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CHARGERS -125

Before it shifted in LA's favor, this game opened as a pick 'em with good reason. Neither the 4-4 Raiders nor the 4-5 Chargers are expected to keep up with the Chiefs in the AFC West, but both are still contenders for a wild card. Los Angeles entered the season with higher expectations, and coming off consecutive refreshing wins, Anthony Lynn's bunch is starting to look like the team many expected it to be. Quietly, the Chargers have a top-10 scoring defense. That will be the key against a good-but-not-unstoppable Raiders offense.

Prediction: Chargers 23, Raiders 17

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PATRIOTS -157

The Patriots’ offense isn’t all that explosive at the moment with a limited running game and short on deep threats. The Ravens can be explosive, using the power running of Lamar Jackson and their traditional backs to set up downfield shots off play-action. This feels like a low-scoring defensive struggle as Tom Brady will see the field compressed and Jackson will be contained more in the pocket by Bill Belichick’s coverage and spying schemes. Brady is more adept at getting the ball out quickly in the short-to-intermediate passing game, while Jackson will be hung out to dry more trying to escape the pocket and hit on home runs.”

Patriots by 4 points or more.

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VIKINGS +2.5

This game is tough to pick for the same reason the opening line was late to be released: It completely depends on whether Patrick Mahomes plays. With or without their star quarterback, though, the Chiefs will have big problems against the Vikings' rushing attack. Minnesota also has the NFL's third-ranked scoring defense, and even Mahomes would be in for a tough day. Ultimately, with Kansas City not getting any pressure from its rivals in the division standings, it still has no reason to rush Mahomes back before he's ready to play.

Vikings by 4 points or more

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JAGUARS +2

The Jaguars, who are London's most frequent NFL visitor, are riding a two-game winning streak and playing like legitimate contenders in the division. Jacksonville will make it close, especially without having to worry about J.J. Watt. Jaguars have the run game on lock, and they will be able to make the plays up the middle.

Jags by 4 points or more.

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UTAH ST -3

These are two programs that haven’t been too nice to us as of late. Utah State was embarrassed last week and in the loss to LSU early this year as well. BYU has burned us twice this year in the loss to USF, but defeating Boise State the following week. BYU has been tough to figure out this season, but they’ve struggled on the road. Utah State is 3-0 this season at home. Give me Utah State one more time this season or we are done with them.

UTAH ST 27-23

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VIRGINIA +2

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC +1.5

The magic number for FAU has to be 28 points. If they can reach that number I don’t see WKU being able to keep up. During Kiffin’s time in Boca the Owls have had problems with teams who are either just as athletic, if not more than they are, and teams who can score in bunches. WKU fits neither of those descriptions. As long as the Owls don’t give WKU any short fields with poor special teams, the Owls should win by 10 points at least. FAU 34 WKU 20.

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CHARLOTTE +3.5

Both teams desperately need a win to keep their hopes of bowl eligibility alive, but I think the 49ers defense steps up and slows down the O’Hara show. The 49ers offense has rediscovered their rhythm, and MTSU’s run-defense actually ranks worse than Charlotte. Expect Benny LeMay to have another monstrous game on the way to a second straight 49ers victory. Charlotte 35, Middle Tennessee 30

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MIAMI +3

Florida St is dealing with some major injuries. Running back Cam Akers will take the QB today in this game. Take Miami here.

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50.5 UNDER

Florida St is coming in this game with no QB. This line is way to high, and the Miami defense will be the toughest they see. Take the under here.

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49ERS -8.5

This is a mismatch in pretty much every area. The only element of this matchup that works in the Cardinals' favor is their quick-release passing game potentially neutralizing the 49ers' pass rush, but as Nick Bosa proved last week, even little passed out of the backfield can't be considered safe against this defense. On the other side of the ball, Arizona can't stop San Francisco's balanced attack. The NFC's only undefeated team will roll on a short week.

Niners by 10 points or more.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN +16

In five straight outings, Appalachian State has surrendered 17 points or fewer. That stingy defense will be the deciding factor, especially since Georgia Southern's success hinges on the effectiveness of its running game. Road games are always dangerous, but we're taking the Mountaineers.

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WEST VIRGINIA +18

The defense might be giving up more points than anyone in the Big 12, but the pass rush has been dangerous enough to be a problem, and the offensive line is doing a decent job of keeping defensive fronts out of the backfield.

The Baylor pass defense is doing a decent job overall, but it can be picked on. Iowa State’s Brock Purdy went off for well over 300 yards, Jett Duffey and the Texas Tech attack threw well, and this is the game to finally get the WVU passing attack working.

This game will be within 10-13 points

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CHiEFS +5.5

The Chiefs are the underdog at home. Moore is picking up the slack, and has plenty of weapons on the offense. This is a lot of points for a team that has the best receivers. Rodgers is banged up and is missing Devonta Adams.  Take the Chiefs here for the backdoor cover.

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DUKE +3.5

North Carolina has a nice group of weapons for the passing game, and Sam Howell continues to be be terrific – throwing for over 320 yards in three of his last four games, and getting better each week – but the O line is having a few issues.

The Tar Heel running game has been good enough to compliment Howell, but it’s not going to take over. There’s been a big problem keeping defenses out of the backfield, though, and Howell is taking several shots.

