Alright here is a very quick look at my picks for the week. I would write more but I'm still in mourning over the Florida State vs NC State game from last night.
College Football
Kansas State 34 Oklahoma State 30
Miami 28 Virginia 17
Notre Dame 31 Tulsa 24
Iowa 27 Michigan State 24
Nebraska 41 Missouri 31
Florida 23 Georgia 20
Auburn 27 Ole Miss 20
Texas 38 Baylor 24
Utah 45 Air Force 10
USC 34 Oregon 30
Ohio State 44 Minnesota 10
Michigan 38 Penn State 20
NFL
Dolphins 27 Bengals 20
Jaguars 23 Cowboys 17
Redskins 27 Lions 17
Chiefs 38 Bills 31
Rams 20 Panthers 17
Jets 27 Packers 23
Broncos 31 49ers 17
Titans 20 Chargers 16
Buccaneers 23 Cardinals 13
Patriots 27 Vikings 23
Raiders 30 Seahawks 23
Saints 24 Steelers 20
Colts 34 Texans 27
Spread Picks
College
Navy -14 vs Duke
Utah -7 vs Air Force
Michigan -1 ½ vs Penn State
USC +8 ½ vs Oregon
NFL
Denver -2 vs San Francisco
Miami +3 vs Cincinnati
Washington +3 vs Detroit
Oakland -2 vs Seattle
Kofod
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
College Picks, NFL Picks, College and NFL Spread Picks
Alright here are my quick picks for college and NFL games, and games on the spread. Sorry no explanations this week.
College Football
Saturday October 23rd
Northwestern 41 #7 Michigan State 38
#10 Ohio State 27 Purdue 20
Navy 27 Notre Dame 24
#4 Auburn 31 #6 LSU 20
#15 Iowa 31 #13 Wisconsin 30
#16 Nebraska 41 #14 Oklahoma State 30
Baylor 37 #22 Kansas State 31
#8 Alabama 20 Tennessee 17
Miami 21 North Carolina 20
#1 Oklahoma 38 #11 Missouri 24
NFL
Sunday October 24th
Atlanta 31 Cincinnati 20
Washington 23 Chicago 17
Tampa Bay 20 St. Louis 17
San Francisco 17 Carolina 10
Baltimore 24 Buffalo 13
Philadelphia 27 Tennessee 23
Kansas City 31 Jacksonville 10
Pittsburgh 16 Miami 10
New Orleans 31 Cleveland 13
Seattle 20 Arizona 16
San Diego 27 New England 24
Denver 20 Oakland 17
Minnesota 31 Green Bay 27
Monday October 25th
Cowboys 24 Giants 23
College and NFL Spread Picks
Navy +7 ½ vs. Notre Dame
Auburn -6 ½ vs. LSU
North Carolina +6 vs. Miami
Oklahoma -3 ½ vs. Missouri
Pittsburgh -3 vs. Miami
Washington +3 vs. Chicago
San Francisco -3 vs. Carolina
San Diego -3 vs. New England
Kofod
College Football
Saturday October 23rd
Northwestern 41 #7 Michigan State 38
#10 Ohio State 27 Purdue 20
Navy 27 Notre Dame 24
#4 Auburn 31 #6 LSU 20
#15 Iowa 31 #13 Wisconsin 30
#16 Nebraska 41 #14 Oklahoma State 30
Baylor 37 #22 Kansas State 31
#8 Alabama 20 Tennessee 17
Miami 21 North Carolina 20
#1 Oklahoma 38 #11 Missouri 24
NFL
Sunday October 24th
Atlanta 31 Cincinnati 20
Washington 23 Chicago 17
Tampa Bay 20 St. Louis 17
San Francisco 17 Carolina 10
Baltimore 24 Buffalo 13
Philadelphia 27 Tennessee 23
Kansas City 31 Jacksonville 10
Pittsburgh 16 Miami 10
New Orleans 31 Cleveland 13
Seattle 20 Arizona 16
San Diego 27 New England 24
Denver 20 Oakland 17
Minnesota 31 Green Bay 27
Monday October 25th
Cowboys 24 Giants 23
College and NFL Spread Picks
Navy +7 ½ vs. Notre Dame
Auburn -6 ½ vs. LSU
North Carolina +6 vs. Miami
Oklahoma -3 ½ vs. Missouri
Pittsburgh -3 vs. Miami
Washington +3 vs. Chicago
San Francisco -3 vs. Carolina
San Diego -3 vs. New England
Kofod
Friday, October 15, 2010
College and NFL Spread Picks October 16th-17th
Last week I went 3-1 in picking college football games on the spread, and 2-2 picking NFL games on the spread. On the season I am 9-3-1 in picking college games on the spread, and 9-3 in picking NFL games on the spread. This week I am picking 4 college games and 4 NFL games. These spreads were as of Monday, so I know they are changed. For example Texas went from +11 against Nebraska, to +9 to +9.5 against Nebraska depending on where you look. I'm still going to go with the Monday Lines.
