Week 5 and USC/OSU question

Will post my picks later in this thread, but first I have a question. I like Oregon State in this one and I can get it for 27.5 at betus. Should I buy a half point now or wait to see if it moves another half point in my favor? Any thoughts on what this line might do?

Marshall +14 - 2 units - Afraid this one might drop down even more, locking it in. Wish I had gotten it at 17

Troy +17 - 3 units- Troy lost some major key players from last year, but 17 is too much for an OSU team who hasn't really played anybody and got destroyed by Troy last year.

Here are the rest:

Tulane -18 vs SMU- 1 unit- throwing a little on this one to make it more interesting to watch, Tulane has looked pretty decent and SMU is bad bad bad

Oregon State +27.5 - 2 units- In recent history, OSU has been playing USC tough and as a thursday night homedog, I really see them fired up early and USC only winning by about 20

Iowa -8.5 - 2 units- Iowa should come out pissed off after a crushing 1 pt loss. NW RB is banged up, and QB Bacher looked like sh*t last week after hurting his hand. NW hasn't played anyone this year, and I think they will stumble in this spot.

Ole Miss +23 - 2 unit- If Ole Miss can limit their turnovers, which is a big if against florida, they should cover this one. Urban Meyer was complaining about the new clock rules and not being able to get in enough plays offensively, which makes covering this huge number less likely IMO.

ECU -10 - 1 unit- ECU had 2 huge wins at home earlier this year, and Houston is a good team to bounce back against after ECU's OT loss. This seems like a good spot for ECU.

Alabama +7- 1 unit- Playing great football, Saban finally has this team going in the right direction. Both teams might have problems scoring, taking the points

Auburn -6.5- 2 units- This might be a sucker bet, but Tennessee sucks. If you lose on the road to UCLA, how are you gonna stay within a tuddie at Auburn?

Wisconsin -6- 1 unit- Don't think Michigan's O can hang here. Hoping for wisk to kick michigan while they're down.

Illinois +14 -1 unit- Penn St has been annihilating some pretty weak teams, hoping Illinois can put up a little bit of a fight. 2 TD's in conference is going to be tough IMO

Miami -7 - 1 unit- I think NC gets too much credit for blowing out a pathetic rutgers team that navy beat. Miami looks pretty strong, playing FLA close for most of the game and whooping ATM at Kyle Field.

1 more unit, this time its Wisky -6.5 not 6

[joepa66]

Originally Posted by Texas hook 'em

In recent history, OSU has been playing USC tough and as a thursday night homedog, I really see them fired up early and USC only winning by about 20

Did I miss something?
I thought the Buckeyes got dusted by SoCal just two weeks ago......

I know, I know Hook 'em! Just screwing with ya.....me likes Beaver pelts too!

GL this week!

Adding:

Cinci -10.5 - 3 units- Not sure whats up with this line, but I think cinci is the far superior team here

[msl90]

I'm with you on Illinois and Miami, good luck

[Nightowl]

Originally Posted by Texas hook 'em

Will post my picks later in this thread, but first I have a question. I like Oregon State in this one and I can get it for 27.5 at betus. Should I buy a half point now or wait to see if it moves another half point in my favor? Any thoughts on what this line might do?

I always like these home dawgs on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday night game. I think this game will be closer than the spread has it at. I also think that OSU will give USC more of a run for their money than the other OSUI GL

Thx msl and nightowl. Nightowl, that big green text just about gave me a seizure.

[AuTiger51]

Get 'Em Hook! I am on the same side with ya on most of yours. Only one I would caution you on is Bama. I think they are being really hyped, even tho they haven't played a real team yet. Not too sure on that one... but GL on the rest Bro!

1 more unit on org. st +27.5

Louisville -3.5 - 1 unit
Won't update sig till sunday

2 more:

Minnesota +20- 2 units-i This is basically a fade of ohio state as 3 TD favorites
Arkansas +28- 5 units- I HATE to say it, but I think texas is overrated this year. Our secondary sucks and I think ark should be able to score a couple tds off blown coverages and cover this huge number

[Underdog88]

Agree with Arky, really don't like Minny's spot today, & it has nothing to do with Wells return. Can't see a reason why OSU would want to let up in this one... GL though