Dunkel Index - College Football (Saturday, Sunday)
Dunkel Index – NCAA Football
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
Game 111-112: Northwestern at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 83.464; Wisconsin 98.399
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 15; 39 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 20 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+20 1/2); Under
Game 113-114: Purdue at Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 89.116; Iowa 102.561
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 13 1/2; 54 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa by 11; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-11); Neutral
Game 115-116: Pittsburgh at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 89.390; Syracuse 83.107
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 6; 46
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 7; 41 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (+7); Over
Game 117-118: Indiana at Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 80.299; Illinois 84.272
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 4; 49
Vegas Line: Illinois by 7 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+7 1/2); Over
Game 119-120: Clemson at Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 102.657; Wake Forest 87.160
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 15 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: Clemson by 17; 47
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+17); Under
Game 121-122: North Carolina at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 78.548; Miami (FL) 98.320
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 20; 42
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 18 1/2; 43
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-18 1/2); Under
Game 123-124: Maryland at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 86.576; Georgia Tech 102.006
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 15 1/2; 36
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 13 1/2; 40
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-13 1/2); Under
Game 125-126: Bowling Green at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 76.015; Ohio State 117.368
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 41 1/2; 48 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 34 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-34 1/2); Under
Game 127-128: Kent at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Kent 90.629; Temple 57.782
Dunkel Line: Kent by 33; 47 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent by 23 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: Kent (-23 1/2); Over
Game 129-130: Ball State at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 72.667; Buffalo 67.039
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 5 1/2; 46 1/2
Vegas Line: Ball State by 5 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over
Game 131-132: Arkansas at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 90.297; Auburn 108.048
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 18; 43 1/2
Vegas Line: Auburn by 15; 41
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-15); Over
Game 133-134: Duke at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 71.856; Alabama 100.745
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 29; 39 1/2
Vegas Line: Alabama by 29; 38 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over
Game 135-136: Oklahoma State at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 86.893; Kansas State 87.868
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 1; 38
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 2 1/2; 46
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+2 1/2); Under
Game 137-138: Texas A&M at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 92.609; Kansas 90.697
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 2; 57
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over
Game 139-140: San Diego State at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 74.481; BYU 102.488
Dunkel Line: BYU by 28; 46 1/2
Vegas Line: BYU by 28; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under
Game 141-142: Rice at Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 74.233; Tulane 69.573
Dunkel Line: Rice by 4 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Rice by 2; 59
Dunkel Pick: Rice (-2); Under
Game 143-144: Navy at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 92.408; Air Force 88.590
Dunkel Line: Navy by 4; 50
Vegas Line: Air Force by 3; 54
Dunkel Pick: Navy (+3); Under
Game 145-146: Stanford at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 71.435; Notre Dame 102.988
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 31 1/2; 51 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 31 1/2; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under
Game 147-148: West Virginia at Mississippi State
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 107.374; Mississippi State 77.273
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 30; 41
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 24 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-24 1/2); Under
Game 149-150: LSU at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 111.421; Florida 106.404
Dunkel Line: LSU by 5; 44
Vegas Line: Florida by 2 1/2; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (+2 1/2); Over
Game 151-152: Washington State at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 91.836; Oregon State 89.788
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 2; 57
Vegas Line: Washington State by 3 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+3 1/2); Over
Game 153-154: Arizona at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 86.707; UCLA 96.166
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 9 1/2; 35
Vegas Line: UCLA by 12 1/2; 40
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+12 1/2); Under
Game 155-156: Washington at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 92.038; USC 114.145
Dunkel Line: USC by 22; 52
Vegas Line: USC by 20; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (-20); Over
Game 157-158: Oklahoma vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 104.815; Texas 111.557
Dunkel Line: Texas by 7; 56
Vegas Line: Texas by 5; 49
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-5); Over
Game 159-160: Penn State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 99.690; Minnesota 101.733
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 48
Vegas Line: Penn State by 3; 47
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+3); Over
Game 161-162: Michigan State at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 94.244; Michigan 108.124
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 14; 49 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan by 16; 53
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+16); Under
Game 163-164: UNLV at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 71.145; Colorado State 86.532
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 15 1/2; 38 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 15 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under
Game 165-166: New Mexico State at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 67.481; Idaho 64.058
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 3 1/2; 55 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State; Under
Game 167-168: Virginia at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 85.003; East Carolina 82.516
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 2 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 6 1/2; 43
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+6 1/2); Neutral
Game 169-170: Akron at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 79.721; Cincinnati 82.493
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 3; 48
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 6 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+6 1/2); Over
Game 171-172: South Carolina at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 90.577; Kentucky 86.027
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 4 1/2; 41 1/2
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 6 1/2; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+6 1/2); Under
Game 173-174: Baylor at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 85.393; Colorado 80.496
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 5; 30 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado by 4 1/2; 36
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (+4 1/2); Under
Game 175-176: Nebraska at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 104.099; Iowa State 90.979
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 13; 52
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 6 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-6 1/2); Over
Game 177-178: Memphis at UAB
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 76.236; UAB 80.361
Dunkel Line: UAB by 4; 37 1/2
Vegas Line: UAB by 6; 42
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+6); Under
Game 179-180: Missouri at Texas Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 94.068; Texas Tech 101.001
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 7; 50 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 4; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (-4); Under
Game 181-182: Western Michigan at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 78.071; Ohio 71.201
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 7; 35
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 3; 42
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-3); Under
Game 183-184: Vanderbilt at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 85.635; Mississippi 79.518
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 6; 39
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 1 1/2; 38
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-1 1/2); Over
Game 185-186: Central Michigan at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 80.082; Toledo 84.449
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 4 1/2; 54 1/2
Vegas Line: Toledo by 3; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-3); Over
Game 187-188: Connecticut at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 79.097; South Florida 84.210
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 5; 43
Vegas Line: South Florida by 7; 39
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+7); Over
Game 189-190: Tennessee at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 102.977; Georgia 99.704
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 3; 41
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-2); Over
Game 191-192: Oregon at California
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 106.963; California 108.955
Dunkel Line: California by 2; 59 1/2
Vegas Line: California by 5 1/2; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+5 1/2); Neutral
Game 193-194: Wyoming at New Mexico
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 83.924; New Mexico 78.925
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 5; 37
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 1 1/2; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-1 1/2); Under
Game 195-196: Louisiana Tech at Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 70.853; Boise State 109.385
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 38 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Boise State by 35 1/2; 58
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-35 1/2); Neutral
Game 197-198: Fresno State at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 88.948; Utah State 60.369
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 28 1/2; 45 1/2
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 27; 47
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-27); Under
Game 199-200: SMU at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 70.513; UTEP 88.672
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 18; 62
Vegas Line: UTEP by 10; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-10); Over
Game 201-202: Nevada at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 82.411; Hawaii 87.899
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 5 1/2; 63
