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GEORGIA TECH @ CLEMSON | 09/18 | 3:30 PM EDT
OVER 52
ANALYSIS: The Tigers will kick off the ACC slate on Saturday and, while Georgia Tech isn’t necessarily a threat, it will provide a nice test heading into games at NC State and vs. Boston College. Throw last week’s win against South Carolina State out the window. After all, it’s South Carolina State. The Tigers offense needs to develop their identity, and a game against a Yellow Jackets team that is wildly undermanned is the perfect chance to do so. This has 60-burger written all over it.
+390 5-1 IN LAST 6 CLEM O/U PICKS
YESTERDAY 9:28 AM
ARIZONA ST. @ BYU | 09/18 | 10:15 PM EDT
BYU +4
ANALYSIS: Provo is a tough place to play, especially for Power Five opponents in a late night tilt. That’s exactly what the Sun Devils will be walking into. It’s almost impossible to replace Zach Wilson, but Cougars signal-caller Jaren Hall has five touchdown passes and, more importantly, zero interceptions in a season in which he’s also added 128 yards on the ground. This is a multi-dimensional rushing attack that is going to be tough for Arizona State to slow down for a full 60 minutes. Consider BYU and the moneyline, but definitely grab those points.
+88 2-1 IN LAST 3 BYU ATS PICKS
YESTERDAY 9:26 AM
ALABAMA @ FLORIDA | 09/18 | 3:30 PM EDT
ALABAMA -14.5
ANALYSIS: Turnovers get teams killed vs. Alabama, and Gators quarterback Emory Jones has thrown two picks in each of his first two games as the starter. Meanwhile, coach Dan Mullen seems reluctant to give Anthony Richardson too much run -- especially since he pulled a hamstring at the end of last week’s win over USF. The Crimson Tide will force the Gators into a shootout and there’s no way that they’ll be able to keep up. Honestly, 14.5 should be the halftime line, not the full game line.
+380 6-2 IN LAST 8 BAMA ATS PICKS
+277 5-2-1 IN LAST 8 FLA ATS PICKS
YESTERDAY 9:24 AM
AUBURN @ PENN ST. | 09/18 | 7:30 PM EDT
AUBURN +6
ANALYSIS: Auburn coach Bryan Harsin's impact so far on the offense has been significant. He's gotten QB Bo Nix to play with much better control and efficiency, without taking away his ability to make plays. This is a HUGE game for Nix to right some wrongs against a very good team. Conversely for Penn State, this is an excellent opportunity to raise some eyebrows nationally. The Nittany Lions are solid on both sides of the ball. Expect a tighter game than the point spread indicates.
+247 9-6 IN LAST 15 PSU ATS PICKS
TUE 9/14
ALABAMA @ FLORIDA | 09/18 | 3:30 PM EDT
ALABAMA -15.5
ANALYSIS: I don't believe it matters to Alabama whether it's Emory Jones or Anthony Richardson at QB for the Gators. The fact of the matter is that they will have to consistently make plays in the passing game against the Crimson Tide's defense if they want to have a chance, as you can expect Alabama coach Nick Saban to neutralize their ability to scramble, escape and extend. Offensively speaking for the Crimson Tide, QB Bryce Young has the look of a young Russell Wilson in the pocket.
Game: (169) East Carolina at (170) Marshall
Date/Time: Sep 18 2021 6:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 5%
Play: Marshall -9.5 (-110)
This line has already moved to -10 and could go higher. Remains 5% level up to and including -11.
I am becoming a big fan of Charles Huff, the new head coach at Marshall. I've already backed the Thundering Herd once and got an easy win and I expect another one here. Huff is a very aggressive coach. He's already shown he's not shy about piling on as Marshall maintained their warp speed offense and kept throwing downfield in the fourth quarter of a game they already had salted away vs. Navy. That's a tendency I really like if I'm backing a favorite as they're more apt to keep trying to score rather than just playing the clock in the fourth quarter. Marshall is now 2-0 after blowing out NC Central, but Huff was not at all pleased after the game. He was unhappy with the way the team practiced and actually apologized to the fans for what he called a subpar performance, especially in the first half. This was after a 44-10 win. So I'm pretty confident we will get a very focused Marshall team here. As for East Carolina, this is a tough spot for a bad team. The Pirates blew a 14-0 lead in a huge home game against an SEC opponent and lost by three on the game's final play. I was on the "right" side of the game with a bet on South Carolina, but the truth is both teams were absolutely terrible on offense and now ECU has to go into hostile surroundings in what is pretty much a nothing non-league game for the Pirates. The line is short on my projections and I feel strongly the more enthused team here will be the Herd. Confidently laying the points with Marshall to get a convincing win and cover.
5%Marshall -9
Florida State +6.5
North Texas +12
Texas A&M -29.5
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