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**StarDust Bum** · 10-18-2016, 04:53 PM

NCAAF opening line report: Showdown of SEC unbeatens features massive spread

“We can’t seem to set spreads high enough lately, and this one is shaded toward Alabama again, hoping to see some money on the underdog."

There’s a huge college football showdown brewing in the Southeastern Conference. But you sure wouldn’t know it from the pointspread. We talk about a few key Week 8 opening lines with John Lester, senior lines manager for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.

No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies at No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (-16.5)

Alabama appears to be both the immovable object and the unstoppable force this season. The Crimson Tide (7-0 SU, 5-2 ATS) went to No. 11 Tennessee on Saturday and boatraced the Vols 49-10 as a 14-point favorite. ‘Bama has now won 19 in a row (12-7 ATS).

Texas A&M is coming off its bye week after also besting Tennessee. The Aggies (6-0 SU, 4-2 ATS) blew a big lead and were forced to overtime by the Vols, but came out with a 45-38 home victory as a 7.5-point chalk on Oct. 8.

Last year, the Tide beat the Aggies 41-23 laying 5 points on the road, and two years ago in Tuscaloosa, Alabama hammered A&M 59-0 giving 11 points.

“It’s hard not to love this Crimson Tide team. They seemingly do everything right on both sides of the ball,” Lester said, alluding to Alabama’s 11 non-offensive touchdowns this season. “We can’t seem to set spreads high enough lately, and this one is shaded toward Alabama again, hoping to see some money on the underdog. The Aggies should be their toughest test to date.”

Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies (-4)

Both these teams were ranked last week, but no longer. Miami (4-2 SU and ATS) has dropped two in a row SU and ATS, both on its home field. After a 20-19 loss to Florida State laying 1.5 points, the Hurricanes were dealt a 20-13 upset giving 6 points on Saturday.

It was much worse Saturday for Virginia Tech, which was a massive 23-point chalk at Syracuse and lost outright 31-17, ending a three-game SU and ATS win streak for the Hokies (4-2 SU and ATS).

“Here are two teams that are tough to get a good gauge on,” Lester said. “Both offenses are enigmatic. The Hurricanes are hurting defensively due to injuries, and the Hokies’ loss on Saturday was shocking. This spread mostly comes down to a good home-field edge at Lane Stadium in prime-time football.”

Indeed, it’s a Thursday night game, meaning the ‘Canes also have to travel on a short week.

No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions (+18.5)

Ohio State remained spotless at 7-0 SU by outlasting No. 10 Wisconsin 30-23 in overtime Saturday, though the Buckeyes (4-2 ATS) couldn’t cover the 10-point spread. Not that it affected this week’s line, as they are massive favorites at Happy Valley.

Penn State (4-2 SU, 2-3-1 ATS) has won two in a row, both at home, and is coming off its bye week. The Nittany Lions routed Maryland 38-14 as a 2-point home ‘dog on Oct. 8.

“It will be interesting to see how this line is shaped over the course of the week,” Lester said. “We’re obviously expecting to see the squares on Ohio State, but we opened lower than some other shops due to the expectance of some value players betting on a home ‘dog that hasn’t been a poor program this season.”

No. 22 Mississippi Rebels at No. 23 Louisiana State Tigers (-4)

LSU is 2-0 SU and ATS since Les Miles was fired and Ed Orgeron took over as interim coach. On Saturday, the Tigers (4-2 SU, 2-4 ATS) waxed Southern Mississippi 45-10, easily cashing as 24.5-point home faves. Mississippi (3-3 SU and ATS) went into Arkansas as a 10-point chalk and left with a 34-30 loss on Saturday.

Despite each teams’ current form, Lester still likes Mississippi, which has had a couple heartbreaking losses this season, blowing big leads to Alabama and Florida State.

“LSU hasn’t really done anything impressive since the Orgeron regime took over,” Lester said. “On the flip side, Ole Miss has shown a lot of character despite the season it’s having. You get the feeling the Rebels are due for a win.”

**StarDust Bum** · 10-18-2016, 04:56 PM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Week 8

Thursday, October 20

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MIAMI (4 - 2) at VIRGINIA TECH (4 - 2) - 10/20/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TROY (5 - 1) at S ALABAMA (3 - 3) - 10/20/2016, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TROY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
S ALABAMA is 2-0 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BYU (4 - 3) at BOISE ST (6 - 0) - 10/20/2016, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 131-91 ATS (+30.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 131-91 ATS (+30.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 107-77 ATS (+22.3 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 80-53 ATS (+21.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
BOISE ST is 83-50 ATS (+28.0 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 74-43 ATS (+26.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-1 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, October 21

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S FLORIDA (6 - 1) at TEMPLE (4 - 3) - 10/21/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in October games since 1992.
TEMPLE is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
S FLORIDA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
S FLORIDA is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON (2 - 4) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 3) - 10/21/2016, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN JOSE ST (2 - 5) at SAN DIEGO ST (5 - 1) - 10/21/2016, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 10-18-2016, 05:02 PM

Saturday, October 22

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NORTH TEXAS (3 - 3) at ARMY (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
ARMY is 75-102 ATS (-37.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E MICHIGAN (5 - 2) at W MICHIGAN (7 - 0) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points since 1992.
E MICHIGAN is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) in road games after playing a conference game since 1992.
E MICHIGAN is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
W MICHIGAN is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SYRACUSE (3 - 4) at BOSTON COLLEGE (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-1 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-1 straight up against SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RUTGERS (2 - 5) at MINNESOTA (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E CAROLINA (2 - 4) at CINCINNATI (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-0 straight up against E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TCU (4 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (5 - 0) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a bye week over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (3 - 3) at NORTHWESTERN (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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PURDUE (3 - 3) at NEBRASKA (6 - 0) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
PURDUE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 2-0 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 1-1 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

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OKLAHOMA ST (4 - 2) at KANSAS (1 - 5) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 82-54 ATS (+22.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
KANSAS is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
KANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 81-114 ATS (-44.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 74-111 ATS (-48.1 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 48-81 ATS (-41.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-0 straight up against KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WISCONSIN (4 - 2) at IOWA (5 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
IOWA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-0 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-1 straight up against WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N CAROLINA (5 - 2) at VIRGINIA (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in October games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NC STATE (4 - 2) at LOUISVILLE (5 - 1) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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C MICHIGAN (5 - 2) at TOLEDO (5 - 1) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
TOLEDO is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TOLEDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 2-0 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 2-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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AKRON (4 - 3) at BALL ST (4 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 1-0 straight up against AKRON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISIANA TECH (4 - 3) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH 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

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HAWAII (3 - 4) at AIR FORCE (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 1-0 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 1-0 straight up against HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAFAYETTE (2 - 4) at TEXAS ST (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAFAYETTE is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA LAFAYETTE is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IDAHO (4 - 3) at APPALACHIAN ST (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 47-73 ATS (-33.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
IDAHO is 58-88 ATS (-38.8 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
IDAHO is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 2-0 straight up against IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MASSACHUSETTS (1 - 6) at S CAROLINA (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CHARLOTTE (2 - 5) at MARSHALL (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA MONROE (2 - 4) at NEW MEXICO (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA MONROE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
LA MONROE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BUFFALO (1 - 5) at N ILLINOIS (1 - 6) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCF (3 - 3) at CONNECTICUT (3 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-0 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 2-0 straight up against UCF over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO U (4 - 3) at KENT ST (2 - 5) - 10/22/2016, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 2-0 straight up against KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON ST (4 - 2) at ARIZONA ST (5 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 77-47 ATS (+25.3 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
WASHINGTON ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 1-1 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA (4 - 2) at TEXAS TECH (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 79-51 ATS (+22.9 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 79-51 ATS (+22.9 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 76-49 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 113-81 ATS (+23.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
OKLAHOMA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ILLINOIS (2 - 4) at MICHIGAN (6 - 0) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOUSTON (6 - 1) at SMU (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-0 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (5 - 1) at NAVY (4 - 1) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
NAVY is 155-115 ATS (+28.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 155-115 ATS (+28.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 90-55 ATS (+29.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NAVY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NAVY is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NAVY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NAVY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NAVY is 1-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 1-0 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

