finally got a big week last week:
8-1 +6.91 units
Season to date:
34-24 +9.21 units
Getting down early on:
Virginia Tech -12.5 West Virginia
Some will argue that West Virginia are "giant killers", and this is also a home game. Virginia Tech has also not played any quality opposition. But WVA has only beated E Carolina and Rutgers, and has not scored more than 20 points this year except against those two teams. They are facing a much stronger V Tech defense and will be lucky to score period. WVA did play Miami tough, but I think that has more to do with Miami's tendency to play down to the level of their opposition this year. V Tech has played a weak schedule, but has outscored every opponent by more than 20 except one (Texas A&M by 16) Only problem is that Virginia Tech may be looking ahead to next week's matchup vs. Miami. However, raw talent alone should get them through this one quite easily. This line is already at 13 at most places and will be over 14 by game time, at least at some square books.
Penn State +11 Iowa St
Penn State has looked horrible but coming off a bye week should allow them to get themselves together. Some young player have been making an impact and JoePa should be ready to let them shine. PSU has played tight games against tough opposition this year (lost by 8 at nebraska, 6 vs Minnesota, 7 vs. Wisconsin). Last time out they lost by 14 at Purdue, their biggest loss of the season. Iowa, while starting good has struggles in Big 10 play (losses to Mich St and Ohio St, won by 3 vs Michigan). Have to wonder how the tough loss to Ohio St last week, putting them at 1-2 in conference, will affect them mentally. I look for Penn State to keep it close and in worst case pull out a backdoor cover.
8-1 +6.91 units
Season to date:
34-24 +9.21 units
Getting down early on:
Virginia Tech -12.5 West Virginia
Some will argue that West Virginia are "giant killers", and this is also a home game. Virginia Tech has also not played any quality opposition. But WVA has only beated E Carolina and Rutgers, and has not scored more than 20 points this year except against those two teams. They are facing a much stronger V Tech defense and will be lucky to score period. WVA did play Miami tough, but I think that has more to do with Miami's tendency to play down to the level of their opposition this year. V Tech has played a weak schedule, but has outscored every opponent by more than 20 except one (Texas A&M by 16) Only problem is that Virginia Tech may be looking ahead to next week's matchup vs. Miami. However, raw talent alone should get them through this one quite easily. This line is already at 13 at most places and will be over 14 by game time, at least at some square books.
Penn State +11 Iowa St
Penn State has looked horrible but coming off a bye week should allow them to get themselves together. Some young player have been making an impact and JoePa should be ready to let them shine. PSU has played tight games against tough opposition this year (lost by 8 at nebraska, 6 vs Minnesota, 7 vs. Wisconsin). Last time out they lost by 14 at Purdue, their biggest loss of the season. Iowa, while starting good has struggles in Big 10 play (losses to Mich St and Ohio St, won by 3 vs Michigan). Have to wonder how the tough loss to Ohio St last week, putting them at 1-2 in conference, will affect them mentally. I look for Penn State to keep it close and in worst case pull out a backdoor cover.
