark horse contender in the preseason but that has proven to be overly optimistic after last week’s 35-6 loss at West Virginia. The Wildcats lack the athletes, depth and momentum to be taken seriously against resurgent Texas.
Washington State -2 to Utah -1
Washington State opened as a two-point chalk based on home field but their poor defensive play in a loss at USC last week turned off a lot of gamblers. Additionally, Utah is one of the toughest and best coached teams in college football.
Indiana -15 to -18 vs. Rutgers
This is all about Rutgers losing at Kansas 55-14 followed by a 42-13 home loss last week to Buffalo. The Scarlet Knights are lucky the Big Ten hasn’t called to say “You’re Fired!
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:57 PM
GONE 'TILL NOVEMBER
One of the biggest games of the first month of the NCAA football season will go ahead without one of the best defenders in the nation. Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa won't be on the field for Saturday's showdown at Penn State – in fact, according to his father, the potential No. 1 pick in the NFL draft won't play until at least November as he deals with an abdomen injury that required surgery. Bosa's extended absence comes as Ohio State looks to defeat the Nittany Lions in a rematch of last year's wild 39-38 Buckeyes victory at Ohio Stadium.
Oddsmakers like this one to be a high-scoring affair, with the total of 70 only slightly below the open of 72. Bosa's absence should help a Nittany Lions team that has won 16 straight at home, averaging nearly 42 points over that span.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:57 PM
BUFFALO'S JOHNSON: "THANK YOU, I'M GOOD"
Buffalo Bulls wide receiver Anthony Johnson says there's no lingering issue with his hamstring, and he should be in the lineup for this week's showdown with Army. Johnson, who tweaked his hamstring in the first half of last weekend's 42-13 drubbing of Rutgers, responded to a tweet from a fan asking about his injury by saying: "Thank you, I'm good." Johnson had two catches for 101 yards and a touchdown in the one-sided victory over the Scarlet Knights, giving him 18 receptions for 308 yards and three touchdowns through the Bulls' first four games.
The Bulls are 7-1 ATS in their past eight home games as they welcome the Black Knights to UB Stadium. This one has already seen plenty of movement, with Buffalo up to -9 after opening as low as -6.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:57 PM
GREAT SCOTT!
The Michigan State Spartans' running game is about to get a major boost with the return of LJ Scott. The senior missed Saturday's victory over Indiana with a leg injury but is reportedly ready to return to action as Michigan State takes on Central Michigan this weekend. Scott has been limited to just 103 yards on 30 carries through his first two games of the season – and the Spartans will happily welcome him back into the fold, as they come into Saturday's encounter with the Chippewas averaging a paltry 119.7 rushing yards per contest.
That said, the Spartans' success hasn't hinged on Scott performing well; while they're 6-3 SU in nine games in which Scott has rushed for more than 100 yards, they're just 4-5 ATS in that span. They're also 3-6 O/U in that stretch, worth noting as they carry a total of 46 into their encounter with Central Michigan.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:58 PM
Saturday, Sept. 29
ARMY at BUFFALO... UB has covered last two years in series, and Leipold covering a lot lately (12-2-2 last 16 vs. spread against FBS foes). Bulls 3-0-1 last 4 as home chalk vs. BCS.
Buffalo, based on team and series trends.
CINCINNATI at UCONN...Prior to Ohio non-cover, Cincy 3-0 SU and vs. line for first time since Brian Kelly team in 2009. Edsall just 2-6 vs. spread at Pratt & Whitney Stadium since returning LY.
Cincy, based on recent trends.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN at MICHIGAN STATE...CMU 7-2 last nine vs. line as visitor including 2-0 TY. Spartans 4-2 as home chalk since LY but that followed 12-20 mark in role previous five seasons. Dantonio 2-7 vs. line last nine hosting non-Big Ten.
CMU, based on team trends.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS at EASTERN MICHIGAN...Ugh! If NIU a dog here note 10-4 spread mark away in role under Carey since 2013. Huskies haven’t lost SU vs. EMU since 2007 but just 2-2 vs. line last four meetings. Eagles on 21-7-1 spread run since late 2015.
Slight to NIU, based on extended team and series trends.
KENT STATE at BALL STATE...Golden Flashes 6-9 last 14 as dog (2-1 TY). Cards, however, just 7-18 vs. spread last 25 at Muncie.
Slight to Kent State, based on recent trends.
RICE at WAKE FOREST...Bloomgren 2-1 as dog TY, as Owls have moved beyond the last few failed years of the Bailiff regime. Wake no covers first 4 TY and 0-5-1 last five on board since late 2017. Deacs 2-4 vs. spread last six laying DD.
Slight to Rice, based on recent trends.
OLD DOMINION at EAST CAROLINA...ODU big upset win last week but still on 4-10 spread run last 14. Also 2-6 last 8 as road dog. ECU just 2-4 as rare chalk since 2016 and 8-19 vs. line overall since Montgomery arrival in 2016.
Slight to ODU, based on extended ECU negatives.
TEMPLE at BOSTON COLLEGE...BC 12-1 vs. line last 13 in reg season. Also 15-5 last 20 on board overall, and covered last five laying DD. Owls on 9-4 spread uptick since mid 2017. Addazio game!
BC, based on team trends.
SYRACUSE at CLEMSON...Revenge for Clemson after losing at Carrier Dome last October. Cuse meanwhile 3-0 vs. spread and Babers 5-1 last six as road dog. Orange has also covered 3 of last 4 in series.
Syracuse, based on recent trends.
SOUTH ALABAMA at APP STATE... App on a 6-game spread cover streak since late 2017. Jags 4-9 vs. spread last 13 away.
App State, based on recent trends.
VIRGINIA TECH at DUKE...Fuente 1-6 vs. spread last seven as ACC visitor. Cutcliffe 9-4 vs. line last 13 at Wallace Wade Stadium and on 6-game cover streak vs. BCS foes since late 2017.
Duke, based on team trends.
ULM at GEORGIA STATE...Could be rare chalk for Warhawks, 2-4-1 laying points for Matt Viator since 2016. GSU however 0-6-1 vs. spread last six ion reg season vs. BCS foes, and just 3-7 vs. points last ten as host.
Slight to ULM, based on team trends.
UMASS at OHIO...Mass no covers last four on road dating to late 2017. Solich was 5-1 vs. spread at Athens in 2017.
Ohio, based on team trends.
PITTSBURGH at UCF...Narduzzi 5-1 vs. spread last six as visiting dog. UCF just 4-6-1 vs. spread last 11 in Orlando (counts Cure Bowl in 2016 at Citrus Bowl).
Slight to Pitt, based on team trends.
SOUTH CAROLINA at KENTUCKY...Note Muschamp has covered last eight away from Williams-Brice since late 2016. Though UK has won last 4 and covered last five in series.
South Carolina, based on team trends.
VIRGINIA at NC STATE...Cavs have started 4-0 vs. line TY. Pack 1-6 last seven as Raleigh chalk.
Virginia, based on team trends.
INDIANA at RUTGERS...IU 4-1 laying DD since 2017. Also 6-3 last nine overall as chalk, though has failed to cover last two at ‘Gers. Scarlet Knights 4-8 vs. spread last 12 as Big Ten host.
Slight to Indiana, based on team trends.
NEVADA at AIR FORCE...Pack just 4-9 as road dog since 2016. Force just 1-6 last seven as chalk vs. FBS foes.
Slight to Nevada, based on team trends.
UTAH at WASHINGTON STATE...Utes 10-2 as road dog since 2014. Leach on 10-5 spread run since early 2017 and has covered last five as Pac-12 Pullman chalk.
Slight to WSU, based on team trends.
OREGON STATE at ARIZONA STATE...Beavs 26-20 as road dog since 2008. Early days for Herm, though note Graham covered last four tries as Pac-12 home chalk.
Slight to OSU, based on extended trends.
BYU at WASHINGTON...Sitake has already won SU as dog at Arizona and Wisconsin this September. Cougs 9-2 vs. spread last 11 as visiting dog. Huskies only 2-6 last seven vs. spread since late 2017.
BYU, based on team trends.
TOLEDO at FRESNO STATE...Tedford 12-3-2 vs. line since taking over FSU in 2017. He’s 4-2 as home chalk that span, and Bulldogs 17-5-2 vs. line since late 2016. Rockets 2-4 as dog for Jason Candle.
Fresno State, based on team trends.
WESTERN MICHIGAN at MIAMI-OHIO...Miami on 5-11 spread skid since last season. RedHawks also just 3-7 vs. line last ten at Yager Stadium.
WMU, based on team trends.
FLORIDA STATE at LOUISVILLE...Noles on 5-10-2 spread skid, Cards 5-16 last 21. Petrino has won and covered last two meetings handily, however.
Slight to FSU, based on recent trends.
OHIO STATE at PENN STATE...James Franklin has covered last two vs. Urban Meyer. Buckeyes just 3-5 vs. spread last eight on Big Ten road. Franklin 5-1 last six as dog, and on 21-5 spread run since early 2016.
Penn State, based on team trends.
ARKANSAS STATE at GEORGIA SOUTHERN...Ark State has won and covered last 2 years vs. GaSo, and Red Wolves 9-3 last 12 vs. line on Sun Belt road. Eagles however have covered first three TY and 5 of last 6 since late 2017 for Lunsford.
Slight to Ark State, based on extended trends.
TENNESSEE at GEORGIA...Vols 3-13 spread skid since 2017. UT 1-6-1 vs. points last 8 on SEC road. Kirby Smart only 4-8 as home chalk since taking over Bulldogs in 2016, but Dawgs on 14-6 spread uptick since late 2016.
Georgia, based on team trends.
LIBERTY at NEW MEXICO...Davie no covers last six as chalk at home vs. BCS foes since mid 2016.
Slight to Liberty, based on team trends.
SOUTHERN MISS at AUBURN...Malzahn on 4-16-1 spread skid as chalk at Jordan-Hare and 21-34-2 overall vs. line since 2014. USM 5-2 last seven as dog for Jay Hopson.
Southern Miss, based on team trends.
IOWA STATE at TCU...ISU 12-7-1 as dog since Matt Campbell arrived in 2016, has also covered last two vs. Frogs and won SU in 2017. Campbell on 17-8-1 spread uptick since early 2016. Patterson 2-10-1 last 13 as Fort Worth chalk.
Iowa State, based on team trends.
ULL at ALABAMA... Non-league home games had been a problem for Bama, 2-8-1 previous 11 hosting BCS non-SEC foes prior to Ark State win. ULL 2-6 as road dog since LY and no covers last 6 as DD dog.
Slight to Alabama, based on team trends.
BAYLOR at OKLAHOMA...OU only 1-3 vs. line in early going TY though Sooners were 9-2 as Norman chalk past two seasons.
Slight to Oklahoma, based on recent trends.
UTEP at UTSA...UTEP 3-12-1 vs. line since LY, but UTSA no covers last 8 or 11 of last 12. Road team has won and covered all five meetings since 2013.
UTEP, based on series road trends.
PURDUE at NEBRASKA...Huskers prevailed narrowly LY, but Purdue has covered 3 of last 4 in series. Frost only 7-10-1 last 18 on board with UCF & Huskers (0-3 with Nebraska).
Purdue, based on team trends.
TEXAS at KANSAS STATE...Bill Snyder 9-2 vs. line his last 11 vs. Texas. Snyder 28-14 as dog since 2011.
Kansas State, based on Snyder trends.
WEST VIRGINIA at TEXAS TECH...Tech has covered 4 of 6 vs. WVU since Mounties entered Big 12 in 2012. Kingsbury 9-5-1 vs. line last 15 at Lubbock. Holgorsen just 7-7 vs. spread last 14 as visitor.
Texas Tech, based on team trends.
LA TECH at NORTH TEXAS...Skip Holtz 13-5 as dog since 2014. Skip 7-3 vs. spread last 10 on C-USA road. Tech had won and covered 3 straight in series prior to LY. Mean Green 6-3 vs. line last nine at Denton.
La Tech, based on team trends.
CHARLOTTE at UAB...Blazers upset LY in Charlotte, only SU win of 2017 for 49ers. But UAB 8-1-1 last 10 vs. spread at legion Field dating back to late 2014.
Slight to UAB, based on team trends.
OKLAHOMA STATE at KANSAS... Note OSU has only covered 2 of last 6 in series (2-2-2). OSU however is 6-2 vs. line last eight away from Stillwater. Beaty still just 8-13-1 vs. points at home since taking over KU in 2014.
Oklahoma State, based on team trends.
MARSHALL at WESTERN KENTUCKY...Herd 7-1 vs. line last 8 away from Huntington. WKU just 6-10 vs. points for Sanford since he arrived in 2017. Tops however have covered last four in series.
Marshall, based on team trends.
FLORIDA at MISSISSIPPI STATE...Bulldogs 7-2 last 9 vs. line at home (2-0 Moorhead). Mullen returns to Starkville and was 17-10 his last 27 as dog with MSU. Gators however 0-4 as dog LY before his arrival.
Slight to Miss State, based on team trends.
OLE MISS at LSU...Rebs have covered 5 of last 7 since late 2017 and four straight away from Oxford. Orgeron only 2-6 as home chalk with Tigers, though he’s won and covered handily last two years vs. Rebs.
Ole Miss, based on team trends.
COASTAL CAROLINA at TROY...Troy just 2-7 vs. line last nine as host (1-1 TY), though did cover handily at Coastal LY.
Slight to Coastal Carolina, based on team trends.
FAU at MTSU...Lane Kiffin was 9-0 SU and 7-2 vs. line against C-USA LY, and rolled MTSU 38-20. Kiffin has yet to cover in 2018 (0-4). Blue Raiders just 2-6 last 8 as dog.
FAU, based on Kiffin and team trends.
USC at ARIZONA...Clay Helton no covers last six since last LY and just 4-15 last 19 vs. number.
Arizona, based on extended trends.
BOISE STATE at WYOMING.. Bohl has covered last three in series. Wyo also 7-3 last 10 as Laramie dog. Boise, however, is 37-16 as visiting chalk since 2008.
Slight to Boise State, based on team trends.
HAWAII at SAN JOSE STATE...Rolovich no covers last three after quick start, though road team has covered last five in this series. Spartans have actually covered 4 of last 5 since late 2017.
Slight to Hawaii, based on team trends.
STANFORD at NOTRE DAME... Tree has won last 3 and 4 of last 5 SU in series. Stanford 0-5 vs. line as visitor LY (though did cover two neutrals), and Shaw just 9-9-1 last 19 on board.
Slight to ND, based on team trends.
MICHIGAN at NORTHWESTERN...Pat Fitz 17-9 last 26 as dog. Hasn’t faced Mich since 2015 and hasn’t won SU vs. Wolverines since 2008 (0-5 SU since). Harbaugh 1-5 vs. spread last six away from Ann Arbor.
Northwestern, based on team trends.
ARKANSAS vs. TEXAS A&M (at Jerry Jones AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Tx)...Hogs have lost 6 in a row to A&M though 2-2-1 last five vs. line in series. Ark on 5-12-1 spread skid since late 2016 and the Bielema era. Jimbo 4-0 vs. line with Ags.
Texas A&M, based on team trends.
OREGON at CAL...Cal 8-3 as dog for Wilcox since he arrived in 2017. Ducks have not covered their last six away from Eugene.
California, based on team trends.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:58 PM
BRYANT ON THE MOVE
What a fall from grace for quarterback Kelly Bryant, who has gone from Clemson starter to graduate transfer in a matter of weeks. Bryant announced his intention to leave the Tigers on Tuesday after meeting with head coach Dabo Swinney, who told him that freshman Trevor Lawrence would be taking over the starting role. Bryant, who called the switch "a slap in the face," went 16-2 as a starter with Clemson, and threw for more than 2,800 yards with 13 touchdowns, eight interceptions and 11 rushing scores in 2017. Lawrence has already racked up nine TD passes through his first four collegiate games.
The switch to Lawrence should work wonders for a Clemson offense that had stalled at times through Bryant. The betting public is firmly on board, moving the line from Tigers -21 up to -24.5 for Saturday's encounter with visiting Syracuse. They're also a good bet to surpass their team total of 45.5, having already done so twice this season.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:58 PM
SNYDER SWITCHES TO DELTON
Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder has apparently had enough with Skylar Thompson. After pulling his starting QB midway through last weekend's 35-6 drubbing at the hands of West Virginia, Snyder has elected to go with Alex Delton under center for this weekend's home encounter with Texas. Neither quarterback was expecting the mid-game replacement, and Thompson was miffed about the move after the game. Thompson has completed 59.1 percent of his passes for 505 yards with four touchdowns and one interception; Delton is 15-for-31 for 259 yards with one TD and two INTs.
Given that the Wildcats have averaged just 21 points per game and might be downgrading at QB – at least for this week – the under on the team total of 17.5 looks like the stronger play. Texas has won three in a row and held USC and TCU to a combined 30 points in their previous two wins.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:58 PM
RED RAIDERS’ VASHER DOUBTFUL
The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be without one of their key offensive weapons for Saturday's game against West Virginia. Wide receiver T.J. Vasher suffered a knee sprain in last week's triumph over Oklahoma State and is considered doubtful for this weekend. His absence is a blow to the Texas Tech offense, with the redshirt junior having hauled in 16 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns, all of which have come in the previous two games. Vasher is already halfway to equaling his yardage (545) and touchdown output (six) from last season.
The Raiders have seen the spread move from -4.5 to -3.5, while the total remains steady at 76.5. One fewer offensive star in the fold might make the under more attractive – especially considering that Vasher lit up the Mountaineers for 116 yards and a pair of scores in last year's meeting.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:58 PM
MONTGOMERY GOOD TO GO
Iowa State running back David Montgomery was banged up in last week's win over Akron, but head coach Matt Campbell believes the junior will be good to go for Saturday's encounter at TCU. Montgomery rumbled for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Zips but picked up a minor injury that limited his effectiveness in the second half. Montgomery has been the entirety of the Iowa State rush attack through the first four games of the season, racking up 233 of the team's 238 total yards on the ground while scoring both Cyclones’ rushing TDs.
Any injury to Montgomery would spell disaster for Iowa State, which ranks second-last in the nation in rush yards per game (79.3) and faces a Horned Frogs defensive unit limiting teams to fewer than 128 yards on the ground, ranking them in the top-40 in all of Division I. Look for TCU to quash the Cyclones' run game, making the under on the 17.5-point team total a good option.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 08:59 PM
Northwestern RB Jeremy Larkin has been forced to retire due to a recent diagnosis of cervical stenosis, which is not a life-threatening condition but prohibits him from continuing to play football. Larkin ran for 503 yards as a freshman in ’17 while serving as the back-up to Justin Jackson, who is the all-time leading rusher in school history. Larkin had five rushing TDs and a 6.0 YPC average last season. He also caught 11 balls for 115 receiving yards. Larkin was enjoying an outstanding year to date, rushing for 346 yards and five TDs with a 4.8 YPC average through only three contests. He also had 19 receptions for 127 yards. This is a crushing blow for the Wildcats, who have lost back-to-back home games vs. Duke (21-7) and vs. Akron (39-34) since winning 31-27 at Purdue in their opener. Pat Fitzgerald’s team if off an open date and has had two weeks to prepare for Saturday’s home date with Michigan.
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09-28-2018, 08:59 PM
San Diego State star RB Juwan Washington is expected to miss six weeks with a fractured clavicle. Washington had run for 513 yards and five TDs with a 5.2 YPC average through four games.
