NCAA and NFL Picks

My picks for this weekend are below. I may post again later today or tomorrow with some additional thoughts on something or other, but I wanted to get these up so people know how they can make some easy money this weekend. Good luck!

NCAA (Last Week + Last Night: 3-3; Overall: 25-26-1, 49%)

Vanderbilt (+17) vs. Florida. The Commodores seem to play Florida tough, and there offense is strong enough (not just anyone puts up 45 against the mighty Blue Devils), and Florida’s is not as dominating as some people think, to keep the game respectable.

Texas A&M (+2.5) vs. Oklahoma. Franchione has the boys playing good ball. They are tough to beat at home. Do not fret if the Aggies fall behind. They have trailed or been tied in all their Big 12 games at the half and are 4-1 in the conference. Oklahoma was impressive in beating Mizzou last week in Columbia, but beating A&M with a mediocre QB and without Adrian Peterson will be a tall task.

LSU (-3.5) at Tennessee. Purely a read on the spread. Play with Vegas, not against them.

South Carolina (+2) vs. Arkansas. The Razorbacks have had a great ride, and even though they beat Auburn on the road, I do not think their Freshman QB is good enough to beat the Shamecocks in Columbia. South Carolina rush defense should slow down Arkansas’ prolific rushing attack, and Spurrier is due to win one of these hard fought battles at home. There is always a danger of a look ahead to Spurrier’s old Gators next week, but I think the game means too much and he will have them ready to go.

Colorado (-3.5) vs. K-St. Two teams heading in opposite directions.

Wisconsin (-6.5) vs. Penn St. This Penn State team seems like they do not have it. Wisco at home will grind out a boring 10 –point win against the Lions.

Virginia Tech (-2.5) at Miami. Va. Tech got back to Hokie football last week, running and stopping the run. Miami almost lost to Duke two weeks ago. Enough said.

NFL (Last Week: 2-5 (ouch!); Season: 25-20-2, 56%)

St. Louis (-2.5) vs. Kansas City. The battle for Missouri. I will take Marc Bulger at home over Damon Huard, thank you. I figure this is the game Huard plays poorly so we do not have to listen to unending debate about whether Trent Green should get his job back.

Cincinnati (+3.5) at Baltimore. Man has my Super Bowl pick looked like a disappointment. Look for Ocho Cinco to help change that this weekend.

Washington (+3) vs. Dallas. Custer’s last stand. And still do not trust Tony Romo on the road.

Buffalo (-3) vs. Green Bay. I mean, I really like this one. A lot!

Indianapolis (+3) at New England. Still not sold on New England. At all. And this is the regular season, when Peyton is unstoppable.