College Games
Iowa – 3 vs. Michigan
I love Denard Shoelace Robinson, but the fact is he cannot continuously do it alone for Michigan against quality opponents. And Iowa might be the best opponent Michigan faces all year. So I’ll take Iowa her. Iowa -3.
Nebraska -11 vs. Texas
Nebraska has looked phenomenal, while Texas has the look of a team rebuilding. I completely understand why this line is at 11. Saying all that I am going to take Texas here. I think they will be ready to give Nebraska a fight. And Nebraska has not really played a quality opponent yet this year, so I think they will have their hands full with Nebraska. Texas +11.
Boise State -40 vs. San Jose State
Boise State is never on the ticket that my dad and I play. Until this week. So as soon as I saw this matchup I jumped on it. Besides the Virginia Tech and Oregon State game Boise has beaten its other opponents by 45, 59, and 43. So I definitely expect Boise to beat San Jose State by at least 40. Boise State -40.
Nevada -8 vs. Hawaii
Hawaii is good, but Nevada is much better. This could be a close 10 point game, but I don’t see Hawaii playing to within one score of Nevada by the end of the game. So I’ll take Nevada with the 8 here. Nevada -8.
NFL Games
Green Bay -1 vs. Miami
I expect Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to bounce back at home against Miami. I know Miami is 2-0 on the road, but I have a gut feeling Green Bay will play much better this week than they did at Washington last week. Green Bay -1.
New York Jets -3 ½ vs. Denver
I love the Jets on the road here. I expect a big day from Mark Sanchez, and even if Darrelle Revis does not play I think the Jets will force Kyle Orton into mistakes. I’ll take the Jets here. New York Jets -3 ½ .
San Francisco -7 vs. Oakland
Until San Francisco proves me wrong and wins I will always pick against them. Oakland is a tough team that gives you everything they got. I can’t say the same thing about San Francisco. Oakland +7.
Indianapolis -4 vs. Washington
Peyton Manning on primetime on NBC = take the Colts. I expect a big night from Peyton Manning and for the Colts to win by more than a touchdown. Indianapolis -4.
Kofod
College Games
Iowa – 3 vs. Michigan
I love Denard Shoelace Robinson, but the fact is he cannot continuously do it alone for Michigan against quality opponents. And Iowa might be the best opponent Michigan faces all year. So I’ll take Iowa her. Iowa -3.
Nebraska -11 vs. Texas
Nebraska has looked phenomenal, while Texas has the look of a team rebuilding. I completely understand why this line is at 11. Saying all that I am going to take Texas here. I think they will be ready to give Nebraska a fight. And Nebraska has not really played a quality opponent yet this year, so I think they will have their hands full with Nebraska. Texas +11.
Texas will give Nebraska all they can handle on Saturday.
Boise State -40 vs. San Jose State
Boise State is never on the ticket that my dad and I play. Until this week. So as soon as I saw this matchup I jumped on it. Besides the Virginia Tech and Oregon State game Boise has beaten its other opponents by 45, 59, and 43. So I definitely expect Boise to beat San Jose State by at least 40. Boise State -40.
Nevada -8 vs. Hawaii
Hawaii is good, but Nevada is much better. This could be a close 10 point game, but I don’t see Hawaii playing to within one score of Nevada by the end of the game. So I’ll take Nevada with the 8 here. Nevada -8.
