Included are 4 Premium Picks against the spread for Week 8 ( 1 Thursday Night Game, and 3 Weekend games). Also a pick against the spread for every game for Week 8 is included as well.
The team highlighted in green is the team predicted to cover the Vegas spread listed. The picks and Vegas spreads will generally be locked down Friday at 5PM to get a better gauge on the percentage correct each week. The game picker will be used in tandem with the intangibles to generate green picks each week. Weather will be added within a day or two of gameday for each game.
Premium Picks:
Thursday (October 20th) –
Troy vs South Alabama
(Vegas Troy -9.5 ) (Game Picker Troy by 7.66 )
This is a big rivalry game in the Sun Belt Conference. South Alabama has had a roller coaster year winning at Mississippi St and at home against San Diego St. Troy has been pretty consistent with it’s only loss coming to Clemson. South Alabama actually matches up pretty well with Troy when looking at the strengths and weaknesses. South Alabama’s passing game (41st) should have a favorable matchup against the pass defense of Troy (121st). Troy will try to control the game on the ground thus keeping the clock moving and the scoring in check. With the home field advantage, look for South Alabama to cover the spread in this one.
PARTLY CLOUDY, SOUTH WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 79, RH 66% HEAT INDEX 82
Saturday (October 22nd) –Wisconsin vs Iowa
(Vegas Wisconsin -3 ) (Game Picker Wisconsin by 8.47 )
Wisconsin looked like they could beat Ohio St for much of the game last week. The key in this game is focusing on the strength of schedule. Wisconsin has played the toughest schedule in the nation, but their statistics are better than Iowa’s in every category except for rush offense. Wisconsin will be able to offset Iowa’s (35th) ranked rush offense with a (13th) ranked rush defense. Iowa’s strength of schedule is ranked (87th). The power ranking shows about a 12 point difference in this game in Wisconsin’s favor. This should be a somewhat low scoring game, but Wisconsin will pull away in the end and cover the spread.
MOSTLY FAIR, SOUTH WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 54, RH 61%
Washington St vs Arizona St
(Vegas Washington St -6.5 ) (Game Picker Washington St by 10.58 )
This is one of the bigger mismatches of the year with Washington St’s pass offense (7th) versus Arizona St’s pass defense (128th). After a horrible start, the Washington St defense has been playing much better of late and ranks 8th in rush defense and 65th in pass defense. If Washington St can play some defense in this one, they should be able to easily generate enough points with the mismatch to cover the spread.
MOSTLY FAIR, WEST WIND 5-10. GAME TEMP 92, RH 17% HEAT INDEX 88
GA Southern vs New Mexico St
(Vegas GA Southern -13.5 ) (Game Picker GA Southern by 18.28 )
GA Southern will be able to run at will on New Mexico St. New Mexico St has been able to put up some nice passing numbers against some poor competition (strength of schedule 126th). GA Southern will give up some points in this game, but will pull away with the rush offense (19th) vs New Mexico St’s (108th) rush defense. The Power Ranking has GA Southern winning this game by three touchdowns. Look for GA Southern to cover the spread in this one.
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 5-10. GAME TEMP 76, RH 29% HEAT INDEX 74
Solid Picks:
Thursday (October 20th) – Miami FL vs VA Tech
(Vegas VA Tech -6.5 ) (Game Picker VA Tech by 0.94 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, SOUTHEAST WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 76, RH 64% HEAT INDEX 79
Troy vs South Alabama
(Vegas Troy -9.5 ) (Game Picker Troy by 7.66 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, SOUTH WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 79, RH 66% HEAT INDEX 82
BYU vs Boise State
(Vegas Boise State -7 ) (Game Picker Boise State by 6.80 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, SOUTHEAST WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 56, RH 41%
Friday (October 21st) – South Florida vs Temple
(Vegas South Florida -6.5 ) (Game Picker South Florida by 5.28 )
The bad weather conditions favor the running team.
CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE LIGHT SHOWERS. NORTHWEST WIND 12-22, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 63, RH 72%
Oregon vs California
(Vegas California -1 ) (Game Picker California by 2.75 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 64, RH 78%
San Jose St vs San Diego St
(Vegas San Diego St –23.5) (Game Picker San Diego St by 18.37 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, SOUTHWEST WIND 2-7. GAME TEMP 71, RH 37%
Saturday (October 22nd) – North Texas vs Army
(Vegas Army -17.5 ) (Game Picker Army by 18.31 )
70% CHANCE SHOWERS. NORTHWEST WIND 15-25, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 48, RH 83%
E Michigan vs W Michigan
(Vegas W Michigan -22 ) (Game Picker W Michigan by 23.45 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, NORTHWEST WIND 6-11. GAME TEMP 53, RH 59%
Syracuse vs Boston College
(Vegas Boston College -6 ) (Game Picker Boston College by 0.27 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWERS. WEST WIND 10-20, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 55, RH 77% (….BEST CHANCE OF SHOWERS LATER IN THE GAME.)
