Comfortable Friday everybody. Hope you all had a pleasant Thanksgiving.
And we’re again for some Week 14 picks. Final week was one of many roughest weeks of the season with a 3-7 mark. That drops my season mark proper again to the Mendoza Line at 64-64-2. Time to get that again up into the black.
As ordinary, all strains are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
And now, on with this week’s picks.
Miami at SYRACUSE +10.5
This line actually ought to be within the 4-5 level vary. I don’t belief Miami to go to the (previously often known as) Service Dome and put a beating on the Cuse. Kyle McCord is probably the most effective QB Miami may have confronted this yr, and the Orange passing assault clashes with the Canes’ weak point: the again finish of their protection. Factors can be a loads, however I don’t see Miami profitable this huge. A nailbiter, one which I hope Miami walks away from at 11-1, however I’ve my worries.
Miami at Syracuse; OVER 67
Talking factors a loads, I’ll again that up by taking the over right here. 35-32 could be sufficient to get to that mark. I positively see that rating in play right here.
Tennessee at VANDERBILT +11
Like Miami, Tennessee can punch their ticket to the playoff with a win (sure, I consider that about Miami; they’re not preserving an 11-win Miami group out). Nonetheless, the Dores have been robust at residence this yr, beating Bama and taking Texas to the wire. Whereas Vandy has been sliding the previous couple of weeks, this can be a four-quarter combat. Vols win, but it surely’s a one rating recreation, I really feel.
Notre Dame at USC +7.5
Sure, I’m on the house canine kick right here, and I believe this interregional rivalry may even be an exciting contest. The Trojans are probably the most gifted roster the Irish have confronted since in all probability Texas A&M, so the likelihood for an upset is there.
Arkansas at MISSOURI -3
Vegas is attempting to inform me one thing right here, as this line ought to be larger for a ranked group at residence. Alas, I’ll take the bait and lay the three. The Tigers merely have the much better roster and are at residence.
MISSISSIPPI STATE +24.5 at Ole Miss
I actually don’t be ok with something with the Bulldogs this yr, however Ole Miss simply received handed the final word intestine punch by being bounced from the CFP image with a loss to Florida. Will they be up for the Egg Bowl? At this level, the Bulldogs have extra motivation.
Minnesota at WISCONSIN +1.5
This might go both manner, however at residence, I just like the Badgers to say the Paul Bunyan Axe Trophy. Wisky’s been difficult at Camp Randall, as Oregon discovered a few weeks in the past.
MICHIGAN +19 at Ohio State
This line was within the low 20s earlier within the week. Hope you bought on that. That is manner too many factors for my liking in a rivalry matchup that the Wolverines will certainly be motivated to play. If they’ll repeat final week’s efficiency in a 44-point win over Northwestern to get bowl eligible, they’ll cowl right here.
DUKE -4 at Wake Forest
Manny Diaz will get to an unimaginable 9-3 in his first season in Durham, with the Devils shifting into the CFP rankings subsequent week.
LOUISVILLE -4 at Kentucky
I believe the Cardinals have the offensive firepower to get forward and keep forward in Lexington to achieve win #8 and assist wash a few of the stink off of that ridiculous loss to Stanford. Like Duke, Louisville profitable would solely assist the Canes’ resume, and I believe it occurs.
Odds/strains topic to alter. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for particulars.
(Bear in mind to wager responsibly. I’m not accountable for your decisions. These are merely how I see issues taking part in out.)