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 11; 61
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+11); Over
Game 203-204: Florida International at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 69.354; North Texas 68.997
Dunkel Line: Even; 36 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida International by 3 1/2; 39
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (+3 1/2); Under
Game 205-206: UL Lafayette at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: UL Lafayette 67.865; Houston 86.825
Dunkel Line: Houston by 19; 54 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 17; 53
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-17); Over
Game 207-208: UL Monroe at Arkansas State
Dunkel Ratings: UL Monroe 63.439; Arkansas State 74.219
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 11; 41
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 6; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-6); Under
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
Game 235-236: Northern Illinois at Miami (OH)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 88.782; Miami (OH) 79.462
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 9 1/2; 49 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 11; 54
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+11); Under
Game 209-210: Tennessee at Indianapolis
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 117.600; Indianapolis 136.834
Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 19; 48
Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 19; 48
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Neutral
Game 211-212: Washington at NY Giants
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 125.993; NY Giants 129.200
Dunkel Line: NY Giants by 3; 48 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Giants by 4 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+4 1/2); Over
Game 213-214: Detroit at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 120.881; 126.942
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 6; 38
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 6 1/2; 40
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+6 1/2); Under
Game 215-216: Tampa Bay at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 124.114; New Orleans 127.190
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 3; 36 1/2
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 35
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+6 1/2); Over
Game 217-218: St. Louis at Green Bay
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 121.333; Green Bay 120.487
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 44 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 3; 47
Dunkel Pick: Green Bay (+3); Under
Game 219-220: Miami at New England
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.803; New England 131.016
Dunkel Line: New England by 6; 36 1/2
Vegas Line: New England by 10; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+10); Under
Game 221-222: Buffalo at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 127.862; Chicago 136.303
Dunkel Line: Chicago by 8 1/2; 36 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago by 10; 34
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+10); Over
Game 223-224: Cleveland at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 121.516; Carolina 127.694
Dunkel Line: Carolina by 6; 35 1/2
Vegas Line: Carolina by 9; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+9); Under
Game 225-226: NY Jets at Jacksonville
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 127.500; Jacksonville 130.860
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 3 1/2; 39 1/2
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 7; 37
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (+7); Over
Game 227-228: Kansas City at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 128.218; Arizona 122.414
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 6; 41 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City by 3; 39
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-3); Over
Game 229-230: Oakland at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 119.057; San Francisco 119.302
Dunkel Line: Even; 45
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 3 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+3 1/2); Over
Game 231-232: Dallas at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 129.485; Philadelphia 129.483
Dunkel Line: Even; 42 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+2); Under
Game 233-234: Pittsburgh at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 132.799; San Diego 135.636
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 3; 40
Vegas Line: San Diego by 3; 37 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Over
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
Game 237-238: Baltimore at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 129.464; Denver 132.268
Dunkel Line: Denver by 3; 35
Vegas Line: Denver by 4; 33
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+4); Over
Northwestern at Wisconsin, 12:00 EST
Northwestern: 5-1 ATS off a conference loss
Wisconsin: 7-0 Under off a road win
Purdue at Iowa, 12:00 EST ESPNU
Purdue: 1-9 ATS in October
Iowa: 26-12 ATS off an Over
Pittsburgh at Syracuse, 12:00 EST
Pittsburgh: 11-24 ATS off an Over
Syracuse: 6-0 ATS at home off a win
Indiana at Illinois, 12:00 EST
Indiana: 15-5 Over away off a home game
Illinois: 11-26 ATS off an Under
Clemson at Wake Forest, 12:00 EST ESPN
Clemson: 8-0 ATS away off BB games allowing 275 or less total yards
Wake Forest: 7-23 ATS at home off a home game
North Carolina at Miami FL, 12:00 EST
North Carolina: 6-0 Over as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points
Miami FL: 1-6 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games
(TC) Maryland at Georgia Tech, 3:30 EST ESPNU
Maryland: 4-13 ATS off a win by 6 points or less
Georgia Tech: 9-0 ATS off an underdog win by 10+ points
(TC) Bowling Green at Ohio State, 3:30 EST
Bowling Green: 5-1 Over after committing 1 or 0 turnovers
Ohio State: 9-0 ATS off BB ATS wins
Kent State at Temple, 1:00 EST
Kent State: 8-2 ATS after scoring 37+ points
Temple: 2-13 ATS vs. MAC opponents
Ball State at Buffalo, 1:00 EST
Ball State: 6-0 ATS off an Over
Buffalo: 7-0 Under at home after gaining 100 or less rushing yards
(TC) Arkansas at Auburn, 12:00 EST CBS
Arkansas: 11-3 Under off BB ATS losses
Auburn: 9-0 ATS in October
(TC) Duke at Alabama, 7:00 EST
Duke: 1-10 ATS off an ATS loss
Alabama: 11-3 Under in home games
(TC) Oklahoma State at Kansas State, 3:30 EST
Oklahoma State: 6-1 Over after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Kansas State: 26-12 ATS off a conference loss
(TC) Texas A&M at Kansas, 12:00 EST FSN
Texas A&M: 8-0 Over off an Over
Kansas: 21-40 ATS after losing 2 of their last 3 games
San Diego State at BYU, 2:00 EST
San Diego State: 16-5 ATS away off a road loss
BYU: 15-29 ATS off a road win
Rice at Tulane, 2:00 EST
Rice: 10-2 ATS off a road win by 10+ points
Tulane: 0-7 ATS off BB Overs
Navy at Air Force, 2:00 EST CSTV
Navy: 8-0 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
Air Force: 25-12 Under in the first half of the season
Stanford at Notre Dame, 2:30 EST NBC
Stanford: 8-2 Under off 3+ ATS losses
Notre Dame: 9-24 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games
West Virginia at Mississippi State, 2:30 EST
West Virginia: 7-0 ATS after allowing 14 points or less
Mississippi State: 5-1 Under after committing 1 or 0 turnovers
LSU at Florida, 3:30 EST CBS
LSU: 15-4 ATS away after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Florida: 10-2 Under at home first half of the season
(TC) Washington State at Oregon State, 7:00 EST
Washington State: 6-0 Over after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers
Oregon State: 0-7 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
(TC) Arizona at UCLA, 7:00 EST FSN
Arizona: 33-15 Under after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers
UCLA: 6-1 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Washington at USC, 3:30 EST FSN
Washington: 0-7 ATS away off 3+ ATS wins
USC: 26-13 ATS off BB conference wins
Oklahoma at Texas, 3:30 EST ABC
Oklahoma: 10-22 ATS off BB non-conference games
Texas: 10-2 ATS off 3+ straight up wins
(TC) Penn State at Minnesota, 12:00 EST ESPN2
Penn State: 8-1 ATS after the first month of the season
Minnesota: 11-2 Over at home off a home game
Michigan State at Michigan, 4:30 EST ESPN
Michigan State: 10-2 Over as an underdog
Michigan: 6-15 ATS as a favorite
(TC) UNLV at Colorado State, 5:30 EST
UNLV: 8-20 ATS off an Under
Colorado State: 39-20 ATS in October
New Mexico State at Idaho, 5:00 EST
New Mexico State: 0-8 ATS vs. conference opponents
Idaho: 4-1 Over after forcing 3+ turnovers
Virginia at East Carolina, 6:00 EST CSTV
Virginia: 8-19 ATS away in October
East Carolina: 9-2 ATS off an ATS win
(TC) Akron at Cincinnati, 3:30 EST
Akron: 5-1 Under off a road loss
Cincinnati: 8-2 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points
South Carolina at Kentucky, 7:00 EST ESPN2
South Carolina: 6-1 Under as a road favorite
Kentucky: 5-1 ATS off a home win
(TC) Baylor at Colorado, 3:30 EST
Baylor: 1-6 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points
Colorado: 7-1 ATS off BB road games
(TC) Nebraska at Iowa State, 8:00 EST ABC
Nebraska: 13-1 ATS after allowing 325+ passing yards
Iowa State: 1-12 ATS off BB games having 100 or less rushing yards
Memphis at UAB, 7:00 EST ESPN2
Memphis: 6-0 ATS away off a straight up loss
UAB: 15-5 ATS off BB non-conference games
Missouri at Texas Tech, 7:00 EST
Missouri: 18-6 Over after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers
Texas Tech: 14-4 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less
(TC) Western Michigan at Ohio U, 12:00 EST
Western Michigan: 14-5 ATS after allowing 14 or less points
Ohio U: 0-7 ATS off an Under
(TC) Vanderbilt at Mississippi, 2:00 EST
Vanderbilt: 6-0 ATS in road games
Mississippi: 0-6 ATS off a conference loss
Central Michigan at Toledo, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Central Michigan: 4-14 ATS away after allowing 37+ points
Toledo: 16-3 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
Connecticut at South Florida, 7:00 EST
Connecticut: 0-6 ATS as a road underdog
South Florida: 8-0 Under at home off a home game
(TC) Tennessee at Georgia, 7:45 EST ESPN
Tennessee: 12-2 ATS as a road favorite of 7 points or less
Georgia: 16-5 Under after allowing 9 points or less
Oregon at California, 8:00 EST ABC
Oregon: 6-0 ATS off a road conference win
California: 8-1 Under off BB games scoring 31+ points
Wyoming at New Mexico, 8:00 EST
Wyoming: 7-0 Over off BB losses
New Mexico: 20-8 ATS off an Under
Louisiana Tech at Boise State, 8:00 EST
Louisiana Tech: 2-11 ATS as a road underdog
Boise State: 27-7 ATS off 4+ wins
Fresno State at Utah State, 8:00 EST
Fresno State: 5-1 ATS as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points
Utah State: 1-5 ATS off BB losses by 17+ points
SMU at UTEP, 9:00 EST
SMU: 13-4 Under off a conference game
UTEP: 5-1 ATS off a SU win / ATS loss
Nevada at Hawaii, 11:59 EST
Nevada: 1-8 ATS as a road underdog
Hawaii: 6-0 ATS as a favorite
Added Games:
Florida International at North Texas, 7:00 EST
Florida Int: 4-0 ATS off a conference loss
North Texas: 3-11 ATS off an Under
Louisiana Lafayette at Houston, 7:00 EST
LA Lafayette: 4-0 ATS as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points
Houston: 1-5 ATS after scoring 14 points or less
Louisiana Monroe at Arkansas State, 7:00 EST
LA Monroe: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
Arkansas State: 8-2 Under in home games
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
Sunday, October 8th
Northern Illinois at Miami OH, 8:00 EST ESPN
Northern Illinois: 27-12 ATS in Weeks 5 through 9
Miami OH: 1-8 ATS as an underdog
Saturday's Games
Televised Games
Home side 12-3-1 vs spread in last 16 Northwestern-Wisconsin games, with Wildcats 7-1-1 vs spread in last nine. NW had its school record 674 total yards in wild 51-48 OT win last year, scoring 41 pts after halftime. This year, young 'cats lost three of last four games. Allowing 389 rushing yards last two weeks at Nevada, Penn State, bad news vs Badger club that bludgeoned hapless Indiana last week, 52-17 (total yards, 539-285).