On the other side, the Blue Devil O line is doing a fantastic job. It’s giving everyone time to work, the running game is good enough to overcome a rough run lately by QB Quentin Harris – he’s a whole lot better than he’s been showing.

The Duke pass rush is good enough, and it’s had its moments at getting behind the line to make big plays on a regular basis. But more than anything else, the Blue Devils are more than fine when they don’t have problems with …

DUKE BY 4 POINTS OR MORE

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OKLAHOMA ST +10.5

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TEXAS -116

Texas can control the clock, too. That’s TCU’s issue – it has to have the ball or at least 35 minutes to pull this off, and it can’t allow Texas to get out to any sort of a decent lead.

The Horned Frog secondary might be fantastic so far, but Texas will be balanced, and the beleaguered defense will be just fine without much of a passing game to worry about. The TCU offense will show up and make this interesting, but Ehlinger will take over as the game goes on.

Texas by 4 or more

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VIRGINIA -154

Even though Louisville won the previous two H2H duels at Cardinal Stadium, I am going with the Cavaliers here. Virginia has a top 10 defense in the country that allows just 270.3 yards per contest, and the hosts will find it extremely hard to move the chains. The Cavaliers limited Duke to only 14 points last week, and although the Cards are averaging 33.4 points per game, they can forget about reaching that average in this one. Louisville is not playing well against the conference rivals, losing nine of the last ten games, and that’s why I am backing Virginia to get a win.

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WESTERN KENTUCKY +5.5

The Thundering Herd are playing well but they have struggled against the spread, especially at home. Even though they have a good offense that is averaging 27.4 points per game, they will have a hard time hitting their season average against the Hilltoppers, who are holding opponents to 17.9 points per game. The Thundering Herd have also struggled defensively and are giving up 26.6 points per game, which means the Hilltoppers, who have the 73rd best passing offense in the country, will be able to keep the score close against a Marshall team that has struggled against the pass and is giving up 248.8 passing yards per game. With the Hilltoppers playing well defensively over their last three games, holding opponents to 8.33 points per game, expect them to cover the spread in this game.

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EAGLES +3

Amari Cooper, Randall Cobb, Tyron Smith, La’el Collins on the field make a huge difference in terms of what Dak Prescott can or cannot do in the passing game. The Eagles’ defense has been consistent in one area the run game. But facing Ezekiel Elliott is another story. He has been the Birds’ kryptonite. In his last two outings against the Eagles, Elliott has run for over 100 yards and has tallied a minimum of 189 yards of total offense. If the Birds can control Zeke, it enhances their chances of winning. Also, Jim Schwartz’s defense has to make Prescott feel as uncomfortable as possible. He has a tendency of holding on to the ball to long at times. You take away the 10 sacks the Eagles had against the Jets and they’ve had only four sacks in their five other games. Not good enough!!!!

The Cowboys’ front seven will be coming after Carson Wentz, so the Eagles’ short passing game will need to be on point. The question is, which of their pass catchers will step up and provide consistent help? I’m hoping the Birds can go down to Dallas and put together a game like they did in Green Bay. On a hunch, I’m leaning toward the Eagles. 

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48 OVER

Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson are the top two fantasy quarterbacks in the land, while Marquise Brown -- who missed last week's game but could return from an ankle injury vs. Seattle -- and DK Metcalf are two of the top three rookie receivers in yardage. The end-of-days stuff continues with Earl Thomas heading to town in a visiting uniform, surely eager to salute Pete Carroll in a different manner than the last time he was in the stadium. The Seahawks have played four games that came down to the final couple minutes this year and won all of them, a spate of luck that seems destined to run out.

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CHARGERS +2.5

With the way these two offenses have been playing, and with the way their defenses are setup, you’d think Rosenthal would be going for the low-scoring angle here.

Instead, the NFL.com expert believes these two teams will combine for 51 points. The most interesting part of Rosenthal’s write-up came when he was thinking aloud about Philip Rivers eventually being the successor to the recently benched Mariota.

Follow the trend here.

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DOLPHINS +17

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TEXANS +1

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RAMS -3

The Rams travel to the heartbreaking place of their Super Bowl loss. With the team being significantly different due to trades and injury, the Rams defense will have their hands full against Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and company. However, the Rams should provide an equal challenge for the struggling defense of the Falcons. The Rams need a W and this is a good opportunity to get one. Rams win in a shootout.

Rams by 7 or more

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GIANTS -3

The Giants will snap their two-game losing streak against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals on Sunday. It will be a close one as the first two quarterbacks in the draft face off against each other, but the advantage goes to Daniel Jones at home with Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram back in the lineup.

Despite an impressive performance from Murray last week, his offense has allowed the sixth most sacks in the league (21) and Big Blue’s pass rush has recorded at least three sacks in five straight games. Their secondary also showed major improvement against Tom Brady last week, so expect them to keep their team in the game. If the offense does their part by putting the ball in the end zone, the Giants will pickup their third victory of the season.

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VIKINGS -138

The Lions are coming off a game against the Packers where the referees completely hosed them, so they're probably pretty pissed off and rightfully so. I still think though that Vikings are the better team. The offense has been hitting a ton of big plays lately and starting to come around. With Stafford's recent struggled against the Vikings, I think the defense will be all over him. Vikings win big.

