I have been on a roll the last few weeks, capped off by Georgia Tech win last Saturday night. In week 6 of this college football season, I have nine picks for you guys to choose from. This week is a nice mix of underdogs, favorites, unders and overs.
The Red Beard: College Football Picks Week 6
LSU +3 vs Tennessee
The undefeated Tennessee Volunteers will head down to Baton Rouge this weekend to take on the Tigers of LSU. I am taking this game for a number of reasons; location, the number, and of course LSU is 30 minutes from my house.
LSU might be the best team in the nation with one loss right now. Their defense is stifling, and their offense is finding more rhythm with each game. If you are going to give me points with LSU at home, 90% of the time I am going to take it.
Especially against a Vol’s team who struggled against Florida and Pitt. Give me LSU winning outright 34-20.
Oklahoma vs Texas Under 65
With Oklahoma hitting the under in four of five games this season, and Texas being one of the best defenses in the nation. This is an easy pick for me.
Not only have OK fallen apart the last two games, Texas is the exact type of team you do not want to play when you are falling apart.
Give me Texas in a close, low scoring slugfest 27-20.
Maryland -3 vs Purdue
Purdue is coming off of a huge upset last week, which means two things to me. One, they are full. Two, the book has them valued higher than they should be.
Maryland is a good team that runs the ball extremely well, and at home -3 feels too good to pass up. My number for this game is -5.5 roughly.
Give me the Maryland Terps in a easily covered game winning 38-17.
Auburn +30 vs Georgia
When it comes down to college football picks, this is where the money is made. The entire nation is on Georgia as the number 1 team in the country.
Yes, Georgia wins this game, however against SEC conference foe, this game will not be a blow out. The Auburn Tigers keep this game close at least until the fourth quarter.
Give me Auburn covering the 30 points with Georgia winning 31-10. I expect it to be 17-10 going into the fourth.
Utah -3.5 vs UCLA
This is my personal favorite college football pick of the week, right up there with Auburn, Tulane, and LSU. The Utah Utes have been on a mission since losing week 1 in a fluke to Florida.
Utah has ran the ball with a fury, I do not see them losing another game this season. Going on the road to UCLA where no fans show up and no team has tested them yet.
Utah punches UCLA in the mouth early and the Bruins never recover. Utah wins 45-20.
Tulane -3 vs East Carolina and/or Over 53
The Tulane Green Wave showed their tenacity last week in an overtime win against Houston. I expect them to bring that momentum back home this weekend and play a fantastic game.
ECU however is not a push over team, and both of these teams put up points in bunches. If you do not like the -3 on Tulane, take the over 53. This game will get into the 60’s.
Give me Tulane pulling away in the fourth, winning 38-34, covering both the spread and the total.
BYU +3.5 vs Notre Dame
Notre Dame has struggled every game this season and does not look like the team we are used to seeing in the gold helmets.
BYU is a hot team early and I look to them to win this game outright. Because they are on the road this weekend I will take the points.
Give me BYU winning 24-14.
Alabama vs Texas A&M Over 52
This total is the lowest of the season for Alabama, who haven’t shown powerhouse dominance this season. A lot of their games have been more of a fight than normal.
Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban have some history, which makes this total lower than it should be in my opinion.
Give me Alabama winning this game easily, 48-27.
Washington State +13 vs USC
This is my least favorite pick of the weekend, however I feel like I would hate my self if I did not take it. Washington State has been a nice surprise this season.
Most bettors have been betting against USC all season, I have not. I have back USC every game thus far, and have been on the winning side. This number is just to big not to take the dog.
This is my first time betting against USC, give me Washington State covering, yet losing, 31-20.
Overview: The Red Beard College Football Picks Week 6
- LSU +3 vs Tennessee
- Oklahoma vs Texas Under 65
- Maryland -3 vs Purdue
- Auburn +30 vs Georgia
- Utah -3.5 vs UCLA
- Tulane -3 vs ECU and/or Over 53
- BYU +3.5 vs Notre Dame
- Alabama vs Texas A&M Over 52
- Washington State +13 vs USC
(No Bet Is Guaranteed, Take All Bets At Your Own Risk)
(Odds Provided By Barstool Sports Book)
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