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WYOMING (4 - 2) at NEVADA (3 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-0 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-0 straight up against NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULANE (3 - 3) at TULSA (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 3:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 89-119 ATS (-41.9 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TULANE is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
TULSA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home favorite of 10.5 to 14 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 2-0 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON ST (2 - 4) at WASHINGTON (6 - 0) - 10/22/2016, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-0 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI OHIO (1 - 6) at BOWLING GREEN (1 - 6) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MISSISSIPPI ST (2 - 4) at KENTUCKY (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 7:30 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 MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTEP (1 - 5) at UTSA (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
UTEP is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
UTSA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTSA is 1-1 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
UTSA is 1-1 straight up against UTEP over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLD DOMINION (4 - 2) at W KENTUCKY (4 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS (3 - 3) at KANSAS ST (3 - 3) - 10/22/2016, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 115-80 ATS (+27.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 142-106 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 117-87 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 111-80 ATS (+23.0 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 63-37 ATS (+22.3 Units) in October games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 67-39 ATS (+24.1 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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COLORADO (5 - 2) at STANFORD (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 35-65 ATS (-36.5 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO is 39-71 ATS (-39.1 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
STANFORD is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
COLORADO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MICHIGAN ST (2 - 4) at MARYLAND (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIDDLE TENN ST (4 - 2) at MISSOURI (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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GA SOUTHERN (3 - 3) at NEW MEXICO ST (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 90-120 ATS (-42.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 90-120 ATS (-42.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 82-116 ATS (-45.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 37-67 ATS (-36.7 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 26-47 ATS (-25.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (6 - 1) at UCLA (3 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLE MISS (3 - 3) at LSU (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 1-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 1-1 straight up against OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARKANSAS (5 - 2) at AUBURN (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 1-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 1-1 straight up against ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO ST (6 - 0) at PENN ST (4 - 2) - 10/22/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 175-128 ATS (+34.2 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 175-128 ATS (+34.2 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 70-44 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 70-44 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 112-82 ATS (+21.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
OHIO ST is 159-114 ATS (+33.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OHIO ST is 119-82 ATS (+28.8 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OHIO ST is 87-60 ATS (+21.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
PENN ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
PENN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 2-0 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

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TEXAS A&M (6 - 0) at ALABAMA (7 - 0) - 10/22/2016, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games after a bye week since 1992.
TEXAS A&M is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 61-87 ATS (-34.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
TEXAS A&M is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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COLORADO ST (3 - 4) at UNLV (3 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 80-116 ATS (-47.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
UNLV is 53-77 ATS (-31.7 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 1-0 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

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FRESNO ST (1 - 6) at UTAH ST (2 - 4) - 10/22/2016, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 1-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**StarDust Bum** · 10-18-2016, 05:04 PM

NCAAF

Week 8

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Trend Report
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Thursday, October 20

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Miami is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Virginia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami's last 13 games when playing Virginia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Virginia Tech's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
TROY vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Troy's last 5 games
Troy is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
South Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of South Alabama's last 10 games at home

10:15 PM
BYU vs. BOISE STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of BYU's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of BYU's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boise State's last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boise State's last 6 games

Friday, October 21

7:00 PM
SOUTH FLORIDA vs. TEMPLE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of South Florida's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games on the road
Temple is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Temple's last 5 games

10:30 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
San Jose State is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose State
San Diego State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Jose State

10:30 PM
OREGON vs. CALIFORNIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon's last 6 games when playing on the road against California
Oregon is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road
California is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of California's last 8 games

**StarDust Bum** · 10-18-2016, 05:10 PM

Saturday, October 22

12:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. TOLEDO
Central Michigan is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toledo
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toledo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games at home
Toledo is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

12:00 PM
INDIANA vs. NORTHWESTERN
Indiana is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Northwestern
Indiana is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
Northwestern is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Indiana

12:00 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS STATE
Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas State's last 5 games when playing Texas

12:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Massachusetts is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Massachusetts is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games on the road
South Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 6 games

12:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. ARMY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Texas's last 9 games
North Texas is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Army is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Army is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games

12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. KANSAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games when playing Kansas
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
Kansas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home

12:00 PM
RUTGERS vs. MINNESOTA
Rutgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Rutgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

12:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. LOUISVILLE
North Carolina State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
North Carolina State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville's last 6 games at home
Louisville is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

12:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. BOWLING GREEN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 5 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
Miami (Ohio) is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Bowling Green is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
WISCONSIN vs. IOWA
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iowa
Wisconsin is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Iowa is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Iowa is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

12:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. CONNECTICUT
Central Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Florida's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Connecticut's last 20 games
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

12:30 PM
SYRACUSE vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Syracuse is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Syracuse's last 6 games when playing Boston College
Boston College is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Boston College is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

1:00 PM
OHIO vs. KENT STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kent State's last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio
Kent State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Ohio

2:00 PM
HAWAII vs. AIR FORCE
Hawaii is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Air Force
Hawaii is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Air Force is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Air Force is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home

3:00 PM
COLORADO vs. STANFORD
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Stanford is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Stanford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

3:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. VIRGINIA
North Carolina is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia
Virginia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Virginia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing North Carolina

3:00 PM
AKRON vs. BALL STATE
Akron is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Akron is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ball State's last 6 games when playing Akron
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Akron

3:30 PM
TCU vs. WEST VIRGINIA
TCU is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
TCU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
West Virginia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

3:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. NAVY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Navy's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Navy's last 6 games at home

3:30 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan's last 6 games when playing Western Michigan
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. GEORGIA STATE
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia State is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games at home
Georgia State is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home

3:30 PM
PURDUE vs. NEBRASKA
Purdue is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Purdue's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 6 games at home
Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

3:30 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. ALABAMA
Texas A&M is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Texas A&M is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Alabama's last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
IDAHO vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Idaho is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Idaho's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Appalachian State's last 6 games
Appalachian State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

3:30 PM
PRAIRIE VIEW vs. RICE
Prairie View is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Prairie View is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Rice is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Rice is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

3:30 PM
ILLINOIS vs. MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois's last 7 games
Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois
Michigan is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Illinois

3:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Buffalo is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Illinois's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo

3:45 PM
TULANE vs. TULSA
Tulane is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Tulane is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Tulsa
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tulane
Tulsa is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tulane

4:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. MISSOURI
Middle Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri's last 6 games at home

4:00 PM
UTAH vs. UCLA
Utah is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing UCLA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UCLA's last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of UCLA's last 14 games at home

5:30 PM
COLORADO STATE vs. UNLV
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado State's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado State's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNLV's last 7 games when playing Colorado State
UNLV is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing Colorado State

5:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. MARSHALL
Charlotte is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Marshall's last 10 games at home
Marshall is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

6:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. AUBURN
Arkansas is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arkansas's last 9 games on the road
Auburn is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arkansas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Auburn's last 7 games when playing at home against Arkansas

6:30 PM
OREGON STATE vs. WASHINGTON
Oregon State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. TEXAS STATE
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Texas State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas State's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Louisiana Tech is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana Tech's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida International's last 8 games at home
Florida International is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Old Dominion's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Old Dominion's last 13 games
Western Kentucky is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Western Kentucky is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
Southern Methodist is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Southern Methodist is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston

7:00 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of East Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of East Carolina's last 12 games
Cincinnati is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. UTSA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas El Paso's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games on the road
UTSA is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
UTSA is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:30 PM
TENNESSEE STATE vs. VANDERBILT
No trends available
Vanderbilt is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Vanderbilt's last 21 games

7:30 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. MARYLAND
Michigan State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Michigan State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Maryland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Maryland's last 16 games at home

7:30 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. KENTUCKY
Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kentucky
Kentucky is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Kentucky is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
GA SOUTHERN vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
Ga Southern is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Ga Southern is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
New Mexico State is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Mexico State's last 9 games

8:00 PM
OHIO STATE vs. PENN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State's last 7 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Ohio State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Penn State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Penn State's last 6 games at home
Penn State is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS TECH
Oklahoma is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma's last 5 games when playing Texas Tech
Texas Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Texas Tech's last 20 games

9:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. NEW MEXICO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico's last 5 games
New Mexico is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

9:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. LSU
Mississippi is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing LSU
Mississippi is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LSU
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LSU's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LSU's last 6 games

10:00 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. ARIZONA STATE
Washington State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington State's last 12 games
Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona State's last 9 games when playing Washington State

10:30 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. UTAH STATE
Fresno State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fresno State's last 7 games on the road
Utah State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Fresno State
Utah State is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home

10:30 PM
WYOMING vs. NEVADA
Wyoming is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wyoming's last 7 games
Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Nevada's last 9 games

**StarDust Bum** · 10-18-2016, 05:11 PM

Sharps are closely monitoring these Week 8 college football games

The Mountaineers are a strong offensive team that is averaging 32.8 points and 534 total yards per game this season.

