College Football Picks Against The Spread Early October 21, 2017

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College Football Picks Against The Spread Early October 21, 2017

I had a little under average week in week 7 of the college football season. I am now 33 games above .500 on the season and 76 betting points to the good. Things are looking up, but there is a lot of college football left with conference play in full swing.

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For those of you that are new here, I put myself out there every week. For the last six years, I have picked every single college football game. Sounds easy, right? I thought so too. So I have picked them all against the spread. That significantly increases the degree of difficulty.

I take the average of the odds from the six major Vegas casinos and round that to the nearest half point. There will be no ties here. Ties are for the other football.

Some sites will sell you top ten picks for a fee. Some will even give you a couple of free picks to lure you in. This is every game picked, all for free.

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. I am up 27 points after the first two weeks so far.

I cannot be responsible for you losing any of your worldly possessions, significant others, or limbs to a loan shark. This is for entertainment purposes only! I am a simple person. I cannot have that on my conscience.

There are 55 games this weekend, and none of them feature FCS teams. Six took place before today. Now we get to the big day! 18 of them take place before 3:30 eastern, so the bulk of the action is earlier in the day today. Where can we make some money here?

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Maryland at (5)Wisconsin(-24.5)(2): Maryland’s defense has been much maligned this year, specifically against Ohio Sttate. They were decent against Northwestern, but I don’t know that they can score on the Badgers like they did on the Wildcats. I don’t like the half, but I have to take Wisconsin.

(10)Oklahoma State(-7.5) at Texas(3): This line opened at -7 and hasn’t moved. That likely means that it wont. I’m comfortable giving the half because Texas has not faced an offense this potent yet this year. Oklahoma is fairly close, but not without Abdul Adams. Texas will fall benyind late because they can’t throw well enough to keep up. OSU by double digits.

Tulsa(-4.5) at Connecticut(4): Tulsa just blasted Houston, who is better than anyone UConn has played, and they are under a touchdown favorite? This looks like easy money. Memphis racked up 70 on UConn. Tulsa should come close to 50. Tulsa by a lot!

Akron at Toledo(-16.5)(3): Wow, this line got big. Toledo’s offense isn’t nearly what it was last year with Kareem Hunt, and Akron has beaten four straight spreads, including two outright. I think that trend continues. Toledo wins, but doesn’t cover.

Iowa at Northwestern(-1.5)(3): Northwestern is a more rounded team than Iowa, and is at home. I have to go with the Wildcats here, but it will be a close game.

Purdue(-9.5) at Rutgers(4): This is way too low. Purdue just got cornered by a stout defense and horrible football weather last week. They rebound in a big way here because Rutgers doesn’t have much of a defense.

Louisville at Florida State(-6.5)(3): This is going to be a tough game, but Florida State’s defense is a lot better than Louisville’s, and is at home. If this was Louisville’s D-line from last year, it might be a different story. Now? Noles by double digits.

Idaho at Missouri(-14.5)(2): This is not the same Missouri team that got blown off of Faurot Field by Purdue. This line has since dipped to 14 everywhere, but since it opened at 14.5, I have to take it there. I will admit it decreases my confidence in it some, but I’m still taking Missouri.

Iowa State at Texas Tech(-6.5)(2): This is a tough one. Iowa State has played very well lately. Texas Tech blew a game last week that they really should have won. Will that affect them? If it does, The Cyclones take this easily. I’m going Iowa State.

Temple at Army(-6.5)(2): I’m not as confident in Army as I used to be, but the Owls just lost to UConn. Give me Army.

Pittsburgh at Duke(-7.5)(2): Both of these teams are hard to pick. However, Duke has a much better track record, and Max Browne is still hurt. Give me Duke.

Boston College at Virginia(-6.5)(1): BC has come up with some big wins, and played tough even in games they didn’t win. I wouldn’t bet this one, but I think the Eagles keep it close.

Troy(-8.5) at Georgia State(2): The Panthers have covered three straight games, all on the road. They haven’t played at home since August 31st. The fans miss them, and I think it shows here. This line is falling, and I see why. I’m going Georgia State.

Kent State at Ohio(-18.5)(2): Wow, that’s a big line. Kent beat Miami without Ragland last week, but I don’t know that they can stop this Ohio offense. I think I have to go with Ohio.

Northern Illinois(-14.5) at Bowling Green(2): I gave the half earlier, so I’m taking it here. This line is at 14 across the board, but even that may be too low. Bowling Green’s defense is pretty bad, but NIU hasn’t scored more than 28 points against a FBS team. Give me Bowling Green.

Western Michigan(-3.5) at Eastern Michigan(3): Nope. Eastern Michigan has looked like the better team for a while now. Give me the Eagles at home.

Buffalo at Miami(OH)(-2.5)(4): With Ragland out Miami is still favored? Not a chance! They lost to Kent last week! Buffalo straight up!

Central Michigan(-3.5) at Ball State(3): This has certainly not been an easy season for the Chippewas, but Ball State has been even worse. I have to go with Central Michigan here.

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