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OREGON -140

Oregon and Washington trade field goals in the first quarter, and the Huskies lead by three at halftime. The Ducks stay patient with the run, however, and Herbert finds his rhythm in the passing game. Oregon scores late on a touchdown run by Verdell and takes control of the Pac-12 North race.

Oregon by 3 points or more.

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC -4.5

For Marshall to pull the upset on the road, it will need to pressure Chris Robison and win the turnover battle, which has been a key component of Florida Atlantic’s recent success. The Thundering Herd will also have to find a way to put up points, which they haven't done in recent weeks. When all is said and done, Marshall will have a tough time scoring enough points to beat the Owls.

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SEAHAWKS -120

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SAINTS +3

The Saints actually enter this game as underdogs, which is a bit perplexing, considering how good they’ve looked on defense over the past two weeks. Bridgewater is coming off his best game as a starter in a long time and the Saints’ offense actually looked to push the ball downfield last week versus the Bucs. Jacksonville was gashed in the run game last week, so look for Saints’ star running back Alvin Kamara to steal some of the spotlight in this one. Kamara hasn’t topped 69 rushing yards in any of the last four games -- something I expect to change in this one. Look for him to have a big day as the Saints cruise to another victory without Brees on Sunday in Jacksonville. 

Saints by 4 points or more.

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FLORIDA +13.5

The Gators are no slouch on offense either as they average 32.3 PPG, and when you add it all up and pour it in a blender, I see a Florida team that will contain the Tigers’ offense just enough to stay within the cover margin in a matchup which has all the markings of a hotly contested SEC throwdown between two undefeated teams. 

LSU wins by 4-7 points

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59 UNDER

When analyzing this game, there is one statistic that jumps out: Notre Dame is No. 2 nationally with a plus-10 turnover margin while USC is 122nd at minus-seven. If those trends continue on Saturday night, the Irish should roll to an easy victory. Notre Dame will try to get after Kedon Slovis with as few rushers as possible in an effort to force him into mistakes. I think USC will value the ball more in this game and it will be tight deep into the second half. But the Irish's depth along the defensive line will come into play late and Notre Dame will beat the Trojans for the third year in a row.

NOTRE DAME 34-20

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63.5 UNDER

I expect a blowout win from Louisiana Tech. This spread may appear large at first glance but it is more than attainable. UMass has been on the wrong end of several huge losses this season. They have lost by at least 34 points in each of their last three defeats which included a 44-0 loss to FIU last week. The Minutemen are going to have trouble scoring points in this matchup. L.A. Tech has held its opponent to 20 or fewer points in three out of their last four games.

Furthermore, the Bulldogs should have a breakout game offensively. The Minutemen defense is among the worst in the entire country. They stand down at 116th in the FBS against the pass and 127th against the run.  L.A. Tech features a potent passing offense that is averaging 277 passing yards per game so I expect the experienced senior QB J’Mar Smith to have a big game.

LT WINS 42-13 LAY THE UNDER

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FRESNO ST +3.5

This one is going to be a challenge for Air Force, who is reeling after their last-minute loss to Navy. The defeat washed away the good feelings of their fourth-quarter comeback to take the lead and now they have to face a rested Fresno State team. The Bulldogs have won two straight contests and they have been tough against the run. Fresno State has held the opposition to 109.5 yards per game on the ground and only 3.4 yards per carry this season. That is going to be an uphill climb for the Falcons, who aren’t equipped for an aerial assault. Give the Bulldogs the advantage in this contest.

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43 OVER

Army is a good team, but let's face it-they are overvalued. They shouldn't be a road favorite here, despite the issues Western Kentucky has had at home. Nearly beating Michigan has made Army a darling of the oddsmakers. This is a team that can't throw the ball if you can stop the run or at least slow it down. Western Kentucky could pull the upset here, but i expect this game to be close. I have Army winning 20-28. Take the over here.

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77.50 UNDER

The Sooners will have to deal with adversity for the first time all season against an offense with the explosion keep pushing and pushing and pushing like no one else on the schedule has been able to.

More than that. Ehlinger and the O will keep control of the clock. After a few empty drives, Oklahoma will start to press a little bit, Hurts will be under pressure from the Longhorn defensive front, and it’ll be a back-and-forth fight with each side coming up with just enough big plays to take the momentum.

In the fourth quarter, Oklahoma will turn to something it hasn’t used a whole lot of so far – power.

The running game will settle things down a little bit, Hurts won’t make any key mistakes, and the Sooners will survive a thriller with a late defensive stop.

The value is in the total since I have Oklahoma winning 42-32. Lay the under here.

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VIRGINIA +2.5

Both Virginia and Miami are defensive-minded teams with defensive-minded head coaches. The Cavaliers are more of a physical team that loves to grind it out, while the Hurricanes love to show their speed and athleticism to score points and slow offenses down.

Miami head coach Manny Diaz should be encouraged by the way his team performed in the second half against Virginia Tech. Down 28-0, his team could have easily quit, but his players were persistent and got back into it before losing the game late in regulation.

VIRGINIA BY 4 POINTS OR MORE.