Spread to bet now

Army Black Knights (-18.5) vs. North Texas Mean Green

This line opened -17 and was quickly bet higher. Army is a perfect 2-0 SU/ATS at home this season, including an easy 62-7 win versus Lafayette last week as a 33.5-point favorite. The Black Knights held an incredible 537-10 rushing yards advantage. Overall this season, Army's option offense has run the ball on 87% of their offensive plays for 82% of their total offensive yards.

North Texas is 3-3 SU this season, but their three losses have come by an average of 21 points per game. The Mean Green has struggled to stop the run on the road this year, allowing 255 rushing yards per game and 5.0 yards per carry. Overall, North Texas is permitting 33.5 points per game away from home.

Spread to wait on

Missouri Tigers (-6.5) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Some early money pushed Missouri to the key number of -7, but the line has now started to decline to -6.5 and even -6 at some sportsbooks. The betting public will not be very interested in backing a Missouri squad that just went 0-2 SU/ATS at LSU and Florida. However, those blowout losses will actually ensure a focused effort for the Tigers who are now taking a step down in class against a non-conference opponent.

Middle Tennessee is coming off a double-overtime 44-43 loss versus Western Kentucky in which the Blue Raiders had their extra point blocked in the second overtime. It was a very important game in Conference USA and such a tough loss might actually leave the Blue Raiders a little flat this week. It was an offensive shootout as Middle Tennessee held a 605-521 total yard edge. However, they will now be taking a big step up in class versus a SEC opponent in Missouri that has allowed just 16.3 points per game and only 4.1 yards per play at home this season.

Total to watch

TCU Horned Frogs at West Virginia Mountaineers (66)

West Virginia enters this game with a perfect 5-0 SU record after an impressive 48-17 road win at Texas Tech last week. The most impressive aspect was holding an explosive Red Raiders' offense to just 17 total points. A little surprising though as Texas Tech did throw for 345 yards in that game. West Virginia also had the advantage of a bye week and extra preparation time. The Mountaineers are a strong offensive team that is averaging 32.8 points and 534 total yards per game this season.

TCU enters this game off a bye week after playing a 24-23 game at Kansas in which the teams combined for 8 turnovers. It was TCU's worst offensive showing this season and the Horned Frogs should bounce back with a better effort now, especially with an extra week to prepare. Overall this season, TCU is averaging 40.2 points and 531 total yards per game on offense.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 01:43 PM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 8

Thursday, October 20

Brigham Young @ Boise State

Game 307-308
October 20, 2016 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brigham Young
96.537
Boise State
96.334
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brigham Young
Even
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 7 1/2
57 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Brigham Young
(+7 1/2); Under

Troy @ South Alabama

Game 305-306
October 20, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Troy
85.439
South Alabama
76.497
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
by 9
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 7 1/2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(-7 1/2); Under

Miami-FL @ Virginia Tech

Game 303-304
October 20, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
95.519
Virginia Tech
102.952
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia Tech
by 7 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia Tech
by 5 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia Tech
(-5 1/2); Under

Friday, October 21

Oregon @ California

Game 311-312
October 21, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
93.134
California
91.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 1 1/2
92
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
California
by 3
87 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(+3); Over

South Florida @ Temple

Game 309-310
October 21, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Florida
93.464
Temple
89.068
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Florida
by 4 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Florida
by 7
60
Dunkel Pick:
Temple
(+7); Under

Duquesne @ St Francis-PA

Game 505-506
October 21, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Duquesne
52.788
St Francis-PA
62.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St Francis-PA
by 9 1/2
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St Francis-PA
by 3
55
Dunkel Pick:
St Francis-PA
(-3); Under

Penn @ Yale

Game 503-504
October 21, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Penn
63.054
Yale
55.627
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn
by 7 1/2
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Penn
by 9 1/2
60
Dunkel Pick:
Yale
(+9 1/2); Over

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 8

Thursday’s games
Miami lost to Florida State/UNC last two weeks, now has short week here; ‘canes scored 40 pts/game in winning its two road games, at App State/Ga Tech. Miami is an underdog for first time this year; they’re 4-7-1 in last 12 games as a road underdog. Virginia Tech is 2-0 as a home favorite this year, but 10-17-1 in last 28 games as a home fave. ’canes beat Tech 30-20/30-6 last two years; underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in last eight series games, 5-2 in last seven played here. Home favorites are 4-10 vs spread in ACC games this season.

5-1 Troy’s only loss was 30-24 at Clemson; total yardage was 414-386, so Troy is good. Trojans won last four games, have road wins at Southern Miss (37-31), Idaho (34-13)- they are 5-3 in last eight games as a road favorite. South Alabama lost three of last four I-A games but win was over San Diego State, which was in top 25 at the time- they also was at Miss State. Jaguars beat Troy 27-13/24-18 last two years; teams split last four meetings, with underdogs 2-0-1 vs spread in last three. Four of last five Troy games stayed under total; under is 4-1 in USA games.

BYU split its two true road games, winning 31-14 at Michigan State after tough 20-19 loss at rival Utah; Cougars are 12-4 vs spread in last 16 games as a road underdog. BYU won its last three games overall, beating Miss State in OT LW. Boise State is 2-8 vs spread in its last ten games as a home favorite. Home side won last five BYU-Boise State games; Cougars lost last three visits here, by 1-1-25 points. Underdogs are 3-2 vs spread in last five series games. Mountain West non-conference home favorites are 4-4 vs spread.

Friday’s games
Temple pulled rabbit out of its hat at UCF last week, rallying from down 25-7 to stun Knights on a TD pass with 0:01 left. Owls covered their last six games; they’re 7-3 as a home underdog under Rhule. USF won 45-20 in both road games this year (Syracuse/Cincy); Bulls are 4-1 in last five games as a road favorite. USF won its last three games, all by 15+ points; they’ve run for 300+ yards in each of last two games. Home side won last two South Florida-Temple games; underdogs covered both. Four of last five Temple games stayed under total.

Oregon-Cal both had last week off. Oregon lost its last four games, allowing 49.3 pts/game; they got crushed 70-21 by Washington in last game, giving up 378 rushing yards. Oregon allowed 1,333 TY in last two games. Cal Bears allowed 474 RY in its last game, a 47-44 loss at Oregon State.; Golden Bears are 0-2 when favored this year (both on road); they’re 4-6 as home favorites under Dykes. Ducks won last seven games with California, covering last five- they won 59-17/15-13 in last two visits here, but are just 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Berkeley.

