Week 10 Picks - College Football
After a long trip to Vegas, Jackson is back to share the secret tips and tricks he learned to beat the odds makers.
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Jackson Hamm
11/2/20243 min read
Last Week's Record: 4-3
Super Dog Record: 1-0
Total Record: 46-22
Super Dog Total Record: 2-2
Well, looks like I need to stick with sports betting because the casinos in Vegas robbed me. I mean really, how is it possible for a dealer to get 5 blackjacks in 10 hands? It's not, the cards are rigged. But the warriors on the gridiron battle for pride and glory, not Vegas profits. And today, like a general, we lead our courageous men into battle from the comfort of our couch and preferred betting app. Let's get into the picks today!
Saturday, November 2nd
Old Dominion @ Appalachian State - Old Dominion ML (-155)
I have a soft spot for Old Dominion, they were my team of choice for my first dynasty in the long awaited CFB25 video game. Appalachian State has been struggling as of late and the Monarchs are hot in the Sun Belt. Take the high powered Steer and Shoot offense.
Duke @ Miami - Duke +22 (-130)
Duke is a team that doesn't score a lot, but they don't give up points easy either. Miami has been suspect all year, and 22 is a lot to give Duke. I like this pick a lot, the basketball school covers against the Hurricanes.
Pitt @ SMU - Pitt +10.5 (-168)
This one is cheating a little bit buying 3 points but I think Pitt covers even 7 here. SMU has a high powered offense but it just seems like Pitt keeps finding ways to win and cover the spread. Vegas has doubted this team a lot, which is right on brand for the city of Pittsburg. Give me the underdogs, the Pitt Panthers.
Air Force @ Army - Army -20.5 (+113)
Did you see those Army helmets that they're wearing today? Yeah, Air Force stands no chance. This Army team has been killing people, going up against a pretty bad Air Force squad. And they don't even have the home field altitude advantage. Army wins in a blowout.
Indiana @ Michigan State - Indiana -6.5 (-143)
Indiana, Indiana. Indiana, we're all for you! The Hoosiers have had a magical season under first year head coach Curt Cignetti. Rourke is back for the Hoosiers after a thumb injury sidelined him last week against the Huskies. Meanwhile, Michigan State is coming off an emotional loss against their in state rivals Michigan. Indiana has been a machine this year and I expect that to continue today.
Arizona @ UCF - UCF -6 (-112)
These two teams are a little weird this year. But Arizona has consistently disappointed me and UCF has only occasionally disappointed me. So I'm gonna go with UCF, Arizona has to travel far in this one.
Memphis @ UTSA - Memphis -6.5 (-132)
Memphis has looked pretty good to me this year. I'm riding them against a bad UTSA squad. Not much more to say on this one.
Navy @ Rice - Navy -6.5 (-200)
This is a little bit of a cheat pick since they are -200 but add it as a leg in your parlay. Navy has been really good against the spread this year. This squad is resilient. The only time I've seen them get throttled is against Notre Dame, but they were heavy underdogs in that one. Navy covers against Rice.
Virginia Tech @ Syracuse - Virginia Tech -2.5 (-160)
Virginia Tech has really started to live up to the preseason hype as of late. This is a good team that has burned me a lot betting against them this year. Well they've convinced me to hop on the bandwagon. Syracuse isn't gonna roll over and die like they did against Pitt, but Virginia Tech will cover a field goal.
Ohio State @ Penn State - Ohio State ML (-162)
Ohio State and Ryan day are under fire right now. They dropped a huge game on the road against Oregon when all they had to do was run the ball to the center of the field and call the timeout for a field goal. Then they follow that up recently with a shaky win against Nebraska at home. They have been remarkably consistent against Penn State in the past. And James Franklin just can't get over the hump. With a white out at night, I'd give the edge to Penn State. But Fox's Big Nude Kickoff robs us of an all time classic under the lights. Ohio State escapes happy valley with a win.
SUPERDOG
Vanderbilt @ Auburn - Vanderbilt ML (+240)
Superdog is back this week with a Vanderbilt team that is getting straight up disrespected. They should be 7 point favorites in this one. Not sure what Vegas is thinking, but I'm smelling an upset. Vanderbilt wins this one by 7.