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cover2win.com Football Locks — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:13:14 -0400

Arkansas @ Texas

Spread: Texas -24

Look for Texas to blowout the young and inexperienced Razorbacks, as they have struggled in their first two games this season on both sides of the ball. Texas’ offense will light up the scoreboard and the defense will shut down the weak running game of Arkansas and force many third-and-longs.

Colt McCoy will have a field day and the Longhorns will be rolling. Texas is a very talented team this year and would contend for a BCS title if they didn’t have such a tough schedule.

Predicted Score: Texas 48, Arkansas 10
Take Texas

East Carolina @ Tulane

Spread: East Carolina -13

The team of experts at cover2in love to things while picking games, home underdogs and big game let downs in college football. The Green Wave may not win this game, but they will cover the 13 in their home opener. The Pirates are coming off back-to-back emotional wins and will let down against an inferior Tulane team.

Predicted Score: East Carolina 27, Tulane 22
Take Tulane

Nevada @ Missouri

Spread: Missouri -27

Missouri’s offense lead by Chase Daniel will run wild against the Wolf Pack. Missouri has better athletes and are faster than Nevada. Sure, Nevada played fellow Big 12 opponent Texas Tech completely in Reno last Saturday but they had the home crowd, altitude, and wind to their advantage. Going to Missouri will be a daunting task.

Plus, in last year’s season opener Nevada played at Nebraska and were slapped 52-10 as 21 point underdogs. Knowing Nevada’s pistol offensive very well, they run a limited playback. Roll out right or left and throw and comeback, or a zone read.

It will take Missouri no time, at most two possessions to figure it out. The minute the score gets out of hand and the run is eliminated, it will become a very long day for the Pack.

In Daniel’s Heisman hopeful season, head coach for the Tiger’s Gary Pinkle will let Chase air it out all he wants.

Predicted Score: Missouri 51, Nevada 21
Take Missouri

North Texas @ LSU

Spread: LSU -42

The Tigers are going to abuse the Mean Green. The Mean Green lack the strength, speed, and execution LSU has and it will get ugly quick. Hurricane Gustav has made the Tigers more eager to get on the field and get after it.

The only factor holding the Tigers back is their next week match up at Auburn. If the Tigers look ahead they will only win by 30.

Predicted Score: LSU 52, North Texas 3
Take LSU

UCLA @ BYU

Spread: BYU -8

Watching UCLA’s opener makes you wonder how Kevin Craft is the best option for the Bruins. Tennessee should have blown out the Bruins by at least 20, rather they lost in the final minutes and now reflect on back-to-back opening losses on the west coast (last year being at Cal).

BYU should manhandle UCLA and make Craft look just as bad as he did in his first start. BYU has the size and strength of UCLA with more talent at the skill positions. BYU QB Max Hall is very efficient and RB Harvey Unga will carry the load.

Predicted Score: BYU 31, UCLA 10
Take BYU

Stanford @ TCU

Spread: TCU -13

TCU has looked very strong in their first two games led by QB Andy Dalton. Stanford was roughed up last week by Arizona State and will have a hard time trying to keep up with TCU’s speed.

Stanford is led by a very weak senior quarterback in Tavita Pritchard, and when TCU gets a lead, the Cardinal will have to give up on a beast of a running back in Toby Gerhart and have to rely on Pritchard to make throws, which won’t happen.

Predicted Score: TCU 32, Stanford 17
Take TCU

Oregon @ Purdue

Spread: Oregon -8

Not much has been heard of Curtis Painter and the Boilermakers this year, but look out for Painter to light the scoreboard up. Even though the Ducks boast a strong secondary, Purdue has had much preparation. Look for this game to go over as well.

Predicted Score: Oregon 40, Purdue 35
Take Purdue
Take the Over of 61

Wisconsin @ Fresno St.

Spread: Wisconsin -1.5

This is a game I look for Fresno State to just out score Wisconsin. Pat Hill has one of the best teams he has had in the valley. Look for Fresno State to possible sneak into the BCS discussion this year much like other members of the WAC have the past two years. Wisconsin looks a little inexperienced, primary at the quarterback position.

Predicted Score: Wisconsin 21, Fresno St. 31
Take Fresno State

North Carolina @ Rutgers

Spread Rutgers -4
Look for a TJ Yates and the North Carolina offense to be clicking well in that they return 10 starters from last year. North Carolina has the athletes to be extremely impressive this year, but consistency is the only downside. However, this week on Thursday night, I look for the Tar Heels to be up for taking on a declining Rutgers team on the road.

North Carolina 35, Rutgers 31
Take North Carolina

Georgia Tech @ Virginia Tech

Spread Virginia Tech -6.5

Look for Va. Tech to play tremendous assignment defense against a Georgia Tech option offense. Va. Tech will creating turnovers and play what the world has come to call Beamer Ball, or good special teams for those that are unfamiliar with the Hokies. I'm predicting Glennon to do what he has to and take care of the ball relying on their defense and strong run game.

Virginia Tech 24, Georgia Tech 10
Take Virginia Tech

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cover2win.com Football Locks — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:08:27 -0400

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs

Spread: Chiefs -3.5

Yes, the Raiders looked horrible on Monday night vs. the Broncos, but a rebound this weekend is a must or the season could be lost.

Plus, the Chiefs won’t be able to stop the Raiders' ground attack and look for Russell to make some big throws. Also, the Chiefs "are who we thought they were."

Predicted Score: Raiders 21 Chiefs 24

Take Raiders, with the possibility of outright win. Take the points though, it’s still the Raiders.

New England Patriots at New York Jets

Spread Jets -1.5

"Randy Moss"

Predicted Score: Patriots 31 Jets 21

Take the Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

Spread Steelers -6.5

Cleveland is at home for this Week Two rivalry game vs. the Steelers. The game is being played on Sunday night and the Browns have no choice but to keep it close. Take the Browns and root with the Dog Pound for this one.

Predicted Score: Steelers 24 Browns 21

Take the Browns

Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers

Spread under 37.5

Now, this is a real black-and-blue game. I won't be surprised if the final is 3-0.

Predicted Score: Bears 17 Panthers 6

Take the under

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys

Spread -7

The Eagles get a TD from the 'Boys? This spread is crazy! McNabb and the Eagles looked way to good on Sunday for this spread to be at seven. This will be a classic Monday night game. All you Cowboys fans, thank you for this spread.

Predicted Score: Eagles 24 Cowboys 27

Take the Eagles

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

Spread Packers -3.

Yes I know how they looked against the Falcons, but Ryan Grant doesn't run hard like Michael Turner, and Vegas will win big on all the dummies that fell in love with Mr. Rodgers and the neighbored on Monday night.

Predicted Score: Packers 17 Lions 28

Take the Lions

Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Spread Jags -5.5

Everyone this year is looking for David Garrard, Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew, and that Jaguar defense to lead them to big time season. I’ve studied them a lot at the beginning of the season, and I just don’t see what everyone else does.

But what I do see is a young Buffalo team that will compete for their division, due to the Brady injury.

Predicted Score: Bills 14 Jaguars 17

Take Buffalo

San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks

Spread: Seahawks -7

The 'Niners may be back out of rebuilding this year. If J.T. O'Sullivan can take care of the ball, the 'Niners will have a very successful year. On the other hand, with all the injuries that Seattle has, they are on the downside. This is my best play of the week. I'm looking for the 'Niners to win this one outright

Predicted Score: 'Niners 24 Seattle 21

Take 'Niners

Take the 'Niners on the money line to win the game outright. Our upset pick of the week.