San Jose State scored 17 or less points in four of five I-A games; they held off Nevada 14-10 at home last week. Spartans are 2-11 vs spread in last 13 games as a road underdog. San Diego State won 26-7/17-3 in its last two games (rushing for 547 yards) after getting upset at South Alabama; Aztecs won their last three games with San Jose, winning 30-7/38-7 last two years. Spartans lost three of last four visits here, with losses by 31-31-27 points. Underdogs are 4-2 vs spread in last six series games. Mountain West home favorites are 3-6 vs spread.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 01:46 PM

ACC Report - Week 8
October 19, 2016

2016 ACC STANDINGS

Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under

Boston College 3-3 0-3 2-3-1 2-4

Clemson 7-0 4-0 4-3 2-5

Duke 3-4 0-3 4-3 1-6

Florida State 5-2 2-2 3-3 3-3

Georgia Tech 4-3 1-3 3-2-1 3-2-1

Louisville 5-1 3-1 3-2-1 5-1

Miami (Fla.) 4-2 1-2 4-2 3-3

North Carolina 5-2 3-1 4-3 3-4

North Carolina State 4-2 1-1 5-1 3-2-1

Pittsburgh 5-2 2-1 2-5 6-1

Syracuse 3-4 1-2 3-4 2-5

Virginia 2-4 1-1 3-2-1 2-3-1

Virginia Tech 4-2 2-1 3-3 3-3

Wake Forest 5-2 2-2 4-3 3-4

Miami-Florida at Virginia Tech (Thurs. - ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET)

Two weeks ago this game appeared to be shaping up as a battle of unbeatens in the Coastal Division. Miami lost their rivalry game against Florida State on a last-second blocked extra point, and followed it up with an egg-laying against North Carolina last week, so Mark Richt and the Hurricanes suddenly find themselves on the ropes. Virginia Tech isn't quite spinning out of control, but a shocking loss in the dome in Syracuse last week, a decisive loss at that, casts doubt on the championship aspirations of the Hokies. They still might come away with the Coastal Division title, having beaten UNC already. This Miami-Virginia Tech is always important, and this season is no exception. Two losses in the Coastal doesn't mean you're out of the hunt, but a third loss will be too much to overcome.

The Hokies generally bring their best to the national showcase game on Thursdays, posting a 21-10 ATS mark in their past 31 appearances on Thursday. Miami has covered five of their past seven conference battles, and they're 4-1 ATS in their past five meetings with the Hokies. The under has cashed in four straight Thursday games for Miami, and the under is 5-1 in their past six against winning teams and 13-6 in their past 19 ACC battles. For the Hokies, the over is 4-1 in their past five at Lane Stadium, but the under is 19-7 in their past 26 on Thursday and 39-18-1 in their past 58 league outings.

North Carolina State at Louisville (ABC, 12:00 p.m. ET)

Poor Kyle Bambard. The kicker for North Carolina State had a chance to propel Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack to a signature win at Clemson last week, but instead he saved the league's remaining unbeaten team from a debilitating defeat. Bambard missed the potential game-winning field goal, the teams went to overtime and N.C. State could not finish off the upset. The Wolfpack look to rebound in a tough place, but they're 9-4 ATS in their past 13 road games and 4-0 ATS in their past four despite last weekend's loss. Lousville is 5-2-1 ATS in their past eight overall, but just 3-7 ATS in their past 10 conference tilts, 1-6 ATS in their past seven at home against a team with a winning road record and 0-5 ATS in their past five in October. That includes last week's uninspiring 24-14 win against Duke last Friday at Papa John's Stadium. If you like totals, the 'over' is 4-1 in State's past five against winning teams and 6-2-1 in their past nine overall. Despite an under last week, the over is 6-1 in Louisville's past seven conference games, 5-1 in their past six against teams with a winning mark and 6-1 in their past seven on fieldturf. Louisville is favored by 19 as of Wednesday morning with a total of 65.

Syracuse at Boston College (ACC Network, 12:30 p.m. ET)

Head coach Dino Babers has Syracuse on the right track, and it certainly showed last weekend in a home victory over Virginia Tech. The Orange snapped a two-game losing streak with a stunning 31-17 win over Virginia Tech despite entering as 23-point underdogs at home. But can they win on the road? The Orange enter 1-2 SU/ATS in three road outings, and they are 3-7 ATS in their past 10 road outings. The 'Cuse meet a B.C. team with a stout defense and two weeks to prepare for this game. The Eagles were trampled by Clemson last time out, and they were routed 49-0 at Virginia Tech, but in their four other games against teams of the same ilk, the defense has allowed 9.3 points per game (PPG). Defense hasn't been a hallmark of Orange football, as they had allowed 24 or more points in five straight games against FBS teams until last weekend's win. Boston College is just 1-6-2 ATS in their past nine home games and 0-5-1 ATS in their past six ACC battles. B.C. has lost 11 straight conference games dating back to Nov. 29, 2014, when they beat, you guessed it, Syracuse at home by a 28-7 score Nov. 29, 2014. The Eagles enter favored by five as of Wednesday morning, and the public has been betting Syracuse at a near two-to-one clip.

North Carolina at Virginia (ACC Network, 3:00 p.m.)

The Tar Heels were jammed up at home by the Hokies of Virginia Tech and Hurricane Matthew two weeks ago. They then hit South Florida to battle the Hurricanes last weekend, and had much better results. The Tar Heels bounced back with a 20-13 win at Miami, re-gained Top 25 status and have to feel good heading to Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. The Heels opened as 10-point favorites, but the line is down to eight as of Wednesday morning. North Carolina is 1-4 ATS in their past five following a cover in their previous game, and 1-5 ATS in their past six on the road against a team with a losing home record. Despite last weekend's non-cover, the Cavaliers of UVA enter 7-1 ATS in their past eight conference tilts, 6-1 ATS in their past seven against teams with a winning overall record and 9-2-1 ATS in their past 12 overall. The Heels are 5-1 ATS in their past six in this series, but the Heels are just 3-7 ATS in their past 10 trips to Charlottesville.

Bye Weeks
Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 01:50 PM

Big 12 Report - Week 8
October 19, 2016

2016 BIG 12 STANDINGS

Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under

Baylor 6-0 3-0 2-4 1-5

Iowa State 1-6 0-4 4-3 4-3

Kansas 1-5 0-3 2-4 1-5

Kansas State 3-3 1-2 2-4 2-4

Oklahoma 4-2 3-0 2-4 4-2

Oklahoma State 4-2 2-1 3-3 4-2

Texas 3-3 1-2 4-2 4-2

Texas Christian 4-2 2-1 1-5 4-2

Texas Tech 3-3 1-2 4-2 3-3

West Virginia 5-0 2-0 2-3 2-3

Oklahoma State at Kansas (FOX Sports 1, 12:00 p.m. ET)

The Cowboys hit the road for Lawrence looking to add to the misery for the Jayhawks. OK State is favored by 24 points as of Wednesday morning despite the fact they are 1-5 ATS in their past six conference games and 3-7 ATS in their past 10 games overall. The Jayhawks have also covered just three of their past 10 games, and they're 1-4 ATS in ther past five inside the Big 12. The home team has covered five straight in this series, but the Cowboys are 10-3 ATS in the past 13 in this series with the favorite 9-3 ATS in the past 12 meetings. The trends on the total differ between the teams. The over is 8-1 in OK State's past nine Big 12 battles, and 4-1 in their past five against teams with a losing record. The over is 10-3 in their past 13 games overall. For Kansas, the under is 5-0 in the past five while going 5-1 in their past six conference tilts and 6-0 in their past six against teams with a winning overall record.

Texas at Kansas State (ESPN2, 12:00 p.m.)

The eyes of Texas might not be smiling completely, but they're at least slightly happier following a solid 27-6 win and cover against Iowa State last weekend to snap a three-game losing skid. Both teams in this game enter at 3-3, looking to stay above .500 and in contention for a notable bowl games. The Longhorns have covered five of their past seven overall, but they're just 2-6 ATS in their past eight away from Austin. The Wildcats have managed an impressive 42-19-1 ATS mark in their past 62 conference battles, but they're just 2-5 ATS in their past seven overall. Texas hasn't had a lot of luck in recent seasons against K-State, and that's perhaps why the Longhorns enter as a field-goal underdog. Texas is 2-7 ATS in the past nine meetings and 0-4 ATS in their past four trips to Manhattan while the home team is 4-0 ATS in the past four meetings and the favorite is 4-0 ATS in the past four in this series.