Iowa got whacked at home by Ohio State last week;Hawkeyes are 10-2-1 vs spread in game following a loss. Favorite covered 11 of their last 18 games vs Purdue, home side eight of last 12. Purdue is 9-21 vs spread in last 30 Big 11 road games, 2-8 vs spread after a loss; they outgained Notre Dame 492-456 LW, but lost 35-21, their first loss in five games. Hawkeyes are 4-1 this season, but 0-4 vs spread in lined games.
Syracuse won last three games after 1-12 start to Robinson era, but they've lost three of last four games vs Pitt. Orange scored 35 ppg in last three games, after scoring 11.5 ppg in opening pair of losses. Favorite covered five of last six series games, home side seven of last ten. Panthers allowed 334 rushing yards in only loss (Mich St); they haven't beaten a good team yet this season. SU has had positive turnover ratio in all five games.
Wake Forest is 5-0, despite its QB, best RB and one of best linemen being out with injuries; they beat Clemson 31-27 last year (+6.5), and are now 11-3-2 vs spread in last 16 games vs Tigers. Clemson is on roll since loss at BC, winning three games in row by combined score of 130-27; they have 717 rushing yards in last two games. Underdog is 4-0 vs spread in Wake games this year; always tough to give Deacons points.
Georgia Tech has four wins in row since 14-10 loss to Notre Dame in opener; they've scored 32.3 ppg vs I-A foes since then, pulling large upset in Blacksburg last week. Road team is 6-2 vs spread in last eight Tech-Maryland series, with average total in last four series games, 29.5. Maryland is 21-11 vs spread in last 32 ACC road games. Hard to tell about Terps; they beat two Sun Belt clubs (24-10/14-10), a I-AA team and got waxed by WVa.
Auburn survived trip to South Carolina when Gamecock WR dropped tying TD pass in final minute; Tigers are 10-2-1 vs spread as SEC home favorite, but play Florida next. Underdog covered six of last nine Auburn-Arkansas games, with home side 8-4 vs spread in series. Tough task for Hogs' frosh QB Mustain, who completed 7-22 passes in OT win vs Alabama. Not easy for true freshman QBs at this level.
Kansas is 3-2 with pair of OT losses; Jayhawks covered five of last six as home dog, but lost last two games vs Texas A&M (45-33/47-22) and are 9-15 vs spread in last two dozen Big 12 home games. Aggies covered just eight of last 28 conference road games; they lost on last-minute bomb by Texas Tech last week. Kansas is -10 in turnovers this year. This is first true road game of season for A&M (1-4 on road last year).
Underdog covered last three Air Force-Navy games, none of which were decided by more than three points. Navy covered seven of last eight vs other service academies, while Flyboys were swept by Army, Navy last year for first time in long time. AF has run ball for 289.3 ypg in 2-1 start, with only loss 31-30 at Tennessee (+20). Navy racked up 461 rushing yards last week at UConn; their only loss was in OT, when they had PAT blocked.
Notre Dame scored 36.5 ppg in last four games, and covered eight of last 11 vs Stanford, but they've covered only six of last 25 before a bye- their wins this yr are by 4,24,3,14 pts. Cardinal is awful, falling to 0-5 last week with 31-0 pasting in rose bowl. Stanford has allowed 37.4 ppg this year, while scoring total of 19 pts in last three games (outrushed 769-148 in the three games). Irish gained 661 yards in 38-31 win on Farm LY.
LSU laid 97 points on Mississippi State, Tulane since 7-3 loss at Auburn; now we'll find out if Tigers are bullies or for real, as they visit Florida club in series where visitor has won four of last five meetings and covered 11 of last 14. Dogs covered six of last nine series games, with LSU winning last two visits here (36-7/24-21). Gators pulled away from Bama down stretch last week; they've outscored opponents 77-13 in second half.
Favorite covered 11 of last 14 Washington State-Oregon State games, with Coogs dropping last two visits to Corvallis (38-19/44-33). Beavers covered last six series games, surviving 531-yard aerial attack by Wazzu in last year's 44-33 win. In last three games, Beavers allowed 42-0-41 points, hard to envision them shutting down Coog attack that hung with USC last week (28-22 loss; total yards, 418-401, WSU).
Oklahoma covered five of last six Red River Shootouts; dog is 12-6 vs spread in last 18 series games, with Texas ending long drought with 45-12 win LY (-12). Sooners had loss at Oregon (34-33), Longhorns lost to Ohio State (24-7) so loser here is totally out of national title picture. Senior QB Thompson has given Sooner offense running dimension to compliment star RB Peterson, but can he complete enough passes vs quality foe (13-24 at Oregon)?
Road team covered last three Michigan-Mich State games, with Wolverines winning last two in OT; have zero faith in Coach Smith's ability to regroup Spartans after bitter loss to Irish and hideous home loss to Illinois LW. Wolverines outscored foes 68-24 in second half, are scoring 34 ppg in '06. Spartans are 13-21 vs spread in last 34 Big 11 road games. State QB Stanton was banged up last week; guess he plays, but not at 100%.
Virginia snapped out of funk at Duke last week, beating hapless Devils 37-0, now move up in class vs East Carolina squad that covered five of last seven vs ACC clubs (they tried to get into ACC and Big East, were rejected by both). Prior to last week, UVa had scored 43 pts in four games. ECU is just 1-3 this year, but 4-0 vs spread, and are 12-3 vs spread since Holtz arrived (2-1 as favorite)- they lost 27-10 to West Virginia last week, pretty good showing.
Kentucky is 3-2, can save Brooks' job with bowl appearance; win here likely gives them winning season. Road team is 10-4 vs spread in series vs Gamecocks, who came close but lost at home to Auburn last week. SC won last two visits here (16-12/12-7), as they won last six series meetings. Wildcats scored 76 pts in home wins over Ole Miss, Central Michigan, but Spurrier's crew step up from them. Carolina's I-A wins are by 15,39 pts.
Home side covered 12 of last 14 Nebraska-Iowa State games, with Huskers losing its last two visits to Ames (36-14/34-27). Nebraska is 4-1, losing only road game 28-10 at USC; they just survived OT tussle with Kansas LW, as Taylor completed 15 passes for 395 yards (26.3 yds/completion). Since USC loss, Huskers gained 1,108 yds in two games. Iowa State was lucky to escape I-AA foe last week; they're 8-14 vs spread in last 22 tries as home dog.
Missouri is 5-0, but who have they beaten? No one with decent passing attack (Ole Miss, Lobos, Ohio U, Colorado); now they move up to face high-flying Texas Tech aerial show that hit long TD pass in last minute for dramatic win at Kyle Field last week (31-27). Tech is 14-5 vs spread in last 19 tries as home favorite. Last two series games ended 62-31/52-38; average total in last five series games in 67. Question is, does Mizzou have enough DBs to defend Tech like TCU did?