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09-28-2018, 08:59 PM
After true freshman QB Trevor Lawrence was named Clemson’s starting QB on Monday, Dabo Swinney gave the senior signal caller Kelly Bryant the day off to absorb the decision. Then on Tuesday morning, Bryant announced that he will transfer and play his senior season elsewhere in 2019. Bryant threw for 2,802 yards with a 13/8 TD-INT ratio in ’17, helping the Tigers advance to the College Football Playoff, where they lost to Alabama in the semifinals. Bryant had completed 66.0 percent of his passes for 456 yards with a 2/1 TD-INT ratio this year. He had rushed for 144 yards and two TDs. Meanwhile, Lawrence has a 9/2 TD-INT ratio. Bryant will have plenty of suitors and be immediately eligible next year.
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09-28-2018, 08:59 PM
Remaining unbeaten ATS teams in FBS college football:
Utah State 4-0 ATS
Virginia 4-0 ATS
Washington St. 4-0 ATS
Florida International 4-0 ATS
Texas A&M 4-0 ATS
West Virginia 3-0 ATS
Appalachian State 3-0 ATS
Georgia Southern 3-0 ATS
Syracuse 3-0-1 ATS
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09-28-2018, 08:59 PM
Remaining winless ATS teams in FBS college football:
Georgia Tech 0-4 ATS
Wake Forest 0-4 ATS
USC 0-4 ATS
Louisville 0-4 ATS
Florida Atlantic 0-4 ATS
Oregon 0-4 ATS
Nebraska 0-3 ATS
Texas-San Antonio 0-3-1 ATS
Connecticut 0-3-1 ATS
Arkansas 0-3-1 ATS
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09-28-2018, 09:00 PM
College Essentials - Week 5
Tony Mejia
September is already disappearing into the rear-view. Although conference play is in full swing there are two matchups featuring the nation's top Independents that could impact the national race. College football is definitely a sprint so let’s play along and race right into the week’s top 10 offerings.
Saturday
Ohio State at Penn State, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC: Urban Meyer and his staff have played to new QB Dwayne Haskins’ strengths, empowering their strong-armed quarterback to look downfield. Expect them to attack a Nittany Lions defense that has had their issues defending the passing game this season despite not facing an attack anywhere near as formidble as what the Buckeyes bring into Happy Valley.
Even if James Franklin watches his defense get carved up, there's no reason the Nittany Lions can't win a shootout. They've seen Miles Sanders emerge as a capable replacement for Saquon Barkley and a number of receivers have stepped up for QB Trace McSorley. Without Ohio State's top pass rusher, Nick Bosa, out until November at the earliest, its defense now has to deal with its stiffest offensive challenge of the season and looked vulnerable against Oregon State and TCU. We should see plenty of points here, which is why the books have set the total up at 70 and rising.
Stanford at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC: New QB Ian Book had a strong debut as the Fighting Irish crushed Wake Forest, executing so well that they got the Demon Deacons’ defensive coordinator fired. Brian Kelly will continue to play veteran Brandon Wimbush some and might be forced to lean on his experience at some point again here, but it appears he feels his sophomore gives the team the best chance to overcome this hurdle, which is why he chose to get him in there as a starter last week. Suspended RB Dexter Williams has returned and should also be available for a few carries if Kelly wants to add him to the mix next to Tony Jones, Jr. and Jafar Armstrong.
Coming off a miraculous comeback win at Oregon, Stanford has gotten to this point unscathed without getting a truly big game out of top running back Bryce Love. He ran for 147 or more yards in last year’s first seven games but has surpassed the 100-yard mark only once this season, breaking off 136 on USC. Love topped the 180-yard mark four times last season and had a 301-yard game this time last year (Sept. 30) at Oregon State, so he’s due to start making the impact we’ve grown accustomed to seeing. Love didn’t find the end zone but contributed 125 rushing yards and made one heck of a decoy in helping then-unproven QB K.J. Costello the opportunity to throw four touchdown passes in a 38-20 win over Notre Dame in Palo Alto. The winner here enters October looking like a strong candidate for the national semifinals.
West Virginia at Texas Tech, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN2: Oklahoma looked vulnerable in nearly losing at home to Army last week, so both of these teams are undoubtedly fantasizing about a conference title. The Mountaineers haven’t been challenged since a strong defense has emerged to complement QB Will Grier's ability to put the ball wherever he wants. WR David Sills has 23 TD receptions in 15 games but he can't be keyed on due to the presence of Gary Jennings, who had nearly 100 catches last year and is the better pro prospect. Getting out of Lubbock with a win means West Virginia will be favored heavily to reach November unbeaten.
The Red Raiders not only have Patrick Mahomes making the program look good in the pros but are helping their own cause by recovering from a lopsided season-opening loss to Ole Miss. After knocking off Houston and pulling off an upset of Oklahoma State in Stillwater to open Big 12 play, Kliff Kingsbury's group is in good position to make this a special season since the schedule lends an assist with Oklahoma and Texas each coming into Lubbock in November's first two weekends. True freshman QB Alan Bowman has already broken some of Mahomes’ single-game records and has an impressive receiving corps that has improved every week. Things could get real interesting in Lubbock if the Texas Tech defense can pick up where they left off against the Cowboys last week, having pitched a second-half shutout. Tech blew a 35-17 third-quarter lead in Morgantown last season and hasn't won in this annual series since '13.
Florida at Mississippi State, 6 p.m. ET, ESPN: Dan Mullen leaving for another SEC program went over as well as a runaway bride at a wedding would, so now that he's back, they'll have to check Bulldogs fans for torces and pitchforks in addition to the cowbells they carry into the Davis Wade Stadium. Coming off a frustrating loss at Kentucky, first-year coach Joe Moorhead's honeymoon period has officially ended, and if he wants to stop sleeping on the couch, he'll need to keep Mullen from a victorious return. Excuses simply won't be allowed.
The Gators have gotten improved play from QB Feleipe Franks this season and are hoping he can follow up a brilliant outing in Knoxville with another strong effort. With most suspensioins having been served and the majority of key players healthy, the Gators are enjoying a level of depth they haven't had the luxury of putting on display all season. Mississippi State called a players-only meeting after losing in Lexington, keying on handling the emotions of this week's meeting the right way in light of all the penalties that helped trip them up last week. Look for this to be a physical game. Hopefully the stripes will let the teams play and decide this on the field.
Syracuse at Clemson, 12 p.m. ET, ABC: Trevor Lawrence officially replaced Kelly Bryant at quarterback this week since the Tigers offense has been glaringly better with him at the controls. That’s something most predicted before the season opened since it appeared inevitable, but the change is news-worthy in that it lets you know Dabo Swinney is done messing around and views this Orange invasion as a viable threat. Clemson almost lost at Texas A&M in a game where Bryant’s experience came in handy, but that safety net won't be available here with Bryant transferring out.
‘Cuse is hoping to move the ball as effectively as the Aggies did, looking to turn this into a shootout by keeping the Tigers' feared defensive line off balance by moving the pocket, getting it out quickly and mixing in QB draws. With Eric Dungey healthy enough to play, Syracuse has a playmaker who has the mobility and arm talent to make the country’s top defensive front to work for everything it gets. In case you’ve forgotten, Syracuse beat Clemson 27-24 at the Carrier Dome last season. The Orange will have to deal with the elements for the first time since the season opener at Western Michigan since they've played their last three games at the Carrier Dome, but rain in the area isn't scheduled to arrive until later in the day.
Ole Miss at LSU, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN: LSU's Tigers stepped out of the spotlight briefly last week after their huge road upset of Auburn, wearing down a pretty good Louisiana Tech squad. Now the Rebels arrive in Death Valley and present a different challenge than they’ve seen thus far given the receivers who will test Greedy Williams and the LSU secondary here. Miami had a few viable threats but top receiver Ahmmon Richards was hurt in the season opener while Auburn was hampered by the lack of a true go-to guy, but Ole Miss brings a different set of strengths to the table.
Senior QB Jordan Ta’amu looks to shake off a shoulder issue and perform more consistently than he has over the past few weeks. A.J. Brown, the leading returning WR from the Rebs’ elite group, is also expected to overcome a hamstring issue to participate. LSU hung 40 on Ole Miss in Oxford last season, so Ohio State transfer Joe Burrow could have a big day and announce his candidacy for mayor of Baton Rouge afterward. Nose tackle Benito Jones and corner Ken Webster, the Rebs' most talented defensive players, have both been upgraded to probable.
BYU at Washington, 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX: The Cougars knocked off McNeese State last week and now look to go back into giant-killer mode as they venture into Seattle. Coming off a win at Wisconsin on its last road trip, BYU can pull off an upset of Washington given how physical they can be on both sides of the ball and will look to frustrate Jake Browning into mistakes. The Huskies will need to ride electric senior RB Myles Gaskin to keep the heat off their quarterback, which could result in a lower-scoring game where the clock is constantly running.
Center Nick Harris returned for the Huskies and graded out well against Arizona State, so the Washington offensive line should be up to the challenge of banging up front with BYU. The U-Dub defense has been bolstered by the continued emergence of standout LB Ben Burr-Kirven, who has back-to-back Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors and is coming off of a 20-tackle game. Look for him to be an x-factor here.
USC at Arizona, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2: After surviving Washington State at the Coliseum, a young Trojans team faces a crossroads game against the Wildcats, who are looking for their own resurgence as they try and turn the corner in Kevin Sumlin’s first season following a road conquest at Oregon State in the Pac-12 opener. There’s still time for Khalil Tate to turn things around, especially since defenses must now key in on sophomore RB J.J. Taylor after his eye-opening 284-yard day against the Beavers. If Sumlin can snap a five-year losing streak to USC, who the 'Cats haven't beaten since Rich Rodriguez's first season, he will have some momentum to work with entering a challenging October.
USC is playing their third road game in four weeks and have largely struggled outside the L.A. Coliseum, coming in 10-12 under Clay Helton. It also works against them that their defensive depth has been compromised by injuries, which is one factor why they've only forced two turnovers through their first four games. USC caught a break that top DE Porter Gustin wasn't ejected for targeting for a second straight game against WSU, so he'll be available here from the onset. WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown (shoulder) and Velus Jones (elbow) will be out there as targets for true freshman QB J.T. Daniels.
South Carolina at Kentucky, 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC: 'Cats RB Benny Snell is a surprise Heisman candidate now, so hopefully you took advantage of my preseason column on longshots and got in on the 300-to-1 preseason odds. The Wildcats are undefeated and nationally-ranked as they welcome in the Gamecocks, a program that’s undoubtedly higher on the football pecking order in the SEC. That perception may lead you to miss the fact that Kentucky has actually beaten South Carolina four straight times. If QB Terry Wilson can limit turnovers, a fifth consecutive win could be in the cards.
Senior LB Josh Allen has also gotten a lot of love after a dominant performance in last Saturday's upset of Mississippi State, so his ability to again be disruptive against Bentley will be as big a key for UK as Snell getting the running game going. South Carolina QB Jake Bentley struggled with turnovers in the blowout loss to Georgia and was intercepted twice despite throwing for 304 yards in the loss to Kentucky in Columbia last season. The Gamecocks are without standout DE D.J. Wonnum and will be looking to win consecutive home games for the first time under Will Muschamp, having not done so since 2013.
Utah at Washington State, 6 p.m. ET, Pac-12: Although both teams lost their Pac-12 opener, they're sound enough to put together a run and get back in contention for a conference title so long as they can pick up a win here. They're in different divisions and only one can prevail, so this one should be riveting given all the preseason aspirations on the line. The Utes come off a bye and have excelled under Kyle Whittingham with extra time to work, entering this game 20-6 in those situations. Meanwhile, Mike Leach has won three straight in the series and is looking for a 10th consecutive win in Pullman.
Temperatures could dip into the 40s and there may be some wind to deal with, so we'll get our first taste of true October football weather here. Washington State QB Gardner Minshew has thrived in taking over for record-setting passer Luke Falk, but this will be the best defense he's seen so far, superior to even last week's USC group. The Cougs will have to deal with a true dual threat in Tyler Huntley for the first time all season but catch a break in talented Utes DE Leki Fotu being unable to play until the second half after being tossed for targeting two weeks ago against Washington.
Others to watch: Oregon at Cal, Iowa State at TCU, Virginia Tech at Duke, Purdue at Nebraska, Texas at Kansas State, Michigan at Northwestern, Baylor at Oklahoma, Virginia at N.C. State, Florida Atlantic at Middle Tennessee, Pittsburgh at UCF, Florida State at Louisville, Toledo at Fresno State, Temple at Boston College.
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09-28-2018, 09:00 PM
Preview: Louisiana at Alabama
Top-ranked Alabama appears likely to post another easy victory as it hosts Louisiana on Saturday in nonconference play. The Crimson Tide have outscored their first four opponents 215-51 behind sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and hold a 52-0 edge in points off turnovers.
Alabama coach Nick Saban improved to 13-0 against former assistant coaches with last Saturday's win over Texas A&M and faces another of his former co-workers this week. First-year Louisiana coach Billy Napier was the Crimson Tide's receivers coach from 2013-16 before moving to Arizona State as offensive coordinator and then landing the Ragin' Cajuns job following last season. "Billy is a very bright guy and a very good football coach," Saban said during a press conference. "He works hard, and I think he'll make a really good head coach. He did a good job for us, and they were very productive offensively at Arizona State last year when he was the coordinator there." Louisiana dropped a 30-28 decision to Coastal Carolina last Saturday and was mauled 56-10 by Mississippi State of the SEC the previous week.
TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: Alabama -48.5
ABOUT LOUISIANA (1-2): The Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 29 points per game behind senior quarterback Andre Nunez, who is completing 72.3 percent of his passes for 541 yards and four touchdowns against one interception. Sophomore running back Trey Ragas (294 yards) and junior Raymond Calais (186) each topped 100 yards rushing in the loss to Coastal Carolina, and Calais owns a superb 14.3 average per carry. Junior linebacker Jacques Boudreaux has a team-leading 17 tackles while junior defensive end Bennie Higgins has notched a team-high 3.5 tackles for loss for a unit allowing 34.3 points per game.
ABOUT ALABAMA (4-0): Tagovailoa is off to an electric start as he has completed 72.5 percent of his passes for 1,033 yards and 12 touchdowns and has yet to be intercepted. Sophomore receiver Jerry Jeudy is also off to a superb start with 17 receptions for 365 yards and six touchdowns for the Crimson Tide, who are averaging 53.8 points per game and have topped 500 yards in each contest. The defense, which is allowing 12.8 points per game, racked up seven sacks in the win over Texas A&M with senior defensive end Isaiah Buggs recording three to raise his team-best total to 5.5.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Alabama has won all eight previous meetings with the most recent being a 25-6 victory in 1990.
2. The Ragin' Cajuns have notched just one victory against ranked programs (29-22 over Texas A&M in 1996 when it was known as Southwestern Louisiana and Jake Delhomme was the quarterback).
3. The Crimson Tide have intercepted seven passes with three of them returned for touchdowns.
PREDICTION: Alabama 55, Louisiana 9
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09-28-2018, 09:00 PM
Preview: Arkansas at Texas A&M
Texas A&M looks to bounce back from a drubbing by No. 1 Alabama when it plays Arkansas in an SEC contest at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday. The Aggies -- whose two losses have come to the Crimson Tide and No. 2 Clemson -- fell 45-23 last week, while the Razorbacks dropped their conference opener, 34-3 at No. 10 Auburn.
Arkansas coach Chad Morris is looking for answers after a slow start to the season, with an offense that has averaged 15.7 points in its three contests against FBS opponents and ranks 12th in the SEC in total offense (374 yards per game). Defensively, the Razorbacks have been solid against the run, leading the conference by giving up 88.3 yards per game (seventh nationally), but opponents are still averaging 33 points. Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (1,020 yards, seven touchdowns) keeps the Aggies moving through the air, while running back Trayveon Williams (430 yards, four TDs) is the workhorse in the ground attack. Coach Jimbo Fisher would like to see Williams show more consistency as he's averaged 184 yards against Northwestern State and Louisiana-Monroe but 31 against Clemson and Alabama.
TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Texas A&M -20.5
ABOUT ARKANSAS (1-3, 0-1 SEC): There are a lot of areas for the Razorbacks to improve, but coach Chad Morris specifically pointed at his team's special teams play as an area that must get better in a hurry. Against Auburn, Arkansas gave up a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 48-yard punt return and had a punt blocked. For the season, the Razorbacks rank 126th among the 129 FBS teams in opponents' punt return average (20.9 yards) and 113th in opponents' kickoff return average (25.6), putting more pressure on the team's defense to hold up when allowing good field position to start drives.
ABOUT TEXAS A&M (2-2, 0-1): The Texas A&M defense hasn't had a big season making big plays thus far, with one turnover -- tied for the fewest in the nation -- and five sacks through four games. Fisher has been working on getting his defensive backs to play tighter coverage, which could lead to more interceptions, as well as better tackling angles which could lead to possible strips of ball carriers. Playing against Alabama and Clemson has made it difficult to rack up turnover and sack numbers, but the hope is playing a team such as Arkansas (10 turnovers, nine sacks allowed) will help the team get some big plays and start the momentum going for the rest of the season.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Arkansas SS Kamren Curl set a career high with nine tackles against Auburn last week.
2. The Aggies' offense is first in the SEC and seventh nationally, averaging 545.5 yards per game.
3. Texas A&M P Braden Mann set an NCAA record for single-game punt average, with 60.8 yards per punt on five kicks against Alabama.
PREDICTION: Texas A&M 38, Arkansas 20
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09-28-2018, 09:00 PM
Preview: Indiana at Rutgers
Indiana looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it visits Rutgers on Saturday. The Hoosiers opened the campaign with three straight victories but were held to 29 rushing yards on 32 attempts in the 35-21 loss to 18th-ranked Michigan State in Week 4, and they hope to shore up their running game against a Scarlet Knights squad which has given up an average of 220 yards on the ground in 2018.
"I'm very disappointed in our running game," Indiana coach Tom Allen told reporters. "That's an area that really bothers me and we have to address that in order to move forward." Rutgers is heading in the wrong direction following a disappointing 42-13 home defeat to Buffalo. The Scarlet Knights have dropped three straight games by an average margin of 39.6 points, and they hope to salvage a season that is quickly spinning out of control by beating the Hoosiers for the first time since a thrilling 55-52 victory on Oct. 17, 2015. "It's not the start that we wanted and it's not where we want to be," Rutgers coach Chris Ash admitted to reporters. "Winning will never happen if losing doesn't hurt and right now we have a hurt football team."
TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Indiana -17.5.
ABOUT INDIANA (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten): Peyton Ramsey completed 32-of-46 passes for 272 yards and two scores in the loss to Michigan State to record the sixth multi-touchdown game of his career. Sophomore wide receiver Whop Philyor filled in admirably for an injured Luke Timian as he caught a career-high 13 passes - the fourth most in program history - for 148 yards against the Spartans. Defensive back Marcelino Ball registered six tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble before he was ejected for targeting midway through the third quarter. He will miss the first half against Rutgers.
ABOUT RUTGERS (1-3, 0-1): Artur Sitkowski was limited to 39 yards on 6-of-13 passing before he was benched in favor of Gio Rescigno, who went 12-of-24 for 129 yards in the loss to Buffalo, but Ash refused to name the starter for Saturday's clash. Raheem Blackshear was one of the lone bright spots on offense as he rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown while Justin Davidovicz kicked a pair of field goals to improve to 3-for-3 on the season. Offensive lineman Zack Heeman was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is awarded annually to the top scholar-athlete in the nation.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Indiana has won two straight meetings with Rutgers by an average margin of 23.5 points.