Texas Christian at West Virginia (ABC or ESPN2, 3:30 p.m. ET)

West Virginia has quietly amassed a 5-0 record and they're up to No. 13 in the rankings, but not many outside of the Wild and Wonderful state have taken notice. Perhaps a resounding win against a wounded, yet still dangerous TCU team will earn some respect. TCU didn't look very impressive on the road at Kansas last week, barely escaping with a 24-23 win over the lowly Jayhawks. TCU is just 1-5 ATS in six games. West Virginia covered last week for the first time in four games, routing Texas Tech by a 48-17 count in Lubbock. They're 3-0 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown this season, but just 1-2 ATS. In fact, while the public has bet West Virginia up from 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 as of Wednesday morning, remember the Mountaineers are just 1-7 ATS in their past eight against teams with a winning record, 2-5 ATS in their past seven overall and 6-20 ATS in their past 26 home games against a team with a winning road mark. The under is 4-1 in TCU's past five on the road, while the under is 12-3 in West Virginia's past 15 at home and 16-5 in their past 21 conference tilts.

Oklahoma at Texas Tech (FOX, 8:00 p.m. ET)

Oklahoma heads down to Lubbock looking to add to the woes of the Red Raiders. Texas Tech was belted 48-17 last weekend by West Virginia, and they have dropped two in a row after winning their league opener Sept. 29 against Kansas. The Sooners have bounced back after losses to Houston and Ohio State earlier in the season, winning three in a row to open conference play while going 2-1 ATS. Oklahoma has covered eight of their past 10 conference games while going 5-2 ATS in their past seven on the road. Texas Tech is 5-1 ATS in their past six inside the conference and seven of their past 10 overall, but they have failed to cover in six straight against a team with a winning record. The over is 5-0 in the past five meetings in this series, while the over is 5-2 in Oklahoma's past seven road games and 34-16-1 in the past 51 conference battles. For TTU, the over is 11-3 in their past 14 at home and 14-6 in their past 20 overall.

Teams on a bye
Baylor, Iowa State

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 01:52 PM

Pac-12 Report - Week 8
October 19, 2016

2016 PAC-12 STANDINGS

Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under

Arizona 2-5 0-4 1-6 4-3

Arizona State 5-2 2-2 4-3 3-4

California 3-3 1-2 3-3 5-1

Colorado 5-2 3-1 7-0 3-4

Oregon 2-4 0-3 0-5-1 4-2

Oregon State 2-4 1-2 4-2 2-4

Southern California 4-3 3-2 3-4 2-5

Stanford 4-2 2-2 4-2 2-4

UCLA 3-4 1-3 2-5 2-4-1

Utah 6-1 3-1 3-4 3-4

Washington 6-0 3-0 4-2 5-1

Washington State 4-2 3-0 4-2 3-3

Oregon at California (Fri. ESPN, 10:30 p.m. ET)

The Ducks have had two weeks to make adjustments and get back on track after a four-game losing streak, something that is just unheard of in Eugene in recent years. The Ducks head into this game as the only Pac-12 team having failed to cover at least once, going 0-5-1 ATS in six games so far. Despite the struggles, Oregon is an impressive 22-6-1 ATS in their past 29 road games and they're 5-0 ATS in their past five meetings against Cal. The Golden Bears enter this game 9-20 ATS in their past 29 home games while going 1-4 ATS in their past five conference games while going 8-23 ATS in their past 31 following a straight up loss. The under has connected in seven of the past nine meetings in this series. The line is set at 87 1/2 as of Wednesday morning with Cal favored by a field goal.

Colorado at Stanford (Pac-12 Network, 3:00 p.m.)

Colorado heads to 'The Farm' looking for an important victory against a still dangerous Stanford team while staying in the driver's seat in the South Division. Colorado is 1-2 SU on the road this season, but they have covered four in a row away from Boulder. The Buffs have covered five straight conference games while going 5-0 ATS in their past five against teams with a winning overall record. Stanford was walloped in Washington a few weeks ago and stunned at home by Washington State before righting the ship at Notre Dame last week. The Cardinal are 10-4 ATS in their past 14 against teams with a winning record while going 38-18-1 ATS in their past 57 conference tilts. The under is 7-1 in the past eight conference games for Colorado and 8-3 in their past 11 games overall. The over is 5-0 in their past five home games against a team with a winning road record while the over is 4-1 in their past five against teams with a winning record.

Utah at UCLA (FOX, 4:00 p.m. ET)

Utah fought off Oregon State last week for a 19-14 win in Corvallis, but they failed to cover for the second time in the past three games. UCLA has dropped two in a row on the road at Arizona State and Washington State, and they'll be happy to get back home. The Bruins topped Arizona 45-24 last time they were at home, but that was also a game with a healthy QB Josh Rosen. He has been dealing with a shoulder injury, and is questionable for Saturday's game. The Utes are just 2-5 ATS in their past seven conference games and 2-5 ATS in their past seven against a team with a losing record. The Bruins are 2-7 ATS in their past nine games, 1-4 ATS in their past five at home and 1-4 ATS in their past five against teams with a winning record. The road team has covered four straight meetings while the under has cashed in five in a row in the series. As of Wednesday the game is off the board due to Rosen's uncertain status.

Oregon State at Washington (Pac-12 Network, 6:30 p.m.)

Oregon State slinks up Interstate 5 for a battle against playoff-hopeful Washington, and the Beavers have major injury issues at the quarterback position. Oregon State will be down to their third-string QB Marcus McMaryion, as starter Darrell Garretson (ankle) is done for the season and Conor Blount (ankle) is out indefinitely due to a left knee injury. The game is off the board as a result of all of the injury issues, but you can expect the line to be around 30 or more. The Beavers are 5-2 ATS in their past seven, but 5-14 ATS in their past 19 inside the conference and 3-7 ATS in their past 10 on the road. And that's with healthy players. Washington is coming off a bye, and they're 9-1 ATS in their past 10 following a week off. They're also 4-1 ATS in their past five at home, 4-1 ATS in their past five against losing teams and 7-2 ATS in their past nine overall. The Beavs have covered five of their past seven trips to Seattle, but they're 0-4 ATS in the past four meetings.

Washington State at Arizona State (Pac-12 Network, 10:30 p.m.)

The Cougars got off to a terrible start this season, falling to FCS Eastern Washington. However, the Cougs have rattled off three straight conference games to keep fifth-ranked Washington within their sights. First things first before the season-ending Apple Cup, as they need a road win at AZ State. Washington State has covered nine straight against teams with a winning overall record, seven of their past eight on the road and 13 of their past 16 games overall. They have also covered 10 of their past 12 conference tilts. Arizona State has been fine this season as long as they're at home. They were nearly upset at Texas-San Antonio Sept. 16, they were pounded by 21 at USC Oct. 1 and they lost by 24 at Colorado last weekend. At home, AZ State is 4-0 SU/ATS. They enter this game as a touchdown underdog at home. The home team has covered six of the past seven in this series, while the Cougs are 1-5 ATS in their past six visits to Tempe.

Teams on a bye week
Arizona, Southern California

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 01:56 PM

Tech Trends - Week 8
October 19, 2016

THURSDAY, OCT. 20

Matchup Skinny Edge

MIAMI-FLA. at VIRGINIA TECH....Miami covered 4 of last 5 meetings in the Al Golden era and won last two SU by DD margins. But Canes 5-9 as dog since 2013 and Richt only 5-11-1 as dog his last seven seasons at Georgia. Hokies big wins and covers 3 of last 4 this season.
Slight to Virginia Tech, based on team trends.

TROY at SOUTH ALABAMA...Troy 4-1-1 vs. line TY and covers first three on road. But no covers last 3 vs. USA and SU losses last two. Jags 2-0 as DD dog this season, but just 2-6-1 vs. spread last 9 at Mobile.
Slight to Troy, based on recent trends.

BYU at BOISE STATE...Home team has won and covered last three meetings, though Boise no covers last six as blue carpet chalk. Sitake 4-0 as dog in BYU debut season.
BYU, based on team trends.