NFL Games
Green Bay -1 vs. Miami
I expect Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to bounce back at home against Miami. I know Miami is 2-0 on the road, but I have a gut feeling Green Bay will play much better this week than they did at Washington last week. Green Bay -1.
New York Jets -3 ½ vs. Denver
I love the Jets on the road here. I expect a big day from Mark Sanchez, and even if Darrelle Revis does not play I think the Jets will force Kyle Orton into mistakes. I’ll take the Jets here. New York Jets -3 ½ .
San Francisco -7 vs. Oakland
Until San Francisco proves me wrong and wins I will always pick against them. Oakland is a tough team that gives you everything they got. I can’t say the same thing about San Francisco. Oakland +7.
Indianapolis -4 vs. Washington
Peyton Manning on primetime on NBC = take the Colts. I expect a big night from Peyton Manning and for the Colts to win by more than a touchdown. Indianapolis -4.
Peyton Manning will dominate on Sunday Night.
Kofod
2010 NFL Week 6 Picks
Last week I went a bad 6-8 in picking NFL games straight up. On the season I am 41-35 in picking NFL game straight. Let's see if I do better in picks this week.
Sunday October 17th
1:00 FOX: Seahawks at Bears
Cutler is back. The Seahawks stink. I’ll take Chicago here. Bears 31 Seahawks 17.
1:00 CBS: Dolphins at Packers
I expect a bounce back win for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers here. Packers 30 Dolphins 20.
1:00 CBS: Chargers at Rams
Typical early terrible September and October start for the Chargers. How Norv Turner is still the coach of this team boggles my mind? I think the Rams will keep it close here. 1:00 will be an early start for the Chargers and I expect them to be sluggish. Chargers still win in the end. Chargers 20 Rams 17.
1:00 CBS: Ravens at Patriots
A rematch of the AFC Wildcard beat down the Ravens gave the Patriots last playoffs. I expect the Ravens to come into New England again and beat the Pats. I expect a big day from Aquan Boldin. Ravens 30 Patriots 23.
1:00 FOX: Saints at Buccaneers
Saints bounce back in a big way, and finally look like the team they were last year. Saints 30 Buccaneers 14.
1:00 FOX: Lions at Giants
Lions are playing much better. But it’s a road game so they will lose. Closer than the experts think however. Giants 28 Lions 23.
1:00 FOX: Falcons at Eagles
I think Kevin Kolb will play this game. He played well last week and I expect it to continue. Eagles 24 Falcons 20.
1:00 CBS: Browns at Steelers
So when Mike Holmgren drafted Colt McCoy in the 3rd round in April he said McCoy would not start a game in 2010. Well so much for that! It will be a long day for McCoy. Plus it’s the return of Big Ben and I expect him to play very well. Steelers 27 Browns 10.
1:00 CBS: Chiefs at Texans
It’s clear that Kase’s boy Andre Johnson, aka AJ, is not close to being healthy right now. So I think Houston will have to rely heavily on Arian Foster to beat the Chiefs. And it will work. A big day for Foster and a big day for Houston. Houston 31 Chiefs 20.
4:05 CBS: Raiders at 49ers
Until San Francisco wins I will always pick against them. Raiders 27 49ers 23.
4:05 CBS: Jets at Broncos
I’ll take the Jets on the road here. Mark Sanchez plays well, and the Jets defense makes it a living nightmare for Kyle Orton when he is out there. Jets 27 Broncos 17.
4:15 FOX: Cowboys at Vikings
Colin Cowherd said it best. When have you ever looked more forward to a matchup between two 1-3 teams? The loser is certainly in trouble, but I don’t think they are necessarily dead. I think Minnesota needs another week to figure out what their identity is. Cowboys bounce back and beat Minnesota 31-20.
8:20 NBC: Colts at Redskins
Peyton Manning in primetime in the regular season means the Colts will win. Washington will play tough, but the Colts are just too good. Colts 23 Redskins 14.
Monday October 18th
8:30 ESPN: Titans at Jaguars
I’ll be very interested to see how this lackluster NFL matchup on ESPN does in the ratings against the Game 3 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees on TBS. For baseball’s sake they should at least tie the NFL in the rankings. I’m willing to bet they don’t. As for this game I will take the Titans to beat Jacksonville 20-17.