Toledo disappointing 1-3 vs I-A teams, splitting pair of OT games; they won four of last five games vs Central Michigan, winning last two meetings here (44-17/27-22). Rockets covered 13 of last 16 MAC home openers and seven of 11 overall vs Chippewas. Injury to QB Cochran hasn't helped Toledo. Central is 3-1 as dog this season; this is their third road game in row and fourth in five weeks- they beat Toledo 21-17 LY (+9.5).
Georgia is getting by with great defense (22 pts allowed in four I-A games); their QB play has been awful (11-28 passing at Ole Miss LW). Dawgs won four of last five games vs Tennessee, covered five of last six, but lost last meeting here, 19-14. Georgia is 9-5 vs spread in last 14 SEC home games. Vols are scoring 32 ppg, but they had only two yards rushing in loss to Florida (216 vs Cal); can they get some balance vs Dawgs? Georgia's kicker Coutu said to be out, big blow for struggling offense.
Not only is Oregon 4-0, but their defense has improved; they held Arizona State to 33 yards passing LW (6-19) in easy 48-13 win. Mobile QB Dixon gives Ducks balance on offense. Oregon won three of last four games vs Cal, losing last visit here 28-27; they're 9-2 vs spread in last 11 series tilts- only one of last six series games was won by more than six points. Cal scored 44 ppg in winning last three I-A games, winning by 25,28,28.
Other Games of Interest
-- Home side won last four Illinois-Indiana games, with Hoosiers losing last two visits to Illinois (45-14/26-22); favorites covered nine of last 13 series games.
-- North Carolina lost its two ACC games this year by combined score of 87-17, converting three of 24 on third down. Miami scored total of 31 pts in three games vs I-A opponents.
-- Bowling Green covered their last three games vs Ohio State; Buckeyes are in Iowa/Michigan State sandwich. Falcons lost
35-14 to Wisconsin of Big 11 (+9.5).
-- Kent won last three games, all as underdog, now they're 24-pt road favorite over Temple squad that is 0-5, with last four losses by average score of 52-5.
-- Ball State covered one of last seven tries as road favorite; they've lost four in row overall, allowing 32.8 ppg. Buffalo won only home game, in OT vs Temple.
-- Alabama is 10-19 vs spread after a loss; they've lost last two games. Duke covered 16 of last 23 as road dog, but just six of last 21 non-ACC games.
-- Home side is 6-1-1 vs spread in last eight Oklahoma State-Kansas State games; K-State scored total of nine pts in losing last two weeks. Cowboys are 7-19-1 vs spread on road in Big 12. -- San Diego State is 0-4 this season (0-3-1 vs spread), scoring total of just 17 pts in last three games; Aztecs are 5-9-1 vs spread in last 15 MWC road games, losing last two visits to Provo (34-10/49-16).
-- Tulane is 1-3 this year, allowing average of 39 ppg; they've been outscored 83-14 in first half of games. Visitor covered seven of their last nine games vs Rice, who got their first win last week, but are favored this week for first time in '06.
-- West Virginia has first Big East game next week; they're 4-0, with I-A wins by 32,21,17 points. Mississippi State is 1-4, losing its three SEC games by combined score of 97-17. MSU covered five of last 16 as home dog.
-- Arizona lost last three games vs I-A teams, scoring total of 16 points; they beat UCLA 52-14 last year (+9), handing Bruins their first '05 loss. Bruins covered 10 of last 14 tries as home favorite, Arizona eight of last 20 as road dog.
-- Washington won last three games, all as underdog, scoring 23.7 ppg, despite being 6-24 on 3rd down last two weeks. USC covered 17 of last 24 as home favorite, nine of last 13 in series.
-- Visitor is 6-3 vs spread in last nine Minnesota-Penn State games. Gophers are 0-2 in Big 11, allowing 413 rushing yards, 27.5 ppg, with no takeaways. Penn State covered 11 of last 16 games on artificial turf.
-- Underdog covered eight of last 10 Colorado State-UNLV games, with Rebels winning four of last five, only one of which was decided by more than four points. UNLV lost last three games, scoring total of 26 pts. Rams have total of 131 rushing yards in three games vs I-A foes.
-- New Mexico State was 48-73/506 passing in 44-38 loss at UTEP last week, gaudy numbers, but Aggies are 0-14 vs I-A foes under Mumme; they lost 38-37 in OT to Idaho last year. Average total in last four series games is 73.
-- Akron is on road for fifth time in first six weeks; they're 0-3 when giving up more than 17 points. Cincinnati has turned over three times in each of last three games; they've averaged only 258 ypg in four I-A games this season.
-- Colorado is favored for first time this year despite being 0-5, scoring 9.8 ppg; Buffs covered 13 of last 19 Big 12 home games. Baylor covered six of last seven road games, nine of last 13 on natural grass.
-- UAB won and covered last six games vs Memphis, despite being underdog in last five; Tigers allowed 76 pts and were outrushed 382-137 in losing last two games. UAB scores just 13.2 ppg; all five of their games this season stayed under total.
-- Ohio U lost last three games, outscored 76-22; they've allowed 186 rushing ypg in last four weeks. Western Michigan won, covered last three games, outscoring foes 51-7 in second half of those games.
-- Visiting team is 8-3 vs spread in last 11 Vanderbilt-Ole Miss games, with Commodores losing last three visits to Oxford by 11,7,3(ot) pts. Rebels lost last four games, scoring total of 33 pts; they tried hard last week in close loss to Georgia, falling short 14-9 (total yardage 248-243, UGa); they haven't picked off pass yet this season.
-- UConn scored just 14.7 ppg in last three games; in last two games, with two different QBs, Huskies are 20-50 passing. South Florida lost last two games, scoring just 13.5 ppg; they were upset on cold day in Hartford last November, falling 15-10 to UConn, turning ball over five times.
-- Wyoming lost last four games (two in OT), are now 1-10 in last 11 SU; they've also lost last six games vs New Mexico, dropping last two visits to this site (49-20/16-9). Cowboys covered only four of last 12 MWC road games.
-- Boise State won 36-3 at Utah last week, huge win for them, now face Louisiana Tech squad that has cashed big checks this fall (played at Nebraska (10-49), Texas A&M (45-14), Clemson (51-0)) but hasn't beaten I-A foe. Home side covered five of last seven series games.
-- Utah State is horrible (0-5, outscored 185-28); last two times they played Fresno, they lost 70-21/53-21. Bulldogs in rare slump for them, losing last three games; their only win this year was non-covering 28-19 verdict over Nevada.
-- Hard to lay double digits with UTEP squad allowing 32.3 ppg; underdog covered all four of their games this year. Average total in their last five games vs SMU is 68.4. Mustangs won last three games, scoring 88 pts in wins over Arkansas State, Tulane.
-- Home side covered last six Nevada-Hawai'i games, with Wolf Pack losing last two visits to paradise (59-34/48-26). Nevada won last three games, scoring 30 ppg; they're +8 in turnovers the last two games.
-- Northern Illinois won last two games vs I-A foes, scoring 71 points, running for 702 yards; they had great comeback at Miami last year, rallying from 27-7 down in third quarter to win, 48-41. Red Hawks covered 10 of last 12 as home underdog.
-- North Texas lost last three games, scoring total of only 16 points; they're 8-35 on third down in those games. Florida Int'l hung tough as dog first four games, losing them all by total of 11 pts, then laid egg as favorite, losing 31-6 to Arkansas State
(-7.5), so they're 0-5. UNT covered covered 14 of last 21 as home favorite.
-- Houston fumbled in red zone at Miami last week, when they led 13-7 in third quarter, crucial miscue in eventual 14-13 loss. In past, Coogs have stumbled (16-27 vs spread) after loss- they're 4-0-1 vs spread in ULL games. UL-Lafayette has 707 rushing yards in its last three games, including 198 at Texas A&M.
-- Underdog covered last six ULMonroe-Arkansas State games, with last three series games all decided by seven or less pts. ASU beat Army in only previous home game. UL-Monroe fell as 14-point favorite last week after tough game at Alabama week before.