2. The Scarlet Knights have been outscored 149-30 during their current losing skid.
3. The Hoosiers are ranked ninth nationally with nine takeaways.
PREDICTION: Indiana 35, Rutgers 20
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09-28-2018, 09:01 PM
Preview: Central Michigan at Michigan State
Michigan State looks to keep its momentum going after a win on the road last week when it returns home to face non-conference foe Central Michigan on Saturday. The No. 18 Spartans opened their Big Ten season with a 35-21 victory at Indiana, while the Chippewas are coming off their first win of the season, a 17-5 decision over Maine.
Coach Mark Dantonio would like to see his running game get itself into gear, after the Spartans managed 131 yards on the ground against the Hoosiers, a majority of which came on a game-clinching 75-yard touchdown run by wide receiver Jalen Nailor. Quarterback Brian Lewerke and the passing game have looked a little more in sync with the junior quarterback averaging 271.3 yards, but he's thrown for five touchdowns and four interceptions, with the offense stalling at inopportune times. Defensively, the Spartans have been outstanding against the run, ranking No. 1 in the country at 32.7 yards per game. Central Michigan's attack has been inconsistent this season, with junior quarterback Tommy Lazzaro taking off the starting duties last week and finishing with 82 yards passing with a touchdown and an interception.
TV: Noon ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Michigan State -28.5
ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1-3): Lazzaro appears to be the Chippewas' starter going forward, especially considering the former starting quarterback, Tony Poljan, was on the receiving end of a 23-yard pass from Lazzaro on the last scoring drive against Maine. Lazzaro's numbers aren't significantly better than Poljan's, who started the season's first three contests, but he brings a running threat to the game, leading the team in rushing against Maine and ranking third on the team overall with 99 yards and two touchdowns this season. Coach John Bonamego will keep his options open as the season goes on, especially with the offense still having trouble putting together a consistent attack, but barring injuries, Lazzaro looks to be the Chippewas' man.
ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (2-1): The usual look for the Michigan State offense is pound the ball on the ground and take a few shots through the air, but there is some clamoring for changing that. Lewerke is one of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten and has a number of weapons in receivers Cody White (18 catches, 260 yards, two touchdowns), Darrell Stewart (14 catches, 127 yards), Felton Davis (13, 212) and Nailor (three, 34, TD). With running back LJ Scott likely returning from an injury that sidelined him against Indiana, the Spartans will try to get more out of the running game against Central Michigan, but if the ground attack continues to struggle, Lewerke and the passing game could get the chance to be the featured part of the offense.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Michigan State LB Joe Bachie leads the Big Ten in tackles, averaging 10 per game.
2. The Spartans' pass defense ranks 123rd among the 129 FBS teams in the country, allowing 323.7 yards per contest.
3. Michigan State recorded five sacks against Indiana, the most by the Spartans since the 2015 season opener.
PREDICTION: Michigan State 38, Central Michigan 6
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09-28-2018, 09:01 PM
Preview: Oklahoma State at Kansas
Over the first three weeks of the season, Oklahoma State had shown a much better defense than past years and a surprising offense without record-setting quarterback Mason Rudolph, but the Cowboys dropped seven spots to No. 21 after getting drubbed at home by Texas Tech last week. Beginning with a visit to Kansas on Saturday, the Cowboys will have a chance to endear themselves to the voters once again before finishing the season against three top-25 teams in their final five contests.
Led by first-year starter Taylor Cornelius, Oklahoma State entered the Texas Tech contest sixth in the country in total offense and had outscored its first three opponents 157-51, but Cornelius struggled and the defense yielded 621 yards in a 41-17 defeat that snapped a nine-game win streak against the Red Raiders. After guiding the Cowboys to a win over No. 25 Boise State a week ago, Cornelius (1,229 passing yards in 2018 - eighth in FBS) finished 18-of-38 passing for 258 yards with a touchdown and interception against the Red Raiders. On paper, Kansas appears to be the perfect elixir for Oklahoma State, as the Cowboys have won six straight road games overall, eight consecutive in the series and seven straight in Lawrence. The Jayhawks, who have played very good defense thus far in 2018, trailed 23-0 at the half at Baylor last week before falling 26-7.
TV: Noon ET, Fox Sports Network. LINE: Oklahoma State -18.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (3-1, 0-1 Big 12): Cowboys coach Mike Gundy may try to return more to the run game this week and Justice Hill (388 yards, five TDs), who ranks 14th nationally with 8.43 yards per has but ran the ball only 12 times for a robust 111 yards in the loss. “We got behind, and that didn't help. If we were able to go back and do it again, you'd like to have pumped it to him about 18 times in that game, "Gundy told reporters at his weekly press conference. Despite its struggles against the high-powered Texas Tech offense (35 first downs, 9-of-14 on 3rd downs), the Cowboys' defense leads the nation in sacks per game (4.75) and the conference in fewest rushing yards allowed (111.5).
ABOUT KANSAS (2-2, 0-1): The Jayhawks, who put together a 405-yard rushing performance in their 55-24 win over Rutgers, managed only 122 yards on the ground against Baylor, led by freshman Pooka Williams Jr.'s 89 yards - including 72 on one run. Williams owns the top rushing contest in the Big 12 thus far with 163 yards against Rutgers, and he has collected 377 yards on 46 carries for the season, good for eight yards per carry and three touchdowns. Led by senior linebacker Joe Dineen (at least 10 tackles in every game), the Kansas defense currently leads the Big 12 in seven categories, including second in scoring defense (18.3 per game).
EXTRA POINTS
1. WR Tylan Wallace is just the third Oklahoma State underclassman to record three consecutive 100-yard receiving games, joining Biletnikoff winners James Washington and Justin Blackmon. He ranks sixth nationally at 110.5 yards per game and eighth with 442 total receiving yards.
2. Kansas' defense leads FBS in turnover margin at plus-12 (13 forced). The Jayhawks produced nine turnovers by its opponents in all of 2017.
3, Jayhawks sophomore P Kyle Thompson is second in the conference and 20th in FBS with his 44.2 yards per punt. He has recorded nine punts of 50 or more yards, including a career-long 65-yarder at Baylor, and has dropped 14 punts inside the 20-yard line.
PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 41, Kansas 14
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09-28-2018, 09:01 PM
Preview: Bowling Green at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech looks to start moving in the right direction – both figuratively and literally – when it hosts Bowling Green on Saturday in a non-conference matchup that provides the team an opportunity to fix the mistakes that have resulted in three consecutive defeats. Georgia Tech was blitzed for 49 points for the second time in three weeks in Saturday’s loss to No. 2 Clemson, a game in which 10 of its 64 offensive snaps resulted in negative yardage.
“It’s embarrassing,” Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson admitted to reporters following Saturday’s 49-21 setback - a contest marred by fumbles and penalties as the Yellow Jackets finished with just 203 yards of total offense. “I can promise you we’re going to get better fundamentally at quarterback.” TaQuon Marshall struggled with pitching the ball to running backs and completed just one pass as the offense clearly feels the loss of running back KirVonte Benson to a season-ending knee injury. Things are not much better on defense for the Yellow Jackets, who are allowing 347 yards and 30.5 points per game while struggling against up-tempo offenses. The Falcons also have dropped three of their first four games while allowing an overall average of 44 points.
TV: Noon ET, ACC Network, FS Southeast. LINE: Georgia Tech -28 ½
ABOUT BOWLING GREEN (1-3): It has been a difficult start for the Falcons, who received 237 passing yards and two touchdowns from quarterback Jarret Doege in last week’s 38-23 victory over Miami (Ohio) – a game in which Bowling Green trailed by 28 points early in the third quarter. Doege was sacked five times as the Falcons finished with only 85 yards on the ground. The defense continues to struggle, allowing 289 rushing yards last week as the team prepares to face Georgia Tech’s triple-option rushing attack.
ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (1-3): The Yellow Jackets are off to their worst start since 2003 and there already are grumblings about Johnson, who is in his 11th season at the helm. Georgia Tech rushed for only 146 yards, a far cry from last season's 307.4 average that ranked fourth in the nation, with Marshall leading the way with 47 on 25 carries. Defensive back Malik Rivera recorded six tackles - all solo - against Clemson and is tied for second on the team with 15 stops.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Georgia Tech RB Clinton Lynch is 26 receiving yards shy of becoming the first player in school history to record 1,000 both rushing and receiving in his career.
2. The Yellow Jackets have intercepted five passes this season (tied for 19th nationally) after picking off just six last season.
3. Bowling Green is 5-20 against FBS competition over the past three campaigns.
PREDICTION: Georgia Tech 48, Bowling Green 20
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09-28-2018, 09:01 PM
Preview: Temple at Boston College
Boston College's first appearance in the coaches poll in nearly 10 years was a brief one and the Eagles hope to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host Temple on Saturday in the non-conference finale for both teams. After averaging 52.7 points in a 3-0 start to move to No. 25 in the nation, Boston College had four turnovers and just 229 total yards in a 30-13 loss at Purdue last weekend.
Sophomore quarterback Anthony Brown entered that contest leading FBS passers in efficiency but he hit a wall against the Boilermakers, completing 13-of-27 passes for 96 yards with four interceptions. "He's ticked off as any competitor would be," coach Steve Addazio told reporters of Brown's desire to rebound this week. "He's got to make sure he's not trying too hard. He's got to go back and take care of business and handle the reads and taking what's there." The Owls come in with loads of momentum after an impressive 21-point upset win at Maryland and then a 31-17 victory over Tulsa at home last week. Ryquell Armstead reached the 100-yard mark on the ground for the third straight game and Temple forced five turnovers against the Golden Hurricane to win its American Athletic Conference opener.
TV: Noon ET, ESPNU. LINE: Boston College -13.5
ABOUT TEMPLE (2-2): The Owls have forced seven total turnovers in the back-to-back wins - three of which were returned for touchdowns - as the "Darkside" defense lives up to its mantra. "The big thing that [defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker] preaches all the time, we want to get the ball," coach Geoff Collins told reporters. "It's all about the ball. It's been really nice to see the last couple of weeks of us creating turnovers, causing fumbles, getting picks, and then scoring off of them." Sophomore Anthony Russo has started at quarterback in the two wins after senior Frank Nutile was unavailable with an undisclosed injury but Russo was just 7-of-20 for 112 yards and two interceptions against Tulsa.
ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (3-1): Sophomore star AJ Dillon was held to 59 rushing yards against Purdue, his lowest total since Oct. 7, 2017, and his two receptions resulted in a minus-2 yards. Tight end Tommy Sweeney has all of his team-leading nine catches over the last three games and he found the end zone in each of the last two contests. Senior linebacker Connor Strachan leads the defense with 31 tackles while defensive lineman Wyatt Ray followed up his four-sack effort at Wake Forest with another versus the Boilermakers to give him an FBS-high 5.5 on the season.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Addazio coached Temple in 2011 and 2012, compiling a 13-11 record and a win in the 2011 New Mexico Bowl.
2. Boston College is one of three FBS teams yet to attempt a field goal.
3. The Eagles have won 12 of the last 14 meetings between the former Big East foes.
PREDICTION: Boston College 27, Temple 20
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09-28-2018, 09:02 PM
Preview: Syracuse at Clemson
No. 2 Clemson will have a new starting quarterback — and perhaps a new distraction — when it hosts an upstart Syracuse team in an ACC clash on Saturday. The Orange, who stunned the Tigers with a 27-24 victory at home last season, are off to their best start since 1991.
Two days after coach Dabo Swinney named freshman Trevor Lawrence the Tigers’ starting quarterback on Monday, Kelly Bryant announced he will transfer from the program he led to the College Football Playoff last season. “At the end of the day, my job is to put the best people out there and give this team the best chance to win,” Swinney told reporters. “And based on four games, that’s the decision that was made.” Bryant is an effective runner, but Lawrence is the stronger passer, which could benefit the Tigers against a Syracuse team whose biggest weakness during a surprising 4-0 start has been defending the pass. While the Tigers are attempting to improve to 5-0 for the fourth straight season and sixth in the last eight, the Orange are 4-0 for just the third time since 1960.
TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: Clemson -25.5
ABOUT SYRACUSE (4-0, 1-0 ACC): The Orange aren’t just winning, they’re doing so convincingly as they have not trailed through their first four contests. Their up-tempo offense is flourishing in coach Dino Babers’ third season, with dynamic dual-threat quarterback Eric Dungey passing for 763 yards with nine touchdowns and one interception while leading the team in rushing with 354 yards and four scores. The defense gave up a whopping 621 total yards in a season-opening win at Western Michigan but was dominant against Wagner and Florida State before having a tough time stopping Connecticut’s ground game in a 51-21 triumph last week.
ABOUT CLEMSON (4-0, 1-0): The dynamic changes for the Tigers on offense with Lawrence taking over full-time and providing more of a deep passing threat. The big-armed freshman has been impressive, passing for 600 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions through his first four collegiate games, and provides a nice complement to running back Travis Etienne, who has rushed for 284 yards over his last two contests. The Tigers’ defense has been dominant, holding three of the team's four opponents to 203 total yards or fewer.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Clemson has forced a turnover in 12 consecutive games and recorded at least three sacks in four straight contests.
2. Syracuse has scored 37 points off turnovers while allowing only seven.
3. Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow, who has 149 career receptions, has caught a pass in 32 consecutive games.
PREDICTION: Clemson 31, Syracuse 20
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09-28-2018, 09:02 PM
Preview: West Virginia at Texas Tech
When No. 12 West Virginia hosts Texas Tech on Saturday, the game will showcase quarterbacks at opposite ends of the experience spectrum when Heisman Trophy contender Will Grier leads the Mountaineers against true freshman surprise Alan Bowman, who passed Texas Tech over then-No. 14 Oklahoma State squad on the road last week.
Grier enters the contest ranked second in the nation in passer efficiency (215.8), fourth in total offense (370 yards per game), third in passing yards per game (372.3) and first in touchdown passes per game (4.7), including five in last week's 35-6 win over Kansas State, but coach Dana Holgorsen isn't worried about placing too much pressure on the senior as the Mountaineers challenge for a Big 12 title. "I’m not worried about overloading him. He’s mature, he’s grounded, he’s comfortable with where he’s at," Holgorsen told reporters after Grier passed for 356 yards against the Wildcats. "He puts high expectations on himself, so us adding to it doesn’t affect him one bit. He grew up in a football office, (as) a coach’s kid. I’ve said it 100 times. He knows how to handle this. He’s a professional that’s in college." Bowman, who took over in the opener from an injured McLane Carter, is guiding the nation's top offensive unit (623.5 yards per game) while leading the country in passing yards per game (389.3) and completing 72 percent of his passes with 10 TDs and just two interceptions.“(Bowman's) not hesitant for a young guy to do what he's doing," coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters this week. "I've been in his shoes and coached young guys, and he just cuts it loose. I saw that he had some moxie (in high school). He's a quick learner and a hard worker so he had a lot of intangibles that you look for to play early."
TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: West Virginia -3.5.
ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (3-0, 1-0 Big 12): Grier completed 25-of-35 last week with three of his TDs coming on 1-yard throws to David Sills V, another coming on an 82-yard catch-and-run by Marcus Simms and a fifth on a 62-yarder to Tevin Bush. Sills, who tied for the national lead in TDs a season ago with 18, leads the team in catches (19) and touchdowns (five) while Simms has the most yards (295). Kennedy McKoy (167 yards, 6.2 per carry), Leddie Brown (171, 5.5) and Martell Pettaway (151, 5.6) split carries in the backfield. The Mountaineers are tied for first in FBS in scoring defense (12.3), and the defense kept Kansas State on its side of the 50 in the first half and out of the end zone entirely.
ABOUT TEXAS TECH (3-1, 1-0): Bowman completed 35-of-46 passes for 397 yards and two touchdowns last Saturday against Oklahoma State after throwing for 605 yards and five TDs the previous week against Houston. Antoine Wesley has hauled in 30 passes for 511 yards and four touchdowns - all team highs - and ranks tied for second nationally in receiving yards (511), ninth in receptions per game (7.5) and 13th in receiving touchdowns (four). After giving up 47 points to Ole Miss in the opener and 49 two weeks ago in a 14-point win over Houston, the Red Raiders limited Oklahoma State to 386 yards and just 3-of-13 on third down while forcing a couple of turnovers.
EXTRA POINTS
1. West Virginia has won four straight in the series, including 46-35 last season despite being outgained 513-396. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak to ranked teams.
2. The Red Raiders are looking for wins over top-15 opponents in consecutive weeks for the first time since 2008 when Tech topped No. 1 Texas (39-33) and No. 8 Oklahoma State (56-20).
3. The Red Raiders rank No. 1 among power-five teams and fifth overall nationally in time of possession (36 minutes per game). The Red Raiders have not finished higher than 48th nationally in time of possession since the NCAA started tracking the stat in 2005.
PREDICTION: West Virginia 49, Texas Tech 31
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09-28-2018, 09:02 PM
Preview: Virginia at North Carolina State
North Carolina State’s high-flying passing offense, led by senior quarterback Ryan Finley, will get a major test Saturday afternoon when the Wolfpack host Virginia in a crossroads ACC contest. Finley has thrown for more than 1,000 yards and five touchdowns in three games to lead an air attack that ranks fourth in the nation, while the Cavaliers have allowed just 183.8 passing yards per game.
“He’s poised, he’s accurate, and he’s reflective of a player with experience,” Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall told reporters of Finley. “He’s seen about everything you can throw at him because of how much (N.C. State) throws the football, so ultimately it will come down to making plays.” The Cavaliers limited Louisville to 148 passing yards and 214 overall while forcing three turnovers in the impressive 27-3 victory last weekend to open the ACC season and look to win their first road game after falling at Indiana 20-16 on Sept. 8. The Wolfpack have won three straight to start the season for the first time since 2015, including last weekend’s 37-20 triumph against Marshall that followed the cancellation of the game against West Virginia due to Hurricane Florence. “I think we’ve handled our business,” N.C. State coach Dave Doeren told reporters. “That’s all you can do.”
TV: 12:20 p.m. ET, ACC Network. LINE: N.C. State -5.5
ABOUT VIRGINIA (3-1, 1-0 ACC): Senior Jordan Ellis posted productive numbers in the first four games, averaging 112 yards and scoring five times on the ground, while junior quarterback Bryce Perkins has done it with his arm and his legs with nine TDS through the air and three rushing. Senior Olamide Zaccheaus is the top target for Perkins (1,184 yards total offense, 65.7 completion percentage), gaining 392 yards on 24 catches with four touchdowns, and junior Hasise Dubois has hauled in 16 passes for another 180 yards along with two scores. Senior linebacker Chris Peace boasts 19 tackles - a team-best 5.5 for loss - and the Cavaliers have outscored their opponents 28-3 in the fourth quarter.
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA STATE (3-0, 0-0): Finley, who started his college career at Boise State, has completed 68.6 percent of his passes in the first three games and tossed just one interception after throwing for 3,000 yards in each of the previous two seasons. Junior Kelvin Harmon leads the receiving corps with 18 receptions for 312 yards - including at least 100 in the last two games - while senior Reggie Gallaspy II is the biggest threat on the ground with 173 yards and four touchdowns. Senior linebacker Germaine Pratt (30 tackles, one sack) and junior safety Jarius Morehead (22 tackles, one interception for a TD) lead a defense that is allowing 13.3 points per game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Finley is 74 away from becoming the fourth N.C. State quarterback to record 8,000 yards of total offense.
2. Cavaliers LB Jordan Mack (undisclosed) will miss the next six weeks and DE Richard Burney (medical condition) is out for the season.