Kofod
Sunday October 17th
1:00 FOX: Seahawks at Bears
Cutler is back. The Seahawks stink. I’ll take Chicago here. Bears 31 Seahawks 17.
1:00 CBS: Dolphins at Packers
I expect a bounce back win for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers here. Packers 30 Dolphins 20.
1:00 CBS: Chargers at Rams
Typical early terrible September and October start for the Chargers. How Norv Turner is still the coach of this team boggles my mind? I think the Rams will keep it close here. 1:00 will be an early start for the Chargers and I expect them to be sluggish. Chargers still win in the end. Chargers 20 Rams 17.
1:00 CBS: Ravens at Patriots
A rematch of the AFC Wildcard beat down the Ravens gave the Patriots last playoffs. I expect the Ravens to come into New England again and beat the Pats. I expect a big day from Aquan Boldin. Ravens 30 Patriots 23.
1:00 FOX: Saints at Buccaneers
Saints bounce back in a big way, and finally look like the team they were last year. Saints 30 Buccaneers 14.
1:00 FOX: Lions at Giants
Lions are playing much better. But it’s a road game so they will lose. Closer than the experts think however. Giants 28 Lions 23.
1:00 FOX: Falcons at Eagles
I think Kevin Kolb will play this game. He played well last week and I expect it to continue. Eagles 24 Falcons 20.
1:00 CBS: Browns at Steelers
So when Mike Holmgren drafted Colt McCoy in the 3rd round in April he said McCoy would not start a game in 2010. Well so much for that! It will be a long day for McCoy. Plus it’s the return of Big Ben and I expect him to play very well. Steelers 27 Browns 10.
It will be a long day for Colt McCoy in his first NFL start.
1:00 CBS: Chiefs at Texans
It’s clear that Kase’s boy Andre Johnson, aka AJ, is not close to being healthy right now. So I think Houston will have to rely heavily on Arian Foster to beat the Chiefs. And it will work. A big day for Foster and a big day for Houston. Houston 31 Chiefs 20.
4:05 CBS: Raiders at 49ers
Until San Francisco wins I will always pick against them. Raiders 27 49ers 23.
4:05 CBS: Jets at Broncos
I’ll take the Jets on the road here. Mark Sanchez plays well, and the Jets defense makes it a living nightmare for Kyle Orton when he is out there. Jets 27 Broncos 17.
4:15 FOX: Cowboys at Vikings
Colin Cowherd said it best. When have you ever looked more forward to a matchup between two 1-3 teams? The loser is certainly in trouble, but I don’t think they are necessarily dead. I think Minnesota needs another week to figure out what their identity is. Cowboys bounce back and beat Minnesota 31-20.
8:20 NBC: Colts at Redskins
Peyton Manning in primetime in the regular season means the Colts will win. Washington will play tough, but the Colts are just too good. Colts 23 Redskins 14.
Monday October 18th
8:30 ESPN: Titans at Jaguars
I’ll be very interested to see how this lackluster NFL matchup on ESPN does in the ratings against the Game 3 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees on TBS. For baseball’s sake they should at least tie the NFL in the rankings. I’m willing to bet they don’t. As for this game I will take the Titans to beat Jacksonville 20-17.
I'm going to say more Americans watch the Titans vs Jaguars Monday on ESPN than Game 3 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees.
Kofod
College Football 2010 Week 7 Picks
Last week I went 7-6 in picking college football games straight up. On the season I am 52-21. Here are my picks for this week.
Saturday October 16th
12:00 Big Ten Network: Illinois at #13 Michigan State
Illinois will be confident following their win at Happy Valley last week. I expect a close game from the Illini, but Michigan State will still prevail. Michigan State 27 Illinois 23.
12:00 ESPN: Boston College at #16 Florida State
Well after Florida State’s 45-17 thumping of Miami the question is now Florida State for real or not? We will find out a lot on Saturday. Boston College is an awful team, and if Florida State is good they should handle them easily. I expect this to happen. Florida State 41 Boston College 10.
12:00 Fox Sports Net: #21 Missouri at Texas A&M
I think Missouri’s dreams of an undefeated season die here. Mike Sherman needs a signature win for his time at Texas A&M, and this might be the closest he gets. Texas A&M 34 Missouri 27.