NORTHWESTERN (2 - 3) at WISCONSIN (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
WISCONSIN is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE (4 - 1) at IOWA (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 1-0 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 2-0 straight up against PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH (4 - 1) at SYRACUSE (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
SYRACUSE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA (2 - 3) at ILLINOIS (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 40-68 ATS (-34.8 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 1-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON (4 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 2-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA (1 - 3) at MIAMI (2 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-1 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND (3 - 1) at GEORGIA TECH (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN (3 - 2) at OHIO ST (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a home game where the total is between 49.5 and 56 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
KENT ST (3 - 2) at TEMPLE (0 - 5) - 10/7/2006, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) against MAC opponents since 1992.
TEMPLE is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
BALL ST (1 - 4) at BUFFALO (1 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 1:00 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.
ARKANSAS (3 - 1) at AUBURN (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
AUBURN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
AUBURN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN 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
DUKE (0 - 4) at ALABAMA (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
OKLAHOMA ST (3 - 1) at KANSAS ST (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
TEXAS A&M (4 - 1) at KANSAS (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 63-90 ATS (-36.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
KANSAS is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS is 45-74 ATS (-36.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS is 36-71 ATS (-42.1 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS is 23-46 ATS (-27.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS is 63-90 ATS (-36.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
SAN DIEGO ST (0 - 4) at BYU (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 1-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
RICE (1 - 4) at TULANE (1 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 1-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 1-0 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NAVY (4 - 1) at AIR FORCE (2 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
NAVY is 88-57 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 84-54 ATS (+24.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NAVY is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
NAVY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NAVY is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
NAVY is 88-57 ATS (+25.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 59-35 ATS (+20.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 44-17 ATS (+25.3 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 44-17 ATS (+25.3 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NAVY is 2-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 2-0 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD (0 - 5) at NOTRE DAME (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 1-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA (4 - 0) at MISSISSIPPI ST (1 - 4) - 10/7/2006, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
W VIRGINIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
LSU (4 - 1) at FLORIDA (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST (3 - 2) at OREGON ST (2 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 2-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA (2 - 3) at UCLA (3 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 43-68 ATS (-31.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-1 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON (4 - 1) at USC (4 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 41-64 ATS (-29.4 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA (3 - 1) vs. TEXAS (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
PENN ST (3 - 2) at MINNESOTA (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 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 MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-1 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST (3 - 2) at MICHIGAN (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-38 ATS (-23.8 Units) in road games after playing a conference game since 1992.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
UNLV (1 - 3) at COLORADO ST (3 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 2-0 straight up against UNLV over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST (2 - 2) at IDAHO (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 1-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA (2 - 3) at E CAROLINA (1 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
E CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
AKRON (2 - 3) at CINCINNATI (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 6:30 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.
S CAROLINA (3 - 2) at KENTUCKY (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 1-1 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR (2 - 3) at COLORADO (0 - 5) - 10/7/2006, 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.
NEBRASKA (4 - 1) at IOWA ST (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 49.5 and 56 since 1992.
IOWA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 1-1 straight up against NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS (1 - 3) at UAB (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 2-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI (5 - 0) at TEXAS TECH (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 66-41 ATS (+20.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 39-19 ATS (+18.1 Units) in October games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 48-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 48-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
W MICHIGAN (3 - 1) at OHIO U (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 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.
VANDERBILT (2 - 3) at MISSISSIPPI (1 - 4) - 10/7/2006, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN (2 - 3) at TOLEDO (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
TOLEDO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
TOLEDO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
C MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 1-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT (2 - 2) at S FLORIDA (3 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE (4 - 1) at GEORGIA (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-1 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 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
OREGON (4 - 0) at CALIFORNIA (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
CALIFORNIA is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 straight up against OREGON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING (1 - 4) at NEW MEXICO (2 - 3) - 10/7/2006, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 1-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 2-0 straight up against WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH (1 - 3) at BOISE ST (5 - 0) - 10/7/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 60-34 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
BOISE ST is 43-21 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
BOISE ST is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
BOISE ST is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 60-34 ATS (+22.6 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 2-0 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 2-0 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST (1 - 3) at UTAH ST (0 - 5) - 10/7/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 6-22 ATS (-18.2 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 1-0 straight up against UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
SMU (3 - 2) at UTEP (2 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA (3 - 2) at HAWAII (2 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 1-1 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 1-1 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
FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 5) at NORTH TEXAS (1 - 4) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS 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
NORTH TEXAS is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
NORTH TEXAS is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
LA LAFAYETTE (2 - 2) at HOUSTON (4 - 1) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 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.
LA MONROE (1 - 3) at ARKANSAS ST (2 - 2) - 10/7/2006, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS (3 - 2) at MIAMI OHIO (0 - 5) - 10/8/2006, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
MIAMI OHIO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Game 959-960: San Diego at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 15.571; St. Louis (Suppan) 16.500
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+1 1/2); Under
Game 961-962: NY Mets at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Trachsel) 16.897; LA Dodgers (Maddux) 15.957
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+1 1/2); Under
Game 963-964: NY Yankees at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Wright) 16.253; Detroit (Bonderman) 17.157
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 10
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+1 1/2); Under
Syra has won the money in 20 of the last 30 versus Pitt, although they have only posted a record of 3-6 ats the last 9 in this series. The favorite in this series is 5-1 ats the last 6 games and the visiting team has posted a record of 3-7 against the number. Syra has been a money maker of late covering all 5 this year and the last 7 dating back to last season. Orange has in fact covered 17 of their last 24 at the Dome. Pitt is 4-7 ats as “chalk” since 2003.
Arkansas @ Auburn
The “Puppy” has won the money in 6 of the last 9 in this series. Auburn is 11-1 straight up and 9-2-1 ats as SEC home favorites, “Tub” is 9-2 ats as double-digit home chalk, 5-0 ats home vs opponent off a conference game. Hogs are 4-1 ats last 5 as road dogs, 1-6 ats as double-digit road dogs, 2-5 ats on the road off a bye. The host in this series is 8-4 ats the last 12.
Oklahoma State @ Kansas State
KSU has won 27 of their last 36 conference home games and posted a record of 25-11 against the number in those games. KSU 5-1 ats as home chalk OSU is 7-19-1 ats on the conference road and they have also failed in 20 of their last 26 as road “shorts” The host is 6-1-1 ats their last 8 in this series.
LSU @ Florida
The “Puppy” in this heated rivalry has won the money in 6 of the last 9 and 3 of those were outright upsets since 97. The home team in this series is 3-11 against the number the last 14 meetings, Home favorite is 3-13-1 ats. LSU is 5-2 ats as an underdog and they are 14-4-1 ats on the highway since 2003.
Washington @ USC
Huskies are 1-5 ats in their second of back-to-back road games. SC is 5-1 ats last 6 versus Washington the only loss came last season and they are 9-4 ats their last 13 versus the Huskies. SC is 14-6 ats when facing conference foes at home. UW has covered their last 3 this season
Oklahoma @ Texas (Dallas)
The Red River Shootout saw Texas snap a 5 game straight up and against the number losing streak against the Sooners last season. The favorite in this rivalry has been a money burner in 12 of the last 18 meetings. Horns are 62-41 ats as Big 12 favorites, 2-9 ats as a favorite of less than 10 points, Sooners 9-6 ats with rest, 18-12 ats off a straight up win.
Pro Baseball Trend Report
SAN DIEGO (88 - 76) at ST LOUIS (85 - 78) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 15-26 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 103-55 (+30.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-19 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SUPPAN is 29-13 (+14.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 88-76 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 45-36 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-10 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 88-76 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 71-59 (+6.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 64-50 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-24 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
YOUNG is 11-4 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 11-4 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 85-78 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-78 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 98-89 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-4 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)
CHRIS YOUNG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
YOUNG is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JEFF SUPPAN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.56 and a WHIP of 1.766.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)
NY METS (99 - 65) at LA DODGERS (88 - 76) - 7:35 PM
STEVE TRACHSEL (R) vs. GREG MADDUX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 88-76 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-73 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 99-65 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 14-7 (+7.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
NY METS are 47-34 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 19-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
NY METS are 38-21 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 97-64 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 74-44 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 58-39 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 43-24 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 16-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TRACHSEL is 15-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 109-119 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 31-41 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-3 (+1.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)
STEVE TRACHSEL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
TRACHSEL is 3-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.365.
