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College Football Picks Against The Spread Afternoon October 29

By Mike Marteny

Sep 2, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; The Baylor Bears fans cheer for their team during the game against the Northwestern State Demons at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Demons 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; The Baylor Bears fans cheer for their team during the game against the Northwestern State Demons at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Demons 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) watch a replay on the video board during the game with the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) watch a replay on the video board during the game with the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

College Football Picks Against The Spread Afternoon October 29

College football can be a fickle beast. It is still easier to pick against the spread than the NFL, but when you pick every game, it can get tough. I struggled a bit last week so I still have a big hole to dig myself out of.

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In case you don’t know what I do here, I pick every college football game of the season. Against the spread. Trust me, it’s not as easy as it sounds! I take the average of the odds from all of the Vegas casinos. I then round to the nearest half. There will be no ties here. Ties are for the other football (soccer).

This contains the picks for FBS vs. FBS games only. It is too hard to get an accurate spread on games that involve 1-AA teams..

I will assign a point value “bet” on each game, between one and five points. That way you can see just how confident I am in each pick. Look for those at the end of each line.

This is for entertainment purposes only! I cannot be responsible for you losing any of your worldly possessions (or limbs) because of my picks. These are a guideline that you can use to help you with your picks. I am a simple man. I can’t have that on my conscience.

There are 52 college football games this week, making it another big week with a chance to make up some ground. 14 of those games take place between 3:30 and 7 pm eastern on Saturday. Lets get to those games!

Just in case you missed any:
Thursday-Friday
Early Saturday

Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans greet quarterback Brad after the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Miami won 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Hurricanes fans greet quarterback Brad after the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Miami won 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati at Temple(-7.5)(3): Temple is starting to play well after a lackluster start and this line reflects that. Considering how the Owls looked last week, it may still be too low. Give me Temple.

Western Kentucky(-21.5) at Florida Atlantic(3): That half makes me pause a bit, but I still think this line is too low. The Hilltoppers are hitting their stride right now. WKU wins BIG.

(14)Florida(-7.5) vs. Georgia(4): This is the kind of line that you expect to see in a rivalry game. The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party hasn’t been so nice to Florida in recent years. That changes here. The talent gap, especially at QB and the defensive line, are too much for Georgia to overcome. Give me Florida.

(8)Baylor(-3.5) at Texas(5): Good grief. This is way too low. Texas’s defense has allowed more than 40 points four times in seven games. This will be five. I doubt that the Texas offense keeps up. Give me Baylor.

Army at Wake Forest(-7.5)(4): Army got knocked around by North Texas at home last week. I don’t have any doubts about Wake doing the same in Winston-Salem. Give me Wake.

Miami(FL)(-1.5) at Notre Dame(5): The Convicts are a lot better than the Catholics this year. Miami by at least a TD.

(4)Washington(-10.5) at Utah(17)(3): This will be easily the best defense that Washington has faced so far this year. I like the Huskies to win, but this is not going to be a track meet. Utah can slow them down and make them play at an uncomfortable pace. Give me the Utes.

Maryland at Indiana(-3.5)(2): This game should be every bit as exciting as the spread suggests, but I think I have to go with Indiana at home. These teams look pretty even to me. Maryland has a slightly better defense, but that Indiana offense is potent.

Texas Tech at TCU(-9.5)(4): Did I miss something? Both teams were on the wrong end of shootouts with Oklahoma. Both teams got crushed by West Virginia. Texas Tech dismantled Kansas. TCU was fortunate to win. Give me TT straight up.

Northwestern at (6)Ohio State(-27.5)(3): This looks high. Northwestern has a ball control offense and a solid defense. Ohio State wins easily, but doesn’t cover.

Miami(OH) at Eastern Michigan(-7.5)(4): That half is meant as a deterrent, but it isn’t much of one, The Eagles are by far the better team. Give me EMU.

SMU at Tulane(-1.5)(3): I don’t agree with this line, but I understand it. The QB carousel is done at SMU, and Courtland Sutton is the best player on the field. Give me the Ponies.

Georgia State at South Alabama(-6.5)(3): The Jags have been money at home. Give me USA.

Arizona State at Oregon(-9.5)(3): Well, Manny Watkins is likely out, which is what has thrown this line far in the favor of Oregon. Oregon is at home, and they haven’t lost six in a row since 1991. I think that streak stays intact, but I don’t think the Ducks cover. Give me Sparky.

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Stay tuned for the rest of the picks against the spread, and plenty of advice for week 8 of the NFL. Don’t forget about out DFS picks for the NBA and NHL!