Columbus Day Weekend Wagering
The baseball playoffs are upon us. The artist formerly known as T.O. will return to Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, whereupon expletives and arrests of Philly fans shall run rampant. The sport formerly known as the NHL has opened its new season. Martin Scorsese's Southie Mob drama "The Departed" has finally hit theatres. And George Dubya and his lackeys don't want American banks to allow us to wager online via offshore LEGAL websites. Vegas and Atlantic City are fine. But anything not controlled by the Bush Mafia and U.S. Gov't is not. I have no doubt we're smarter than GW and we shall figure out a way to outsmart his administration.
However, The Council is only concerned with one thing, College Football Saturday. We haven't fared so well this season on the college gridiron. The NFL has treated us much better. But we are college football fans first and foremost. It's time for us to step up and reel off a college wagering Weekend Coup. George Dubya has us motivated. Let's get to the action:
The ESPN Gameday hype will be on the big matchups this Saturday (which we'll cover in a bit). But we can't forget about the little guys with line value.
That's why we'll start things off small with the South Florida Bulls minus 6.5 at home versus UConn on Saturday night. USF (3-2) is very athletic and looking to avenge a 31-16 loss in Storrs last season. Throw into the equation falling slightly short against a very sound Rutgers squad last Friday nite and we like Da Bulls. We don't think the .500 Huskies can travel down to Florida and keep it close for the full 60 minutes. USF QB Matt Grothe reminds us of Donovan McNabb when he was at The 'Cuse. UConn has been impressive thus far, but this is definitely not college hoops.
Sticking with the college basketball theme, let's head to the Great Midwest for a noon contest between a couple of 2 win 3 loss schools; Indiana at Illinois. Both of these teams could end up going winless for the remainder of the season. Neither squad is much to write home about. I'm going with the guru Phil Steele in this one as the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine. Combine that stat with the fact it's homecoming in Champaign, and with IU embarrassing llinois 36-13 last season; we like Illinois (minus 8) to win by double digits.
(As a side note, Kirk Dorkstreet and his crew are correct in that NC State is showing some true grit right now. Stuffed at the Noles goal line, State gave up a 99 yard scoring drive. Yet they have come right back on FSU to get within 3 to start the 4th. We'll see how this turns out, but State hasn't given up. They're showing Jimmy Valvano heart right now.)
We're going against The Steele in the Oklahoma State minus 2.5 at Kansas State 3:30 pm EST game. The home team has gone 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8, but the two haven't met since 2003, a 38-34 win by OSU against 22nd ranked KSU. Both teams have very young coaches and neither school has played a tough schedule thus far. Maybe it's because we don't trust new KSU frosh QB Josh Freeman, or maybe it's because we love the athletes of OSU. Either way, we'll lay the points on the road.
For sentimental reasons we're taking Tulane plus 2.5 at home versus Rice. The entire N'Orleans area is slowly rebuilding, with the Saints and Tulane a huge part of that process. The Council likes the Green Wave to win outright.
(Jump ball in the endzone. Touchdown, NC State up by 4. Raleigh, NC is frantic right now).
Michigan State plus 15 at the big house in Ann Arbor versus Michigan has the potential to be a blowout. Something tells us that MSU senior QB Drew Stanton will put on an impressive showcase this Saturday. Plus we know my brother's buddy Bubba will be grabbing Michigan, and he's a mush.
Over 55 in the Penn State at Minnesota game. Either this game will end up 13-10 or 42-35. We're going with the latter.
(NC State driving for the Go Away touchdown with 7 minutes left in the 4th, up by 4. Go Wolfpack. Go Wolfpack).
We like Oklahoma grabbing 4 over Texas. The Red River Shootout is on national TV and will be played in Dallas, so neither team truly has homefield advantage. You absolutely cannot predict, with good faith, how this game will unfold. Take a pass and simply enjoy the game. But if you have to make a play, take the Sooners.
We're taking a hard look at Texas A&M giving 2 on the road at Kansas. No rhyme or reason. Simply looking for the Aggies to reach 5-1 and KU to fall to 3-3.
If you like playing the Over, do so in the Central Michigan/Toledo game. No defense shall be played whatsoever.
4-1 California minus 4.5 at home is for real against a 5-0 Oregon squad on the road that is fraudulent. (This is our only Pac-10 play for this weekend. I'm taking a bye week on attempting to figure out this conference . . . interception by NC State with 2:27 remaining while clinging to a 24-20 lead. State takes a knee, another knee. State wins. Bobby Bowden looks very, very sad).
If anyone can help us out with the wacky SEC, please abide. In no particular order, here's how we see a few of the conference games going down:
LSU plus 2.5 is somehow going to march into Gainesville (during homecoming nonetheless) and take out UF. We don't like Chris Leak.
We can't see Auburn (minus 15) allowing Arkansas to hang around too long.
College hoops comparison alert: Alabama treating Duke like second class citizens feels good. These games are payback for all the blowouts the Duke hoops squad has bestowed upon lesser teams. The line is almost 30, but The Tide should be covering well before halftime.
Georgia taking out Tennessee in primetime on Saturday night. This game will come down to a field goal. Current line has the Dawgs getting two and a half. We like the Home Dawgs.