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BROWNS +5

Shanahan will devise some efficient plays for his offense against Cleveland, but I don’t know how sustainable it will be. I think Cleveland will take a similar approach to last week in which they load the box to stop the run and force Garoppolo to beat him. Also, remember that the Arizona Cardinals were 3-13 last year (the team that Steve Wilks was the head coach of). Two of those wins were a sweep against the 49ers, showing that Wilks wasn’t phased by what Shanahan threw at him. His defense will be prepared, and so will the Browns’ playmakers on offense for Monday Night Football.” Browns 24, 49ers 20.

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PACKERS +4

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CHARGERS -4

 The Broncos aren't looking like the contender that they were billed as all offseason. To the trained eye, we knew Denver was in contention for a top-5 pick next April, if not the top overall pick. This team, for the first time in my lifetime, are significant contenders to finish the season with the worst record in football and that isn't hyperbole. Nothing stops this week. Denver travels to L.A. to play in a stadium that typically doubles for a home game without Bradley Chubb, who is now shelved for the season. The Chargers, on the otherhand, are still really good despite their injuries and are getting a healthy Melvin Gordon back. This isn't gonna be a close one.

Chargers by 7 or more.

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TITANS -147

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RAVENS -160

The Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games, and 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Steelers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games after recording more than 250 passing yards in their previous game, and 2-6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the Ravens overall.

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CARDINALS 3

The Bengals are favored by 3.5 points (+105) at home. With no A.J. Green, John Ross or Cordy Glenn, they looked hapless against the Steelers. The Cardinals were very competitive in their first two weeks of the season. Their defense has struggled but their offensive metrics suggest they could break out. because of how bad the Bengals have been, taking the Cardinals +3 is the way to go.

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RAIDERS +5

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AUBURN -2.5

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BUFFALO +3.5

Ohio has been a major disappointment so far, but the offensive line is still among the league’s best, the skill parts are okay, and the main issue has been mistakes – turnovers are killing the team.

Buffalo isn’t getting much out of its defense, but its bigger concern this week is at quarterback. Matt Myers is the man man, but he’s been missing practices banged up. Kyle Vantrease isn’t a bad option, but Myers brings more of a rushing element.

Can it be as simple as the home field advantage? UB is 2-0 in Amherst and 0-3 away from home. The offense has worked so far at home, and on the road the mistakes start to come and the attack fizzles.

UB stays in the MAC race with a big performance from a ground game that will blast away on the shockingly soft Bobcat defensive front.

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TCU +4

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UTAH ST +28

 Jordan Love is a stud, and LSU's defense has been injury plagued. If the Tigers aren't careful -- a noon kickoff the week before Florida is a precarious spot -- the Aggies will absolutely make this a game. LSU probably wins, and may even wins comfortably by the time this is all said and done, but covering nearly four full touchdowns is a lot to ask against a motivated dog.

LSU BY 21 POINTS OR LESS

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UCF -4

The Bearcats have dropped 13 straight to AP Top 25 teams since a 45-44 win at Pittsburgh in 2009, a run that started with their 51-24 loss to then-No. 5 Florida in the 2010 Sugar Bowl after Brian Kelly left Cincinnati to take the Notre Dame job after guiding the Bearcats to a 12-0 regular-season record.

Two of those 13 losses were lopsided defeats to UCF each of the last two years, including a 38-13 setback in Orlando last season when McKenzie Milton threw for three TD passes and 268 yards.

UCF BY 6 POINTS OR MORE

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RAMS +1.5

With the Seahawks, I go back and forth. Sometimes I see a Super Bowl contender, and if you’re not in that camp, I would tell you they’re 3-1, and when you’re 3-1, you’re on a pace for 12-4, and if you’re 12-4, you’re a Super Bowl contender. That’s a fact. But how good are they, really? Their three wins came over teams that are a combined 0-11-1. They lost to the only good team they played, the Saints. The Rams are in the same league as the Saints, and that’s why I’m taking them by a narrow margin in overtime. Oddsmakers favor Seattle by 1 point, but I’m siding with Sean McVay’s team, thinking the Seahawks aren’t quite good enough and the Rams aren’t quite bad enough for the NFC West pecking order to change just yet.

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STEELERS -165

Vontaze Burfict and Antonio Brown are out of this rivalry but the bad blood isn’t. Someone will probably be ejected. Especially since both teams are on a long walk toward irrelevancy this season. Steelers 24, Bengals 17.

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COWBOYS MONEY LINE

The Saints are running a backup QB, and i'm not excited about defensive line. The Cowboys are well balanced, and they love the dome life. Take the Cowboys here.

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PANTHERS +5.5

Allen is set to make his second straight start in place of Cam Newton, who is sidelined indefinitely by a Lisfranc injury in his foot. The second-year quarterback got the job done last week, going 19-of-26 for 261 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in a 38-20 win at Arizona - Carolina's first victory of the season. The Texans are one defensive stop away from being undefeated, but they're also just a couple plays away from being winless as all three of their games have been decided by seven points or fewer. The Panthers have won the last two meetings, including a 24-17 home victory in the most recent clash in 2015.

TEXANS BY 3 POINTS OR LESS.

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GIANTS -3

The beginning of the Daniel Jones era got off to a tremendous start in Week 3 and resulted in a historic 32-31 comeback victory for the Giants. Jones threw for over 300-plus yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for two touchdowns as well.

