College football odds & predictions for midday games September 13
By Mike Marteny
First, a brief history: I pick every FBS vs. FBS game against the spread every week, while keeping a running total. I finished at 55% last year, and have set a goal to improve on that this year!
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I take the average of the odds from all of the Vegas casinos, and take the mean of them and pick against that. All lines are rounded to the nearest half, so there will be no pushes.
This is for entertainment purposes only. I cannot be responsible for anyone losing their horse, car, or any other earthly possession. I am a simple man. I cannot have that on my conscience.
In case you missed it, here are the rest of my picks for the week:
Kansas at Duke(-13.5): I am not sure why this line is falling. It opened at -20, and I would have taken Duke at that. Give me the Blue Devils.
Miami(OH) at Michigan(-33.5): This is a huge line, but the Redhawks are seriously bad. I think I have to take Michigan.
Arkansas State at Miami(FL)(-16.5): Arkansas State is a solid team. Worse for Miami: they have a decent defensive line. Give me the Red Wolves!
North Carolina State(-1.5) at South Florida: The oddsmakers are not impressed with NC State so far either. I like the Bulls straight up!
Arkansas at Texas Tech(EVEN): This line opened with the Red Raiders favored by three, and I think it should have stayed there. This should be a close game, but I like Tech at home.
Iowa State at Iowa(-12.5): Too high. Not only is this a rivalry game, but Iowa hasn’t exactly played all that well so far. Give me the Cyclones.
(6)Georgia(-6.5) at South Carolina: This line is up four points. Now it may have gone too far. Well, maybe not. Give me Georgia.
Louisiana-Lafayette at (14)Mississippi(-27.5): I don’t like this big of a line, but Ole Miss has been outstanding thus far. I have to go with the Rebs.
Mississippi State(-13.5) at South Alabama: The Jaguars have been very good against the spread so far, but they haven’t had to play an SEC team yet. Give me Mississippi State.
Minnesota at TCU(-15.5): This line has doubled. It has gone too far. I know the Gophers have been pretty bad, but what about TCU? We don’t really know what they have. Give me Minnesota.
Illinois at Washington(-13.5): Wes Lunt is better than anyone that U-Dub can throw out there right now. Give me Illinois.
Army at (15)Stanford(-28.5): This is a big line, but it is probably deserved. I will go with Stanford at home.
Western Michigan at Idaho(-2.5): Wow, I don’t remember the last time Idaho was favored in a game. Are things turning around for the Vandals? Maybe. Give me Idaho.
Southern Mississippi at (3)Alabama(-47.5): Good grief. 48 points! I can’t bring myself to take this line. Give me Southern Miss.
Eastern Michigan at Old Dominion(-18.5): Wow, this is a tough one. I don’t know if ODU’s defense can hold Eastern Michigan, but I know their offense can put up a boatload of points. I will take the Monarchs.
The odds for the rest of the games will be up by 5 eastern!