3. The Wolfpack lead the all-time series 34-22-1, but the teams have not met since 2012 when Virginia won 33-6.
PREDICTION: Virginia 24, N.C. State 21
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09-28-2018, 09:02 PM
Preview: Cincinnati at Connecticut
Cincinnati will try to match its best start since 2012 when the Bearcats travel to Connecticut for their American Athletic Conference opener on Saturday. Cincinnati already matched its win total from last season with a 34-30 win against visiting Ohio on Saturday, rallying from an early 21-0 deficit to post its eighth fourth-quarter comeback victory in the past 10 years.
The Bearcats will need to play with more discipline than they did last week, when they accumulated 14 penalties for 150 yards, the most flags since 2002. One trend they'd like to continue is their success on the ground, where they've rushed for at least 150 yards in all four wins this season. Connecticut hasn't done much to keep its opponents out of the end zone, surrendering at least 49 points in all four games. The Huskies are giving up an average of 664 total yards per game, last among all 129 FBS schools.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Cincinnati -17
ABOUT CINCINNATI (4-0, 0-0 AAC): Connecticut is also allowing an average of 309 rushing yards per game, second-most in the FBS. That weakness should open the door for another big game by Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II, who has eight rushing touchdowns this season, tied for second-most in the FBS. Desmond Ridder, the freshman quarterback for the Bearcats, can also do damage with his legs, but he's been even more effective with his arm, passing for six touchdowns in the past three games with just one interception.
ABOUT CONNECTICUT (1-3, 0-1): The Huskies likely remember the season-ending one-point loss to Cincinnati last November, which came after Connecticut missed a PAT with no time left. David Pindell passed for 272 yards and a touchdown in the loss and ran for another 95 yards and a score, both season highs, but the senior is trying to hold off a push from redshirt freshman Marvin Washington for more playing time this season. Washington entered the game in the fourth quarter against Syracuse on Saturday and threw a touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 20 points before the Orange pulled away for the 51-21 victory.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Cincinnati has scored a touchdown on 14 of 15 trips to the red zone this season and kicked a field on the other.
2. The Bearcats received 22 votes in the coaches' poll this week, the first time they've received votes since the 2014 season.
3. Connecticut DT Darrian Beavers, a Cincinnati native, is expected to move into a starting role this week after recording the Huskies' lone sack last week against Syracuse.
PREDICTION: Cincinnati 56, Connecticut 30
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09-28-2018, 09:03 PM
Preview: Old Dominion at East Carolina
There is no chance that East Carolina will look past visiting Old Dominion on Saturday when the teams meet for a non-conference game. The Pirates will try to get their season back in order against the Monarchs, who posted the upset of the year in college football last week.
East Carolina has had a disjointed season, including having its season opener postponed by a day, a loss to an FCS school, a blowout victory over North Carolina and a cancelled game with No. 24 Virginia Tech -- the same team the previously winless Monarchs knocked off. Scottie Montgomery's team is coming off a 20-13 loss to South Florida in American Athletic Conference play in which the Pirates had a sizable advantage in time of possession and yardage yet couldn't make the big play when needed. "We got to play better. We also got to understand that when we play against the top teams in our conference, it's going to come down to one or two plays and we have to execute them," Montgomery told the media. "We know the challenge ahead of us." Blake LaRussa was the star in the 49-35 victory over Virginia Tech as the junior came off the bench to throw for 495 yards and four touchdowns for the Monarchs of Conference USA, who were beaten 38-0 by the Hokies last season on the road.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN3. LINE: East Carolina -7
ABOUT OLD DOMINION (1-3): Jonathan Duhart has long been a productive player for the Monarchs, including posting a combined 95 catches and 1,371 yards in 2015 and 2016, but he has taken his game to a new level in his fifth and final season at the Norfolk, Va. school. After recording a career-high nine catches for 142 yards and three touchdowns against Virginia Tech, the 6-3, 210-pound native of Midlothian, Va., has three straight 100-yard games and is tied for third in the FBS in receiving touchdowns and fourth in receiving yards. Not to be forgotten is Travis Fulgham, who came up with career-highs in catches (nine) and yards (188), and running back Jeremy Cox, who managed his fifth career 100-yard game against the Hokies
ABOUT EAST CAROLINA (1-2): The Pirates may have to scale back their passing attack if quarterback Reid Herring, who injured an ankle against South Florida and missed practice Tuesday, is not able to go. Herring has thrown 77 of 79 completions for 852 of the team's 860 yards this season, would need to practice Wednesday in order to play Saturday according to Montgomery. Freshman Holton Ahlers is more of a running quarterback, having amassed 84 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, and freshman Kingsley Ifedi has attempted one pass this season for the Pirates.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Barring the Virginia Tech game being rescheduled, Trevon Brown needs 754 yards in eight games to add to East Carolina's streak of six straight seasons with a 1,000-yard receiver, the best in the FBS.
2. The Pirates set school records in pass completions (46) and passing yards (447) that have since been broken in a 52-38 victory over the Monarchs in the lone prior meeting in 2013.
3. East Carolina has posted an 11-22 conference mark in its five seasons in the AAC after going 78-50 during its 17 seasons in Conference USA.
PREDICTION: East Carolina 37, Old Dominion 31
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09-28-2018, 09:03 PM
Preview: Tennessee at Georgia
Third-ranked Georgia returns home to host Tennessee on Saturday as an overwhelming favorite - which is not surprising since it is averaging 44.5 points while allowing just 13.2 per contest en route to a 4-0 start, but that does not mean coach Kirby Smart is satisfied. The Bulldogs played arguably their worst game of the season last week, a 43-29 victory at Missouri after which Smart bemoaned several areas where he felt his team should have played better.
“We didn’t play the run game real well last week, and that’s what we pride ourselves on,” Smart told reporters on Monday. “We have to do a better job of attacking the run and playing the run.” The Volunteers opened SEC play with a thud last week, committing six turnovers en route to a 47-21 home loss to Florida. “In this job, we are judged by wins and losses, and we’re 2-2,” Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt told reporters on Wednesday. “When you look back at where we were, we are much better off.” The Volunteers now open a difficult stretch of three consecutive games against ranked teams - Georgia, No. 10 Auburn and No. 1 Alabama.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Georgia -31 ½
ABOUT TENNESSEE (2-2, 0-1 SEC): The Volunteers did not turn over the ball in their first two games but have committed eight miscues in their last two contests. Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano likely will play Saturday after being knocked out of last week’s game twice, completing just 7-of-18 passes for 164 yards with two interceptions and a lost fumble. Cornerback Baylen Buchanan tied for the team lead with five tackles and played well in pass coverage, but Tennessee as a unit gave up three passing touchdowns and three rushing scores.
ABOUT GEORGIA (4-0, 2-0): The Bulldogs gave up a season-high 172 rushing yards against Missouri, had a field goal blocked and were penalized seven times for 66 yards. Quarterback Jake Fromm passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns, while Elijah Holyfield and D’Andre Swift combined for 161 yards on the ground. Linebacker D’Andre Walker continued his strong season last week, forcing two fumbles while finishing with four tackles and two sacks.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Georgia G Ben Cleveland is out indefinitely after suffering a fractured left fibula in the second half of last week's contest.
2. The Volunteers have lost their last 10 games against Power Five opponents.
3. Tennessee leads the all-time series 23-22-2, including an 11-11-1 record at Georgia.
PREDICTION: Georgia 44, Tennessee 13
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09-28-2018, 09:03 PM
Preview: Florida State at Louisville
Two once-proud programs looking for their first conference win of the season meet on Saturday afternoon as Florida State visits Louisville. The Seminoles are 0-2 in ACC play with losses to Virginia Tech and Syracuse, while the Cardinals lost their conference opener to Virginia last weekend.
Florida State is coming off a victory as it was able to even its overall record at 2-2 with a 37-19 home win over Northern Illinois, as quarterback Deondre Francois threw for a season-high 352 yards. It was coach Willie Taggart’s first win over an FBS opponent at Florida State, as his other win came over FCS Samford. Louisville’s offensive struggles continued last week as it managed just 214 total yards and turned the ball over three times in a 27-3 loss at Virginia. "I thought our defense played hard, did some good things, but the offense didn't do (its) part," coach Bobby Petrino told reporters after the game.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Florida State -6.5.
ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (2-2, 0-2 ACC): The offense finally showed some signs of life with the 37-point performance after managing just 10 combined points in the Seminoles’ two FBS losses. Francois delivered his best game since 2016 and showed a nice connection with receivers Keith Gavin and Nyqwan Murray, who combined for 11 catches and 178 yards. But there is still plenty of reason for concern as the offense turned the ball over four times and rushed for 121 yards on 2.1 yards per carry.
ABOUT LOUISVILLE (2-2, 0-1): The quarterback carousel continues for the Cardinals as redshirt freshman Malik Cunningham, who was making his first start of the season, went 6-of-9 for 35 yards and an interception before being replaced in the second half by opening day starter Jawon Pass (10-of-19, 113 yards, one interception). Petrino has yet to name a starter against Florida State, telling reporters he needed to evaluate game film before making a decision, but neither has been a good option to this point. The lack of a passing game has taken its toll on the running game as well, as Louisville’s top two running backs, Dae Williams and Jeremy Smith, have just 71 and 63 total yards on the season, respectively.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Florida State held Northern Illinois to six rushing yards last week.
2. Louisville has won four in a row at Cardinal Stadium and is 12-4 at home since joining the ACC in 2014.
3. The two teams have played in each of the last four years and the series is even at 2-2, although Louisville has won in each of the last two seasons.
PREDICTION: Florida State 28, Louisville 10
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09-28-2018, 09:04 PM
Preview: Pittsburgh at Central Florida
Central Florida’s high-octane offense looks to continue its impressive production in the last game before American Athletic Conference play when ACC member Pittsburgh pays a visit on Saturday afternoon. The 14th-ranked Knights averaged 50 points in their first three games while extending a nation-best winning streak to 16, and face the only Power Five conference team left on the schedule.
“They’re thick, strong and physical up front,” UCF coach Josh Heupel told reporters of Pitt. “Extremely big. The biggest defensive front we’ve seen so far. On the backend, they’re going to contest things. They’ll load it up and make it difficult to run the football.” The Knights had their contest with North Carolina - the only other game against a Power Five team on the original schedule - cancelled due to Hurricane Florence, which makes this game even more important, while the Panthers need a boost after a tough conference loss. Pittsburgh won its ACC opener against Georgia Tech 24-19 before suffering a 38-35 loss at North Carolina last weekend, a game in which the Panthers allowed 313 yards through the air, and will face a UCF team that averages 304 yards passing. Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi told reporters his team will have to be alert with how quickly the Knights work on offense: "These guys," Narduzzi said, "they limit you to really doing much pressure-wise because you don't have time to even communicate."
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: UCF -13.5
ABOUT PITTSBURGH (2-2): The Panthers are led by two senior running backs in Qadree Ollison (355 yards, four TDs) and Darrin Hall (163, two TDs) while sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett has not produced much through the air. Pickett has thrown for 145 yards per game with four scores and three interceptions while sophomore Taysir Mack (10 catches, 224 yards) and senior Rafael Araujo-Lopes (11, 103, two TDs) are the top two targets. Senior linebacker Quintin Wirginis tops the Panthers with 28 tackles and two sacks for the Panthers, who gave up 36 points per game over the last three outings and almost 400 yards per contest overall.
ABOUT CENTRAL FLORIDA (3-0): Junior quarterback McKenzie Milton rebounded with a strong effort (306 yards passing, three TDs) in the 56-36 win over Florida Atlantic last week after throwing three interceptions in the previous contest. Milton boasts 895 yards passing with nine scoring strikes - three to sophomore Gabriel Davis (20 catches, 242 yards) - and has rushed for three TDs along with 147 yards, second only to junior Adrian Killins Jr. (193, three TDs). The Knights have forced nine turnovers, including seven interceptions, while led by sophomore defensive back Richie Grant and senior linebacker Pat Jasinski with 26 tackles each.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Milton has 56 touchdown passes, tied with Blake Bortles for fourth in school history, and needs 85 yards for 7,000 passing.
2. Pittsburgh, which won the only other meeting 52-7 in 2006, is 5-1 playing road games in the state of Florida since 2008.
3. UCF’s offensive line has allowed just one sack and leads the country with 1.67 tackles for loss against per contest.
PREDICTION: Central Florida 38, Pittsburgh 21
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09-28-2018, 09:04 PM
Preview: Rice at Wake Forest
Wake Forest will have a different look on the sideline when it closes out nonconference play Saturday. The Demon Deacons fired defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel after last week's defeat and will aim for a crisper effort on that side of the ball against visiting Rice.
Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson did not waste much time after Saturday's 56-27 loss to Notre Dame, announcing later that weekend that Sawvel was fired and that it was "not a spur of the moment decision." While the defene has struggled, however, there have been some bright spots for Wake Forest this season. Cade Carney, for instance, is averaging 5.7 yards per carry and certainly will be a focal point of the offense against Rice. The Owls enter having lost three in a row and gave up 45, 43 and 40 points in those three defeats.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, RSN. LINE: Wake Forest -25.5
ABOUT RICE (1-3): The Owls' Shawn Stankavage has thrown multiple touchdown passes in three straight games, while Austin Walter is coming off a strong outing (six carries for 81 yards and a score) against Southern Miss. Aaron Cephus had two receiving scores in that game and has three TDs in his last two contests. Emmanuel Esukpa is the team's leading rusher on the season (395 yards) but is coming off his worst game of 2018, as he totaled just 37 yards on 18 carries against the Golden Eagles.
ABOUT WAKE FOREST (2-2): Carney and Matt Colburn each have two rushing touchdowns, while Colburn needs three rushing yards to reach 1,000 for his career. Freshman quarterback Sam Hartman threw two TD passes in each of the first three games before posting a very quiet stat line (12-for-24 for 110 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs) versus the Fighting Irish. The Demon Deacons will continue to grind out drives, as their 11 scoring drives of 10-plus plays currently lead the nation.
EXTRA POINTS
1. In its last two games against ACC squads, Rice has lost by a combined margin of 97-14.
2. Wake Forest has run for at least 250 yards in three straight games.
3. This is the first meeting between the teams since 1980.
PREDICTION: Wake Forest 59, Rice 17
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09-28-2018, 09:05 PM
Preview: Texas at Kansas State
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder is looking for any improvements when the Wildcats host red-hot Texas on Saturday in Big 12 Conference action. No. 22 Texas bounced back from its opening loss with three straight wins and Snyder would like to see the Wildcats - who have won five straight at home against the Longhorns - to make some strides.
"It is not a team yet with an identity," Snyder said of his team during Tuesday's press conference. "I am looking for improvement in all aspects of the game. The consistency is not there for sure. We need to improve to the point where we are consistently improving." The Wildcats have struggled offensively and defensively, getting outscored 66-16 in two losses to ranked teams. The Longhorns have played solid defense during the win streak, allowing 17.0 points and 108.3 rushing yards per contest. Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger's consistent play - nine total touchdowns and no turnovers in the past three games - has also helped Texas bounce back from that loss to Maryland.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Texas -8
ABOUT TEXAS (3-1, 1-0 Big 12): Ehlinger (978 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, two interceptions) has a pair of reliable receivers in Lil'Jordan Humphrey (352 yards, three scores) and Collin Johnson (299 yards, two scores) - who each have at least 20 catches. Freshman safety Caden Sterns has three interceptions in four games while junior safety Brandon Jones leads Texas with 29 tackles. Senior linebackers Gary Johnson (25 tackles, six tackles for loss) and Anthony Wheeler (23 tackles) have been solid but Texas will be without junior defensive end Malcolm Roach (foot) for several more weeks.
ABOUT KANSAS STATE (2-2, 0-1): Sophomore Skylar Thompson (505 passing yards, four TDs, one interception) and junior Alex Delton (259, one, two) will likely continue to split time at quarterback, but Snyder has yet named a starter for Saturday. Junior Alex Barnes leads the ground game with 69.2 yards per game and one of the team's two rushing touchdowns while the quarterbacks combine for another 73 yards per outing. Junior receiver Isaiah Zuber has a team-best 24 catches for 356 yards and three scores after back-to-back 100-yard games - the first two of his career.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Ehlinger needs 107 yards to become the program's 15th player to reach 3,000 career passing yards.
2. Kansas State's veteran offensive line, which returns five starters from last year, has allowed 15 sacks in four games.
3. Texas outscored its past two opponents - then-ranked USC and TCU - 42-3 after halftime.
PREDICTION: Texas 34, Kansas State 20
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09-28-2018, 09:05 PM
Preview: Baylor at Oklahoma
Oklahoma has developed a reputation in recent years for getting upset early at least once each season and putting itself in a compromising situation when it comes time for the College Football Playoff committee to choose their final four teams. The fifth-ranked Sooners managed to avoid an unlikely scare last weekend and hope they can recover in time to continue their domination of Baylor when the Big 12 rivals square off Saturday in Norman.
One of college football's most prolific offenses entering last weekend, Oklahoma found itself engaged in the slugfest at home with Army and before coming away with a 28-21 overtime victory in a contest in which the Knights held the ball for nearly 45 minutes and ran 87 plays to the Sooners' 40. “Our guys hung in there. … If there’s a couple plays that game that you don’t make, it’s going to be a close game against them. Those couple plays that we had a chance to separate, we didn’t do it," coach Lincoln Riley told reporters after the game. The Bears have quickly put last year's 1-11 nightmare behind them under second-year coach Matt Rhule, although their wins thus far have come against Abilene Christian, Texas-San Antonio and Kansas. While all of the Bears' victories against the Sooners have come over the last decade, Oklahoma holds a commanding 24-3 advantage in the all-time series, including 12-1 at home.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Oklahoma -23.5.
ABOUT BAYLOR (3-1, 1-0 Big 12): At least for one week, sophomore Charlie Brewer ended the Bears' quarterback by committee with Jalan McClendon, going 19-of-27 for 221 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 56 more on a team-high 12 carries as Baylor defeated Kansas 26-7. Josh Fleeks turned the first five catches of his college career into 65 yards and a touchdown while fellow freshman receiver Tyquan Thornton scored for the second straight week and leads the team (among those with more than one reception) with a 20.5-yard per catch average on his eight receptions. Tennessee transfer and running back-turned-receiver Jalen Hurd is tied for fifth in the conference in catches (22) and ranks sixth in receiving yards (311).
ABOUT OKLAHOMA (4-0, 1-0): Sophomore Kenneth Murray (47 tackles) more than doubled his season-long production entering last weekend's game, finishing with a school-record 28 tackles - the highest total ever recorded by a FBS player since the NCAA began keeping track of the stat in 2000. Fellow linebacker Curtis Bolton (46) doubled his tackle numbers through three games with 23 stops against Army, marking only the second time the Sooners have had two players record at least 20 tackles in the same game (1974, Texas). Trey Sermon was the only running back to log a rushing attempt against the Knights and ran for a season-high 119 yards on 18 carries, while quarterback Kyler Murray amassed 284 total yards and accounted for all four touchdowns.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Sooners' 40 offensive plays last weekend were their fewest in a game since 1960 and stand as the third-lowest total in school history.
2. Baylor's nine tackles for loss against Kansas were its most in a game since last year's season opener against Liberty (10).
3. Sermon ran 12 times for a career-high 148 yards and two TDs in the fourth quarter alone last year as Oklahoma rallied for a 49-41 road victory over the Bears.
PREDICTION: Oklahoma 48, Baylor 20
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:05 PM
Preview: Purdue at Nebraska
Purdue broke through with a resounding victory over a ranked team last weekend after a series of heartbreaking losses, while Nebraska was reminded how much better it has to get in order to challenge a top-25 foe. Coming off their most impressive win in almost 20 years, the Boilermakers will try to avenge one of their most devastating defeats from last season when they visit Nebraska on Saturday.
