Finally had a breakout week that would have been exceptional if not for A&M's late meltdown. They and Syracuse are my kryptonite.
YTD: 83-67, +15.25 units
Unlike last week, when I started with two half units and was anxious for some early MAC action, I really like these two.
1.5* Kent St. +21.5 Though Buffalo covered last week, I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. Buffalo loses their star D player 1st half for targeting while Kent gets back their best RB who runs at 5.1 ypc. Kent has also found a second back that can move the chains. Key here is that Kent can run the ball here and somewhat monopolize the clock. The other key is that it is supposed to be very windy (25-30 mph, with showers and drenching rain earlier in the day) The wind should somewhat negate a better Buffalo passing game advantage. Haven't seen the total yet but if that's at 50+, it's worth looking at.
2* Ohio -3 (-125) Ohio might be the best MAC football team right now and it might not be even close. Their defense has come around and was impressed at how well they have defended the run in recent weeks vs. earlier this season. Also, QB Rourke has blossomed at about the same time as the defense. Great instincts out there, with a nice spurt of speed. His passing is also more polished than I thought it would be. Miami has been a competitive team, and they are at home, but they have many defensive injuries, and others who are banged up. I think they might have upset Buffalo if not for those injuries. Going with the hot team here.
YTD: 83-67, +15.25 units
Unlike last week, when I started with two half units and was anxious for some early MAC action, I really like these two.
1.5* Kent St. +21.5 Though Buffalo covered last week, I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. Buffalo loses their star D player 1st half for targeting while Kent gets back their best RB who runs at 5.1 ypc. Kent has also found a second back that can move the chains. Key here is that Kent can run the ball here and somewhat monopolize the clock. The other key is that it is supposed to be very windy (25-30 mph, with showers and drenching rain earlier in the day) The wind should somewhat negate a better Buffalo passing game advantage. Haven't seen the total yet but if that's at 50+, it's worth looking at.
2* Ohio -3 (-125) Ohio might be the best MAC football team right now and it might not be even close. Their defense has come around and was impressed at how well they have defended the run in recent weeks vs. earlier this season. Also, QB Rourke has blossomed at about the same time as the defense. Great instincts out there, with a nice spurt of speed. His passing is also more polished than I thought it would be. Miami has been a competitive team, and they are at home, but they have many defensive injuries, and others who are banged up. I think they might have upset Buffalo if not for those injuries. Going with the hot team here.