Quick recap from last week – 2 wins and 2 losses. We were so right about 2 games even predicting the final margin of victory in the Nebraska game, and we were so wrong about the other 2. Anyway let’s get back on track and win some money.
Clemson – 6 ½ over Boston College
Death Valley is one of the greatest and most intimidating stadiums in all of college sports. Boston College is starting a freshman here on the road! Boston College is going to have a rebuilding year with many new faces. Clemson is supposed to be in the mix for the ACC Championship game and should come out on fire after last week’s loss to Georgia Tech on the road. Clemson also has had a couple extra days to prepare for this one because they played on Thursday of last week. Look for the Tigers in Death Valley to destroy this young quarterback – Clemson by at least 10.
California -14 over Minnesota
Now I usually tend to stay away from Road Favorites that are in double digits but this one is just to intriguing for me. California is one of the best and most explosive teams in the nation. Some people even say they are going to give USC a run for their money. I look at this Minnesota team and see a team that should have lost against Syracuse and against Air Force. We all saw last week how much bigger and stronger the teams in the PAC 10 are against the Big 10. California rolls big in this one.
New England -3 ½ over the Jets
I know New England is coming off an emotional win on a Monday night but I don’t think the New England players are going to treat this as a let down game. Rex Ryan has been running his mouth all week and it has got some attention from New England. In the second half of the Bills game, Tom Brady was flat out awesome. Belichick made the necessary adjustments at halftime and their offense was clicking. I will take my chances against a fraudulent rookie quarterback in Mark Sanchez to lay an egg.
Bonus Pick
I don’t like any other NFL games so I am going with a Bonus 7 point teaser
Green Bay Packers teased -2
Atlanta Falcons teased +1
The Cincinnati Bengals do not have the veteran leadership, or the coaching to go on the road and win a tough game after last weeks’ heartbreak. Green Bay is for real this year and they will win the game.
I don’t even know where to begin with Carolina. This is a team in disarray after last week. The Georgia Dome will be rocking for which ever quarterback the Panthers decide on. This line might be a little inflated because of last week but Atlanta still wins this game.