Rutgers vs Minnesota
(Vegas Minnesota -17 ) (Game Picker Minnesota by 17.06 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, NORTHEAST WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 52, RH 63%
East Carolina vs Cincinnati
(Vegas Cincinnati -2.5 ) (Game Picker East Carolina by 2.42 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 52, RH 63%
TCU vs West Virginia
(Vegas West Virginia -5 ) (Game Picker West Virginia by 7.35 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, NORTHWEST WIND 11-16, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 51, RH 54%
Indiana vs Northwestern
(Vegas Northwestern -1 ) (Game Picker Northwestern by 1.22 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 52, RH 56%
Purdue vs Nebraska
(Vegas Nebraska -23.5 ) (Game Picker Nebraska by 23.76 )
MOSTLY FAIR, SOUTH WIND 6-11. GAME TEMP 72, RH 36% HEAT INDEX 71
Oklahoma St vs Kansas
(Vegas Oklahoma St -24 ) (Game Picker Oklahoma St by 17.59 )
MOSTLY FAIR, SOUTH WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 63, RH 51%
Wisconsin vs Iowa
(Vegas Wisconsin -3 ) (Game Picker Wisconsin by 8.47 )
MOSTLY FAIR, SOUTH WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 54, RH 61%
North Carolina vs Virginia
(Vegas North Carolina -8 ) (Game Picker North Carolina by 9.35 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, NORTHWEST WIND 12-17, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 59, RH 33%
NC State vs Louisville
(Vegas Louisville -20.5 ) (Game Picker Louisville by 16.55 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, SOUTHWEST WIND 5-10. GAME TEMP 55, RH 52%
C Michigan vs Toledo
(Vegas Toledo -10 ) (Game Picker Toledo by 11.30 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, WEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 52, RH 56%
Akron vs Ball St
(Vegas Ball St -2 ) (Game Picker Ball St by 5.40 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 55, RH 52%
La Tech vs Florida Intl
(Vegas La Tech -17 ) (Game Picker La Tech by 13.68 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, NORTHEAST WIND 11-16. GAME TEMP 80, RH 56% HEAT INDEX 82
Hawaii vs Air Force
(Vegas Air Force -16 ) (Game Picker Air Force by 15.93 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, WEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 74, RH 13% WIND CHILL 0
La Lafayette vs Texas St
(Vegas La Lafayette -6.5 ) (Game Picker La Lafayette by 4.66 )
FAIR, SOUTH WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 75, RH 29% HEAT INDEX 73
Idaho vs Appalachian St
(Vegas Appalachian St -21.5 ) (Game Picker Appalachian St by 17.38 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, NORTHWEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 50, RH 54%
U Mass vs South Carolina
(Vegas South Carolina -21 ) (Game Picker South Carolina by 16.78 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, NORTHWEST WIND 11-16. GAME TEMP 63, RH 41%
Charlotte vs Marshall
(Vegas Marshall -10 ) (Game Picker Marshall by 12.29 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 54, RH 48%
La Monroe vs New Mexico
(Vegas New Mexico -17.5 ) (Game Picker New Mexico by 10.29 )
MOSTLY FAIR, WEST WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 70, RH 28% WIND CHILL 0
Buffalo vs N Illinois
(Vegas N Illinois -23.5 ) (Game Picker N Illinois by 17.93 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, SOUTH WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 58, RH 55%
Central Florida vs U Conn
(Vegas Central Florida -3 ) (Game Picker Central Florida by 3.67 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE LIGHT SHOWERS. WEST WIND 20-30, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 52, RH 46%
Ohio vs Kent St
(Vegas Ohio -4 ) (Game Picker Ohio by 1.01 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, WEST WIND 11-16. GAME TEMP 48, RH 58%
Washington St vs Arizona St
(Vegas Washington St -6.5 ) (Game Picker Washington St by 10.58 )