Following three straight home losses by a combined eight points to begin the season, David Blough threw for three touchdowns and Purdue forced four turnovers to race out to a 23-point advantage and beat previously undefeated Boston College 30-13 for its largest margin of victory over a ranked opponent since 1999. "It's always tough and no fun when you lose. You want to feel bad. You want to be ticked off and angry, and you want (losing) to cause you to say we're not going to do this anymore. (Today) was just a great overall effort," Boilermakers coach Jeff Brohm said. The Cornhuskers dropped a pair of five-point decisions at home to begin the Scott Frost era before getting outclassed in every phase of the game during a 56-10 rout at No. 15 Michigan. Nebraska, which is 0-3 for the first time since 1945 and has lost seven in a row for the first time since 1957, managed only 17 total yards of offense in the first half and entered the break trailing 39-0.
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Purdue -3.5.
ABOUT PURDUE (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten): Blough ranks second in the conference in passing yards (990) and quarterback rating (164.2) and clearly has the respect of the Nebraska coaching staff, which believes he is the best signal-caller the team will have faced to this point of the season. "I think he's an exceptional passer, and he's an adequate runner. He can maybe not run it as well as some other guys that are quote-unquote "dual threat" but he can throw it as well as anybody in the league," Cornhuskers defensive coordinator Erik Chinander told the Lincoln Journal Star. Freshman receiver Rondale Moore ranks fifth in FBS with a Big-Ten best 732 all-purpose yards and sixth in the country with a conference-best 33 receptions for 372 yards and four touchdowns.
ABOUT NEBRASKA (0-3, 0-1): Adrian Martinez returned from a one-game absence due to the knee injury, but the true freshman quarterback was consistently under pressure (four sacks in just over a half of action) and finished with only 10 yards of total offense against Michigan. Stanley Morgan Jr. (132 career catches) produced 61 yards on three receptions to extend his streak of catching at least three passes to 15 straight contests; he is five receptions shy of moving into the top five on the school's all-time list. Sophomore cornerback Dicaprio Bootle finished with five pass breakups at Michigan - a total that stands as the third-most in a single game in school history and is tied for the most by a Nebraska player in a Big Ten Conference game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Nebraska rallied from a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to win 25-24 against Purdue last year. It's the program's only victory in the last 10 contests.
2. Boilermakers sophomore LB Cornel Jones ranks ninth nationally with a Big Ten-best eight tackles for loss.
3. The Cornhuskers added Bethune-Cookman to their schedule (Oct. 27) this week to replace their cancelled game against Akron on Sept. 1.
PREDICTION: Purdue 34, Nebraska 28
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09-28-2018, 09:06 PM
Preview: Southern Miss at Auburn
During Gus Malzahn’s tenure, 10th-ranked Auburn has been known for its dynamic offense, but that hasn’t been the case thus far this season. The Tigers hope to change that when they host Southern Miss on Saturday for their annual homecoming matchup.
Auburn is 3-1 despite a challenging early-season schedule, but it has done it largely with a dominant defense while waiting for its usually electric offense to catch up. "We need the explosive plays,” Malzahn told reporters. “(When) we're at our best, we're playing fast, we're having explosive plays - not just in the passing game, but the run game, too. And we haven't had near as many as we have liked, so we've got to figure out how to get that done." The Tigers rebounded from a stunning last-second loss to LSU to rout Arkansas 34-3 last week, but the offense was supplemented by two defensive touchdowns and a kickoff return for a score. The Golden Eagles have posted impressive numbers on both sides of the ball through three games, but they’re taking a huge step up in competition after starting the season with wins over Jackson State and Rice, as well as a loss to Louisiana-Monroe.
TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Auburn -27
ABOUT SOUTHERN MISS (2-1): The Golden Eagles don’t have much of a ground game of which to speak, but quarterback Jack Abraham likes to sling the ball around and has rolled up 1,048 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions. Quez Watkins is Abraham’s favorite target, as he has made 24 catches for 304 yards and five scores. The defense has dominated the weaker competition and has been especially stingy against the pass, holding all three opponents under 200 yards through the air.
ABOUT AUBURN (3-1): Redshirt freshman JaTarvious Whitlow (303 rushing yards, four touchdowns) leads the Tigers’ ground game and Jarrett Stidham (718 passing yards, three TDs, two interceptions) guides the passing attack. After putting up big numbers in wins over Washington and Alabama State, however, the Tigers have been outgained in consecutive games and managed only 225 total yards against the Razorbacks. The defense has helped mask the offensive shortcomings, holding each of Auburn’s first four opponents under 400 total yards and racking up 32 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Auburn is looking to add to its school-record 26 consecutive homecoming wins.
2. Tigers Ks have converted 241 consecutive extra-point attempts dating to 2013, the longest active streak in the FBS.
3. Freshmen have accounted for 82 of Auburn’s 139 points, including nine of its 16 touchdowns.
PREDICTION: Auburn 33, Southern Miss 14
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09-28-2018, 09:06 PM
Preview: Tennessee State at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason had higher hopes for his club entering the season but as the Commodores prepare to host FCS member Tennessee State on Saturday, the long-term prospects of success do not appear strong. After starting the season with victories over Middle Tennessee State (35-7) and Nevada (41-10), Vanderbilt has lost at No. 8 Notre Dame 22-17 and to South Carolina 37-14 in its SEC opener last week.
“I thought we had a chance to push this program forward in 2018 … but this is just another missed (opportunity),” Commodores coach Derek Mason told reporters after the South Carolina setback. Vanderbilt must receive better play from senior quarterback Kyle Shurmur, who was 18-of-38 for 180 yards with a touchdown and interception last week, prompting Mason to say "he had a rough day at the office.'' The Tigers of the Ohio Valley Conference, who have endured two weather cancellations this season -- the second because of Hurricane Florence, are coming off a 41-40 victory at Eastern Illinois thanks to a last-minute 47-yard blocked field goal attempt. "TSU is always going to be athletic … They've got athletes, they're putting up points, they're athletic as all get-out on both sides of the ball," Mason said.
TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: None
ABOUT TENNESSEE STATE (2-0): The Tigers will not be at full strength as junior running back Sabree Curtis (team-high 439 yards rushing last season) will miss his second straight game with a leg injury. Junior wide receiver Chris Rowland (team-high 15 receptions, 15.7 yard average, one touchdown) is "very doubtful" to play, according to coach Rod Reed, after sustaining a chest contusion last week. Junior quarterback Demry Croft was named OVC Newcomer of the Week after completing 14-of-20 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns, and adding 56 yards rushing on eight carries versus Eastern Illinois.
ABOUT VANDERBILT (2-2): Shurmur completed 64.1 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and an interception in his first three games before his sub-par contest last week. Junior wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb has an SEC-most 34 receptions with team highs of 306 yards and four touchdown catches while junior running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn averages 5.5 yards per carry with four TDs. Sophomore linebacker Kenny Hebert (three sacks, fumble recovery, forced fumble) and senior linebacker Jordan Griffin (team-high 31 tackles, sack, pass breakup) pace the defense.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Commodores are last among SEC teams in rushing at 140 yards per game -- 23 fewer than next-lowest Arkansas.
2. Freshman WR Cam Johnson, Vanderbilt's top offensive player from the 2018 recruiting class, will miss the rest of the season because of a leg injury but will maintain four years of eligibility.
3. The Commodores have won both meetings, including 35-17 in the most recent encounter in 2016 with Shurmur completing 15-of-23 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown.
PREDICTION: Vanderbilt 24, Tennessee State 17
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09-28-2018, 09:06 PM
Preview: Michigan at Northwestern
No. 15 Michigan looks to win its fourth straight game when it visits Northwestern in Big Ten play on Saturday. The Wolverines have outscored their opponents 150-33 during their winning streak, including an impressive 56-10 rout of Nebraska in Week 4 to improve to 4-0 in conference openers under Jim Harbaugh, and they hope to keep climbing the national rankings by beating the Wildcats for the sixth consecutive time.
"We're still in control of our goals and our destiny and we have to come out and show the world because we know what we have here," Michigan defensive end Rashan Gary told reporters. "The Nebraska game gave a glimpse but we've got to keep improving." Northwestern hopes to have fixed its early-season problems during the bye week after dropping back-to-back games, including a disappointing 39-34 defeat to Akron, which was their second loss to a Mid-American Conference team in the last three years. The Wildcats won their Big Ten opener against Purdue in Week 1, but haven't started conference play 2-0 in 18 years and hope to bounce back from their sluggish start by knocking off Michigan for the first time since 2008. "They have great talent at every position," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. "They play very physical…so just very impressed."
TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Michigan -14.
ABOUT MICHIGAN (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten): Running back Karan Higdon racked up a game-high 136 yards on the ground to go along with a touchdown after missing the previous contest with an undisclosed injury, while fullback Ben Mason rushed for a career-best three touchdowns in the win against Nebraska. Running back Chris Evans missed the game with a suspected hamstring injury and is likely to miss another game while Gary is expected to play after sitting out the second half with a sore shoulder. Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones was named the Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a punt 60 yards for a touchdown.
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (1-2, 1-0): Sophomore running back Jeremy Larkin, who led the team in rushing yards (346) and touchdowns (five) in 2018, was forced to retire earlier in the week after he was diagnosed with cervical stenosis. Clayton Thorson threw for a career-high 383 yards and three touchdowns in the loss to Akron to set a new program record for most TD passes with 47 in his career, eclipsing the old mark of 44 held by Len Williams and Brett Basanez. John Moten is expected to shoulder most of the load at running back in Larkin's absence while freshmen Isaiah Bowser and Drake Anderson could see some carries as well.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Michigan has won 10 of the last 11 meetings with Northwestern.
2. Thorson has started 42 straight games at quarterback, which is the second-longest active streak in the nation.
3. The Wolverines are ranked third nationally in total defense (240 yards per game).
PREDICTION: Michigan 28, Northwestern 16
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09-28-2018, 09:07 PM
Preview: Florida at Mississippi State
Emotions will be extremely high Saturday as No. 19 Mississippi State hosts Florida in a battle between Dan Mullen's current team and his former one. The Bulldogs, perhaps peeking ahead to this matchup, come off a 28-7 upset loss to Kentucky that dropped them in the polls while the Gators ripped off their third 45-plus point game in stomping Tennessee 47-21.
This one has been circled on both teams' calendars ever since Mullen, after a 69-46 mark in nine successful seasons at Mississippi State, decided last November to return to Florida, where he served as offensive coordinator for two Gators national championship teams in four seasons (2005-08). "When I think of the fans and I think of the former players and the people of the town of Starkville, I think for the most part they were appreciative in what we were able to accomplish in the nine years that we were there," Mullen told reporters. "I spent nine years trying to create a tradition, so now I get to go back and see what it's like to be on the other sideline of the tradition we created." Familiarity will no doubt be a big theme, as Mullen and seven of his assistant coaches know full well the talents and tendencies of the Bulldogs, especially star quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, while Mississippi State will look to take full advantage of its inside knowledge of the offensive and defensive schemes that Mullen likes to run. "There's an emotional component attached to this game that is relative to Coach Mullen and his staff being with these (MSU) players for an extended amount of time," Bulldogs first-year head coach Joe Moorhead said. "But at the end of the day, I'm not going to be on the field taking any snaps and neither are our assistants or any of their coaches. The game is going to be played on the field between the white lines between 11 Mississippi State players and 11 Florida players."
TV: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Mississippi State -7.5.
ABOUT FLORIDA (3-1, 1-1 SEC): Mullen upped the tempo for the Bulldogs' offense and he's begun to work similar magic on the Gators, who have already produced 15 touchdown drives under three minutes this season, three more than they had all of last season and matching the total from 2016. Quarterback Feleipe Franks continues to mature and he has thrown multiple touchdown passes in each of his last six games, becoming the first Florida quarterback to turn the trick since Tim Tebow. "It would be great to give him (Mullen) a win against Mississippi State, the team he just came from," said Florida junior wide receiver Freddie Swain, who is tied with Van Jefferson with three TD catches apiece. "Just focus on it's another game. Hopefully, we get a win. Just win."
ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE (3-1, 0-1): Fitzgerald really blossomed under Mullen and he emerged as a dual threat, becoming only the third player in SEC history with at least 35 touchdowns rushing and passing, joining Tebow (2006-09) and former Bulldogs star Dak Prescott (2012-15), both also coached by Mullen. Gators defensive boss Todd Grantham will have his defense well-prepared and primed to contain Fitzgerald but the Bulldogs offense is talented and explosive, already producing two 600-yard outings under Moorhead -- 607 vs. Louisiana and 618 against Stephen F. Austin. Defensive end Montez Sweat (22.5) and noseguard Jeffery Simmons (19.5) have combined for 42 tackles for loss in the 17 games they have played together and they spearhead a defense giving up only 4.2 yards per play and 269.3 total yards per game, both ranked in the top 10 in the country.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Bulldogs and Gators first met in 1923 with Florida leading the all-time series 33-19-2, but it's the teams' first encounter since 2010, when Mississippi State pulled out a 10-7 victory.
2. This will be the first time since 1934 that a former Bulldogs head coach will be on the opposing sidelines as head coach of the other team.
3. The teams each have one loss this season -- both falling to Kentucky.
PREDICTION: Mississippi State 38, Florida 35
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:07 PM
Preview: Utah at Washington State
Utah boasts the nation’s top defense, but the other side of the ball is the Utes’ concern heading into Saturday’s game at Washington State. It will be the second straight Pac-12 division crossover game for both teams, who are off to 0-1 starts in the conference.
The Utes lead the FBS in scoring defense (12.3 points allowed per game), passing defense (93 yards allowed) and total defense (204.7 yards) but are second-to-last in the Pac-12 in scoring (21.7 points) and third to last in passing offense (247.7 yards). Turnovers also have been a major problem as Utes rank last among the 130 FBS teams with a minus-2.0 average turnover margin after losing seven fumbles and throwing two interceptions in three games. “You have to score points,” Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday at his weekly news conference. “You aren’t going to beat Washington State 21-17. That is not going to happen. They are prolific on offense, and you have to be able to stick with them.” To Whittingham’s point, the Cougars rank second in the Pac-12 in scoring (41.8 points) and trail only Texas Tech (435.8) with 401.8 passing yards per outing.
TV: 6 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: Utah -1.5
ABOUT UTAH (2-1, 0-1 Pac-12): The Utes had a bye last weekend to digest a frustrating 21-7 home loss to No. 11 Washington in which Utah lost a trio of turnovers and was then turned away without points on three separate fourth-quarter possessions inside the Huskies’ 25-yard line. Junior quarterback Tyler Huntley has been up and down with 703 yards, four TD tosses and a pair of interceptions while tailback Zack Moss ranks fourth in the conference with 94.3 rushing yards per contest. Safety-turned-linebacker Chase Hansen leads the formidable Utah defense with 27 total tackles while cornerback Julian Blackmon is among the Pac-12 leaders with five passes defensed.
ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (3-1, 0-1): Coach Mike Leach’s Cougars entered the season having to replace Pac-12 all-time passing leader Luke Falk, but they haven’t missed a beat with East Carolina graduate transfer Gardner Minshew II at the controls of the Air Raid attack. Minshew has completed 71.0 percent of his passes while averaging 386.8 yards and throwing for 11 TDs and three picks, including 344 yards and three scores in last week’s 39-36 loss at USC. Defensively, the Cougars are led by safety Skyler Thomas (29 total tackles) and linebacker Peyton Pelluer (26) and trail only Utah in total defense (265.8 yards).
EXTRA POINTS
1. Washington State has won three of the five meetings since Utah joined the Pac-12 in 2011, including a 33-25 victory in Salt Lake City last Nov. 11. Utah lost seven turnovers in the game.
2. Minshew spreads the ball around as seven Cougars have caught at least 12 passes so far, led by sophomore WR Davontavean Martin (27 receptions-291 yards-three TDs).
3. Utah sophomore WR Britain Covey, a 2015 Freshman All-American, is back from a two-year church mission and leads the Utes with 23 receptions for 262 yards.
PREDICTION: Washington State 26, Utah 24
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09-28-2018, 09:07 PM
Preview: Boise State at Wyoming
Boise State is seeking to rebound from a rare whipping and the No. 25 Broncos look for a better effort when they visit Wyoming on Saturday in the Mountain West opener for both schools. Boise State was routed 44-21 at Oklahoma State on Sept. 15 after averaging 59 points in its first two contests.
The Broncos are still one of the favorites to land in a New Year's Six bowl, but the loss certainly exposed the team. "The disappointment, we’ve talked enough about that, but move on," Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said at a press conference. "That’s what we need to do. Move on and learn from it. The sun came up.” Wyoming also knows how it feels to be outclassed by a Power Five conference school as it has been routed by Washington State (41-19) and Missouri (40-13). The Cowboys also are coming off a bye after edging Wofford 17-14 two Saturdays ago.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Boise State -17
ABOUT BOISE STATE (2-1, 0-0 Mountain West): Senior quarterback Brett Rypien hasn't thrown an interception in 112 attempts this season while completing 71.4 percent for 1,047 yards and 10 touchdowns. Senior wideout Sean Modster has emerged as Rypien's favorite target with 17 catches for 297 yards and two touchdowns, while junior running back Alexander Mattison has rushed for 224 yards and three scores. Junior defensive end Durrant Miles has a team-best three sacks and junior safety DeAndre Pierce has a team-high 18 tackles for a defense that gave up 422 yards in the loss to Oklahoma State.
ABOUT WYOMING (2-2, 0-0): The Cowboys are averaging just 19.5 points and redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Vander Waal has thrown for just 588 yards as the replacement for NFL first-round draft pick Josh Allen. Senior Nico Evans (279 rushing yards) has a solid 6.6-yard average per carry, which is a better mark than junior wideout Austin Conway (6.5) possesses while leading the team with 19 receptions for 124 yards. Standout senior safety Andrew Wingard has a team-best 32 tackles along with an interception for a unit with a meager pass rush (five sacks) that is allowing 25.5 points per game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Boise State is 11-1 all-time against the Cowboys and has won five of six visits to Wyoming.
2. Wingard has 399 career tackles and is closing in on the school mark held by Galand Thaxton (467 from 1984-87).
3. Broncos senior CB Tyler Horton (knee) could miss his second straight game.
PREDICTION: Boise State 31, Wyoming 20
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09-28-2018, 09:08 PM
Preview: Virginia Tech at Duke
Still picking up the pieces following a stunning loss to Old Dominion, No. 24 Virginia Tech looks to regroup in time for Saturday’s conference battle at No. 23 Duke. The Hokies allowed 632 yards of offense in last week’s 49-35 loss and will need a much stronger effort against the Blue Devils, who have started 4-0 in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1952-53.
Virginia Tech opened the season with impressive wins over Florida State and William and Mary but struggled defensively against Old Dominion, which scored 35 points in the second half after entering the game as 28.5-point underdogs. “I was thoroughly embarrassed and disappointed in our play defensively, and I take full responsibility for it,” defensive coordinator Bud Foster told reporters. “That kind of display of just very inconsistent, poor-technique fundamentals, poor discipline — that’s just not who we are, and we’ll get that right.” Duke begins a stretch of eight consecutive ACC games after cruising to a 55-13 win over FCS-member N.C. Central last week. Quarterback Quentin Harris threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score while defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo had a team-high 11 tackles for the Blue Devils, who rank second in the conference in scoring defense at 15.2 points per game.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Duke -5
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (2-1, 1-0 ACC): The Hokies’ tumultuous week began with last Saturday’s loss to Old Dominion and continued the next day when coach Justin Fuente dismissed starting defensive end Trevon Hill from the team for "not upholding the high standards that we have for our student-athletes at Virginia Tech.” The Hokies will also be without starting quarterback Josh Jackson for an extended period after the sophomore suffered a fractured left fibula late in last week’s loss. Junior Ryan Willis will make his first start since 2016, when he played for Kansas and threw nine touchdown passes and 10 interceptions as a true freshman.