FRIDAY, OCT. 20

Matchup Skinny Edge

SOUTH FLORIDA at TEMPLE... Bulls on 12-3-1 reg season run vs. spread. USF 5-1 vs. spread last six as visitor and romped past Owls LY at Tampa. Temple 7-3 as home dog since 2013 and 17-7 last 24 as dog for Rhule (since 2013).
Slight to USF, based on team trends.

OREGON at CAL...Ducks 0-5-1 vs. line TY, 0-7-1 L8 dating to late 2015. Also no covers last three away as once solid road record fades. Ducks have destroyed Cal last five years and have won last seven SU in series (last loss 2008). Dykes 5-2 vs. spread last seven at home.
Slight to California, based on recent trends.

SAN JOSE STATE at SAN DIEGO STATE...Jose 2-11 vs. line last 13 as road dog since 2014. Aztecs have won and covered all three since MacIntyre left Spartans and Aztecs have won big last two. Rocky Long 11-2 vs. line last 13 vs. MW foes.
San Diego State, based on team and series trends.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 02:03 PM

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

Matchup Skinny Edge

NORTH TEXAS at ARMY...UNT 4-0-1 vs. line last five for Seth Littrell. Army 2-1 as chalk TY but 5-11 laying points since 2011.
UNT, based on recent trends.

EASTERN MICHIGAN at WESTERN MICHIGAN...EMU covers last 5 and 6 of last 7 TY. But rampaging WMU 6-1 vs. line TY, 8-1 dating to late 2015 Broncos have crushed EMU last two but did lose to Eagles in 2013.
WMU, based on team trends.

SYRACUSE at BOSTON COLLEGE...Home team has won and covered last three in series. But BC just 3-5 last 8 as chalk and 2-5 vs. spread last seven at Chestnut Hill.
Syracuse, based on team trends.

RUTGERS at MINNESOTA...‘Gers now no covers last 8 Big Ten games. Scarlet Knights 3-9 as dog since LY, 3-10 last 13 as DD dog.
Minnesota, based on recent Rutgers negatives.

EAST CAROLINA at CINCINNATI...Tuberville 1-5 vs. line TY, 7-13-1 last 21 on board. Also 2-7-1 vs. line last 10 at Nippert. Pirates were 7-3 L10 as dog entering 2015 but 1-2-1 in role TY.
Slight to ECU, based on Cincy negatives.

TCU at WEST VIRGINIA...Frogs 7-3 as dog since 2013. Holgorsen just 7-14 last 21 vs. line and 10-17 as home chalk since 2011.
TCU, based on team trends.

INDIANA at NORTHWESTERN...Cats 1-3 vs. line at home TY, 8-17 vs. spread at Dyche/Ryan Field since 2013. IU 4-1 last five as dog.
Indiana, based on team trends.

PURDUE at NEBRASKA...Purdue 8-3 in road dog role (1-1 TY) since 2014. Also covered last 2 vs. Huskers and beat Riley LY. Huskers 2-1-1 as home chalk TY but were just 7-12 in role prior three seasons.
Slight to Purdue, based on team trends.

OKLAHOMA STATE at KANSAS...Home team has covered last five in series, which means Gundy couldn’t cover last two at Lawrence. OSU 1-3-1 last five as visiting chalk. Gundy only 5-8 last 13 laying DD. KU just 2-7 last 9 vs. spread in Big 12 but 1-0 as home dog TY.
Slight to Kansas, based on series home trends.

WISCONSIN at IOWA...If Hawks chalk note 9-20 mark in role at Iowa City since 2012. Badgers 5-1 vs. spread last six as visitor for Chryst, who is 7-1 last eight on board. If dog note Wiscy 8-1 last 9 in role.
Wisconsin, especially if dog, based on team trends.

NORTH CAROLINA at VIRGINIA...Bronco Mendenhall, now 16-8 as dog with BYU and UVa since 2011. Cavs 7-2 as home dog since 2014. But Heels have won and covered 5 of last 6 meetings.
Slight to Virginia, based on team trends.

NC STATE at LOUISVILLE...Pack was 0-5 as dog LY, and favored team is 15-4 in NCS games since LY. ‘Ville 6-2 L8 on board .
Louisville, based on recent trends.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN at TOLEDO... Toledo has won SU last six meetings, 5-1 vs. line in those. Rockets 12-4 last 16 on board, though only 2-3 last five as Glass Bowl chalk. CMU 7-1 as visiting dog since 2014.
Slight to Toledo, based on series trends.

AKRON at BALL STATE...Ball 5-2 vs. line for Neu, though Cards just 1-1 at home. Ball 4-10 vs. spread at Muncie since 2014. But Akron just 4-11 vs. line last 15 as visitor.
Slight to Ball State, based on recent trends.

LA TECH at FIU...FIU 3-0 SU for Ron Cooper! LT 13-6 vs. spread last 19 away from home but only 2-3 as road chalk since LY.
Slight to Louisiana Tech, based on team trends.

HAWAII at AIR FORCE...Rolovich 3-1 vs. line away TY. But Force 11-3-1 vs. line at Falcon Stadium since 2014.
Slight to Air Force, based on team trends.

UL-LAFAYETTE at TEXAS STATE...Ugh! ULL has romped last three seasons but Cajuns only 4-5-1 as chalk since LY. TSU on 4-11 spread skid since early LY (2-3 for Withers).
Slight to ULL, based on series trends.

IDAHO at APP STATE... App only 3-5 as Boone chalk since LY, 5-8 in role since 2014. Vandals 8-1 vs. points last nine as Sun Belt visitor! Also 12-3 last 15 as away dog since 2014.
Idaho, based on team trends.

UMASS at SOUTH CAROLINA...Muschamp 1-0 as chalk TY but Cocks 5-9 L14 in role and Mushamp was 8-15 as chalk his last three years at Florida.
Slight to UMass, based on extended SC and Muschamp chalk trends.

CHARLOTTE at MARSHALL...Herd 1-3 vs. line at home TY after 13-4-1 mark previous three seasons as host.
Slight to Charlotte, based on recent trends.

ULM at NEW MEXICO...Davie just 2-4 last six as home chalk. ULM 4-1 as dog since late 2015 (2-1 in role TY for Matt Viator).
ULM, based on recent trends.

BUFFALO at NORTHERN ILLINOIS...Leipold really skidding, Bulls 2-9 vs. spread last 11 on board. No covers last six on road.
NIU, based on UB negatives.

UCF at UCONN...If UConn chalk note 0-15 mark in role dating to Pasqualoni in 2012! Diaco 0-9 as chalk since 2014 though he has won and covered last two vs. UCF! But Huskies covers last three TY.
UCF, especially of dog, based on team trends.

OHIO at KENT STATE...Solich has won and covered last two vs. Kent after failing to cover previous five vs. Golden Flashes. Solich now six straight covers away from home!
Ohio, based on recent trends.

WASHINGTON STATE at ARIZONA STATE...Leach on 13-3 spread uptick last 16 on board! Leach also 8-1 last nine vs. points away from Pullman! Graham just 7-13 as dog since 2012 with Sun Devils (1-2 TY).
WSU, based on team trends.

OKLAHOMA at TEXAS TECH...Sooners 1-3 vs. line last four away from Norman but are 7-3 last 10 as visiting favorite (counts UH game at NRG). Red Raiders 8-3 vs. line last 11 at Lubbock.
Slight to Texas Tech, based on team trends.

ILLINOIS at MICHIGAN...Wolves only 3-2 as home chalk TY, 7-4 since LY. Harbaugh is 3-0 laying 30 or more TY. Illini 6-15 vs. spread away since 2012 (includes 0-5 in 2012).
Michigan and Harbaugh, based on team trends.

HOUSTON at SMU...Cougs 20-3-1 vs. line last 24 away from TDECU Stadium! SMU 2-9 as home dog since 2014.
Houston, based on team trends.

MEMPHIS at NAVY...Mids 9-4 last 13 as dog and 8-1-1 vs. spread last ten at Annapolis. Memphis no covers last 4 on road.
Navy, based on team trends.