With Saquon Barkley out due to a high ankle sprain, it’s going to be up to Jones to lead the way again and look to utilize Evan Engram and Sterling Shepard, both of whom had over 100-yard games against the Buccaneers. Wayne Gallman will likely see an increase in playing time; whether or not he can be effective remains to be seen.

On the flip side, the Giants defense, despite allowing a ton of yards and points, actually generated a pass rush and got after Jameis Winston. Now, they’ll try to get after Case Keenum, whose only been sacked six times in the first three games. Some wonder if at some point, the Giants defense will see the Redskins first round pick from the 2019 NFL Draft in Dwayne Haskins, especially if Keenum struggles.

GIANTS BY 4 POINTS OR MORE

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BUFFALO -130

Miami has covered in eight of their nine MAC games and four of their last five home games. However, those trends will not continue. Buffalo has the ground game, and not much else, and they will pound the rock in this conference opener and be successful doing so. The RedHawks simply do not have much firepower on offense and their defense will not be able to stop the run. Take the Buffalo money line since they are 6-1 ATS. 

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DUKE +3

As for Duke, there isn't anything particularly special about the team. It's a fundamentally sound offense and defense with sprinkled athleticism at various positions. I don' see any glaring weaknesses or strengths. Perhaps the biggest plus of Duke is their ability to stay disciplined and not turnover the football. I like Quentin Harris, but don't love him. I think he'll shoot back down to earth against an improved Hokies' secondary - which will be heavily tested. 

Overall it comes down to who you trust more at this very point in time. Currently I trust Duke more than Virginia Tech. Let's see if they can prove me wrong, as they should be able to. 

Duke by 6 points or more.

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42 UNDER

Monday night will be the breakout game for the Bears’ offense, they’ll still be waiting. Washington’s defense isn’t very good, and the crowd atmosphere at FedEx Field won’t intimidate anyone on the Bears’ sideline. But this is still a road game, and the Bears only won one road game by more than a touchdown in 2018 (against a Buffalo Bills team quarterbacked by Nathan Peterman).

The expectation, though, is for the Bears’ offense to be better than it was in Weeks 1 and 2. That may not lead to a 2018-Week-4 level of explosion, but merely getting to 20 points would represent progress for this offense. What’ll be key, though: The Bears’ defense will force multiple takeaways, offsetting a handful of big plays made by Case Keenum and helping secure a narrow victory in Maryland. 

Bears win 24-13. Lay the money on the under.

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RAMS -3

This year’s rendition of Wade Phillips’ defense has proven to be pretty stout through two games. The defense has created four turnovers in these wins (2 INTS, 2 fumbles recover). Assuming the trend continues, this’ll be a boon. I don’t see Aqib, Marcus, Johnson, Weddle & Co. having a hard time keeping Odell & ‘em in check (think the NO game).The question now is can the offense do its defense justice (funny considering the last two years)? Jared Goff’s gotta be more efficient, have better timing on his throws. There’s been plenty passes thrown to the open turf in these last two outings to last good while. A cleaner passing game will ease things for TG & committee (depending on Malc Brown’s status).

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52 OVER

I think the Ravens will give the Chiefs an incredibly tough time. The Ravens will bottle up the Chiefs’ run game which will force Mahomes to throw more. While I have confidence in Mahomes, I think the Chiefs will put up 4 touchdowns, and continue to wear down the Ravens defense. 

The Ravens are a new squad, and I like Lamar Jackson to put up some touchdowns as well. This game is tough to decide on who wins, but i like the over here. 

Chiefs win 31-28. Lay the over.

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FALCONS +107

The Colts are a very resilient football team, led by a great head coach in Frank Reich. And no matter what, they are going to put up a good fight on Sunday with home-field advantage on their side. That said, it’s hard to overlook the injuries. The Colts will be without Darius Leonard, their best defender, and top cornerback Pierre Desir and running back Marlon Mack also are dealing with injuries. No. 1 wide receiver T.Y. Hilton also isn't expected to be at 100 percent on Sunday because of a quad issue. And with all due respect to legendary Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, he can’t be trusted to make an extra point right now, much less kick a 50-yard game-winner. It’s simply too much for the Colts to overcome in a matchup that seems to be setting up nicely for the Falcons.

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WASHINGTON -18.5

If you haven’t been following college football this season, this line may look funny. Let me tell you now that it’s probably a little bit low; the UCLA Bruins are a bad, bad football team. They haven’t scored more than 14 points in any game and in my opinion, it’s because Chip Kelly’s offense is now the status quo. It used to be revolutionary but these days it’s like everyone else. It’s going to stay that way against Washington State because Mike Leach has one of his best defensive units since coming to Pullman. They’re allowing just 16 points per game this season and a poultry 346 yards per game. UCLA, who’s averaging less than 300 yards themselves on offense, will be no match for Leach’s high-powered offense.

