If there’s any consistency in the 2020 college football season, it’s inconsistency. The LSU Tigers, defending national champions, lose at home to Mississippi State in their season opener. Then, Mississippi State heads home to face Arkansas the next week — an Arkansas team that had lost 20 straight SEC games — and gets upset at home. The Houston Cougars STILL haven’t played a game yet, although their Thursday opener against Tulane seems safe — for now.
If you are willing to hazard some cash on college football, we have some straight up sports betting picks for the coming week.
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Top SU Picks for Week 6 of the College Football Season
Tulane (+6.5) at Houston
Thursday, October 8
Tulane almost lost to South Alabama in their opener and did lose to Navy the next week — a Navy team that has been getting demolished by everyone else. Then they went to Southern Mississippi and won by 42. What will they do against Houston? That offense seems on the scary side, so I’m taking
Tulane to win. | Check the Odds
Louisville (-4.5) at Georgia Tech
Friday, October 9
Both teams come in at 1-2. Georgia Tech likes to run that triple option, an offense that slows down the game and makes life miserable for the opposition. I see the Cardinals getting frustrated and losing.
Georgia Tech to win. | Check the Odds
Virginia Tech (+5.5) at North Carolina
Saturday, October 10
North Carolina took Boston College to the woodshed last week, while Virginia Tech has had some extended time off due to COVID-19. I see the Tar Heels coming out just a little sharper.
North Carolina to win. | Check the Odds
Texas (+1.5) vs Oklahoma
(at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas)
Saturday, October 10
The Red River Showdown features both Texas and Oklahoma outside the top 20, an unusual position for two of college football’s blue blood programs. Oklahoma has a losing streak for the first time since 1999. Even so, I see the Sooners pulling the game out late.
Oklahoma to win. | Check the Odds
South Carolina (-13) at Vanderbilt
Saturday, October 10
South Carolina had to open against Tennessee and Florida, losing narrowly to the Volunteers and getting trucked by the Gators. Now things get a little more manageable — although Vandy held Texas A&M to just 17 points on the road.
Gamecocks to win. | Check the Odds
Tennessee (+13) at Georgia
Saturday, October 10
Georgia’s defense held Auburn under control in their game last week. Tennessee has looked solid in their first two games, but I don’t see them breaking through that Bulldog defense enough to win.
Georgia to win. | Check the Odds
Texas Tech (+12.5) at Iowa State
Saturday, October 10
This normally would be the game that Texas Tech sneaks in and wins, but Iowa State is playing too well at home.
Cyclones to win. | Check the Odds
Arkansas (+16.5) at Auburn
Saturday, October 10
The Razorbacks did sneak up on Mississippi State and won, but don’t think that Auburn didn’t see the film and see how the Razorbacks gummed up that Air Raid offense. Auburn has some frustrations to work out after getting smothered by Georgia last week.
Auburn to win. | Check the Odds
Kansas State (+8) at TCU
Saturday, October 10
TCU has lost at home to Iowa State by three and beaten Texas on the road by two. Kansas State lost a ridiculous game to Arkansas State in their opener but has followed that up with a three-point win at Oklahoma and a ten-point win over Texas Tech. So why is TCU an eight-point favorite again?
K-State to win. | Check the Odds
Alabama (-24) at Ole Miss
Saturday, October 10
Lane Kiffin’s new team barely held off Kentucky in overtime; let’s just say the Ole Miss defense is still a work in progress.
Crimson Tide to win. | Check the Odds
Temple (-3) at Navy
Saturday, October 10
Navy is dreadful; Temple is playing in their opener. Which do you think will matter more?
Navy to win. | Check the Odds
Miami (FL) (+14) at Clemson
Saturday, October 10
Both teams come in with 3-0 records, but Clemson is the team that seems headed to the College Football Playoff.
Clemson to win. | Check the Odds
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