Big card this week but found I like several games. I have narrowed it down to the 10 games I like the most.
Iowa State +11.5 - I know it a tough road venue in Manhattan but feel that this Wildcats team has lost its fight as they can't win North or even go to a bowl. ISU on the other hand can still win the north, clinch winning record, and go to bowl game. I expect a low scoring affair in this one where Cyclones could win but regardless if they don't, way too many points.
Connecticut -25 - Buffalo had their fun at home last week. Huskies are a very strong home team and should be able to name the score in this one. Way too much offense for a bad road team who is offensively challenged.
Wisconsin +3 - I know Iowa has owned Badgers in Iowa City but really feel like their is a lot of value with Wisky in this one. I feel they played a poor game lw but will win su in this one.
Mississippi St. +10 - Bulldogs have played much stronger over the last month especially at home. Arkansas has been a horrible SEC road team. Though Hogs are the better team, I expect them to struggle in Starksville with a good chance to lose su.
Washington +12 - Huskies have been done for awhile now but own the Cougars. I don't think they will win here but will be in the game. I think this is a 3 point game either way but once again way too many points for a rivalry game especially where the dog has owned the series of late.
Colorado St. -1 - Rams have started playing better of late and may say their best ball of the year. Air Force has been stumbling to the finish even when winning. I like the hot team here while they have nothing to play for this year, is building some nice momentum for 05'.
Central Michigan -3.5 - This is a play more in fading Ball St. than anything else. They have been a terrible road team and I think will be finding an embarrassed CMU team coming off of a blowout loss to Buffalo.
Boston College -14 - Owls have been playing better last couple of weeks but BC are the true road warriors with wins at Irish and WV. I just can't see BC overlooking Temple here with BCS clearly in their destiny. Temple may be game for a half but BC will end up winning going away.
Indiana +20 - Purdue my alma mater may end up blowing out Hoosiers but I really thinK they won't. They have not been clicking like a Tiller offensive team in 2nd half of season. IU has been game in nearly all their games though record doesn't show it. Orton may go off here but feel IU is good enough offensively to where the backdoor cover will always be open. This will be a 7-14 point win for Purdue but not a 3 touchdown cover.
BYU +21 - Cougars may lay an egg but I don't think it will happen. They have proven all year that they can play with stronger teams on the road though they have nothing to show for it. They won't be intimidated either. This will be a test for the Utes though they should find a way to win in the end. Expect them to be a little tight with BCS on line while BYU will be playing with nothing to lose.
Best of luck.
Iowa State +11.5 - I know it a tough road venue in Manhattan but feel that this Wildcats team has lost its fight as they can't win North or even go to a bowl. ISU on the other hand can still win the north, clinch winning record, and go to bowl game. I expect a low scoring affair in this one where Cyclones could win but regardless if they don't, way too many points.
Connecticut -25 - Buffalo had their fun at home last week. Huskies are a very strong home team and should be able to name the score in this one. Way too much offense for a bad road team who is offensively challenged.
Wisconsin +3 - I know Iowa has owned Badgers in Iowa City but really feel like their is a lot of value with Wisky in this one. I feel they played a poor game lw but will win su in this one.
Mississippi St. +10 - Bulldogs have played much stronger over the last month especially at home. Arkansas has been a horrible SEC road team. Though Hogs are the better team, I expect them to struggle in Starksville with a good chance to lose su.
Washington +12 - Huskies have been done for awhile now but own the Cougars. I don't think they will win here but will be in the game. I think this is a 3 point game either way but once again way too many points for a rivalry game especially where the dog has owned the series of late.
Colorado St. -1 - Rams have started playing better of late and may say their best ball of the year. Air Force has been stumbling to the finish even when winning. I like the hot team here while they have nothing to play for this year, is building some nice momentum for 05'.
Central Michigan -3.5 - This is a play more in fading Ball St. than anything else. They have been a terrible road team and I think will be finding an embarrassed CMU team coming off of a blowout loss to Buffalo.
Boston College -14 - Owls have been playing better last couple of weeks but BC are the true road warriors with wins at Irish and WV. I just can't see BC overlooking Temple here with BCS clearly in their destiny. Temple may be game for a half but BC will end up winning going away.
Indiana +20 - Purdue my alma mater may end up blowing out Hoosiers but I really thinK they won't. They have not been clicking like a Tiller offensive team in 2nd half of season. IU has been game in nearly all their games though record doesn't show it. Orton may go off here but feel IU is good enough offensively to where the backdoor cover will always be open. This will be a 7-14 point win for Purdue but not a 3 touchdown cover.
BYU +21 - Cougars may lay an egg but I don't think it will happen. They have proven all year that they can play with stronger teams on the road though they have nothing to show for it. They won't be intimidated either. This will be a test for the Utes though they should find a way to win in the end. Expect them to be a little tight with BCS on line while BYU will be playing with nothing to lose.
Best of luck.