Washington State 34-13

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OREGON -10

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45.5 UNDER

The Terriers’ latest loss came to Samford this past Saturday night at Gibbs Stadium, as Wofford lost a fifth-straight game to Samford, 21-14, in Wofford’s SoCon opener. Saturday night’s meeting between Wofford and Gardner-Webb will mark the eighth all-time clash between the two programs, with Wofford holding the 5-2 edge. Wofford posted a 45-14 win over the Bulldogs last season in Boiling Springs, NC, and have won three-straight against the Bulldogs. That came on the heels of back-to-back losses to the Bulldogs in 2013 and ‘14. Wofford showed some glimmers of getting things fixed offensively in last Saturday’s setback to Samford, rushing for 272 yards, led by quarterback Joe Newman’s 96 yards on the ground.

However, it was once again the lack of really any big play threats in the passing game which ended up being costly. Wofford is averaging just 13.5 PPG and just 292.0 YPG offensively through their first two games of the 2019 season. Defensively, the Terriers have looked pretty solid, limiting foes to just 24.5 PPG and 329.5 YPG through the first two outings, led by cornerback Dimitri Redwood’s nine tackles. Gardner-Webb is coming off its first win of the season, which was a 21-12 win over North Carolina Central. Head coach Carroll McCray’s club has some offensive pieces, including redshirt sophomore quarterback Jordan Smith, who has completed 22-of-54 passes for 280 yards, but has thrown four picks and no scoring passes to this point in 2019.

Jaylin Cagle is a solid ground threat for the Bulldogs, having rushed for 265 yards and four scores through the first three games, and that includes having faced two FBS foes. I think the Bulldogs keep it close and could make things very interesting before the HOF night concludes in Spartanburg.

WOFFORD WINS 20-17. 

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63 UNDER

60% of the bets are on the under, but the books want to create a trap for the public. I have 3 different algorithms for this game. Before last season’s game between these teams the total had gone Under in four straight meetings. Neither team has lit it up on offense this season and the Golden Flashes will control this game on the ground with a great rushing attack. Both defenses have not played well, but have played solid teams, especially Kent State. In this game, points will be at a premium and the Under is the smart pick.

Kent St wins 30-27, Bowling Green 28-24, Kent St 31-23

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68 UNDER

The Bears have an All-America candidate at linebacker, in Will Coneway, who has 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and 0.5 sack through the first three games of the season. The Paladins counter with some excellent linebackers of their own, including reigning Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week Braden Gilby, who made his first start Saturday and finished the contest with 12 tackles, a tackle-for-loss and forced a fumble. All-America outside linebacker Adrian Hope had a big game against the Bears last season, and like Gilby, made his first start for Furman last Saturday. He has nine tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks through the first three games of the season. With the past two meetings having been close wins in favor of the Paladins, expect the same Saturday. Also, expect Clay Hendrix’s Paladins to squeak out another close win over his close win in Greenville.

FURMAN 34-23

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UTAH -190

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55 UNDER

Air Force has a strong running game that ranks second in the nation with 353.5 rushing yards per game and they can also take it to the air, at least more than in previous years, averaging 98.0 passing yards per game to keep defenses honest.

This could be a game with long and drawn out possessions. Boise State is more physical and athletic but I like Air Force to control the ball, kill the clock and keep things close in a low-scoring affair.

Boise St wins 28-21 Lay the money on the under here.

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BEARS -120

The Broncos played last Monday, while the Bears haven’t played since September 5, which means that they had an extra few days to regroup for this crucial contest. The defense did their part against the Packers and it will get the job done in Denver, backing Trubisky concerns me but the Bears are the better team and they can’t afford to go 0-2. I’m taking Chicago to do whatever it takes to win and I like that they’re laying less than a field goal here.

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52 OVER

The Rams will go to the run a lot earlier then they did against the Panthers. The Saints have a good front seven, but they’re clearly not as formidable as Carolina’s.

The Texans were able to exploit the Saints secondary with the dink and dunk setting up the long pass play. I like the Rams to employ this same strategy this week against New Orleans. If it worked for Houston, there’s no reason it shouldn’t work the Rams.

As long as the Rams pile up points on each of their offensive possessions and control the clock, this will bode well going into the fourth quarter where the game might be on the line.

This game is a toss up but I like the Rams to win 34-31. I like the over here.

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CHARGERS -1

Rivers threw for 333 yards and three touchdowns in the win over the Colts. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler looked just fine as the starting running back as he went off for 154 total yards in the win. That tandem will be the focal point of the Chargers offense once again this week. 

Detroit will have a much tougher time this week both moving the football on offense and getting stops on defense. The Lions haven’t done well as home underdogs in the past. The Lions defense is soft, and the Chargers have to many weapons that will play a major factor in this game.

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49ERS +1

The San Francisco 49ers may be one-point underdogs, but they have a strong chance of going on the road and beating the Cincinnati Bengals.

San Francisco went on the road in Week 1 and notched a 31-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And it was a strong showing for the 49ers defense, as Richard Sherman and Ahkello Witherspoon each had interception return touchdowns.

The Bengals offense could struggle, especially if running back Joe Mixon is limited by his ankle injury.

49ers win 24-17.

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NEBRASKA -13

Northern Illinois can’t keep up if the Husker offense is on. The O has a huge problem on third downs, and the line hasn’t been able to generate enough of a push or keep lines – particularly Utah’s – out of the backfield.

On the other side, without Sutton Smith and some of the other key parts on last year’s defensive front, the Huskies don’t have the pass rush that was so dominant last season. Martinez will have time to work.