2:30 NBC: Western Michigan at Notre Dame
This is where the cupcake schedule for Notre Dame begins so they can secure enough wins to be bowl eligible. Notre Dame 45 Western Michigan 17.
3:30 ABC: Texas at #5 Nebraska
I think Texas will keep this closer than what the experts think. Nebraska, and T-Magic ,Taylor Martinez are good, but the fact is Nebraska has not played anyone yet. So I think they will struggle early with the athleticism of Texas. Nebraska pulls away 21-17.
3:30 ABC: #15 Iowa at Michigan
Denard Robinson is good. Unfortunately for him no one else, especially his defense, is that good on Michigan. Iowa is a complete team and will get the road win at the big house. Iowa 27 Michigan 20.
3:30 CBS: #12 Arkansas at #7 Auburn
Game of the day is here. I expect a great effort from both Cam Newton and Ryan Mallet. Once again Auburn plays a quality opponent at home. That home crowd will be the difference in an Auburn win. Auburn 27 Arkansas 23.
6:00 ESPN2: #10 South Carolina at Kentucky
South Carolina are coming off their biggest win in the Steve Spurrier era. I expect the good times to continue. South Carolina 30 Kentucky 17.
7:00 ESPN: #1 Ohio State at #18 Wisconsin
Madison at night will be a tough atmosphere for Terrelle Pryor and the Buckeyes. But Terrelle Pryor in his freshman year came to Madison at night and picked up a win 20-17. I expect a similar effort from Pryor and the Buckeyes on Saturday. Ohio State 27 Wisconsin 20.
Kofod
Saturday October 16th
12:00 Big Ten Network: Illinois at #13 Michigan State
Illinois will be confident following their win at Happy Valley last week. I expect a close game from the Illini, but Michigan State will still prevail. Michigan State 27 Illinois 23.
12:00 ESPN: Boston College at #16 Florida State
Well after Florida State’s 45-17 thumping of Miami the question is now Florida State for real or not? We will find out a lot on Saturday. Boston College is an awful team, and if Florida State is good they should handle them easily. I expect this to happen. Florida State 41 Boston College 10.
12:00 Fox Sports Net: #21 Missouri at Texas A&M
I think Missouri’s dreams of an undefeated season die here. Mike Sherman needs a signature win for his time at Texas A&M, and this might be the closest he gets. Texas A&M 34 Missouri 27.
2:30 NBC: Western Michigan at Notre Dame
This is where the cupcake schedule for Notre Dame begins so they can secure enough wins to be bowl eligible. Notre Dame 45 Western Michigan 17.
The first of many cupcakes begins Saturday for Notre Dame when they play home to Western Michigan.
3:30 ABC: Texas at #5 Nebraska
I think Texas will keep this closer than what the experts think. Nebraska, and T-Magic ,Taylor Martinez are good, but the fact is Nebraska has not played anyone yet. So I think they will struggle early with the athleticism of Texas. Nebraska pulls away 21-17.
3:30 ABC: #15 Iowa at Michigan
Denard Robinson is good. Unfortunately for him no one else, especially his defense, is that good on Michigan. Iowa is a complete team and will get the road win at the big house. Iowa 27 Michigan 20.
3:30 CBS: #12 Arkansas at #7 Auburn
Game of the day is here. I expect a great effort from both Cam Newton and Ryan Mallet. Once again Auburn plays a quality opponent at home. That home crowd will be the difference in an Auburn win. Auburn 27 Arkansas 23.
6:00 ESPN2: #10 South Carolina at Kentucky
South Carolina are coming off their biggest win in the Steve Spurrier era. I expect the good times to continue. South Carolina 30 Kentucky 17.
7:00 ESPN: #1 Ohio State at #18 Wisconsin
Madison at night will be a tough atmosphere for Terrelle Pryor and the Buckeyes. But Terrelle Pryor in his freshman year came to Madison at night and picked up a win 20-17. I expect a similar effort from Pryor and the Buckeyes on Saturday. Ohio State 27 Wisconsin 20.
I expect a big night for Terrelle Pryor in Madison, Wisconsin.
Kofod
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)