ABOUT DUKE (4-0, 0-0): Harris started last week and completed 15-of-27 passes for 202 yards and three TDs in place of Daniel Jones, who has missed the last two games due to a broken left clavicle but could return Saturday Running back Brittain Brown is averaging 5.6 yards per carry for the Blue Devils, who have opened with wins over Army, Northwestern, Baylor and N.C. Central. Linebacker Ben Humphreys and safety Dylan Singleton have a combined 63 tackles to lead the defense, which has scored a total of 31 points off turnovers.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Virginia Tech is 12-2 against Duke since joining the ACC in 2004 – including 6-0 in Durham.
2. Duke is 15-4 in the month of September over the past four-plus seasons.
3. Virginia Tech has won 21 consecutive games when allowing 21 points or fewer.
PREDICTION: Duke 30, Virginia Tech 24
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09-28-2018, 09:08 PM
Preview: Iowa State at TCU
Following a disappointing road trip, TCU returns to Fort Worth on Saturday for a Big 12 matchup with Iowa State. The Horned Frogs dropped the final two games on their three-game trek and now must knock off the Cyclones to get back over .500.
TCU outscored its opponents 97-19 in jumping out to a 2-0 start this season, but a neutral-site loss to mighty Ohio State and a second-half meltdown in last weekend's loss to Texas have taken their toll. “Nobody is panicking,” coach Gary Patterson insisted on Tuesday, adding that he will stick with Shawn Robinson at quarterback. “Nobody is going anywhere. (We’re) going about our business. We’re going to grow people up. We’re going to get ready to go. That’s the way we’ve done things here." Robinson has struggled with turnovers the last two weeks, but perhaps he can get back on track at home, where the Horned Frogs have won seven straight games. Iowa State doubled up Akron last Saturday for its first win of the campaign.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: TCU -10.5
ABOUT IOWA STATE (1-2, 0-1 Big 12): Cyclones quarterback Zeb Noland has hovered around 70 percent completions in each of the last two games and has three touchdown passes over that span. Still, Iowa State is averaging a relatively modest 18.7 points per game on the year as the running game in particular has struggled to the tune of 2.7 yards per carry. David Montgomery has yet to surpass 21 yards on any of his 61 rushing attempts, while none of his teammates have gone over 13 yards on any carries this year.
ABOUT TCU (2-2, 0-1): The Horned Frogs have blown halftime leads in each of the last two weeks with Robinson's turnovers (six in the last two games) playing a major factor. On the bright side, Robinson has accounted for nine TDs (six passing, three rushing), while Darius Anderson contributes 7.4 yards per rushing attempt and scored twice against the Buckeyes. Garret Wallow has been a fixture on defense with a team-high 28 tackles, including 11 versus Texas.
EXTRA POINTS
1. TCU holds a 7-2 lead in the all-time series.
2. In Patterson's 18 seasons as coach, the Horned Frogs have lost three straight games in the same year only once - back in 2013.
3. The Cyclones only have one player with a rushing touchdown (Montgomery, 2) and one player with a receiving touchdown (Hakeem Butler, 3).
PREDICTION: TCU 27, Iowa State 13
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09-28-2018, 09:08 PM
Preview: Houston Baptist at SMU
First-year coach Sonny Dykes has a decision to make as SMU prepares for a non-conference meeting with visiting FCS-foe Houston Baptist on Saturday. The quarterback job is up in the air after making in-game changes the past two weeks.
Third-year starter Ben Hicks was benched late in a loss to Michigan and freshman William Brown started last week's American Athletic Conference-opener against Navy. Hicks returned to lead the Mustangs to an overtime touchdown and gaming-winning two-point conversion. "I've always been ready to play," Hicks told The Dallas Morning News. "I told myself to be ready, because if I wasn't it would have looked bad and I might not have ever gotten another shot." Huskies sophomore linebacker Langston Tunson leads the FCS with 17.7 tackles per game, including a school-record tying 19 stops against McNeese three weeks ago.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN3. LINE: None
ABOUT HOUSTON BAPTIST (1-2): Sophomore quarterback Bailey Zappe has thrown for 789 yards, seven touchdowns, three interceptions and endured eight sacks. Bruising sophomore running back Dreshawn Minnieweather (296 yards, three TDs) while David Racine (seven catches, 212 yards) and Jeremy Smith (three catches, 14 yards) each have three touchdown catches. Junior defensive end Andre Walker boasts three tackles for loss and a sack for a defense that has forced eight turnovers and eight sacks.
ABOUT SMU (1-3): Brown (232 yards passing, four TDs, zero interceptions) threw for 150 and two scores in his first start while Hicks (492 yards, four TDs, two interceptions) was 3-for-3 on his overtime drive. Senior Braeden West has run for 274 yards and the team's only two rushing scores while SMU averages 100.8 yards on the ground. SMU is ranked 124th nationally in scoring defense at 40.8 points after allowing 40-plus points to ranked TCU and Michigan teams.
EXTRA POINTS
1. SMU has won eight of its last nine games against FCS teams, losing only to James Madison in 2015.
2. Houston Baptist, in its fifth season of football, is 0-3 against FBS opponents - allowing 112 points in those games.
3. Junior WR James Proche (28 catches, 357 yards, four TDs) has double the number of receptions as SMU's second-best receiver - West.
PREDICTION: SMU 31, Houston Baptist 13
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:09 PM
Preview: South Carolina at Kentucky
Behind the play of running back Benny Snell, Jr. and linebacker Josh Allen, No. 17 Kentucky is off to its best start in decades heading into Saturday's SEC matchup with visiting South Carolina. The Wildcats defeated their second ranked team of the season last week to open 2-0 in the conference for the first time since 1977 and can keep it going with a fifth straight victory over the Gamecocks.
Snell racked up 165 yards and four touchdowns in a win over No. 19 Mississippi State to pass Randall Cobb as the school's all-time leader in touchdowns with 39 and Allen was his usual disruptive force on the defensive side of the ball. Though neither was highly recruited coming out of high school as Snell was considered a three-star prospect and Allen received only a handful of offers from FBS schools, both are receiving national attention, including a recently launched Heisman Trophy campaign for Snell. "I know Josh and I know Benny. I know the type of player they are and the maturity that they have," Kentucky coach Mark Stoops told the media. "I don't anticipate anything different from those guys in their approach." The Gamecocks rebounded from a lopsided defeat to No. 3 Georgia in their SEC opener by defeating Vanderbilt last week behind 100-yard performances from running back Rico Dowdie and wide receiver Shi Smith.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Kentucky -1.5
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (2-1, 1-1 SEC): As was the case in last season's 23-13 victory for Kentucky, South Carolina's fate will likely rest with the arm of quarterback Jake Bentley. The Gamecocks were limited to 54 rushing yards and 2.7 yards per carry in last season's meeting and the Kentucky defense has been one of the better units against the run this season, permitting 106 yards per game (21st nationally). Bentley threw for 304 yards - the second 300-yard game of his career - in last season's meeting, including hooking up with Deebo Samuel for a 68-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, but also threw a pair of interceptions.
ABOUT KENTUCKY (4-0, 2-0 SEC): Allen is moving up the school record books, including currently being tied for fourth in career sacks with 17.5 and tied for 11th in tackles for loss with 25, but that is not why he returned for his senior season. "We came back to change the program," the 6-5, 260-pound native of Montclair, N.J. told the media. "We came back to make history. We came back to win the SEC. We just got to keep it up." Allen, who also has seven forced fumbles in his career, was an all-state wide receiver as a junior at Abbeville High School in Alabama before returning to play his senior season in his hometown of Montclair.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Kentucky is 14th in the FBS at converting third downs (52.1 percent) while South Carolina is fourth in third-down conversion defense (24.2 percent).
2. Snell, who is poised to become the third Kentucky player to rush for 3,000 career yards, is seventh among FBS active career leading rushers with 2,964 yards and third in touchdowns.
3. Bentley ranks in the top 10 in South Carolina history in several statistics, including completions (441), attempts (688), yards (4,994) and touchdowns (33).
PREDICTION: Kentucky 28, South Carolina 24
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:09 PM
Preview: Ohio State at Penn State
The winner of the Ohio State-Penn State game has gone on to win the Big Ten championship each of the last two years, and this Saturday's clash hosted by the Nittany Lions will again give one team a big leg up in that race. The fourth-ranked Buckeyes, who put forth a stirring rally to steal a 39-38 win over Penn State a year ago, have barely been challenged in a 4-0 start, including a 49-6 win over Tulane last week in head coach Urban Meyer's return from suspension.
Meyer's team dropped a 24-21 decision in its last visit to Happy Valley in 2016 and knows it will be tested by another "White Out" at Beaver Stadium. "It's just a difficult place," Meyer told reporters. "Certainly one of the top five stadiums to play in, hard to play in. Very loud and the fans are into it. And very good environment. Great environment." No. 9 Penn State has rebounded from an early slugfest with Appalachian State to defeat its last three opponents by a combined 177-40 margin, although it trailed early in the second half at Illinois last week before erupting in the fourth quarter. "I think we're close," Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley told reporters. "Obviously, you're putting up 63 points and not playing full, complete games - you're close to that. When we talk about a complete game, it's having the success for the full four quarters."
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Ohio State - 3.5
ABOUT OHIO STATE (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten): The big story this week in Columbus is the absence of star defensive end Nick Bosa, who will miss this contest and perhaps several more after undergoing core muscle surgery. However, fellow junior Robert Landers returns from an undisclosed injury to help bolster the defensive line and running back Mike Weber - who had 186 yards rushing and four total touchdowns in the season opener against Oregon State - will play after leaving the Tulane win with a sprained foot. Dwayne Haskins ranks second among FBS passers with both 16 touchdowns - against one interception - and a completion percentage of 75.7.
ABOUT PENN STATE (4-0, 1-0): McSorley has completed just 53.8 percent of his passes and has a pick in each of the last two games, but he is doing significant damage on the ground with 235 yards - on 5.7 per carry - and six scores through the first four games. Miles Sanders had 200 of the Nittany Lions' 387 rushing yards last week and he added three TDs after failing to reach the end zone in routs of Pittsburgh and Kent State. Penn State's depth at the position will be challenged by the loss of senior Mark Allen (99 yards, two TDs), who is out for the rest of the year with an unspecified injury.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Penn State enters the week leading all FBS teams in scoring (55.5 points per game) and Ohio State is second (54.5).
2. Nittany Lions WR KJ Hamler has touched the ball on offense 11 times and boasts four TDs.
3. Ohio State outgained Penn State 201-91 on the ground in last year's meeting.
PREDICTION: Penn State 41, Ohio State 40
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:09 PM
Preview: Stanford at Notre Dame
Stanford visits Notre Dame on Saturday evening in one of the biggest college football games of the season to date between two undefeated top-10 teams. This game will have significant College Football Playoff implications come season’s end, especially for the eighth-ranked Fighting Irish as the seventh-ranked Cardinal are, for the time being, the only ranked team left on their schedule.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly surprised many by benching senior quarterback Brandon Wimbush in favor of Ian Book before last weekend’s game against Wake Forest, and the decision paid off in spades as Book accounted for five touchdowns (three rushing, two passing) as the Fighting Irish crushed the Demon Deacons 56-27. "I didn't sleep great (on Friday night), because that's a pretty big decision to make when you're 3-0 and your quarterback that was leading your football team was 13-3 as a starter," Kelly told reporters of his decision to sit Wimbush. Stanford trailed 24-7 at the half against No. 20 Oregon last week, but an 80-yard fumble return in the third quarter by linebacker Joey Alfieri helped sparked the Cardinal’s comeback in the 38-31 overtime win. "This game was pretty awesome. It was one of the coolest games I've been a part of in terms of highs and lows, and really just staying steady throughout the entire night," quarterback K.J. Costello told reporters after the game.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Notre Dame -5.5.
ABOUT STANFORD (4-0): Costello threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns, including a 23-yarder to tight end Colby Parkinson in overtime that gave Stanford the lead before cornerback Alameen Murphy's interception in the end zone sealed it. Senior running back Bryce Love, a preseason Heisman Trophy favorite, ran for 89 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and should be well-rested after sitting out Week 3 to rest some minor undisclosed injuries. Love figures to be heavily involved in this week’s game plan, as he gashed the Fighting Irish for 125 yards on 20 carries in last year’s 38-20 home win over Notre Dame.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME (4-0): Book sparked the Fighting Irish offense by getting the ball into the hands of Notre Dame’s perimeter playmakers and the result was 59 points and 566 total yards, both season highs. Notre Dame’s receivers made 25 catches on the day and that opened up huge holes for the running game, where sophomore Jafar Armstrong piled up 98 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries. The Irish offense is clicking at the right time and could receive a big boost on Saturday as senior running back Dexter Williams, who averaged 9.2 yards per carry in a backup role last season, is expected to return from a four-game suspension.
EXTRA POINTS
1. This is the 22nd consecutive year that these two teams will face off. The Irish lead the all-time series 18-13 (with one vacated win), but Stanford has won the last three contests.
2. Notre Dame is 1-6 in this rivalry with Kelly as head coach (with one vacated win), while Cardinal coach David Shaw is 5-2 against the Irish.
3. Stanford’s defense is allowing 13.5 points per game, which is tied for the 10th-best mark in FBS.
PREDICTION: Notre Dame 24, Stanford 21
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:10 PM
Preview: BYU at Washington
No. 11 Washington, which opened its non-league schedule with a 21-16 loss to then No. 9-ranked Auburn, closes outs its non-conference schedule with another top-notch opponent as BYU visits Husky Stadium on Saturday night. The Cougars, who were just one spot out of being ranked in this week's coaches' poll, already own road wins over a top-10 team as well as a Pac-12 team.
BYU, which stumbled through an 0-4 September in 2017, opened its season with 28-23 victory at Arizona and, after a narrow 21-18 loss at Cal, pulled off a stunning 24-21 upset of then-No. 6 ranked Wisconsin in Madison on Sept. 15. Toss in the fact the Cougars run a much more wide-open offensive attack than Arizona State, whom Washington defeated, 27-20, last Saturday, and Huskies coach Chris Petersen says his defense will be up for a big challenge. "Completely different than what we just saw. I mean, 180 degrees different," Petersen said of a Sun Devils offense that completed just 17 passes for 104 yards but ran the ball 40 times for 164 yards. BYU, meanwhile, keeps opponents off balanced with an array of fly sweeps and a conventional old-school passing attack led by quarterback Tanner Mangum. "You're going to see a quarterback take a snap under center and drop back and throw a pass," Petersen said. "How often do you see that? With no play-action. He takes a straight drop and throws it."
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Washington -17.5
ABOUT BYU (3-1): The Cougars, who cruised to 30-3 victory over FCS opponent McNeese State last week, are off to their best start since beginning 4-0 in 2014. Mangum, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound redshirt senior, has started 25 games in his career and has six 300-yard games and 5,770 career passing yards. The defense, which held McNeese State to just 10 first downs and 0-of-10 on third down conversions, is led by 6-9, 275-pound defensive end Corbin Kaufusi, who had a team-best seven tackles and a sack at Arizona, and senior linebackers in Zayne Anderson (28 tackles, one interception) and Sione Takitaki (25 tackles, one sack).
ABOUT WASHINGTON (3-1): Quarterback Jake Browning comes in off arguably his best game of the season. completing 15-of-22 passes for 202 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions against the Sun Devils. Senior Myles Gaskin broke Napoleon Kaufman's school career rushing record in the opener against Auburn and has rushed for more than 1,300 yards in three consecutive seasons. The defense is led by senior linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven who had a career-high 20 tackles and forced two fumbles against Arizona State and has won back-to-back Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Burr-Kirven has 53 tackles this season, 30 more than any other Washington player.
2. Washington ranks second in the Pac-12 behind national leader Utah and 11th nationally in passing yards allowed per game (154.0).
3. The Huskies are 14-1 since 2016 when they have a player rush for 100 yards in a game.
PREDICTION: Washington 24, BYU 17
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:12 PM
Preview: Ole Miss at LSU
LSU is bringing College Football Playoff aspirations into every game it plays, and even wins are proving to be unsatisfying for a team that wants to be the best. The sixth-ranked Tigers will try to find their highest gear for 60 minutes when they return to SEC play by hosting Ole Miss on Saturday night.
LSU already has two wins over top-10 opponents on its resume but didn't feel like it played its best during a 38-21 win over Louisiana Tech last week, especially in the defensive backfield. "(Defensive backs) coach (Corey) Raymond, he expects us to play at a high level every game, no matter the opponent," cornerback Greedy Williams told the team's website. "We didn’t excel to that standard (against Louisiana Tech). We have to be better than last week, move on, and prove ourselves this week." That Tigers defensive backfield will need to right itself quickly against the Rebels, who are coming off a 38-17 victory over Kent State in which quarterback Jordan Ta'amu threw for 442 yards. That performance marked a big bounce-back for Ole Miss, which was trounced 62-7 at home against top-ranked Alabama in its previous contest.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: LSU -12
ABOUT OLE MISS (3-1, 0-1 SEC): While Ta'amu's performance got the offense clicking last week, it was the big improvement from the defense that gives the team some encouragement moving forward. "The confidence we found was in each other," defensive end Markel Winters told reporters. "Just to see everyone knew their job and that they could do it. Play for each other. That was a big thing. Playing with a purpose is important. Our theme this week was that you have your what and your why. You have your job and you know what you are supposed to do, but there is a reason why you are doing that job." The Rebels held Kent State off the scoreboard in the fourth quarter last week, and the 17 points allowed marked a season low.
ABOUT LSU (4-0, 1-0): The Tigers were able to overcome the problems in the secondary last week thanks to the running game on offense, which churned out 218 yards and totaled five touchdowns. Sophomore Clyde Edwards-Helaire broke out with career bests of 136 yards and 20 carries while Nick Brossette continued to be a weapon on the goal line with TD runs of one, one and two yards. Quarterback Joe Burrow is completing 49.1 percent of his passes but has yet to turn the ball over and enjoyed his best single-game completion percentage of the season when he connected on 16-of-28 passes against Louisiana Tech.
EXTRA POINTS
1. LSU OG Garrett Brumfield (knee) is not expected to play this week.
2. The Rebels' defense has forced at least two turnovers in each of the last three games.
3. The Tigers have captured the last two meetings and six of the last eight in the series.
PREDICTION: LSU 35, Ole Miss 14
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:12 PM
Preview: Oregon State at Arizona State
Arizona State should stay committed to the run game when it hosts Oregon State in a Pac-12 game on Saturday night. After combining for 80 rushing yards in their previous two games, the Sun Devils rushed for 164 yards in a 27-20 loss to No. 11 Washington last weekend, and they'll be up against an Oregon State defense that allowed 442 rushing yards in a 35-14 loss to visiting Arizona on Saturday.
The loss to Washington was the second straight seven-point road defeat for Arizona State, which had moved to No. 25 in the coaches' poll after knocking off No. 18 Michigan State 16-13 on Sept. 8. Eno Benjamin should play a big role for the Sun Devils on Saturday, and the sophomore running back showed he's up for the task by rushing for 104 yards on 26 carries and scoring a touchdown against Washington. Oregon State freshman running back Jermar Jefferson is off to a great start, totaling 473 rushing yards through four games, four yards behind Pac-12 leader J.J. Taylor of Arizona, who rushed for a Reser Stadium-record 284 yards against the Beavers last week. Oregon State welcomed back wide receiver Trevon Bradford last weekend after he missed the Nevada game on Sept. 15 with an injury, and he caught his fourth touchdown pass of the season.