Nebraska wins 34-13

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TCU +1

The Boilermaker running game has been all but ignored with the passing attack so strong, but that goes into the teeth of the TCU defense – the secondary is a killer.

It’s a rested Horned Frog team with just enough offensive weapons to bother a Purdue defense that’s getting lit up like a Christmas tree. The two quarterback system of Max Duggan and Alex Delton provide different looks.

This might be a dangerous Boilermaker team, but it’s prone to mistakes with six turnovers so far and 14 penalties. TCU isn’t going to beat itself.

TCU by 3 points or more.

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64.5 UNDER

The Orange offense will come out hot for a quarter, but the running game won’t work as everything stalls in the second quarter.

Travis Etienne – who saved the day last season with 203 yards and three touchdowns – will rip off big run after big run on the way to yet a business-like Clemson win.

CLEMSON WINS 42-10.

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76 UNDER

Both teams play a fast pace style of offense. The problem with this line is the matchup. Cal Poly is not a great team, and will pull turnovers. Cal Poly might get lucky and put 13 points on the board. I like Oregon St to score around 50 points. Lay the under here.

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Iowa -118

The model knows the Hawkeyes, who lead the all-time series 44-22, have won the last four games of the series. Iowa is led by senior quarterback Nate Stanley, who completed 16-of-28 passes for 236 yards and three scores in the Hawkeyes' win over Rutgers. In his four-year career, he has 5,839 yards and 58 scores. He has only thrown 16 interceptions in four seasons and ranked second in the Big Ten and 22nd nationally with 26 touchdown passes in 2018.

Iowa has a great run game, and I'm not a big fan of Iowa State's defense of line. Mekhi Sargent is a really good running back, and I like the way Iowa's front line opens up pockets for him to run. 

This game will be low scoring, and I like Iowa by 4 points or more.

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USC -175

The USC Trojans are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win of more than 20 points

Wilson played well against Tennessee but his offensive line must do a better job of protecting him. BYU will play the first half of this game without defensive lineman Devin Kaufusi, who was ejected against Tennessee for targeting and overcoming his absence will be tough.

USC is strong on the offensive side, and elite players that are transitioning to an Air Raid offense, BYU has struggled against the run, giving up 502 rushing yards over the first two games.

Can Wilson match Slovis from the start? USC just has too many weapons and while playing in Utah is hard, last week’s win really helped strengthen USC’s mindset for the rest of the season.

USC by 4 points or more.

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STEELERS +6

The Patriots were gashed in the passing game last season and Roethlisberger was one of the best passing QBs in the league. He threw for a ton of yards as the Steelers trailed only the Buccaneers for passing yards last season. Oddly enough, his lowest passing total of the season (218 yards) came against the Patriots in a 17-10 victory late in the year. New England had success in the postseason as they kept the Chargers, Chiefs and Rams around the 50 percent mark but the Steelers have too many options to work with for the Patriots to keep up with. Pittsburgh gets the edge in this one.

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GIANTS +7.5

Could it be a GOOD thing for the Giants that Ezekiel Elliott is back? Okay, so that’s the hot take to end all hot takes, but it is fair to wonder if his arrival will be as seamless as the Cowboys think after missing all of training camp. Remember, top receiver Amari Cooper didn’t play a down in the preseason, either, as he’s been hobbled with a foot injury. The Cowboys are more talented than the Giants and will finish ahead of them in the NFC East standings, but I think the visiting team steals one on the road to start the season. Giants 26, Cowboys 21.

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VIKINGS -180

Matt Ryan and Kirk Cousins will have renewed energy, as both offenses have upgraded their lines and have good running games to set up better downfield passing. This game comes down to which defense will be positioned to make the game-changing sacks or big plays off takeaways. Trust Minnesota’s star-studded, older group at home vs. Atlanta’s healthier-but-younger one on the road.

Vikings win 24-20

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CHIEFS -3

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BILLS +3

Both defenses are going to be tough to score on but I think the Bills offense has enough new weapons to exploit some missing pieces in at the second level of the Jets defense. If you go an watch some of Darnold’s preseason reps you’ll notice some happy feet as he’s obviously dealing with some issues in front of him on the line. It’s partly his style but if this Bills defensive line can generate the pressure they’ve been talking about all summer then they’ll likely force some turnovers. When Allen gets a short field he usually takes advantage. I also think the Jets’ strategy of making Allen beat them from the pocket could come back and bite them. The strategy is to get the ball out fast and it was executed well against the Carolina Panthers, who employ a 3-4 defense just like the Jets. If Williams is planning on covering Beasley with a linebacker that could be a matchup to exploit all game long.

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RAMS -135

The Rams where 13-3 SU last year. The Rams are the better team. Newton injured his foot near the end of the first quarter during the preseason game against the Patriots on August 22 and he was seen leaving the stadium in a walking boot.

The Rams have a lethal offense with Jared Goff under center, Todd Gurley in the backfield and Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods, their two 1,000-yard wide receivers from last season.

The defense will be improved with the additions of Eric Weddle and Clay Matthews, who will provide significant help to Aaron Donald. This unit will have to be prepared for Cam Newton, as he took every rep he was supposed to on Monday’s practice and has been making steady progress.

The Rams pull the victory here 34-27.

