College football betting picks against the spread September 28, 2019

College football betting afternoon picks September 28:

(1)Clemson(-27.5) at North Carolina(3):

There was a time not long ago that Clemson struggled on the road, especially in the state of North Carolina. That wont come to fruition here. We have seen some improvements from the Tarheels, but they are a long ways away. Give me Clemson.

Mississippi at (2)Alabama(-37.5)(1):

Let this sink in for a minute: this is 38 points in a conference game. The ridiculousness of this is not lost on me. Even worse than that, Ole Miss might be the best team Alabama has played so far. This feels a touch too high. Give me Ole Miss.

(18)Virginia at (10)Notre Dame(-12.5)(3):

Virginia almost lost to a struggling Florida State team and had to overcome a 17 point deficit against Old Dominion at home. Notre Dame just put up a hell of a fight on the road against a top three team. Give me the Irish.

(21)USC at (17)Washington(-10.5)(4):

This is at least a half point too high. Matt Fink was just fine, thank you, against a tough Utah team. These USC receivers are among the best in the country. Yes, the Washington defensive backs are good, but I don’t think they can contain all of them. Whatever the result, I don’t think either team wins by double digits.

Indiana at (25)Michigan State(-13.5)(3):

It opened at this in one spot. Now it’s -14 across the board and hasn’t budged. Indiana’s offense is decent, but you need a lot more than decent against this Spartans defense. Give me Sparty.

Florida Atlantic at Charlotte(EVEN)(2):

This opened Charlotte -2.5, and I get it. Yes, Charlotte got blasted by Clemson. However, you just need to take the most talented guy on the field. In this case it’s Charlotte RB Benny LeMay.

Georgia Tech at Temple(-8.5)(2):

The Bees are an option team trying to run elements of a spread offense. This isn’t just a different coaching philosophy. It’s like trying to have your plumber wire your garage for electricity and your housekeeper sell your house. It’s people running elements that they really have no idea how to run. Give me Temple.

Wake Forest(-6.5) at Boston College(3):

Kansas threw all over this defense. Wake has one of the better receiving tandems in the country and a quarterback that can beat you with his legs or his arm. Give me Wake.

Iowa State(-2.5) at Baylor(4):

This line opened with Baylor favored but it quickly flipped. We don’t really know what Baylor has. They struggled in the second half against Rice and played two other ho-hum Texas teams. Iowa State just rewrote the school record book against Monroe. This offense is going to light up Floyd Casey this afternoon. Give me the Cyclones.

Minnesota(-1.5) at Purdue(2):

Minnesota has the talent to cover this , but they are a team that rarely has played to their abilities this year. Purdue is all over the place. If Sindelar is out, I’m taking the Gophers. If he plays, give me Purdue.

Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State(-15.5)(1):

This looks high. CCU is a solid team. However, I’m not sure they can handle Darrynton Evans. I’ll take the Mountaineers, but I am worried about Tarheel hangover.

Akron(-7.5) at Massachusetts(2):

This Akron line has been pushed around by everyone. That probably ends here. I said I was done with Akron, but this is too low. You have one more chance Zips!

SMU(-7.5) at South Florida(5):

The Bulls lost to a Georgia Tech team that lost to the Citadel. The Ponies are 3-0 for the first time since 1984. SMU is getting the Rodney Dangerfield treatment here. SMU by 20! They’re going to beat the Bulls with that Skillet they just hijacked from Fort Worth.

Cincinnati(-3.5) at Marshall(2):

Wow, this is a tough one. We know that Cincinnati’s defense is solid. Forget Ohio State. Cincinnati was really overmatched in that one. That said, Marshall went out of the Smurf Turf and shut down Boise. I’m not sure the Bearcats could have. I like Marshall straight up at home.

New Mexico at Liberty(-7.5)(1):

I don’t like the half, but Stephen Calvert is the best quarterback you’ve never heard of. Give me Liberty or give me death! Okay, maybe not death. I’m not as fanatical as Patrick Henry.

East Carolina at Old Dominion(-2.5)(2):

This line opened with ECU giving 1.5. It likely flipped because of how well the Monarchs played in Charlottesville last week. I’ll ride the wave of migrants to ODU and take the Monarchs.

Arkansas State at Troy(-7.5)(1):

This line is up 4.5 points, and I think it’s gone a bit too high. The Red Wolves are well put together, even if they are playing Sun Belt royalty. Give me Arkansas State.

Louisiana(-3.5) at Georgia Southern(2):

The Cajuns have too many weapons. They end up pulling away here. Give me Louisiana.