His team's record is 4-9 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.5 units)
GREG MADDUX vs. NY METS since 1997
MADDUX is 17-7 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 20-10 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-17. (-5.0 units)
NY YANKEES (98 - 67) at DETROIT (97 - 68) - 4:05 PM
JARET WRIGHT (R) vs. JEREMY BONDERMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 193-137 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 170-118 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 132-96 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT is 27-36 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 98-68 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 90-59 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 61-35 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-14 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WRIGHT is 19-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WRIGHT is 63-40 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WRIGHT is 46-29 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 12-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
BONDERMAN is 8-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BONDERMAN is 5-13 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-6 (-0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
JARET WRIGHT vs. DETROIT since 1997
WRIGHT is 5-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 6-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)
JEREMY BONDERMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BONDERMAN is 2-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 2-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
WISCONSIN 37 - Northwestern 10--With QB Kafka sidelined by injury last week, the disappointing NW attack proved little challenge for Penn State's LB corps. Wisconsin d.c. Hankwitz says his own LB group the fastest he's seen in coaching, and that unit should defend Wildcat spread with similar results. Badger QB Stocco had 304 YP to lead Wisconsin to 52-0 lead after 3 Qs at Indiana.
IOWA 38 - Purdue 21--No sin in Iowa losing to Ohio St. squad that won and covered its 12th straight game. Hawkeyes have found a key offensive ingredient in frosh WR Douglas (15 catches, 215 yds. last 3 games), and fiery Iowa QB Drew Tate very capable of slicing up Purdue 2ndary that's ranked 116th. Hawkeyes 19-4 vs. number last 23 on line at Kinnick Stadium.
SYRACUSE 23 - Pittsburgh 21--Go-with vs. go-with? Pitt is 4-1, as sr. QB Palko (14 TDP, only 3 ints.) leads nation in pass efficiency. But Panthers on road for just 2nd time this season. Syracuse has won 3 straight & covered first 5 TY! Palko will face plenty of heat from frenetic Orange pass rush (19 sacks last 3 games!). And rush edge to host with emerging blue-chip true frosh Delone Carter (129 YR, 4 TDs last week).
ILLINOIS 28 - Indiana 26--Illinois HC Zook has handed the QB job to "Juice" Williams, and the elusive true frosh is taking a crash course in college football. Williams ran for 103 yds. and threw a TD pass to key upset at Michigan St., but he also tossed an int. TD. Indiana is off a pair of awful home efforts (0 rush yds. vs. UConn; yielded 52 pts. & 539 yds. to Wiscy), but Powers-Hardy connection should keep this tight.
Clemson 38 - WAKE FOREST 13--Think Clemson will take note of fact that Wake is 5-0 and ahead in ACC standings? We do. Juggernaut Tiger attack (10 rush TDs in last 2 games) will appear to be on fast-forward compared with "slo-mo" offenses Deacons have faced so far. Wake has already lost its starting QB & best RB to season-ending injuries.
MIAMI-FLORIDA 30 - North Carolina 6--"Vultures" are circling Larry Coker's head in Miami if you count the planes that buzzed the half-empty Orange Bowl last week trailing messages that called for his ouster. Plenty among Carolina faithful would like to strafe their beleaguered HC Bunting with similar sentiments. Terrible matchup for shaky Tar Heel QBs against top-notch Hurricane 2ndary.
(05-MIAMI -20' 34-16 04-NORTH CAROLINA +21' 31-28...SR: North Carolina 5-4)
GEORGIA TECH 31 - Maryland 10--Lacking confidence in his QB & WRs, Maryland HC Friedgen says he's never had to be so conservative in his play-calling. That's a big negative against swarming Tech defense allowing fewer than 75 ypg rushing. Offensive triumvirate of sr. QB Ball, hard-charging RB Choice, and sublime jr. WR C. Johnson will make enough plays to lead Ramblin' Wreck to comfy win.
OHIO STATE 51 - Bowling Green 6--Ohio State got 12th straight cover at Iowa last week, and don't see poll-conscious Buckeyes coasting through any games. BG got soph QB Turner back vs. Ohio U., and RS frosh RB Bullock (213 YR last 2 games) has picked up slack for banged-up jr. TB Macon, but Falcons stepping waaaay up in class.
(03-OHIO STATE -13' 24-17...SR: Ohio State 3-0)
Kent State 34 - TEMPLE 14--Unfamiliar role for burgeoning Kent, which has won 3 straight and faces MAC foe Toledo next. Return of RB Tim Brown (147 YR) helped Owls get cover at Vandy last week. (FIRST MEETING)
BUFFALO 34 - Ball State 27--With touted true frosh triggerman Nate Davis (4 TDP last week) growing more comfortable at controls, Ball State attack is dangerous. But so is porous Cardinal defense (560 ypg last 3!). Buffalo has extra week of prep and an improved attitude under new HC Turner Gill. Careful Bulls (only 1 TO in first 4 games) generate enough offense to spring mild upset. Ball State has covered once as road chalk since 1997! (DNP...SR: Ball State 4-0)
AUBURN 27 - Arkansas 13--At hefty price, favor rested, experienced Arkansas coming off confidence-building win vs. Bama. Since Auburn QB Cox (only 4 TDP) still hasn't developed much rapport with his unspectacular WR corps, active Hog defense can stack vs. run. And with Arkansas' RBs McFadden (108 YR in '05 game) & F. Jones (combined 491 YR) keeping some pressure off gifted frosh QB Mustain. Hogs have only 2 reg.-season SEC losses by more than 21 since '01 & Auburn has Florida on deck.
ALABAMA 38 - Duke 0--Following 2 tough SEC setbacks, expect Bama to vent some anger vs. outclassed Duke, whitewashed in 3 of 4 games TY. Tide's ever-evolving soph QB J. P. Wilson (16 of 20 for 243 yds. at Ark.) should have field day, while frustrated RB Darby finally has 'bust-out' game vs. overworked Blue Devil defense. Distressed Duke just 3-11 vs. spread last 14 on board. (DNP...SR: EVEN 1-1)
KANSAS STATE 20 - Oklahoma State 18--Young OSU still learning to travel under new HC Gundy (they're 0-5 vs. number as a true visitor), while K-State playing good defense but shaky offense (true frosh QB Josh Freeman--3 ints.--got an extensive look in 17-3 loss last week at Baylor). Cowboys enjoyed bye last week; must prove road mettle.
(03-OKLAHOMA STATE +2' 38-34...SR: Oklahoma State 33-21)
KANSAS 24 - Texas A&M 20--Both lost "late" last week, but A&M (3-12 vs. spread away under Coach Fran) visiting a hostile site for first time TY. KU was burned by early goofs and several 1-on-1 deep throws at Nebraska. But sr. QB Barmann's 405 YP and RB Cornish's 145 YR at Lincoln are numbers worth respecting. "Ample" HC Mangino has Jayhawks 7-1 vs. spread last 8 Big XII games at home. (03-TX A&M -11' 45-33...SR: A&M 6-1)
BYU 40 - San Diego State 6--Okay, there were probably a few people (ex-Congressman Mark Foley comes to mind) who had a worse week than new SDSU HC Chuck Long. But depleted Aztecs in disarray, now down to their 3rd QB (RS frosh Craft) after backup Mougey joined starter O'Connell (as well as top RB Hamilton) on expanding injury list. Fun time for BYU QB John Beck and hot Cougs (4-0-1 vs. line).
Rice 35 - TULANE 29--Out with an injury since opener, soph QB Clement (5 TD passes) fired inspired Rice to easy win at Army last week. Strong-armed Tulane sr. QB Ricard capable of impressive aerial display of his own. Stunting Owl "D" likely to get more stops, however.