MOSTLY FAIR, WEST WIND 5-10. GAME TEMP 92, RH 17% HEAT INDEX 88
Oklahoma vs Texas Tech
(Vegas Oklahoma -14.5 ) (Game Picker Oklahoma by 11.77 )
FAIR, SOUTHWEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 77, RH 25% HEAT INDEX 74
Illinois vs Michigan
(Vegas Michigan -40 ) (Game Picker Michigan by 32.57 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, NORTHWEST WIND 11-16. GAME TEMP 53, RH 50%
Houston vs SMU
(Vegas Houston -22.5 ) (Game Picker Houston by 12.75 )
FAIR, SOUTH WIND 6-11. GAME TEMP 76, RH 33% HEAT INDEX 75
Memphis vs Navy
(Vegas Memphis -1 ) (Game Picker Memphis by 2.95 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, NORTHWEST WIND 15-25, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 59, RH 39%
Wyoming vs Nevada
(Vegas Wyoming -3.5 ) (Game Picker Wyoming by 7.23 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, SOUTHWEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 69, RH 19%
Tulane vs Tulsa
(Vegas Tulsa -11.5 ) (Game Picker Tulsa by 7.42 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, SOUTHWEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 73, RH 39% HEAT INDEX 72
Oregon St vs Washington
(Vegas Washington -38 ) (Game Picker Washington by 24.90 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE LIGHT SHOWERS. SOUTH WIND 11-16. GAME TEMP 60, RH 59%
Miami OH vs Bowling Green
(Vegas Bowling Green -5 ) (Game Picker Miami OH by 2.58 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 50, RH 61%
Mississippi St vs Kentucky
(Vegas Mississippi St -3 ) (Game Picker Mississippi St by 7.85 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, NORTHWEST WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 53, RH 50%
UTEP vs Texas San Antonio
(Vegas Texas San Antonio -9 ) (Game Picker Texas San Antonio by 11.99 )
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Old Dominion vs W Kentucky
(Vegas W Kentucky -14 ) (Game Picker W Kentucky by 9.89 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, SOUTHWEST WIND 2-7. GAME TEMP 60, RH 44%
Texas vs Kansas St
(Vegas Kansas St -4 ) (Game Picker Kansas St by 1.60 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, SOUTH WIND 10-15. GAME TEMP 72, RH 40% HEAT INDEX 71
Colorado vs Stanford
(Vegas Stanford -2.5 ) (Game Picker Colorado by 2.35 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, WEST WIND 7-12. GAME TEMP 65, RH 56%
Michigan St vs Maryland
(Vegas Michigan St -2 ) (Game Picker Michigan St by 4.16 )
FAIR, WEST WIND 10-20. GAME TEMP 55, RH 43%
Middle Tenn St vs Missouri
(Vegas Missouri -6.5 ) (Game Picker Missouri by 6.34 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, SOUTHWEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 68, RH 43%
GA Southern vs New Mexico St
(Vegas GA Southern -13.5 ) (Game Picker GA Southern by 18.28 )
PARTLY CLOUDY, WEST WIND 5-10. GAME TEMP 76, RH 29% HEAT INDEX 74
Utah vs UCLA
(Vegas UCLA -6.5 ) (Game Picker UCLA by 9.07 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, SOUTHWEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 72, RH 57% HEAT INDEX 73
Mississippi vs LSU
(Vegas LSU -5.5 ) (Game Picker LSU by 6.85 )
FAIR, EAST WIND 2-7. GAME TEMP 70, RH 39%
Arkansas vs Auburn
(Vegas Auburn -9 ) (Game Picker Auburn by 12.82 )
FAIR, NORTHEAST WIND 2-7. GAME TEMP 69, RH 32% HEAT INDEX 71
Ohio St vs Penn St
(Vegas Ohio St -19 ) (Game Picker Ohio St by 19.41 )
MOSTLY CLOUDY, 20% CHANCE LIGHT SHOWERS. WEST WIND 12-17, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 44, RH 65% WIND CHILL 37
Texas AM vs Alabama
(Vegas Alabama -17 ) (Game Picker Alabama by 17.59 )
SUNNY, NORTHEAST WIND 3-8. GAME TEMP 70, RH 36%
Colorado St vs UNLV
(Vegas UNLV -2 ) (Game Picker UNLV by 1.97 )
MOSTLY SUNNY, SOUTHWEST WIND 9-14. GAME TEMP 84, RH 11% WIND CHILL 0
Fresno St vs Utah St
(Vegas Utah St -17 ) (Game Picker Utah St by 12.87 )
MOSTLY FAIR, SOUTHEAST WIND 4-9. GAME TEMP 58, RH 35%
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