WYOMING at NEVADA...Bohl 8-5-1 last 14 on board, but only 1-4 vs. spread away from Laramie. Cowboys haven’t covered as road chalk since 2013 (0-2 since). Polian lost at Wyo LY and just 1-6 vs. line in 2016.
Wyoming, based on recent trends.

TULANE at TULSA...Wave 2-0 vs. line on road for Willie Fritz, whose Ga So and Wave teams are 10-5 vs. points as visitor since 2014. Tulsa 2-7 vs. line as host since LY.
Tulane, based on team trends.

OREGON STATE at WASHINGTON...Huskies 8-3 last 11 as home chalk and 7-2 vs. spread last nine overall since late 2015. U-Dub has also won and covered last four vs. Beavs with routs last three.
Washington, based on team and series trends.

MIAMI-OHIO at BOWLING GREEN...Falcs covers last 2 TY but had failed to cover previous six on board since Babers left before bowl LY. Miami 10-5 vs. line on road for Chuck Martin since 2014.
Miami-Ohio, based on team trends.

MISSISSIPPI STATE at KENTUCKY...Dan Mullen 5-1-1 vs. line against UK since arriving in 2009. Bulldogs 7-2-1 last ten vs. line on SEC road. UK 4-9-1 vs. spread last 14 at Lexington.
Miss State, based on series and team trends.

UTEP at UTSA...Strange series with road dog winning big last three meetings. But Miners 2-6-1 vs. spread last 9 away and UTSA has covered last two at Alamodome TY.
UTSA, based on recent team trends.

ODU at WESTERN KENTUCKY...ODU has covered last three TY and is 7-3 last ten on board. WKU won and covered shootouts past two years. Tops 7-3 as home chalk past two years but 1-4-1 vs. spread last 6 TY.
Slight to ODU, based on recent trends.

TEXAS at KANSAS STATE...Home team has won and covered last four in series, and Snyder has won and covered big last three at home vs. Texas. Charlie 1-5 last six as visiting dog.
Kansas State, based on team and series trends.

COLORADO at STANFORD...CU 7-0 vs. line TY, 12-2 last 14 on board and covers last 4 as dog. Tree 2-4 vs. line last six in Palo Alto.
Colorado, based on recent trends.

MICHIGAN STATE at MARYLAND... Dantonio has won and covered last two vs. Terps but Spartans currently on 1-7 spread skid and 6-14 last 20 on board. MSU 0-5 as road chalk since LY.
Slight to Maryland, based on recent MSU negatives.

MTSU at MISSOURI...Barry Odom 2-0 as chalk (counting Delaware State) TY. MTSU 4-9-1 last 14 as dog away from Murfreesboro.
Mizzou, based on recent trends.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN at NEW MEXICO STATE...GaSo 4-1 as visiting chalk since LY but 1-4 overall vs. line for Summers TY. Home team has covered last two in series. Ags won outright first two as home dog TY.
Slight to NMSU, based on recent trends.

UTAH at UCLA... Mora 2-7 last 9 on board. Bruins 2-8 vs. spread last ten at Rose Bowl. Visiting team has covered last four in series. Utes 11-5 vs. line away since 2014.
Utah, based on team and series road trends.

OLE MISS at LSU...Orgeron 7-3 vs. line as interim since 2013 with SC and LSU. Home team has covered last three in series. Freeze 12-6 as dog for Rebs since 2012. LSU 10-5-1 as Baton Rouge chalk since 2014.
Slight to LSU, based on recent series home trends.

ARKANSAS at AUBURN...Malzahn 5-1 vs. line TY after 3-15 spread skid. Bielema 10-2 previous 12 as dog before A&M & Bama Ls.
Slight to Arkansas, based on team trends.

OHIO STATE at PENN STATE...Urban 4-0 SU, 3-1 vs. line against PSU since 2012. Bucks on 6-2 spread uptick since late 2015. Urban 9-2 vs. spread last ten away from Big Horseshoe. James Franklin 9-18-1 last 28 on board, no covers last two as home dog, 1-6 last seven as dog overall.
Ohio State, based on team and series trends.

TEXAS A&M at ALABAMA... Nick has won last 3 SU and covered last two vs. A&M. Ags 3-6 as visiting dog since 2013 (1-0 TY). Bama just 3-6-1 as home chalk since LY.
Slight to Alabama, based on recent series trends.

COLORADO STATE at UNLV... Rebs 5-9 vs. spread last 14, though 4-3 as chalk since LY. Rams 4-1 vs. line last 4 as visitor.
Slight to Colorado State, based on team trends.

FRESNO STATE at UTAH STATE...FSU 2-9 vs. line last 11 as dog away from home. Utags romped 56-14 LY at Dog House.
Utah State, based on FSU negatives.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-19-2016, 02:05 PM

Canes visit Virginia Tech
October 18, 2016

College Football Week 8 Thursday Night Preview
Miami at Virginia Tech

The ACC takes center stage on Thursday night as two programs coming off embarrassing outright losses as big favorites try to get their season back on track. Miami and Virginia Tech both fell out of the Top 25 rankings this week thanks to their respective losses.

Miami closed as six-point home favorites last week and fell 20-13 to UNC in a game that was sloppy from the beginning for the Hurricanes.

However, Virginia Tech's 31-17 loss as -23 point favorites at Syracuse was even worse as the Hokies stumbled out of the gate, battled back to tie the contest, and then tripped up in the final eight minutes as Syracuse put up two more TD's to seal the deal. Now both teams are hoping to bounce back on a short week and get one win away from being Bowl eligible this year.

On the surface it's obvious that the loss by the Hokies was the worst of the two last week and in the “what have you done for me lately” betting world we live in there will likely end up being a small majority of the wagers coming in and taking the points with Miami this week. Losing outright by double digits when you are laying 20 or more is completely unacceptable and that team becomes unworthy of trust from bettors, but that mentality might end up costing you this week.

Sportsbook.ag Odds: Virginia Tech (-6.5)

For as bad as the Hokies were last week, they were on the road against a desperate Syracuse team. Yes, they didn't play well at all, but they probably shouldn't have been laying that many points to begin with.

On the other side, Miami fell by a TD at home as six-point favorites against a UNC team that Virginia Tech smoked the week earlier by a 34-3 score. That Hokies win also came at UNC compared to Miami losing at home to the Tar Heels. Those results against a common opponent tell you just how good the Hokies can be when they are playing well and they do have the advantage of being at home on this short week.

Last week Miami played like they were still trying to pick up the pieces from that tough 20-19 loss to Florida State the week before. The Hurricanes are 2-0 SU and ATS on the road this year, but neither of those opponents were of Virginia Tech's quality and I'm not sure the Hurricanes have completely gotten over that Florida State loss yet. Furthermore, when they've got to try and regroup and play much better just five days after that embarrassing home loss to UNC, this becomes a really tough spot for Miami to keep this one close.

While those looking to back Miami will point to the Hurricanes 2-0 SU and ATS record over Virginia Tech the last two years, that means that the Hokies actually have the double revenge angle in their favor this week. Virginia Tech is also a proven program in these Thursday showcase games as they are 21-10 ATS when under the bright Thursday lights and have much more to prove this week after losing to Syracuse last week.

Best Bet: Take Virginia Tech -6.5

**StarDust Bum** · 10-20-2016, 04:28 AM

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS: 3 ranked games to sort out SEC West
October 19, 2016

The SEC West could be all but decided Saturday.

Seems like a strong statement, but with three games involving ranked teams it is possible for the leader of the division to exit this weekend with essentially a two-game lead on all the closest contenders with three games to play.

The leader will be determined in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, when the top-ranked Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0) faces No. 6 Texas A&M (6-0, 4-0). The winner will be the only undefeated team left in the Southeastern Conference and the loser will need the winner to lose twice to have a chance to win the West. Not impossible, but any plan that involves Alabama losing two of its last three SEC games seems like a bad plan.

Elsewhere in the SEC West, No. 23 Mississippi (3-3, 1-2) is at No. 25 LSU (4-2, 2-1) and No. 17 Arkansas (1-2, 5-2) travels to No. 21 Auburn (4-2, 2-1). If the two Tigers take a second conference loss, the winner of A&M-Alabama will be in total command - and there will still be more than a week until Halloween.

