Texas Quarterback Sam Ehlinger is listed as questionable with a Level 1 Shoulder Sprain. This is mission-critical for Texas as he is the one that drives the Longhorns offense. As a dual threat quarterback, Ehlinger keeps defenses honest with the persistent possibility of a scramble and/or designed option play. How do we make a pick on this game considering the injury? Keith Franks breaks down the betting options.
The Buckeyes haven’t covered against the spread in their last three games but probably couldn’t care less, as they continue to win and climb in the rankings. A defensive team historically, Ohio State is now known for their offense. The Buckeyes feature the third ranking passing attack in America (371.4 yards per game) anchored by a man who could perhaps be hoisting the Heisman if he continues to play at this level. Can Dwayne Haskins heat up the field against Purdue and get OSU backers a 14 point cover? Keith franks gives his football pick.
After staging another upset as a six-point underdog at home against the Tennessee Titans two weeks ago, the Bills returned to Earth last week when they fell 20-13 at the Houston Texans. Noe they face the Colts as 6.5 to 7 point underdogs depending on the sportsbook. Can they reward their backers with another win? Keith Franks gives his prediction and free pick.
Oklahoma is coming off a loss to rival Texas in the annual Red River Showdown. The Sooners fell to the Longhorns by a score of 48-45 where over 1,000 yards of offense was produced. Though Oklahoma lost as a touchdown favorite and gave up its top-five ranking in the process, there is more to the story than the final score. The Sooners trailed by 21 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter and they rallied back to tie the game with 2:38 remaining in regulation. Will they ride that 4th quarter when they face TCU on Saturday? Keith Franks has his prediction.
After losing three straight, Gang Green looks like a different football team in their last two wins. The Jets are now riding a two-game streak earning dubbs against both the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts at home. In these two contests, the Jets have outscored the opposition 76-50 and covering against the spread in the process. Betting sites are listing the Vikings as 3 point favorites. Can the Jets keep it going with a small upset here?
After blowing 20-point lead on Sunday Night Football to kick off the season against the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field, Chicago has gotten off to a roll winning three consecutive games. The Bears also come in well-rested here as they come into Miami off a bye. Are they in s a good spot to get Miami at -3? Keith Franks gives his pick to win against the spread.
Both teams come into this rivalry game on a bye, so there is no edge on rest. TCU comes in off a 17-14 nail-biter when they hosted Iowa State as an 11-point favorite. The Frogs of War had lost two games leading up to this and it was against teams ranked in the top-ten in Texas and Ohio State. Keith Franks looks at how both 3-2 teams have grown this season and offers his football pick.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers visit the Ohio State Buckeyes and bring their whopper of a 29.5 point spread with them. Is 29.5 too much for Ohio State to cover? Do betting sites have the right market price? Franks has his prediction on the betting market and free football pick.
The Colts come into this game following a two-game losing streak, capped off by a 38-24 loss to the New England Patriots. Indie was a double digit dog and still failed to cover. Can they get their second win of the season versus the 2-4 Jets? Keith Franks breaks down his NFL pick.
Iowa State is coming off a 48-42 shootout win against the No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys in Stillwater. Iowa State got the upset as a 10-point underdog. The Cyclones could very well be the best team in America with a 2-3 record with the losses from Oklahoma, Iowa and Texas Christian. Will the 5-0 Mountaineers take the Cyclones seriously?