Sugar's Week 2 College Football Picks

Week 2 College Football Picks

Buffalo +20 @ Penn State

Here’s a real barn burner for the fans.  The Nittany Lions look to bounce back after an embarrassing loss to Temple last week.  Let’s get some facts straight here before people go all ape shit, Temple is not a good football team compared to what Penn State will face in the B1G this season.  That loss was turrible. Do I think Penn State is going to lose? Absolutely not. But at the same time, I don’t think Penn State is going to “Sandusky” Buffalo. Too soon? I think Buffalo makes a game out of this and ends up losing by 2 TD’s.  

Western Michigan University -4 @ Georgia Southern

This pick is entirely based on what I saw from WMU last week against the Spartans.  They looked a lot better than I imagined.  Take into consideration that they were up against one of the best defenses in the nation (if not THE best) and managed to put up 24 points, well you get the picture.  Their offense is explosive with big play capabilities.  Two weeks from this Saturday WMU heads to the Horseshoe in Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes.  Basically, the pressure is on the Bronco’s right now.  They started off their season with an almost guaranteed loss and have another guaranteed loss in 2 weeks.  They gotta win some gamez here.

Notre Dame -12.5 @ Virginia

The Fighting Irish had their way with the Longhorns last weekend, crushing them 38-3.  UT’s offense was nonexistent to say the least.  Virginia shouldn’t pose much more of a challenge for Notre Dame as they look to open up their season 2-0.

Oregon State @ Michigan -15

Have you ever been to a season home opener at the Big House? Me either.  But I imagine 110,000 intoxicated screaming people make for an alright atmosphere.  Just kidding, it’s going to be fucking insane at the Big House this weekend.  This is Harbaugh’s first game back in the Big House since his last year as starting qb for the Wolverines in 1986.  This is a guy who was raised around Bo Schembechler (his dad worked for him) and played for Bo.  Now he has Bo’s old job.  It is not a far stretch to suggest Jim Harbaugh is who he is today largely in part because of Bo.  Let’s get back to this game though.  Harbaugh’s team is going to be ready to go.  Michigan faces a fairly weak OSU team giving them the perfect opportunity to put on a show for the 110,000 fans in attendance.

Oklahoma -1.5 @ Tennessee - LOCK OF THE WEEK

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Oregon @ Michigan State -3.5

Here’s the biggest match up of the weekend.  The speculation is that this game will turn into a shootout and people wonder if State can keep up if it comes to that.  Not only do I think Sparty can keep up, I think they can “out shoot” the Ducks this year.  However, I don’t think it will come to that.  The Spartan defense is going to be called upon this week and they will answer.  I think Sparty takes this one at home.

UCLA -30 @ UNLV

Typically I stay away from crazy lines like these but, UNLV is really bad.  They won 2 games last year.  UCLA could very easily run this score up real big on the road here.

Idaho @ USC -43

Rolling with another crazy ass line here.  I could lay out the numbers for you but do I really need to?  USC just beat Arkansas State 55-6.  This game should look pretty much the exact same.

Appalachian State @ Clemson -19

I flip flopped on this line a little bit to be honest.  Appalachian State seems like one of the bigger fish in the smaller pond.  Let’s talk about Clemson at home though.  Since 2013 Clemson has lost 1 game at home and it was to the eventual national champion, Florida State in 2013.  They are 13-1 at home since the beginning of the 2013 season.  What’s more impressive is their average margin of victory.  Clemson destroys teams at home.  They call their field Death Valley for a reason. What am I talking about? I’m talking about the 29.7 or 30 point average margin of victory Clemson has in their 13 home wins since the beginning of the 2013 season.  That is insane.  You do not want to play in Death Valley.  The numbers say Clemson will EASILY cover this spread. 

Wednesday NHL and College Basketball Picks!

NHL with a side of College Ball

Ottawa (+155) @ Winnipeg

The Sens have outscored opponents 14-6 over their last 5 games.  They’re making teams work to get scoring chances and are finding success putting the puck in the net on the other end.  After the Evander Kane trade Winnipeg has been playing much better.  This should be a good game but I like the Sens here.  The Jets don’t create a lot of offense compared to some of the teams the Senators have been able to shut down lately.

NY Rangers @ Detroit (-130)

This game features two teams that could very easily cross paths in the playoffs this year.  On top of that, both teams have made some significant additions over the past week via trades.  Lastly, both teams are coming off wins against Nashville.  Detroit is always tough to beat at home, especially when they’re playing as well as they have been.  This should be a great game for any hockey fan to watch.  Detroit rolls at home.

Pittsburgh -1.5 (+175) @ Colorado

If you ask me, the Penguins look more like a contender every game they play.  They have won 4 straight and haven’t shown any signs of slowing down.  With Patrick Roy behind the bench for the Avs it’s safe to say that he will pull the goalie with 7 minutes left in the game if they're down at all.  He’s been a bit too aggressive this year when it comes to yanking the goalie and it has cost them more than it’s benefited them.  An empty net just means Cros or Malkin will bury another one.

Montreal @ Anaheim (-115)

Montreal got blown out by San Jose last game.  Tonight they continue their West Coast road trip by taking on the Ducks in the Honda Center.  The Ducks have own 4 of 5 and have been putting the haters to rest by blowing teams out.  I expect more of the same from them tonight.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL PICKS

Ohio State -5.5 (-115) @ Penn State

Penn State has been getting absolutely crushed lately.  They’ve been losing to everyone and losing by a lot.  Ohio State slipped up and dropped 2 road games at Michigan State and Michigan but have won 2 straight since.  They are fighting to increase their NCAA Tournament seeding while Penn State is just..losing.

Notre Dame @ Louisville -4

Notre Dame is coming off a 5 point home loss to Syracuse.  Louisville is not a fun place to be a visiting team in.  The Cards are solid per usual and still have a great coach.  Notre Dame has been up and down all year.  I don’t think they’re up to the task of facing a top notch program on the road just before the tournament.  

Wake Forest @ Duke -17.5

Usually I stay away from a line like this but Wake Forest is BAD.  They’re terrible.  Duke could win it all this year.  This is going to be a blood bath.

Nebraska +8 @ Illinois

Both of these teams are extremely hot and cold.  They both have some horrible losses and some great wins this year.  I think it will be a close game and the Huskers will cover.