For Entertainment Purposes Only Lock Of The Week, Week 5

It's a crappy slate of games, and a crappy slate of lines.  I will go with:

Nebraska -11 v. Wisconsin.

I don't trust Nebraska a whole lot, but I trust them to put up enough points to cover against a pedestrian Wisconsin team.

Last week:  Florida State -14 v. Clemson (incorrect)

Dr. Saturday sums up my thoughts on last week nicely:

"So, here's what happened for those who had moved on to better things on a Saturday night: Florida State, which racked up 667 yards, led 49-31 late. Clemson, still trying hard, had a fourth-and-goal with less than 3 minutes left. Tajh Boyd's throwback pass went through a Florida State defender's hands, to Brandon Ford for the Clemson touchdown. For the uninitiated, that's known as a backdoor cover, also termed "a kick in the shorts."

The lesson as always, if Clemson is involved, stay away.

Season:  2-2

For Entertainment Purposes Lock Of The Week, Week 4

We attempt to continue the momentum by playing a most dangerous game:

Florida State -14 v. Clemson



This is not a great weekend for betting, but when there are two top-10 teams facing off, and one team is a big favorite other the other, the favorite is a pretty safe bet normally.  The ACC, and Clemson is particular, is not normal, and who knows how much of that spread is FLORIDA STATE IS BACK, BABY, so I may look pretty dumb Saturday night.  Still, going to go with this one.

Last week:  Louisville -3 v. North Carolina (correct, barely).

Season:  2-1

For Entertainment Purposes Only Lock Of The Week, Week 3

Louisville -3 v. North Carolina

Similar to last week.  3 points seems rather narrow for Louisville, at home, against a team with a questionable defense.

Last week:  Cincinnati -4.5 v. Buffalo (correct).

Season: 1-1

For Entertainment Purposes Lock Of The Week - Week 2

Early this week because I'm picking the Thursday night game:

Cincinnati -4.5 v. Pittsburgh

Last week:  Georgia -37.5 v. Buffalo (incorrect).

I knew that was a lot of points.

Season: 0-1