Navy 26 - AIR FORCE 23--Always a fascinating option chess match when these two get together. But even with AFA hellbent on regaining Commander-in-Chief's Trophy that has resided in Annapolis the past few years, we're not sure dynamics are terribly different from last three meetings (each a 3-point Navy win). Middie QB Hampton gaining more confidence, and must acknowledge Navy's 21-5 spread mark last 26 on road. CSTV
(05-NAVY 27-A. Force 24...16-16 N.52/217 A.49/195 N.8/12/1/171 A.6/9/1/111 N.1 A.0)
(05-NAVY -1 27-24 04-Navy +1 24-21 03-NAVY +14' 28-25...SR: Air Force 25-13)
NOTRE DAME 48 - Stanford 7--Injury-depleted Stanford offense managed just 166 yds. at UCLA, and the score could've been much worse than the 31-0 final. Poll-conscious ND attack exploited Purdue defense with RB Walker (146 YR) & QB Quinn (316 YP) putting on a show. Cardinal has been out-sacked 21-3 & ranks last in rush defense (117th of 119 in total defense). TV--NBC
West Virginia 38 - MISSISSIPPI STATE 7--Since offensively-impotent MSU has failed to score a "meaningful" TD in 3 SEC games, compelled to lay the lumber with rested, BCS-minded WV squad that's an impressive 9-3 as road chalk since 2001. Mounties speedy star RB Slaton (583 YR, 6.8 ypc; "only" 80 YR at E. Car.) itching to rekindle Heisman interest, while 6-2 soph QB White (career-best 216 YP vs. Pirates) consistently hooks up with versatile, late-blooming jr. WR Renaud (9 grabs last 2 games). (FIRST MEETING)
FLORIDA 26 - Lsu 14--At short price, favor double-revenged-minded Florida squad that hasn't lost in "The Swamp" since 24-21 setback vs. LSU on '04. Tigers 6-6, 252 jr. QB J. Russell (5-5 SU, 54%, 6 TDs, 6 ints.), who hasn't excelled vs. last 10 SEC bowl teams he's faced, won't easily find groove sans a punishing ground component (only 75 ypg rushing vs. Auburn & Miss. St.) to make play-action work. Meanwhile, Gators polished sr. QB Leak (14 TDP, 4 ints.) & WRs will do business vs. LSU 2ndary in its most challenging test to date. And scouts tell us UF mastermind Meyer--who continues to be something special in his 2nd season--has saved a few gadget plays for this showdown.
Washington State 30 - OREGON STATE 23--Reser Stadium has proven a house of horrors for Wazzu lately, especially LY when Coug QB Brink wasted school-record 531 passing yards in TO-marred 44-33 come-from-ahead defeat. But current WSU edition appears less prone to self destruct, and QB controversy brewing in Corvallis after OSU starter M. Moore was yanked again by HC Riley in ugly loss vs. Cal.
(05-ORE. ST. 44-Wash. St. 33...W.30-21 O.36/114 W.38/107 W.31/59/4/531 O.20/45/2/296 O.1 W.1)
(05-OSU -1' 44-33 04-OSU -8 38-19 03-WSU -7' 36-30...SR: Washington St. 46-41-3)
UCLA 30 - Arizona 13--Still not sure about UCLA's KO power. But Karl Dorrell's bunch ought to have plenty of motivation vs. Arizona after taking more punishment than George Chuvalo did vs. Joe Frazier in '67 during last November's 52-14 humiliation in Tucson. Sore calf is limiting mobility of Cat soph QB Tuitama, which is akin to waving red cape in front of aggressive, upgraded UCLA "D" that notched 7 sacks in shutout of Stanford.
SOUTHERN CAL 31 - Washington 17--Carrying the heavy imposts Pete Carroll's recent SC editions were usually able to handle is asking a bit much of current Trojan bunch that's not dominating the same way in pits and could again be minus big-play WR Jarrett. Moreover, young SC 2ndary showed vulnerability vs. the first foe (WSU) that dared to attack it. That should be enough for hot UW QB Stanback & WR Shackelford to keep Huskies within earshot.
(05-S. Cal 51-WASH. 24...S.20-16 S.32/118 W.35/59 S.25/32/1/272 W.21/29/0/270 S.0 W.2)
Texas 23 - Oklahoma 21--With new starting QBs for both teams since LY's game, will note that OU star RB A. Peterson (643 YR TY) was limited to 3 carries LY because of one of those nasty high ankle sprains. Now he's healthy and rested, and mobile sr. QB P. Thompson (8 TDP, 3 ints.) is performing better than expected, especially getting ball to big-time 6-4 WR M. Kelly and emerging 6-7 true frosh TE Gresham. UT QB C. McCoy learning fast. But prefer to be "taking." (at Dallas, TX)
(05-Texas -14 45-12 04-Okla. -7 12-0 03-Okla. -6 65-13 all at Dallas...SR: Texas 56-39-5)
MINNESOTA 24 - Penn State 23--Don't want to overreact either to Minny's loss to revenge-minded Michigan or Penn State's domination of depleted NW. Nittany Lion QB Morelli has thrown 5 ints. & just 1 TD pass since opener vs. Akron. Minnesota sr. QB Cupito has thrown 8 TDP & just 1 int. in last 3 games, with 7 of the scores going to sr. WR Payne!
(05-PENN ST. 44-Minn. 14...P.35-13 P.59/364 M.32/113 P.13/32/0/175 M.16/28/1/174 P.0 M.1)
(05-PSU +2 44-14 04-MINN. -15 16-7 03-Minn. -2 20-14...SR: Penn State 5-4)
MICHIGAN 28 - Michigan State 23--Michigan State was humiliated & beat up last week in loss to Big Ten bottom-feeder Illinois. Spartan HC John L. Smith put a challenge to his team to bounce back from that dismal effort, so expect talented sr. QB Stanton (bruised ribs; check status) to put up a much better performance vs. hated rival Michigan. Wolverines must go to the emotional well for a fourth straight time after winning three straight revenge games. UM has beaten its rival by more than 16 pts. just once since '94.TV--ESPN
COLORADO STATE 30 - Unlv 12--Red flags waving at UNLV, as QB Hinds' sore knee continues to limit his mobility and removes necessary dimension from Mike Sanford's suddenly-sluggish Shotgun Spread. Meanwhile, CSU's confidence properly restored after gut-check win at Fresno, and QB Hanie might have discovered new homerun threat in WR Morton (41-yard TD catch plus PR TD last week!).
(05-Colo. St. 31-UNLV 27...U.21-20 U.41/190 C.41/135 C.17/27/0/194 U.16/28/1/167 C.2 U.0)
IDAHO 38 - New Mexico State 35--In this anticipated offensive shootout, lean to Idaho squad that benefits from having played the much more substantial schedule. Sure, NM St. QB Holbrook (68%, 13 TDP, 3 ints.) is an accurate passer, but Vandal triggerman Wichman licking his chops after a career-best 489 YP in 38-37 OT win vs. Aggies LY. NMS just 2-18 SU away since 2003. Might strongly suggest the "over."
*EAST CAROLINA 32 - Virginia 17--Not overly impressed by Virginia's ability to vent frustration on downtrodden Duke last week. Much prefer happenin' East Carolina side. Skip Holtz is 12-3 vs. spread last 1+ seasons and has extra week of prep. Huge edge for composed Pirate sr. QB Pinkney. And improving ECU defense permitted only 153 YR vs. powerful W. Virginia in last game. (DNP...SR: East Carolina 1-0)
*Akron 21 - CINCINNATI 19--Bearcats run ball better than Akron. And Cincy defense has more speed than Zips' stop unit. But no big surprise if sr. QB Getsy leads visitor to close win. Bearcat QB Grutza just 43 YP last week! (DNP...SR: Akron 2-1)
*South Carolina 31 - KENTUCKY 21--Lights have come on for Kentucky's 6-5 jr. QB Woodson (14 TDP). But since talent-thin, slowish 'Cat "D" (33 ppg; C. Mich. compiled 558 yds!!) still operating in the dark, favor maturing USC squad that nearly upset Auburn. 'Cocks potent dual-threat sr. QB Newton (240 YP, 44 YR vs. Tigers) and improving arsenal (soph WR McKinley had 8 catches last week) should have their way in Lexington, where Carolina has covered in 6 of last 7. Young Carolina 2ndary has allowed just 2 TDP!
