The Lord taketh away, the then the Lord giveth back (but not quite as much). After the worst week of the season, I was able to register a nice recovery week, particularly hitting the upset special. TWo weeks plus the bowl season to go, maybe a chance I break even?
Stats (ATS, S/U upset pick)
Coming into week: -$1550 (25-34-1, 3-10)
Previous Week: +$290 (3-2, 1-0)
Season total: -$1260 (28-36-1, 4-10)
Rivalry week is here with lots of juicy matchups, both in conference races and non-conference. The battleground of the ACC and SEC seems the most ripe, I just happened to stick to games exclusively in those leagues. I like this set of games for 5-0:
Virginia Tech (+1) vs Virginia
The Hokies have owned this rivarly and I'm not sure Virginia is ready to turn the corner yet. Winner goes to a bowl game and this is seemingly the first meaningful night game played at Lane Stadium. And it's a rivalry. I see a win for the Maroon and Orange.
Georgia Tech (+13) at Georgia
This is a really curiously wide spread. Georgia Tech is playing some good football and forces you out of rhythm on defense. They're hungry for a win in this rivalry. And Georgia is without Todd Gurley once and for all this season. The Rambling Wreck might just ramble through the hedges for a win, let alone the 13 points.
Clemson (-4.5) vs South Carolina
South Carolina has been off this year and Clemson is hungry to take down the wounded animal. If not this year, when? Even without starting QB (who is questionable), Clemson should play inspired against a mediocre Gamecocks squad. Steve Spurrier doesn't seem to have the fire of years past, this is the Tigers year at home.
North Carolina (-6.5) vs North Carolina State
The Wolfpack doesn't look like that good a football team whereas Carolina does. Two teams in opposite directions, I see a Tarheel victory in the 10-14 point range. High scoring, which also lends credence to this spread being too small.
Mississippi State (-2) at Ole Miss
The Rebels looked Dazed and Confused last week at Arkansas. Like a team that has no confidence left. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs come off a tough loss at Alabama and still look the part of being a playoff contender. They need a convincing win here to hold off the Big 10 and Big 12 Champion for the final spot, and I think they'll come out guns a blazing. Ole Miss looks like they're fading.
Straight up Special
Georgia Tech (+400) at Georgia
For the same reasons above, the Jackets look hungry and might just leave Athens with a "W". Love the money line on this one.
A sweep of these games would be $900, need it to recover!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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