Coop’s Plays
Georgia tech +28 vs Georgia
This game is always one of those games that is just different. Rivalry game. A game that fans of both teams can have bragging rights over. A lot of the Bulldog fans call tech their younger brother. This younger brother monger not won’t his week but they will win you this bet with the points.
Appalachian State -12.5 vs Troy
In the well known tale when Troy is tricked by the Trojan horse, we see another big loss to Troy again. App State is having a great year and this is just a nice little bow on top of everything. They will cover this game and win you this bet.
Penn State vs Rutgers over 50
Penn State has had a couple of bad weeks but they play against Rutgers who are one of the worst teams in the nation. Wouldn’t be surprised in penn state put up all 50.
Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State over 69.5
Both of these teams average more than 35 points per game. This game will be a shoot out and will get over this total.
Minnesota -2.5 vs Wisconsin
Bit game in the Big Ten this weekend. Minnesota is trying to cap off a historical year with a big win. This is a huge bragging rights game too
and both teams will be ready to play. This will be a close game throughout but Minnesota will come out with a 3 point win!!!
The Professor’s College Picks 11/30/19
Oklahoma -13.5 vs. Oklahoma State
This is one of those rivalry games for bragging rights in the state. It’s called the Bedlam Series and Oklahoma has won 16 of the last 20 including the last four. Oklahoma is playing for a spot on the playoff selection and has had some trouble with opposing mobile quarterbacks. Oklahoma State’s quarterback is not that mobile so Oklahoma will win this matchup. Take give the points and go with Oklahoma.
LSU -16.5 vs. Texas A&M
Remember last year when Texas A&M beat LSU 74-72 through 7 overtime periods? Well LSU remembers and they will look to put a beat down on Texas A&M at home tomorrow. LSU has an unbeaten record and they have their reservation ticket for the championship game already. Take LSU -16.5 for them to continue their streak against Oklahoma State.
Alabama -3.5 vs. Auburn
A great rivalry will continue at the Iron Bowl. Mac Jones is stepping in for Tua Tagovailoa to face the Auburn Tiger’s defense and quarterback Bo Nix. Alabama is in a must win situation if it plans to be in the playoff selection this year. It comes down to Alabama’s offensive line vs. the tough Auburn front four. If the offensive line can give Mac Jones the time to throw then Auburn is in for a long day. Take Alabama -3.5 for the win.
Duke +9.5 vs. Miami Hurricanes
The game will be played in Durham. Both teams came off horrible losses last week. The rivalry favors Miami over the last 16 meetings
with Miami winning 13 of the 16 games. Miami will most likely win this game but NOT by 9.5 points. TAKE the Duke Blue Devils +9.5.
Stanford (+16.5) vs. Notre Dame
ND has won 5 straight times in the series. They are 2-2 on the road while Stanford is 3-3 at home. Stanford is 86-33 under coach David Shaw and 17-0 in non-conference games. Notre Dame will win the game but Stanford will cover. Take Stanford (+16.5).
The Professor’s NFL Picks
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Miami Dolphins (under 44.5)
The Eagles are in a game that can help them take control of their destiny in the NFC East by tying them with the Cowboys for the lead in the division. The Dolphins look like they continue to have a Kung-Fu grip on last place in the NFL and the number one draft pick. The eagles have come off tow back to back losses at home and are looking to take this opportunity to fly next to the Cowboys. The eagles have kept their opponents to 17 points or less in the last four games and there should be no change here with the Dolphins. The Eagles should win this game and the best bet is taking the under 44.5 points for the game.
Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) vs. Arizona Cardinals
This is the battle of the NFC West bottom dwellers. The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a bye week and many expect them to come out strong against the Rams. Los Angeles is coming off and embarrassing beat down by the Baltimore ravens and many expect the Rams to come back strong with a win after that public humiliation. The Cardinals have one of the worst defenses in the NFL with a really bad pass defense. The Rams have two good wide receivers. It’s up to Jared Goff and Kyle Murray to make things happen. Take the Rams (-2.5).
Indianapolis Colts (-2.5) vs. Tennessee Titans
All indicators are showing that the pundits believe the Titans will come out on top for these games. They are evenly matched. But something
tells me the Colts will pull this out. Better quarterback to start off. Take the Colts (-2.5)
Cleveland Browns (-1.5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Again most of the pundits are taking Pittsburgh to win as revenge for the game three weeks ago where the embarrassing fight broke out at the end of the game. The Browns have not swept the Steelers in a long time it’s time it might happen. Take the Browns (-2).
Giants vs. Green Bay (over 41)
The Giants are a hapless team that is trying hard to find a way to win. That won’t happen here unless Rodgers has a cardiac arrest in the first minute of the game. Look for Rodgers to have a prolific day against the Giants. Jones and Saquon will score points against Packers defense but not enough to win. Safe bet is to take the over (over 41).
The Mechanic’s Plays
Packers -6 v. Giants
After an astonishingly bad performance against the 9ers last week, look for the Pack to “get healthy” against a terribly coached and weak Giants team. Aside from poor coaching, Shurmur continues to make numerous wrong in-game decisions every week. He’s in way over his head and costing his team chances to win. The Giants for the first time in their 95 year history failed to win a single game in the months of October and November. After his worst performance in memory, I look for Rodgers to bounce back and take advantage of a weak NY defense and get back in the playoff hunt. Giants QB will probably continue to both fumble and throw picks as he’s done all year. Giants no longer have a home field advantage and no one’s afraid of the Meadowlands anymore as they once were. Lay the 6 and watch a rout.
Panthers -10 v. Skins
I still don’t know how Skins beat the Lions last week, but I don’t see them putting up two good efforts in a row; they are just too lousy to pull that off. The Panthers are somewhat of a mystery at 5-6, they sometimes look really good and other times don’t show up. But that can be said for almost every team not at the top and a few that are (Saints). After losing a heartbreaker at those Saints last week, I see the Panthers get back in the win column against the second worst team in the league. Carolina has beaten some quality teams and should have won last week in New Orleans. That says a lot and although the number is largest for the week, I think they bury Washington.
49ers v. Ravens Over 46
In what is being dubbed the Super Bowl 54 version 1.0, I see plenty of offense by both teams and doubt that absent a miracle, the 9ers figure out a way to
bottle up Lamar Jackson the whole game. Both teams have the big play and can score from anywhere on the field at any time. I’m not sure Bosa can catch Jackson so the 9ers might be playing catch up and air it out, resulting in a very high scoring affair.
Bucs -1 v. Jaguars
If Jameis Winston can limit the INT’s as he did last week, the Bucs can handle the Jags easily. The Bucs have shown the ability to put a lot of points on the board all year long with very talented receivers who are often putting up a ton of points. These guys are fantastic players and with a more consistent QB the team would be at the top. The Jags have been a dumpster fire of late, getting hammered in their last three outings. I look for that trend to continue as the Bucs put a nail in the Jags coffin sending them to 4-8.
Bucs v. Jags Over 47.5
For the same reasons stated above, I like the over in this game. I think the Bucs will score well into the 30’s or more so the Jags need only to put up a score in the mid-teens to hit the over. Even though I see the Bucs winning easily, they tend to give up a lot too. So the over it is, and maybe even a single game parlay.