*COLORADO 20 - Baylor 19--Young Colorado offense finally starting to improve, as versatile QB B. Jackson has passed for 330 yards and run for 178 last two games, both on the road vs. undefeated teams (UGa. & Mizzou). And Buff defense has never quit. So, it's not too much of a stretch to envision CU ending its 9-game losing streak with narrow win over well-coached Baylor. (03-BAYLOR +19' 42-30...SR: Colorado 8-5)
*IOWA STATE 27 - Nebraska 21--ISU rebuilding on defense, but its balanced offense helped take Cyclones to OT LY in Lincoln. And ISU 4-1 as home dog L2Ys. Nebraska unquestionably has skill players, led by QB Zac Taylor (4 TDP last week vs. KU). But its defense couldn't hold a big lead vs. Jayhawks (574 yards), and is vulnerable at times. And State QB Meyer has thrown for 662 yards last 2 meetings vs. Cornhuskers.
*UAB 21 - Memphis 20--Excluding lopsided loss at Georgia, athletic UAB defense has permitted only 3 TDs in last month. And Blazers have won & covered last 6 meetings vs. Memphis. Tigers tweaking their stop unit (HC West took over for fired d.c. Dunn). UAB unlikely to generate much on ground. And majority of aerial strikes probably come from UM QB Hankins (at least 1 TDP each of first 4 games). CABLE TV--ESPN2
*TEXAS TECH 31 - Missouri 30--TT coach Mike Leach, generally the perpetrator of humiliating blowouts, was on the other end the last time these two met, as Brad Smith and Missouri's spread uncorked 62 on Red Raiders in 2003. Now, Tigers' passing dimension improved with fiery leader Chase Daniel (13 TDP) at QB. Tech's WRs imposing, but this figures to be a shoot-out between Daniel & Raider soph QB Harrell (4 TDP last week at A&M). (03-MISSOURI +3' 62-31...SR: Missouri 3-2)
*Western Michigan 24 - OHIO 16--WMU should have significant QB edge in this game, as sr. Ryan Cubit returned to action Sept. 23 & threw 2 TDPs vs. Temple. Ohio U. has scored just 22 points in last 3 games, as QB Everson has turned in just one good performance this season, and RB McRae (1153 YR LY) has just 108 YR in those contests.
(03-Western Michigan -2 39-32...SR: Western Michigan 29-27-1)
*Vanderbilt 23 - MISSISSIPPI 16--Since Ole Miss QB Schaeffer (6 of 15 for 87 yds. vs. Georgia) continues to misfire, believe competent Vandy able to get over hump following winnable, but narrow losses vs. Bama & Arkansas. 'Dores developing soph QB Nickson (162 YP, 51 YR vs. Temple) does damage with his arm and legs, and super-soph WR Bennett is the premier pass-catcher on this gridiron. Rebels are 1-8-1 vs. spread last 10.
*TOLEDO 35 - Central Michigan 26--Favor revenge motivation and Toledo's superior MAC pedigree. Rockets are 15-3 SU last 18 MAC games, and feeling is HC Amstutz held out QB Cochran (72%, 585 YP 1st 2 gms.; injured vs. KU) vs. Pitt to help make sure he was ready for this homecoming game. CMU star DE Bazuin was out of Kentucky game with an injury, and Chips have had TO problems (12 in 1st 5 games vs. just 10 all of '05).
*SOUTH FLORIDA 23 - Connecticut 13--Switch to QB sr. Bonislawksi (15 of 37 in loss to Navy) no magic potion for wheezing UConn offense (only 5 TDs vs. first 3 Div. I-A foes). And Huskies won't be able to play simple smashmouth vs. stout USF "D" and its top-notch LB crew. Run/pass RS frosh QB Grothe has accounted for 76% of Bulls' offensive yards.
*Tennessee 20 - GEORGIA 13--In this typical SEC battle between two stout defenses, prefer the squad that possesses the QB more likely to convert. That's UT's blossoming jr. Ainge (66%, 12 TDP), who's enjoying the rapid emergence of RS frosh RB Coker (125 YR in 25 carries at Memphis), and is connecting with dynamic WRs Meachem (27 grabs) & Swain (23). Georgia "O" too unbalanced, and green QBs Stafford & Cox lack big game experience. Vols PK Wilhoit has hit 17 of 19 FGs last 1+Ys.
*CALIFORNIA 31 - Oregon 30--We can't make a case against either of these hot Pac-10 entries. But if forced to make a pick, would rather take any available points with capable Oregon, whose spread attack and QB Dixon could find some soft spots in aggressive Cal "D" that loves to load box and bring max pressure. Note that Mike Bellotti has covered all 3 meetings in "teacher vs. pupil" battles vs. Bears since Jeff Tedford moved to Berkeley. TV--ABC
*NEW MEXICO 20 - Wyoming 16--It looks as if some kinks still need to be worked out of Bob Toledo's West Coast "O" at UNM. And Joe Glenn has apparently found a new Wyo QB (RS frosh Sween will start after impressive relief work at Syracuse). But Cowboys (1-10 SU last 11) finding lots of creative ways to lose close games lately, and Rocky Long's unothodox Lobo "D" a tough assignment for new QB.
*BOISE STATE 48 - Louisiana Tech 6--If Vincent Price were still around, he might be tempted to make a movie out of La. Tech's road nightmares (outscored combined 145-24 at Nebraska, Texas A&M, & Clemson). Now overmatched Bulldogs are sentenced to Boise, where Broncs are 29-10 last 39 as chalk on blue carpet.
*Fresno State 38 - UTAH STATE 6--Well, at least we know USU's offense won't go the whole season without notching a TD (tallied 3 of 'em last week vs. Idaho!), but opposing defenses (who have scored 6 TDs via takeaways) are still outscoring Utags. Chance for Fresno QB Brandstater to gain a little confidence and for Pat Hill's Bulldogs to take out some frustration after rugged early slate.
(05-FRES. 53-Utah St. 21...F.22-17 F.45/193 U.36/44 F.13/23/2/174 U.14/24/1/158 F.0 U.2)
(05-FRESNO STATE -33 53-21...SR: Fresno State 11-9-1)
*UTEP 35 - Smu 31--Sure, when streaky sr. QB J. Palmer gets on roll, UTEP's multi-faceted attack can pile up points. But Palmer (45 ints. in last 2+ seasons!) is also prone to game-altering TOs. SMU's RS frosh counterpart Willis (11 TDP last 3 games) has hot hand. And Mustangs expect top RB D. Martin back from injury.
*HAWAII 48 - Nevada 27--Chris Ault's Nevada "Pistol" might've found a new bullet in frosh RB Fragger (146 YR vs. UNLV). But Wolf Pack "D" has displayed lots of leaks vs. quality attacks, and that platoon lacks playmakers who can slow Hawaii QB Brennan (14 TDP already) and June Jones' rampaging UH Red Gun. Home-field edge has really meant something in this WAC rivalry (host has won & covered last 6!).
*Florida International 20 - NORTH TEXAS 16--Based on last week, hard-pressed to recommend either of these win-starved Sun Belt entries. But a measured vote to Don Strock's FIU bunch that showed more promise vs. non-league slate and owns decided QB edge (sr. Padrick over UNT's struggling Wilson or Meager).
*HOUSTON 41 - La.-Lafayette 13--Host Houston might be a little flat off hard-fought loss at Miami with CUSA foe Southern Miss up next. However, doubt ULL's ground-oriented offense (only 1 TD in first 2 road games) can trade for long with gun slinging sr. Kolb & better-balanced Coug attack. Kolb has 1389 YP, 12 TD passes & only 1 int. this season. ULL has 1136 yds. total offense for the year.
(03-Hou -7 21-14...SR: Hou. 6-2)
*ARKANSAS STATE 23 - La.-Monroe 20--With number rising after disparate efforts last week, don't mind taking extra value with well-coached UL Monroe squad (HC Weatherbie recently got contract extension) that hasn't dropped 2 straight spread decisions in Sun Belt play since '04. Warhawks had 662 YP vs. Kansas & Fla. Atl. and can stretch aggressive ASU defense. Dog 4-0 in series.
(05-ULM +3 31-27 04-Asu +6 28-21 03-ASU -7' 44-41 at LR...SR: Arkansas St. 15-12)
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*Northern Illinois 35 - MIAMI-OHIO 17--By no stretch of the imagination does Miami-O.'s defense (5.2 ypc; 104th in country) figure to slow dynamo NIU RB Wolfe (leads nation at 236 ypg on ground). RedHawk QB Kokal was sidelined vs. Cincy, and RS frosh replacement Raudabaugh was ineffective (21 of 47, 2 ints.).
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