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STANFORD +3

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis vs. Stanford's defensive front. Slovis, a freshman from Scottsdale, Arizona, will make his first career start after sophomore J.T. Daniels sustained a season-ending knee injury against Fresno State. Slovis has plenty of talent, including the strong arm he showed off on a 41-yard completion to Tyler Vaughns to set up a touchdown in the 31-23 win over the Bulldogs, but his lack of experience will be challenged by the perennially stout Cardinal. Stanford had four takeaways and three sacks in a 17-7 win against Northwestern. 

Stanford has to much talent, and I like them to pull the upset here.

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FRESNO ST +3.5

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TENNESSEE -169

BYU is 8-1 ATS on the road, but i can careless about this streak. BYU is not in the same mind as Tennessee. Tennessee is a powerhouse team, that rolls with the big boys. BYU is not a high octane offense, and i see them struggling in this game.

Tennessee 28 - 17. 

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69.50 UNDER

UC Davis gave blew out San Diego 35-7 last year. UC Davis just got a beaten against Cal only putting up 14 points. UC Davis is favorite by 17 points. This line doesn't make any sense, because i have Davis putting up 34 points, and San Diego putting up 17. The under is the money play here.

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SYRACUSE +103

Syracuse showed a few areas of concern against Liberty, none bigger than the inconsistent play of the offensive line and quarterback Tommy DeVito. Dino Babers can’t fix his offensive line and the flawed timing of DeVito and his receivers in one week, but I think he finds some simple solutions in the Liberty film to get DeVito back on track (think more quick passes to Sean Riley) and gets Syracuse to 2-0 with the game of the century against Clemson looming.

SYRACUSE BY 7 POINTS OR MORE

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62.5 UNDER

Missouri lost three defensive starters in preseason camp to injuries and it showed in Week 1. The Tigers are home and I expect a lot of that to be cleaned up by Saturday. Despite their win, WVU struggled for much of the game on both sides of the ball against James Madison. Now, this young, rebuilding group goes on the road to face an SEC opponent that is embarrassed and angry with how their season started. WVU is going to have a tough time slowing down Preseason All-SEC tight end Albert Okwuegbunam. Plus, when you combine WVU’s offensive line performance last week with Missouri’s stout defensive line, led by Jordan Elliott and Akial Byers, it could potentially turn into a big day for that Mizzou unit.

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AUBURN -3

This isn't just a massive game for the Ducks. It's huge for the Pac-12. Washington lost to Auburn in a similar type of matchup last season in Atlanta. Oregon and QB Justin Herbert are carrying the Pac-12 flag against the country's toughest league. 

AUBURN WINS 28-23

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VIRGINIA -140

PITT has one of the worst defenses in the league. Virginia is well balanced on both sides of the game. Virginia is has one of the best linebackers in the nation, and they will pull turnovers in this matchup. The inside money is on Virginia, and I have them winning.

Virginia wins 27-23. Take the money line here.

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SMU +2.5

Arkansas St is dealing with some coaching issues. The Head coach just lost his wife, and the defense of coordinator will be replacing him. I like this move, because winning a game is all about play calling. 

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CAL -13

Getting the offense going against this Cal defense is going to be a problem.

The secondary returns just about everyone of note from the nation’s ninth-best pass defense that picked off 21 passes and was a rock against anything happening deep.

In all, eight starts and almost all of the team’s top ten tacklers return. This is a  great UC Davis offense, but it doesn’t care about controlling the clock or time of possession – it scores in a hurry. Cal should be able to dominate the tempo and the time of possession battle.

CAL WINS 34-10

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63.5 UNDER

The Tar Heels have a true freshman QB. They’ve won all of five games the past two seasons. 

That’s not the easiest thing to turn around quickly and, at worst, South Carolina should be competent to start the season. 

It’s fair to say North Carolina has talent, especially when it comes to offensive playmakers. But the Heels also gave up an average of 6 yards a play last season.

Their offensive line is also on the shaky side and has to deal with a Gamecocks front that should be somewhat fearsome this season, especially in the middle. 

The way things look now, South Carolina should be better, probably a good bit better. Life doesn’t always work out that way, but expect a comfortable victory.

South Carolina 35-24 Lay the under here

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OLE MISS +6

Ole Miss has beat Memphis 7 of 8 games. Memphis brings a lot of good talent to the table. This game will be a shootout, since both teams have a vanilla defense. Ole Miss has limited opponents to just 36 ppg, but they play a harder conference. I like this game to be within 3 points. I have edge to Ole Miss pulling the upset here.

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GEORGIA TECH +37.5

The last time these two teams met, Clemson dominated the Ramblin' Wreck to the tune of 49-21; don't expect the same thing this time around. Collins brings with him an effective 4-2-5 defense. 

Clemson has 4 new starters on defense, and are heavy favorite to win this game. I like Clemson to put up maybe 42 points, and Georgia Tech to put up at least 9-14 points. 

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ROBERT MORRIS +46.5

Matthew Gonzalez is coming off a 12-touchdown season as part of a dangerous receiving trio coming back. The quarterback situation might not be in place quite yet, but the offense has a decent line and it should be able to move the chains. For all of the team’s problems last year, it hit on its third down conversions. That should continue this year.

I have Buffalo winning 49-17