My_name_1s_MUD wrote:
Anyone want to do a prediction thread ahead of this week's Big 10 games? I thought it would be fun.
Sure what the hey!
Illinois -11 vs. Syracuse
Syracuse absolutely sucks. That being said, Illinois had their troubles with subdivision WIU last weekend who had no business being in that game. Syracuse plays better at home than on the road and this number is at 12.5 with covers.com so I will take the 12.5 and Syracuse.
Penn State -36 vs. Buffalo
The Buffalo team that throttled Temple will return to earth in Happy Valley. Morelli and co have averaged 45 points a game and gave up 5 a game. Penn State covers the 34.5 number I see.
Purdue -17 vs. Central Mich
This number is up near 20.5 now. I still like Purdue. CMU is traditionally a bad ATS team against the Big Ten and Painter is on fire. He should put up a ton on a defense giving up nearly 42 a game.
Iowa -17.5 vs. Iowa State
This is Iowa State's Super Bowl, their BCS bowl. The drunk idiots in (L)ames, Iowa will be out and hooting and hollaring for anyway to Beat Iowa. Iowa wins this one, but ISU covers the 17.5 wood.
Michigan -7.5 vs. Notre Dame
Oh how the mighty have fallen. Both teams have struggled out of the gate. Michigan is a poor home favorite and in the series the dog is some ungodly 7-1 ATS in the last 8. I'll say Michigan wins by a TD and ND covers via the hook.
Michigan State -8 vs. Pittsburgh
Michigan State is a surprise to me this year. I did not expect them to play so inspired. This is Pitt's first road game and East lansing can be tough to play. The number has been pushed to 10.5 by alot of MSU buying. I'll go with the money and back MSU.
Ohio State -5 vs. Washington
Washington has looked good this year, ending Boise's winning streak and absolutely creaming Syracuse. This is OSU's first test, traveling out west for this one. Washington will have trouble moving the ball against OSU and OSU should be able to run the ball against Washington. This will be low scoring and I'll go with the home dog Washington.
Indiana -10 vs. Akron
This one is 13 now. Indiana's offense should be too much for Akron to handle. Akron's win this year came against Army, one of the worst D1 teams and Indiana has found some balance on the offensive side of the ball. Indiana will cover.
Northwestern -14.5 vs. Duke
This one is 16.5. After taking the gas pipe against UConn, Duke played inspired but bad football at Virginia. Their offense only has 225 yards of total offense and 1 turnover. They got 2 gifts from Virginia and did nothing with them. They were actually in the game until late the game. I see them covering the 16.5 this weekend in Evanston.
Minnesota -8 vs. Fla Atlantic
Spread opened at -10 and is now -8.5. Minnesota has had two MAC foes, lost to one and should have lost to the second. Florida Atlantic won their home opener against a weaker club and got throttled by OK State this past weekend. They seem to be able to stop the run effectively but haven't seen a power attack like Minnesota has which averages 277 yards per game. Minnesota to cover.
Wisconsin vs. The Citadel
No spread because Citadel is a 1-AA school. Wisconsin gets to tuneup for Iowa.