Marshall travels to Boise State to take on the Broncos in Friday night college football betting. The Thundering Herd are fresh off a 56-17 beat down of VMI while the Broncos shocked the Seminoles on their own field 36-31. The oddsmaker has this game at Boise State -12 or so with the total offered up at 57 points. MRSH is an unknown and BSU may be overvalued. Find out why>>>
The Stanford Cardinal take on the USC Trojans at the Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday. Both teams came away victorious in Week 1, but they also suffered injuries to their signal callers. Cardinal QB K. Costello will miss this week, but the news for the Trojans was devastating with QB J. Daniels lost for the season. Which team will feel less of an impact this week?
I’m not a huge trends guy, but I’ll be fading a pretty nasty one this week. The Lions are 4-24 straight up vs. NFC West teams since 1992. See my reasons why in this article!
The California Golden Bears come to Seattle, as they take on the Washington Huskies in a Saturday week two Pac-12 matchup. It is the conference opener for both teams. Get Loot’s value play >>>
Nevada upset Purdue 34-31 in their opener and Oregon fell late to Auburn 27-21. Will the Ducks pick up the pieces and be fully motivated? Will the Wolf Pack be a little too full of themselves? Get Loot’s betting opinion on this match.
The BYU Cougars come to Neyland Stadium to face the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday in Knoxville. Neither team can be that thrilled about what happened last week. The oddsmaker opened this game at the Vols -3 and betting action has driven it up to -3.5. Is Tennessee worth the risk laying the field goal and a hook? Get Loot’s analysis and pick to bet.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a lot going for them this season. Wentz is back, their line play is exceptional and the upgraded at multiple positions. The Redskins appear to be destined for mediocrity again this season and are already having quarterback controversy between Case Keenum and Dwayne Haskins. The ‘Skins opener looks to be a potential disaster.
The Cincinnati Bengals struggled on the road at 2-6 last season, while the Seattle Seahawks, who enjoy one of the better home field advantages in the NFL, enjoyed a 6-2 record at Qwest Field. Most bettors are laying the 9.5 point spread with the Seahawks, but is that the right move? Read on to get Loot’s play.
Two up and coming AFC teams will take to the field in Jacksonville in Week 1. Mahomes looked fantastic last season winning the MVP award and the Jags new QB Nick Foles looked real good in the playoffs for the Eagles. Can he pick off where he left off last season? Read on to get Loot’s take on the game and his ATS prediction.
The Boise State Broncos of the Mountain West Conference continue their “We’ll take on anybody, anywhere” mission as they travel south to play the Florida State Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference. FSU opened as -4 home favorites (De facto; Game is being played in Jacksonville). As of Monday, the line had risen to -5.5 due to 66% of the public backing the Noles.