TV: 10 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: Arizona State -22
ABOUT OREGON STATE (1-3, 0-1 Pac-12): After rotating quarterbacks the first three games, Conor Blount took most of the snaps on Saturday after Jake Luton was sidelined with an ankle injury, though Luton is expected back this week. Blount has been steady so far, completing at least 60 percent of his passes in every game with six touchdown throws and just one interception. Isaiah Hodgins and Timmy Hernandez seemed to have better chemistry with Luton when he passed for 284 yards and a touchdown in the 37-35 loss to Nevada, both recording double-digit reception totals.
ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (2-2, 0-1): Manny Wilkins should be motivated to play well after the Sun Devils quarterback passed for just 104 yards last weekend, the lowest total of his four-year career when playing the entire game. Wilkins has shown he can put up big numbers, evident by 380 yards he passed for against Michigan State and the 341 yards against San Diego State. Wilkins has one of the top receivers in the Pac-12 in junior N'Keal Harry, who was mostly invisible against Washington as well, catching five balls for just 20 yards and going without a touchdown for the first time this season.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Benjamin has caused defenders to miss 21 tackles this season, tops in the Pac-12 and eighth-most in the nation.
2. The Sun Devils have two turnovers this season, tied for third-fewest in the nation.
3. Oregon State has 23 plays of at least 25 yards this season.
PREDICTION: Arizona State 48, Oregon State 24
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:14 PM
Preview: Oregon at California
After losing its conference opener in heartbreaking fashion, No. 20 Oregon looks to bounce back Saturday when the Ducks play their first road game of the season against unbeaten California. The Ducks led Stanford by a 24-7 margin late in the third quarter last week before falling 38-31 in overtime, while Cal is playing for the first time since recording a 45-23 victory over FCS-member Idaho State on Sept. 15.
Justin Herbert threw for 346 yards and a touchdown while receiver Dillon Mitchell caught 14 passes for 239 yards in Oregon’s loss to Stanford, which recovered a fumble in the final minute of regulation and kicked a tying field goal to force overtime. Herbert and the Ducks’ vaunted aerial attack will be tested by Cal, which has intercepted seven passes and is second in the Pac-12 and fifth nationally in pass-efficiency defense. The Bears are ranked for the first time since 2015 and facing an Oregon team eager to move past last week’s stunning loss to the Cardinal. “I feel like all my brothers are like caged animals. We’re just ready to get loose,” Mitchell told reporters. “I definitely know the guys in the locker room are upset. We’ve put the loss behind us, but it’s not off our minds at all.”
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Oregon -3
ABOUT OREGON (3-1, 0-1 Pac-12): After opening with wins over Bowling Green, Portland State and San Jose State, the Ducks took a step up in competition against No. 7 Stanford and dominated most of the contest, with Herbert finishing 26-for-33 passing for 346 yards and a score. Linebacker Troy Dye has a team-high 25 tackles to lead the defense, which held Stanford’s Bryce Love to 89 yards rushing but allowed 327 yards through the air. Linebacker Justin Hollins has forced three fumbles and ranks second in the Pac-12 in sacks (4.0) and tackles-for-loss (7.5).
ABOUT CAL (3-0, 0-0): Linebackers Jordan Kunaszyk and Evan Weaver (team-best 39 tackles) are key to the impressive Bears’ defense, which has led the team to wins over North Carolina, BYU and Idaho State. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins has three of the Bears’ seven interceptions, while the offense revolves around Patrick Laird, who rushed for 1,127 yards last season but is averaging just 2.9 yards per carry through three games. Quarterback Ross Bowers began the season as the starter but has been replaced by the tandem of Chase Garbers and Brandon McIlwain as coach Justin Wilcox looks for more mobility from the position.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Oregon has won eight of the last nine games against Cal dating back to 2009 and has scored 40-plus points in seven consecutive meetings.
2. Cal has allowed a total of six points in the first half through the first three games of the season.
3. Oregon’s defense is allowing 2.13 yards per carry, which ranks third nationally.
PREDICTION: Oregon 31, Cal 24
Can'tPickAWinner
09-28-2018, 09:15 PM
Preview: USC at Arizona
After stumbling out of the gate with back-to-back losses to BYU and Houston to start the Kevin Sumlin Era, the Arizona Wildcats will bring a two-game winning streak into Saturday night's key Pac-12 South Division home game with defending conference champion USC. The contest with the Trojans kicks off a tough five-week stretch for the Wildcats that includes home games with nationally-ranked Oregon and California and road dates at Utah and UCLA.
First up is a game with USC which also is 2-2 and comes in off a wild, 39-36 victory over previously unbeaten Washington State last Friday night. If last year's game between the Trojans and Wildcats is any indication, don't be surprised to see a similar high-scoring shootout on Saturday night. Arizona, with quarterback Khalil Tate running 32 yards for one touchdown and passing for two more, rallied from a 22-point third quarter deficit to tie USC before the Trojans, behind a pair of one-yard scoring runs by Ronald Jones II, pulled out a 49-35 victory in a contest that featured 57 second-half points. "USC is a very, very talented team," Sumlin said at his weekly news conference. "They're explosive on the perimeter. Special teams-wise, they're up near the top of the league. They're big and athletic up front (on defense) and have a lot of guys who can run. We've got our work cut out for us this week."
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: USC -3
ABOUT USC (2-2, 1-1 Pac-12): After managing a total of 109 yards rushing in back-to-back losses at Stanford (17-3) and Texas (37-14) where they finished with a net minus-5 yards on the ground, the Trojans got their run game going in the comeback win over the Cougars with Vavae Malepeai (13 carries, 78 yards) and Stephen Carr (eight carries, 77 yards) combining for 155 yards on 21 carries, including a two-yard TD run by Malepeai that proved to be the game-winner. That took some pressure off improving true freshman quarterback JT Daniels who had the best game of his young career, completing 17-of-26 passes for 241 yards, three TDs and no interceptions. "It was critical for our confidence and our psyche," USC coach Clay Helton said of rallying from a 30-17 deficit to pull out the victory. "To be able to fight back like that in the second half and be able to finish a game like that in the fourth quarter, it can only build confidence and help your football team."
ABOUT ARIZONA (2-2, 1-0): Like the Trojans, Arizona appeared to make big strides in the run game in a 35-14 victory at Oregon State last week, finishing with 442 yards on 51 attempts (8.7 average) including a Reser Stadium-record 284 yards and two scores on 27 attempts by sophomore tailback J.J. Taylor. Tate, who entered the season as a Heisman Trophy candidate after rushing for 1,411 yards and 12 touchdowns and throwing for 1,541 yards and 14 TDs in 2017, has thrown eight TD passes this season but has rushed for only 31 yards and two scores on 23 attempts as Sumlin has focused on Tate's pocket-passing development so far this season. Linebacker Colin Schooler has 44 tackles, including a career-high four for loss against the Beavers, and leads a defense that could be minus top cornerback Jace Whittaker who has only played in part of one game this season because of an arm injury.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Schooler is tied for the NCAA lead for tackles for loss with an average of 2.5 per game.
2. The Trojans are 17-1 in their last 18 games against Pac-12 teams.
2. USC leads the series with Arizona 32-8 (not including a 2005 home win later vacated due to an NCAA penalty) and has won the last five meetings with the Wildcats and 14 of the last 16.
PREDICTION: USC 35, Arizona 31
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 11:49 AM
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6000 Class Rating: 19
FOR NATIVE MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
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The Walker Group Picks
# 9 ESKIMALITA 15/1
# 5 CALETA 20/1
# 1 LA PRIMERIZA 20/1
My selection in this race is ESKIMALITA and could score at a price in here.
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09-29-2018, 11:49 AM
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Century Downs
Century Downs - Race 2
Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
Claiming $8,000 • 1 1/16 Miles • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 73 • Purse: $8,500 • Post: 1:45P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JUNE 29 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SOLON'S WARNING is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SOLON'S WARNING: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. KEY TO GLORY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
1
SOLON'S WARNING
5/2
2/1
6
KEY TO GLORY
3/1
9/2
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
1
SOLON'S WARNING
1
5/2
Front-runner
83
70
89.0
63.4
59.4
2
DANCE MARIAH
2
2/1
Stalker
67
66
39.0
63.3
56.8
6
KEY TO GLORY
6
3/1
Alternator/Stalker
78
84
56.0
65.8
61.8
5
STELLA ELLA OLA
5
15/1
Trailer
60
50
40.4
48.2
39.2
3
ROADSIDE KISSES
3
4/1
Trailer
73
63
39.3
58.7
51.7
4
SUNDAY CONFESSIONS
4
8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
63
58
46.2
43.4
29.9
7
WILKO LOVESONG
7
20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
60
55
35.8
51.0
39.5
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 11:49 AM
Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park
09/29/18, GP, Race 9, 3.55 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.08.01 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $75,000.
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 9-10-11) / $.20 Rainbow 6 (Races 9-14)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 23.26, $1 ROI 0.70, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Malibu Rainbow 8-1 Jaramillo E Joseph. Jr. Saffie A. T
098.9572 12 Dana Grace 8-1 Vasquez M A Ritvo Katherine WL
097.8387 14 Speed Bump 6-1 Zayas E J Gargan Danny FEC
096.7380 8 Incredible Miss 9/2 Maragh R Pletcher Todd A.
096.0400 13 Tizzire 10-1 Juarez N Campitelli Jessica J.
095.6355 7 Rosepath 10-1 Batista J A Summers Chad
095.4352 1 Bossy Bride 5-1 Cancel E Pletcher Todd A.
095.3948 5 Avenida Manana 12-1 Maragh R R Fawkes David
095.2665 4 Eva's Gift 15-1 Lopez P Plesa. Jr. Edward J
094.8007 11 Paula Andrea 15-1 Reyes L Sano Antonio
094.7678 6 Platinumcents 15-1 Montalvo C Kurtinecz Lilli
093.5906 16 Little Doo 20-1 Gutierrez R Gold Stanley I.
093.1891 2 Busy Signal 20-1 Camacho S Wolfson Milton W. S
093.1860 3 Talkback 20-1 Panici L Nicks Ralph E.
091.5539 10 West Horizen 30-1 Meneses M Negrete Javier
091.3231 15 Lucky Little Lady 30-1 Maragh R R Simon Charles
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09-29-2018, 11:50 AM
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hastings Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $13000 Class Rating: 62
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000, FOR EACH $500 TO $3,000 3 LBS. (HORSES CLAIMED IN THEIR LAST START MUST RE-ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY TO WAIVER
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The Walker Group Picks
# 2 UNLEASHED 3/1
# 5 TRANSPLANT 6/5
# 6 BLAMEITONWHISKEY 6/1
I like UNLEASHED here. Formidable average Speed Figures in dirt sprint races make this animal a contender. Araujo has a win percent of 15 over the last 30 days. Could beat this group of animals given the 56 Equibase Speed Figure earned in his last outing. TRANSPLANT - With Civaci getting the mount, watch out for this racer. He looks decent in this slot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point. BLAMEITONWHISKEY - Is a strong contender based on numbers posted recently under today's conditions. Shows formidable speed figures on average overall when compared with the rest of this field.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 11:50 AM
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Parx Racing - Race #1 - Post: 12:55pm - Claiming - 8.3 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $23,000 Class Rating: 79
Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar
#3 GET THE W (ML=7/2)
#9 LOST IRON (ML=3/1)
GET THE W - Sophisticated selectors will tell you that this mount has strong pace. Gelding got a healthy speed figure last time he tried this trip. That number would be good enough to win today. Don't throw this thoroughbred out due to his last event at Laurel where he ran fourth on a sloppy track. Should improve this time around. Taking a trip down the ladder based on class; has the power to make his presence felt. LOST IRON - A repeat of that last race on August 28th where he earned a speed fig of 85 looks good enough to score in this race.
Vulnerable Contenders: #1 BENNYLUVSPOKER (ML=9/2), #4 SPEEDY A. P. (ML=5/1), #5 MUSICAL COMEDY (ML=6/1),
BENNYLUVSPOKER - The speed rating in the last race doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's affair. Mark this horse as a likely underlay. SPEEDY A. P. - I can't play this frequent non-winner. Gets the job fulfilled infrequently. This pony has not emerged victorious here today in 16 starts. Little chance he wins today. Improbable that the speed fig he registered on Sep 16th will hold up in this event. MUSICAL COMEDY - Can't make a habit of betting on horses that rarely win. This gelding will probably bounce, and not come anywhere near the recent speed figure of 76.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - LOST IRON - Playing the top earnings per start racer is an angle which won't steer you wrong in the long run. I'm betting on this one.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #3 GET THE W to win if you can get odds of 3/2 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,9]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
3 with 9 with [5,6,7] Total Cost: $3
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
3 with 9 with [1,5,6,7,8] with [1,5,6,7,8] Total Cost: $20
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 11:50 AM
Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Santa Anita Park
09/29/18, SA, Race 4, 1.33 PT
1M [Turf] 1.31.03 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $50,000.
FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD
$1 Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $1 Superfecta(.10 min) / $2 Rolling Double - $0.50 Rolling Pick Three (Races 4-5-6) / $1 Rolling Super High 5
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Power Player 8-1 Talamo J Baffert Bob TW
099.6712 8 Omaha Beach 7/2 Prat F Mandella Richard E. C
098.9221 5 Alleva(b-) 4-1 Bejarano R O'Neill Doug F. FEL
098.1022 11 Flying Scotsman 4-1 Conner T Hollendorfer Jerry S
097.9217 2 Neptune's Storm 5-1 Espinoza A Morey William E.
096.3631 10 Speakerofthehouse 20-1 Van Dyke D Kruljac Ian J
095.8073 4 Lingua Franca 20-1 Franco G Hollendorfer Jerry
095.3945 6 Dyf 12-1 Rosario J Baltas Richard
095.0877 1 Box On 12-1 Figueroa H Miller Peter
094.1850 7 Knight's Cross(b+) 6-1 Desormeaux K J Desormeaux J. Keith
092.8385 3 Violent Behavior(b-) 30-1 Baze T Blacker Dan
If Race Is Off Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 5 Alleva(b-) 4-1 Bejarano R O'Neill Doug F. FEWL
099.8437 9 Power Player 8-1 Talamo J Baffert Bob T
098.5622 11 Flying Scotsman 4-1 Conner T Hollendorfer Jerry S
097.7578 2 Neptune's Storm 5-1 Espinoza A Morey William E.
097.5470 8 Omaha Beach 7/2 Prat F Mandella Richard E. C
096.7598 10 Speakerofthehouse 20-1 Van Dyke D Kruljac Ian J
096.7537 4 Lingua Franca 20-1 Franco G Hollendorfer Jerry
096.3915 1 Box On 12-1 Figueroa H Miller Peter
094.7152 7 Knight's Cross(b+) 6-1 Desormeaux K J Desormeaux J. Keith
093.7169 6 Dyf 12-1 Rosario J Baltas Richard
091.9054 3 Violent Behavior(b-) 30-1 Baze T Blacker Dan
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 11:51 AM
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Woodbine - Race #2 - Post: 1:35pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20,800 Class Rating: 76
Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar
#3 PICTURES OF YOU (ML=7/5)
PICTURES OF YOU - Jockey jumped on this filly's back for the first time on Aug 29th. Should 'know' the horse even better in this race. I think this filly is ready to run a good one. She's had enough races around the track since the vacation and should be fit.
Vulnerable Contenders: #1 YES IT'S DYNA (ML=3/1), #2 LA VIE EN ROSE (ML=4/1), #8 KEY RED (ML=8/1),
YES IT'S DYNA - In any contest of 6 1/2 furlongs, I like to support a contender that has been looking good in short distance races lately. LA VIE EN ROSE - This horse hasn't been around in either of her last couple of races. This thoroughbred likes to hit the board, but doesn't usually finish on top. Keep out of the top spot. KEY RED - Don't believe this mount has what it takes to win today.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - PICTURES OF YOU - Analysis shows this filly's last speed number of 74 is as good as any. Don't overlook this filly in your wagering.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#3 PICTURES OF YOU is the play if we get odds of 1/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
3 with [1,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 11:51 AM
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for ZIA
ZIA - Race 9
$1 Exacta / Fifty Cent Trifecta / 2nd Half of .50 Late Daily Double 3rd Leg of .50 Pick 3 / 4th Leg of .50 Pick 4 /Fifty Cent Super High Five
Claiming $10,000 • 300 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 86 • Purse: $18,500 • Post: 3:46P
QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 125 LBS.; OLDER, 127 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000 (CONDITION ELIGIBILITY PREFERRED).
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * YOU AND EYE: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. BIG WOODY CARTEL: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ROANOKA FAST CAT: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). BIG DADDYS VALENTINE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. FLY KRISTI FLY: Horse has the high est average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
5
YOU AND EYE
3/1
9/2
12
BIG WOODY CARTEL
8/1
6/1
2
ROANOKA FAST CAT
5/1
8/1
4
BIG DADDYS VALENTINE
10/1
9/1
11
FLY KRISTI FLY
12/1
10/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
1
SOXX AR
1
6/1
Average
77
74
4.4
0.0
0.0
2
ROANOKA FAST CAT
2
5/1
Average
80
81
4.8
0.0
0.0
3
BLAZING MIRACLE
3
20/1
Slow
64
68
0.0
0.0
0.0
4
BIG DADDYS VALENTINE
4
10/1
Average
78
75
4.2
0.0
0.0
5
YOU AND EYE
5
3/1
Average
88
84
3.8
0.0
0.0
6
BLUE EYES COVERTGIRL
6
12/1
Average
76
64
4.6
0.0
0.0
7
HARD HITTING SPEED
7
6/1
Average
72
69
3.6
0.0
0.0
8
MAS RONPOPE
8
8/1
Average
65
66
3.9
0.0
0.0
9
JESS BLAZIN QUEEN
9
4/1
Average
80
71
4.4
0.0
0.0
10
LAJAKY JR
10
20/1
Average
72
67
6.0
0.0
0.0
11
FLY KRISTI FLY
11
12/1
Average
79
75
4.9
0.0
0.0
12
BIG WOODY CARTEL
12
8/1
Average
85
83
5.7
0.0
0.0
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 01:00 PM
MLB
Saturday, September 29
National League
Cardinals (87-73) @ Cubs (94-66)
Mikolas is 4-0, 4-0, 3.16 in his last four starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 4-3, 1-1 road
5-inning record: 3-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-7
Hamels is 0-3, 4.33 in his last six starts (under 8-3). Team in his starts: 7-4, 4-1 home
5-inning record: 4-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11
St Louis lost its last four games; over is 9-1 in their last ten games. Cubs won five of their last seven games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games at Wrigley.
Pirates (81-78) @ Reds (89-71)
Taillon is 5-0, 1.62 in his last six starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 20-11, 11-6 road
5-inning record: 17-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-31
Lorenzen is 0-1, 5.63 in his two starts (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2
Pittsburgh is 9-4 in its last 13 games,; under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Cincinnati lost its last six games; under is 12-1 in their last 13 games.
Braves (90-70) @ Phillies (78-82)
Sanchez is 1-1, 2.17 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 13-10, 8-4 road
5-inning record: 8-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23
Nola is 0-2, 4.32 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 21-11, 13-2 home
5-inning record: 11-11-10 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-32
Atlanta won seven of their last nine games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Phillies lost their last nine games; over is 10-5 in their last 15 games.