The picks:

THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

BYU (plus 7) at No. 14 Boise State

Resume game for the Broncos as they eye a New Year's Six bowl bid ... BOISE STATE 28-23.

SETTLING THE SEC WEST

No. 6 Texas A&M (plus 18+) at No. 1 Alabama

Aggies QB Trevor Knight already has led a team to victory against the Tide. That team was Oklahoma. Nick Saban's teams are excellent at revenge ... ALABAMA 35-20.

[I]No. 17 Arkansas (plus 10) at No. 21 Auburn[/I]

For the Tigers, who have already lost to Texas A&M, it would be better for Alabama to win the showdown in Tuscaloosa. So Roll Tide, Auburn fans ... AUBURN 28-20.

No. 23 Mississippi (plus 5+) at No. 25 LSU

The Tigers still have to play A&M and Alabama. Get through this and their SEC titles hopes are very much alive ... OLE MISS 31-28, UPSET SPECIAL.

COUNTDOWN TO THE GAME

No. 2 Ohio State (plus 20) at Penn State

The Nittany Lions are hoping to have two or three linebackers return from injury ... OHIO STATE 45-21.

Illinois (plus 35+) at No. 3 Michigan

The Illini should definitely be tougher than Rutgers for the Wolverines. Not necessarily tough ... MICHIGAN 48-10.

UPSET ALERTS

North Carolina State (plus 20) at No. 7 Louisville

The Wolfpack could not close the deal against Clemson; maybe better luck against Lamar Jackson? ... LOUISVILLE 35-17.

No. 10 Wisconsin (minus 3) at Iowa

Despite the losses to Ohio State and Michigan, the Badgers can grab control of the Big Ten West in the next two weeks against the Hawkeyes and Nebraska ... WISCONSIN 20-14.

TCU (plus 5+) at No. 12 West Virginia

The Horned Frogs have won 12 of their last 13 coming off an open date ... WEST VIRGINA 28-24.

No. 19 Utah (Off) at UCLA

The Bruins are again uncertain of the status of QB Josh Rosen (lower body/throwing shoulder); UCLA is trying to avoid being 1-4 in the Pac-12 for the first time since 2009 ... UTAH 21-17.

CONFERENCE CALLS

Oregon State (plus 36+) at No. 5 Washington

The Beavers lost QB Darell Garretson (ankle) for the rest of the season ... WASHINGTON 48-7.

Purdue (plus 24) at No. 8 Nebraska

The Boilermakers' first game since coach Darrell Hazell was fired ... NEBRASKA 45-10, BEST BET.

No. 11 Houston (minus 21) at SMU

The Cougars have won the last three meetings by an average of 39-12 ... HOUSTON 39-12.

No. 16 Oklahoma (minus 13+) at Texas Tech

Sooners RB Samaje Perine (hamstring) will miss a few weeks, which means more Joe Mixon for Oklahoma. That's OK, but the Sooners are thin behind Mixon with only one more scholarship running back ... OKLAHOMA 45-35.

Eastern Michigan (plus 23+) at No. 20 Western Michigan

EMU won three straight against WMU from 2011-13; the last two seasons the Broncos have won both meetings and outscored the Eagles 109-35 ... WESTERN MICHIGAN 48-20.

No. 22 North Carolina (minus 8) at Virginia

The Cavaliers have scored more than 30 points each of their last three games ... NORTH CAROLINA 38-34.

Memphis (minus 2) at No. 24 Navy

The Tigers have not missed a beat under new coach Mike Norvell ... MEMPHIS 31-24.

TWITTER REQUESTS

Texas (plus 3) at Kansas State -(at)BelkBro

Coach Bill Snyder and the Wildcats are 8-4 against the Longhorns as members of the Big 12, so maybe a tougher conference is not the best route for Texas ... TEXAS 28-24.

Miami (plus 5) at Virginia Tech, Thursday night - (at)DABomination4

The Hurricanes would be pretty much out of the ACC Coastal race if they lose a third straight game ... MIAMI 24-21.

Oregon (plus 3) at California, Friday night - (at)dpsmith5791

The Ducks have lost four straight and if they are going to have any realistic chance to get to six victories and bowl eligibility, this is a must-win ... OREGON 48-45.

Michigan State (minus 2+) at Maryland - (at)vincefrillici

The Spartans have lost four straight and if they are going to have any realistic chance to get to six victories and bowl eligibility, this is a must-win ... MICHIGAN STATE 28-21.

USF (minus 6+) at Temple, Friday night - (at)BillyBoSoxFWF

First-place on the line in the American Athletic Conference East ... USF 31-21.

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Record: Last week 14-7 straight; 9-11-1 vs. points.

Season: 103-36; 65-69-3.

Upset specials: 2-5.

Best bets: 1-6.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-20-2016, 04:30 AM

Thursday’s games

Miami lost to Florida State/UNC last two weeks, now has short week here; ‘canes scored 40 pts/game in winning its two road games, at App State/Ga Tech. Miami is an underdog for first time this year; they’re 4-7-1 in last 12 games as a road underdog. Virginia Tech is 2-0 as a home favorite this year, but 10-17-1 in last 28 games as a home fave. ’canes beat Tech 30-20/30-6 last two years; underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in last eight series games, 5-2 in last seven played here. Home favorites are 4-10 vs spread in ACC games this season.

5-1 Troy’s only loss was 30-24 at Clemson; total yardage was 414-386, so Troy is good. Trojans won last four games, have road wins at Southern Miss (37-31), Idaho (34-13)- they are 5-3 in last eight games as a road favorite. South Alabama lost three of last four I-A games but win was over San Diego State, which was in top 25 at the time- they also was at Miss State. Jaguars beat Troy 27-13/24-18 last two years; teams split last four meetings, with underdogs 2-0-1 vs spread in last three. Four of last five Troy games stayed under total; under is 4-1 in USA games.

BYU split its two true road games, winning 31-14 at Michigan State after tough 20-19 loss at rival Utah; Cougars are 12-4 vs spread in last 16 games as a road underdog. BYU won its last three games overall, beating Miss State in OT LW. Boise State is 2-8 vs spread in its last ten games as a home favorite. Home side won last five BYU-Boise State games; Cougars lost last three visits here, by 1-1-25 points. Underdogs are 3-2 vs spread in last five series games. Mountain West non-conference home favorites are 4-4 vs spread.

Friday’s games

Temple pulled rabbit out of its hat at UCF last week, rallying from down 25-7 to stun Knights on a TD pass with 0:01 left. Owls covered their last six games; they’re 7-3 as a home underdog under Rhule. USF won 45-20 in both road games this year (Syracuse/Cincy); Bulls are 4-1 in last five games as a road favorite. USF won its last three games, all by 15+ points; they’ve run for 300+ yards in each of last two games. Home side won last two South Florida-Temple games; underdogs covered both. Four of last five Temple games stayed under total.

Oregon-Cal both had last week off. Oregon lost its last four games, allowing 49.3 pts/game; they got crushed 70-21 by Washington in last game, giving up 378 rushing yards. Oregon allowed 1,333 TY in last two games. Cal Bears allowed 474 RY in its last game, a 47-44 loss at Oregon State.; Golden Bears are 0-2 when favored this year (both on road); they’re 4-6 as home favorites under Dykes. Ducks won last seven games with California, covering last five- they won 59-17/15-13 in last two visits here, but are just 1-3 vs spread in last four visits to Berkeley.

San Jose State scored 17 or less points in four of five I-A games; they held off Nevada 14-10 at home last week. Spartans are 2-11 vs spread in last 13 games as a road underdog. San Diego State won 26-7/17-3 in its last two games (rushing for 547 yards) after getting upset at South Alabama; Aztecs won their last three games with San Jose, winning 30-7/38-7 last two years. Spartans lost three of last four visits here, with losses by 31-31-27 points. Underdogs are 4-2 vs spread in last six series games. Mountain West home favorites are 3-6 vs spread.

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