Week 7 picks

Due to time constraints (ex: Red Sox vs. Indians Game 5, Rutgers vs. So. Florida, sister visiting from Minnesota) my picks will be short, sweet and to the point. I was please with the way things turned out last week, with a few plays we would have been sitting at 11-5. We will shoot for 12 wins this week. Enjoy the ride, because as Nick Backay would say, "we're just livin' the dream".

College

Ohio State (-19.5) vs. Michigan State

Just a total and complete hunch here. It seems like the cool thing now to pick against the number one team in the nation, but I just see this thing coming. Take Michigan State is another of the string of shockers that are littering college football. Michigan State 37 Ohio State 31 WINNER

LSU (-10.5) vs. Auburn

LSU still has a lot to play for, and they will show it this weekend at home. At home the Tigers are the best team in the nation, its away where they have shown weaknesses. Play LSU here, in a statement game. LSU 48 Auburn 14 LOSER

NFL

Washington (-9) vs. Arizona

Spread seems too high, someone knows something. Washington 27 Arizona 14 LOSER

New Orleans (-8) vs. Atlanta

New Orleans has things somewhat figured out. And they aren't out of it yet. New Orleans 35 Atlanta 24 LOSER

Baltimore (-3) at Buffalo

Baltimore seems to be hitting a stride defensively. Shutout. Baltimore 22 Buffalo 0

--------Fantasy note: 5 Stover field goals, and a punt return---------------------------
LOSER

Dallas (-9.5) vs. Minnesota

New England might have exploited the Cowboys a little. I think Minny keeps it close. Peterson will have another big day. Dallas 28 Minnesota 23 WINNER

New England (-16.5) at Miami

They might win every game, but that doesn't mean they cover every spread. New England 38 Miami 23. LOSER

NY Giants (-9.5) vs. San Francisco

The Giants can't sack the quarterback if he hands it off all day. The Niners will pound them with Frank Gore. NY Giants 21 San Francisco 17 LOSER

Detroit (-2) vs. Tampa Bay

Tampa is for real. Jeff Garcia just wins. Tampa 17 Detroit 13

Post game quote prediction: "It's crazy how close we were to scoring 56." - Roy Williams
LOSER

Tennessee (-1) at Houston

This was the spread when it opened, but with VY likely out there is no spread on it. I will go with minus 1 just to have a pick on the game. Houston 31 Tennessee 21 LOSER

Oakland (-2.5) vs. Kansas City

Kansas City is so hard to pick. I like the Raiders, simple because I like the Raiders and don't like the Chiefs. Oakland 17 Kansas City 13 LOSER

Cincinnati (-6) vs. NY Jets

This game keeps Pennington a starter, for one more week, and convinces us all that the Bungals are still the Bungals NY Jets 28 Cincinnati 21 LOSER

Philadelphia (-5.5) vs. Chicago

Tough one to pick, I am surprised the line is that high. Philadelphia 24 Chicago 23 WINNER

Seattle (-8.5) vs. St. Louis

The Seahawks will make us forget how bad the Rams were at the start of the season. St. Louis 34 Seattle 23 LOSER

Pittsburgh (-3.5) at Denver *****Backdoor cover alert*****

I think Denver will have a gutty performance, but fall short. Pittsburgh 20 Denver 16 LOSER

Indianapolis (-3.5) at Jacksonville

The Jaguars seems to play Indy well. Good Monday night match up. Jacksonville 24 Indianapolis 21 LOSER

**********What a freaking disaster this has been. Terrible weekend, in sports predicting and fantasy. Not only am I taking a beating in this blog, but I also set a new record in my fantasy league for lowest point total in one week since our league began. I need a mulligan in a big way!****************************

3-13 ATS, 6-11 SU

Good luck, and enjoy your weekend of sports!!!!!!!!