Marlins (63-96) @ Mets (75-85)
Richards is 1-0, 3.00 in his last two starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-14, 4-8 road
5-inning record: 10-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-24
Matz is 0-0, 3.08 in his last five starts; over is 8-2-2 in his last 12 starts. Team in his starts: 14-15, 6-8 home
5-inning record: 9-14-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-29
Marlins are 3-11 in their last 14 games; Miami’s last seven road games all went over. New York won five of its last eight games; under is 4-2 in their last six home games.
Nationals (81-79) @ Rockies (90-70)
Strasburg is 2-0, 2.12 in his last three starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 12-9, 7-2 road
5-inning record: 12-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21
Gray is 0-2, 10.80 in his last three starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 17-12, 7-5 home
5-inning record: 11-14-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 12-29
Nationals won four of their last six games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Colorado won its last eight games; under is 11-5-1 in their last 17 games.
Diamondbacks (81-79) @ Padres (65-95)
Godley is 0-4, 8.15 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 16-15, 9-7 away
5-inning record: 14-16-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-31
Nix is 0-2, 9.82 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 4-4, 3-2 home
5-inning record: 3-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8
Arizona is 3-9 in its last 12 games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 games. Padres are 6-7 in their last 13 games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games.
Dodgers (89-71) @ Giants (73-87)
Kershaw is 3-0, 3.96 in his last four starts; over is 3-1 in his last four road starts. Team in his starts: 15-10, 8-4 away
5-inning record: 15-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-25
Rodriguez is 0-3, 3.99 in his last five starts; under is 11-5 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 9-9, 5-6 home
5-inning record: 9-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-18
Dodgers lost three of their last five road games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Giants lost seven of their last eight games; under is 17-1 in their last 18 home games.
American League
New York (99-61) @ Boston (107-53)
Lynn is 1-0, 2.81 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-3, 2-1 road
5-inning record: 5-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9
Eovaldi is 1-0, 0.63 in his last three starts (14.1 IP); under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-5, 3-1 home
5-inning record: 5-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10
New York won six of its last eight games; over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Boston is 4-6 in its last ten games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.
Blue Jays (73-87) @ Rays (88-72)
Borucki is 1-2, 1.32 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 7-9, 5-4 away
5-inning record: 5-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16
Snell is 9-0, 1.20 in his last nine starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 21-9, 10-3 home
5-inning record: 20-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-30
Blue Jays lost three of their last five games; five of their last six games stayed under. Tampa Bay lost five of its last seven games; over is 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
Astros (101-58) @ Orioles (46-113)
Keuchel is 1-1, 6.14 in his last four starts; over is 8-4-2 in his last 14 road starts. Team in his starts: 18-15, 11-6 away
5-inning record: 14-15-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-33
Verlander is 3-0, 1.33 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 20-13, 12-2 away
5-inning record: 22-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-33
Ramirez is 0-3, 10.22 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 3-8, 2-4 home
5-inning record: 2-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-11
Bundy is 1-3, 7.78 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 9-21, 5-10 home
5-inning record: 11-15-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-30
Houston won nine of its last 12 games; under is 4-0 in their last four games. Orioles are 5-9 in their last 14 games; three of their last five games went over.
White Sox (62-98) @ Twins (76-84)
Rodon is 0-4, 7.52 in his last five starts (under 4-0-1). Team in his starts: 9-10, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 5-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19
Gibson is 2-2, 3.71 in his last four starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 14-17, 6-7 home
5-inning record: 11-16-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-31
White Sox lost six of their last seven games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven road games. Minnesota won nine of its last 12 games; under is 9-4-1 in their last 14 home games.
Indians (90-70) @ Royals (57-103)
Kluber is 4-0, 2.37 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 21-11, 9-6 away
5-inning record: 19-18-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-32
Junis is 0-0, 5.29 in his last three starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 12-17, 6-10 home
5-inning record: 13-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-29
Indians won five of their last seven games; under is 4-3 in their last seven games. Kansas City won five of its last seven games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games.
A’s (96-64) @ Angels (79-81)
Cahill is 1-1, 6.84 in his last six starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 12-8, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 10-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-20
Skaggs is 0-2, 11.42 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-11, 5-5 home
5-inning record: 10-11-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-23
A’s won six of their last nine games; their last six road games went over. Angels lost six of their last nine games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.
Rangers (67-93) @ Mariners (86-73)
Sampson is 0-2, 3.94 in his three starts (under 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 0-3, 0-2 away
5-inning record: 0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3
Paxson is 1-1, 5.40 in his last three starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 15-12, 6-7 home
5-inning record: 10-11-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-27
Texas lost nine of its last 12 games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Seattle is 5-7 in its last 12 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games.
Interleague
Tigers (64-96) @ Brewers (93-67)
Norris is 0-4, 4.83 in his seven starts (under 6-1). Team in his starts: 1-6, 0-2 away
5-inning record: 0-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7
Miley is 3-0, 3.15 in his last four starts; over is 8-5 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 11-4, 4-2 home
5-inning record: 8-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-15
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine road games. Milwaukee won seven of its last eight games; five of their last six home games stayed under.
Umpires
StL-Chi: Home team won eight of last ten Cuzzi games.
LA-SF: Under is 5-2-2 in last nine Davis games.
Pitt-Cin: Last three Conroy games went over the total.
Atl-Phil: Under is 12-4 in last sixteen Baker games.
Mia-NY: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Timmons games.
Wsh-Col: Five of last seven Vanover games stayed under.
Az-SD: Five of last seven Morales games stayed under.
Tor-TB: Six of last nine Barksdale games went over.
Hst-Balt: Over is 8-3 in last eleven Hernandez games.
NY-Bos: Under is 5-3 in last eight Gonzalez games.
Chi-Minn: Five of last six Libka games stayed under.
Clev-KC: Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Estabrook games.
A’s-LA: Last four West games went over the total.
Tex-Sea: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Mahrley games.
Det-Mil: Over is 10-6 in last sixteen Reyburn games.
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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/18
Ariz 38-28-12……35-25-13……..73-53
Atl 32-30-13…..35-31-10………67-61
Cubs 31-32-14……33-31-11…….64-63
Reds 25-45-6……29-34-11….…54-79
Colo 35-29-15……37-26-11……71-55
LA 40-28-8…….34-29-16……74-57
Mia 25-38-10…..32-31-15…….57-69
Milw 31-34-10…..39-30-8…….70-64
Mets 36-33-10……28-28-16…..64-61
Philly 27-30-16…..37-28-11……64-58
Pitt 34-31-9……34-28-14……..68-59
StL 38-26-13……32-35-8………70-61
SD 23-42-12……27-38-9…….50-80
SF 30-33-15…..31-27-16……61-60
Wash 34-31-13..…32-31-11……66-62
Orioles 19-45-12……24-41-12……43-86
Boston 37-28-14……47-20-7……..84-48
W Sox 25-43-8…..…24-40-11……49-83
Clev 30-30-14……46-21-10……..76-51
Det 27-38-10…..…32-34-15.……59-72
Astros 41-20-15……41-21-15…….82-41
KC 23-41-10…….31-36-12…..53-77
Angels 32-30-15……31-35-9……63-65
Twins 25-42-13……34-32-11…..59-74
NYY 34-24-15……44-25-8………78-48
A’s 27-34-12……36-28-14…..63-62
Sea 36-33-11……32-26-17…….68-57
TB 35-28-13……38-26-10……72-53
Texas 25-40-9…..28-41-8…….53-81
Toronto 21-44-12…24-34-16……45-78
%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/18)
Ariz 32-77…….28-74…..…60
Atl 23-74……31-77………54
Cubs 15-76……..23-72……..38
Reds 20-78……..18-76……..38
Colo 23-78…….29-74.…….52
LA 26-75……..29-78..…..55
Miami 14-73……..21-77…….35
Milw 27-74…..…30-79…….57
Mets 28-76……..22-75……50
Philly 18-73……..23-77…..41
Pitt 16-74……..21-78…….37
StL 26-76……..23-75…….49
SD 20-78……..21-74…….41
SF 16-77………21-76..…..37
Wash 28-78……..22-74……50
Orioles 21-76……..23-76……..44
Boston 19-76……29-74………47
White Sox 20-74……21-75…….41
Clev 20-73…….31-76…….51
Detroit 26-75……..21-78….…47
Astros 21-75…..…18-76………39
KC 16-74..…….26-77…….42
Angels 20-75…..….19-75…….39
Twins 17-77………15-74…….32
NYY 18-74……..31-76………49
A’s 18-77…..…..23-76…….41
Seattle 29-78………23-75…….52
TB 23-75..……24-73…….47
Texas 11-73……20-76…….…31
Toronto 18-77………16-74….….34
Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 78-72 NL, favorites -$593
AL @ NL– 74-64 NL, favorites +$75
Total: 152-136 NL, favorites -$518
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 01:00 PM
MLB
Saturday, September 29
Trend Report
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games
Boston is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 10 games
St. Louis is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
St. Louis is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games at home
Chi Cubs is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Chi Cubs is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 21 games
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Francisco's last 12 games at home
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 18-7 ATS in its last 25 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Houston Astros
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore
Houston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Houston
Baltimore is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 13 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Toronto Blue Jays
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 18-7 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Miami Marlins
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games at home
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing at home against Miami
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Cleveland is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Kansas City is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Kansas City is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Washington Nationals
Washington is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 23 games
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 15 games on the road
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Diego is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oakland's last 12 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Oakland's last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games
LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games at home
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 17 of LA Angels's last 25 games when playing at home against Oakland
Texas Rangers
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Texas
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 01:00 PM
MLB
Dunkel
Saturday, September 29
St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs
Game 951-952
September 29, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 15.254
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 16.828
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-145
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-145); N/A
LA Dodgers @ San Francisco
Game 953-954
September 29, 2018 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 16.504
San Francisco
(Rodriguez) 13.753
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-260
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-260); Under
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Game 955-956
September 29, 2018 @ 4:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 13.609
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 14.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+115); Under
Atlanta @ Philadelphia
Game 957-958
September 29, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Sanchez) 15.784
Philadelphia
12.144
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+135); Over
Miami @ NY Mets
Game 959-960
September 29, 2018 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Richards) 15.270
NY Mets
(Matz) 14.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+160); Over
Washington @ Colorado
Game 961-962
September 29, 2018 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 18.381
Colorado
(Gray) 15.901
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+110); Under
Arizona @ San Diego
Game 963-964
September 29, 2018 @ 8:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 15.714
San Diego
(Nix) 14.937
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-130); Under
Toronto @ Tampa Bay
Game 965-966
September 29, 2018 @ 6:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Borucki) 13.058
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 15.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-240
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-240); Over
Houston @ Baltimore
Game 967-968
September 29, 2018 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Houston
((Verlnder) 15.660
Baltimore
(Bundy) 14.608
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-260
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-260); Under
NY Yankees @ Boston
Game 969-970
September 29, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Lynn) 15.601
Boston
(Eovaldi) 17.095
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota
Game 971-972
September 29, 2018 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 15.051
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.130
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+115); Over
Cleveland @ Kansas City
Game 973-974
September 29, 2018 @ 7:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 14.766
Kansas City
(Junis) 16.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-230
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+200); Under
Oakland @ LA Angels
Game 975-976
September 29, 2018 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cahill) 16.378
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 14.119
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
N/A
Texas @ Seattle
Game 977-978
September 29, 2018 @ 9:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Sampson) 13.534
Seattle
(Paxton) 16.413
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-220
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-220); Under
Detroit @ Milwaukee
Game 979-980
September 29, 2018 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 14.109
Milwaukee
(Miley) 18.606
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 4 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-260
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-260); Over
Houston @ Baltimore
Game 981-982
September 29, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 15.954
Baltimore
(Yacabonis) 14.324
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-235
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-235); Under
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 01:01 PM
MLB
Long Sheet
Saturday, September 29
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ST LOUIS (87 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (94 - 66) - 2:20 PM
MILES MIKOLAS (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 44-35 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 21-13 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 48-42 (+6.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 15-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MIKOLAS is 23-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MIKOLAS is 12-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
MIKOLAS is 11-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1789-1828 (-263.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 383-320 (-87.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 956-852 (-154.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 446-393 (-80.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 908-910 (-169.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1322-1362 (-205.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 103-88 (-22.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-114 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
HAMELS is 0-7 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-8 (+1.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)
MILES MIKOLAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MIKOLAS is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)
COLE HAMELS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAMELS is 5-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.044.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-10. (-8.1 units)
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LA DODGERS (89 - 71) at SAN FRANCISCO (73 - 87) - 4:05 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. DERECK RODRIGUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 89-71 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-26 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 86-67 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 50-46 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-36 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-26 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 293-200 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
KERSHAW is 71-26 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 137-185 (-44.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-19 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-35 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-8 (+6.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KERSHAW is 22-10 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.56 and a WHIP of 0.832.
His team's record is 27-16 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 29-11. (+16.8 units)
DERECK RODRIGUEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
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PITTSBURGH (81 - 78) at CINCINNATI (66 - 94) - 4:10 PM
JAMESON TAILLON (R) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 25-51 (-19.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 81-78 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-32 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 57-48 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 60-51 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAILLON is 46-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAILLON is 28-11 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAILLON is 18-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 66-94 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-49 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 44-68 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 (+8.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)
JAMESON TAILLON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
TAILLON is 4-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.0 units)
MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LORENZEN is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
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ATLANTA (90 - 70) at PHILADELPHIA (78 - 82) - 7:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 447-453 (+44.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 90-69 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-10 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
ATLANTA is 47-32 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 49-24 (+27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 59-48 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 69-45 (+26.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 49-39 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-82 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-20 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-66 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 12-5 (+8.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 5-9 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 7-12 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-11. (-4.3 units)
AARON NOLA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLA is 6-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.038.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.7 units)
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MIAMI (63 - 96) at NY METS (75 - 85) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR RICHARDS (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 74-85 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 135-93 (-53.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
NY METS are 35-44 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 137-150 (-56.4 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 34-40 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-31 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 111-130 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-47 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 27-30 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-10 (+0.3 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)
TREVOR RICHARDS vs. NY METS since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
STEVEN MATZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
MATZ is 3-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.0 units)
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WASHINGTON (81 - 79) at COLORADO (90 - 70) - 8:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 81-79 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 58-65 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-41 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-49 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-52 (-5.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-38 (-8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 90-70 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 18-8 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
COLORADO is 66-44 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 57-43 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 55-34 (+24.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 52-37 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 38-22 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GRAY is 11-4 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 89-77 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
STRASBURG is 54-21 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 19-5 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 17-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 11-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-1 (+5.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRASBURG is 4-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 4-5 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)
JON GRAY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GRAY is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
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ARIZONA (81 - 79) at SAN DIEGO (65 - 95) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. JACOB NIX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 81-79 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 29-34 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 7-18 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-16 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 27-50 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-48 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-37 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 11-6 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)
ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GODLEY is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 4-6 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)
JACOB NIX vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NIX is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 67.16 and a WHIP of 10.448.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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TORONTO (73 - 87) at TAMPA BAY (88 - 72) - 6:10 PM
RYAN BORUCKI (L) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 10-29 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 88-112 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-37 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 61-87 (-29.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-72 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-7 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-30 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-4 (+14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-35 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-46 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-20 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SNELL is 21-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 10-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 11-6 (+3.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)
RYAN BORUCKI vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BORUCKI is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
BLAKE SNELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
SNELL is 4-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
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HOUSTON (101 - 58) at BALTIMORE (46 - 113) - 4:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 272-313 (-75.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
VERLANDER is 14-18 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 23-3 (+17.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more this season.
HOUSTON is 55-23 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 150-75 (+33.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-14 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 23-5 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-113 (-53.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-40 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-51 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-38 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 5-24 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-81 (-50.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-80 (-36.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-65 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
VERLANDER is 10-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 14-7 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.6 units)
DYLAN BUNDY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUNDY is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)
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NY YANKEES (99 - 61) at BOSTON (107 - 53) - 1:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-8 (+1.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)
LANCE LYNN vs. BOSTON since 1997
LYNN is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.11 and a WHIP of 0.797.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (62 - 98) at MINNESOTA (76 - 84) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 161-162 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 51-46 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-31 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-14 (+11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 105-98 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
GIBSON is 41-21 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-55 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-7 (+0.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)
CARLOS RODON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RODON is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.8 units)
KYLE GIBSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GIBSON is 6-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.116.
His team's record is 8-5 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)
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CLEVELAND (90 - 70) at KANSAS CITY (57 - 103) - 7:15 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. JAKE JUNIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 90-70 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-37 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-47 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 69-49 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-41 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 116-110 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 143-70 (+38.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KLUBER is 14-0 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 57-103 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-73 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-54 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-11 (+1.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 12-7 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.084.
His team's record is 14-10 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-10. (+2.2 units)
JAKE JUNIS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
JUNIS is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
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OAKLAND (96 - 64) at LA ANGELS (79 - 81) - 9:05 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 9-8 (+1.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
13 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.5 Units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CAHILL is 5-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 8-3 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)
TYLER SKAGGS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SKAGGS is 2-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.426.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)
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TEXAS (67 - 93) at SEATTLE (87 - 73) - 9:10 PM
ADRIAN SAMPSON (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 87-73 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 50-40 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 39-35 (+4.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 63-45 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 57-49 (+5.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 240-247 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 19-20 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 112-130 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 18-19 (+11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 44-34 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 25-29 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TEXAS is 40-42 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 146-99 (-51.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
SEATTLE is 941-851 (-118.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 137-151 (-55.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 467-450 (-103.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
SEATTLE is 452-357 (-68.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SEATTLE is 12-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 9-8 (+4.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)
ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
JAMES PAXTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 5-7 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.6 units)
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DETROIT (64 - 96) at MILWAUKEE (93 - 67) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL NORRIS (L) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 128-194 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 60-195 (-74.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997.
DETROIT is 70-124 (-39.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 93-67 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-34 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-30 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 46-32 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 67-35 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 69-55 (+21.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILEY is 11-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MILEY is 9-3 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 14-11 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
NORRIS is 17-9 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 17-28 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
DANIEL NORRIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
WADE MILEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
MILEY is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.813.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
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HOUSTON (101 - 58) at BALTIMORE (46 - 113) - 7:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. YEFREY RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 272-313 (-75.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
KEUCHEL is 8-12 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 23-3 (+17.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more this season.
HOUSTON is 55-23 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 36-14 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 150-75 (+33.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-5 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-113 (-53.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-40 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-51 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-38 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 5-24 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-77 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-65 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 3-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)
YEFREY RAMIREZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 01:01 PM
Diamond Trends - Saturday
Vince Akins
PLAY-ON TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Rays are 28-0 SU as a home favorite of more than 190 off a home game in which they used 5+ pitchers.
PLAY-AGAINST TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Nationals are 0-14 SU as a dog after a game as a road dog in which their opponent scored first, they took the lead, but lost and it is post All-Star break.
HITTER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Royals are 0-17 as a 130-plus dog after a game in which Whit Merrifield struck out at least twice, losing by an average of 4.18 runs.
STARTER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:
-- The Astros are 12-0 SU in franchise history with Justin Verlander as a favorite after August.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- The Giants are 6-0 SU as a home 140+ dog when they blew a lead in their starters last start and lost.
-- The Mets are 7-0 SU as a 140+ favorite off a game as a favorite in which they drew 5+ walks and it is post All-Star break. New York has won these seven games by an average of 7.3 runs.
Can'tPickAWinner
09-29-2018, 01:01 PM
MLB
Dunkel
Saturday, September 29
NY Yankees @ Boston
Game 969-970
September 29, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Lynn) 15.601
Boston
(Eovaldi) 17.095
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-190
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-190); Over
Oakland @ LA Angels
Game 975-976
September 29, 2018 @ 9:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cahill) 16.378
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 14.119
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+115); Over
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