After perusing the Vegas Book, the plays listed above have caught our attention. No one ever said the wagering game is easy and this Saturday will be no different. The Council would like to wish each and everyone a safe and profitable Columbus Day Wagering Weekend. And if you get down on your luck, there's always Tom Brady and the Pats to ease your concerns on Sunday afternoon.
However, The Council is only concerned with one thing, College Football Saturday. We haven't fared so well this season on the college gridiron. The NFL has treated us much better. But we are college football fans first and foremost. It's time for us to step up and reel off a college wagering Weekend Coup. George Dubya has us motivated. Let's get to the action:
The ESPN Gameday hype will be on the big matchups this Saturday (which we'll cover in a bit). But we can't forget about the little guys with line value.
That's why we'll start things off small with the South Florida Bulls minus 6.5 at home versus UConn on Saturday night. USF (3-2) is very athletic and looking to avenge a 31-16 loss in Storrs last season. Throw into the equation falling slightly short against a very sound Rutgers squad last Friday nite and we like Da Bulls. We don't think the .500 Huskies can travel down to Florida and keep it close for the full 60 minutes. USF QB Matt Grothe reminds us of Donovan McNabb when he was at The 'Cuse. UConn has been impressive thus far, but this is definitely not college hoops.
Sticking with the college basketball theme, let's head to the Great Midwest for a noon contest between a couple of 2 win 3 loss schools; Indiana at Illinois. Both of these teams could end up going winless for the remainder of the season. Neither squad is much to write home about. I'm going with the guru Phil Steele in this one as the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine. Combine that stat with the fact it's homecoming in Champaign, and with IU embarrassing llinois 36-13 last season; we like Illinois (minus 8) to win by double digits.
(As a side note, Kirk Dorkstreet and his crew are correct in that NC State is showing some true grit right now. Stuffed at the Noles goal line, State gave up a 99 yard scoring drive. Yet they have come right back on FSU to get within 3 to start the 4th. We'll see how this turns out, but State hasn't given up. They're showing Jimmy Valvano heart right now.)
We're going against The Steele in the Oklahoma State minus 2.5 at Kansas State 3:30 pm EST game. The home team has gone 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8, but the two haven't met since 2003, a 38-34 win by OSU against 22nd ranked KSU. Both teams have very young coaches and neither school has played a tough schedule thus far. Maybe it's because we don't trust new KSU frosh QB Josh Freeman, or maybe it's because we love the athletes of OSU. Either way, we'll lay the points on the road.
For sentimental reasons we're taking Tulane plus 2.5 at home versus Rice. The entire N'Orleans area is slowly rebuilding, with the Saints and Tulane a huge part of that process. The Council likes the Green Wave to win outright.
(Jump ball in the endzone. Touchdown, NC State up by 4. Raleigh, NC is frantic right now).
Michigan State plus 15 at the big house in Ann Arbor versus Michigan has the potential to be a blowout. Something tells us that MSU senior QB Drew Stanton will put on an impressive showcase this Saturday. Plus we know my brother's buddy Bubba will be grabbing Michigan, and he's a mush.
Over 55 in the Penn State at Minnesota game. Either this game will end up 13-10 or 42-35. We're going with the latter.
(NC State driving for the Go Away touchdown with 7 minutes left in the 4th, up by 4. Go Wolfpack. Go Wolfpack).
We like Oklahoma grabbing 4 over Texas. The Red River Shootout is on national TV and will be played in Dallas, so neither team truly has homefield advantage. You absolutely cannot predict, with good faith, how this game will unfold. Take a pass and simply enjoy the game. But if you have to make a play, take the Sooners.
We're taking a hard look at Texas A&M giving 2 on the road at Kansas. No rhyme or reason. Simply looking for the Aggies to reach 5-1 and KU to fall to 3-3.
If you like playing the Over, do so in the Central Michigan/Toledo game. No defense shall be played whatsoever.
4-1 California minus 4.5 at home is for real against a 5-0 Oregon squad on the road that is fraudulent. (This is our only Pac-10 play for this weekend. I'm taking a bye week on attempting to figure out this conference . . . interception by NC State with 2:27 remaining while clinging to a 24-20 lead. State takes a knee, another knee. State wins. Bobby Bowden looks very, very sad).
If anyone can help us out with the wacky SEC, please abide. In no particular order, here's how we see a few of the conference games going down:
LSU plus 2.5 is somehow going to march into Gainesville (during homecoming nonetheless) and take out UF. We don't like Chris Leak.
We can't see Auburn (minus 15) allowing Arkansas to hang around too long.
College hoops comparison alert: Alabama treating Duke like second class citizens feels good. These games are payback for all the blowouts the Duke hoops squad has bestowed upon lesser teams. The line is almost 30, but The Tide should be covering well before halftime.
Georgia taking out Tennessee in primetime on Saturday night. This game will come down to a field goal. Current line has the Dawgs getting two and a half. We like the Home Dawgs.
After perusing the Vegas Book, the plays listed above have caught our attention. No one ever said the wagering game is easy and this Saturday will be no different. The Council would like to wish each and everyone a safe and profitable Columbus Day Wagering Weekend. And if you get down on your luck, there's always Tom Brady and the Pats to ease your concerns on Sunday afternoon.
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