Western Michigan-Buffalo Preview

The fans at UB Stadium will be treated to a game between the Western Michigan Broncos and the Buffalo Bulls when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 1-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Western Michigan scored 30 points in the second half to easily beat Ohio 41-20 in Week 6.
The Broncos covered the 8.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 48.5.
Drew Willy tossed two TD strikes in Buffalo’s 27-25 loss to Central Michigan in Week 5.
The Chippewas failed to cover the 7-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (62).
Current streak:
Western Michigan has won 5 straight games.
Buffalo has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Western Michigan: 5-1 SU, 2-3 ATS
Buffalo: 2-3 SU, 4-1 ATS
Western Michigan most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Buffalo most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Western Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Western Michigan’s last 10 games on the road
Western Michigan is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo’s last 11 games at home
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Western Michigan at Central Michigan, Saturday, October 18
Buffalo home to Army, Saturday, October 18

 

Idaho-Fresno State Preview

The Idaho Vandals and the Fresno State Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bulldog Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 34½-point favorites versus the Vandals, while the game’s total is sitting at 64.
Nathan Enderle was 18-for-35 for 228 yards with two TDs for Idaho in its 49-14 loss to Nevada in Week 6.
Nevada covered as 23.5-point road favorites as the game played under the 71-point total set by oddsmakers.
Fresno State was upset 32-29 by Hawaii in OT in Week 6, as 21-point favorites at home. The combined 61 points made it OVER the posted total of 57.
Lonyae Miller ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns off 20 carries in the loss.
Current streak:
Idaho has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Idaho: 1-5 SU, 0-5
ATS
Fresno State
: 3-2 SU, 1-4 ATS
Idaho most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 0-10

Fresno State most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Idaho’s last 6 games on the road
Idaho is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Idaho is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Fresno State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Fresno State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fresno State’s last 6 games
Fresno State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Idaho at Louisiana Tech, Saturday, October 18
Fresno State at Utah State, Saturday, October 25

 

Central Florida-Miami Preview

The Central Florida Knights and the Miami Hurricanes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Dolphin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 17-point favorites versus the Knights, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Ronnie Weaver ran for 123 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown to lead Central Florida past Southern Methodist 31-17 in Week 6.
UCF couldn’t cover as 14.5-point home favorites as the game played under the 56-point total set by sportsbooks.
Robert Marve went 17-for-40 for 123 yards with two picks for Miami-FL in its 41-39 loss to Florida State in Week 6.
Florida State cashed as 2.5-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 44.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Central Florida: 2-3 SU, 1-2-1 ATS
Miami: 2-3 SU, 2-2 ATS
Central Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Miami most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Central Florida is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Central Florida’s last 9 games on the road
Central Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Central Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Central Florida at Tulsa, Sunday, October 26
Miami at Duke, Saturday, October 18

 

UCLA-Oregon Preview

The UCLA Bruins and the Oregon Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Autzen Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 20-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
UCLA won for just the second time with a 28-3 victory over Washington State in Week 6. UCLA covered the 17-point spread, while the 31 points fell UNDER the posted total of 55.
Kevin Craft completed 22-of-35 pass attempts for 220 yards and two touchdowns in leading the way.
Oregon was pummelled 44-10 by USC in Week 6, as 16-point road underdogs. The 54 points fell UNDER the posted total of 57.
Jeremiah Johnson ran for 48 yards with a touchdown in the loss.
Team records:
UCLA: 2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS
Oregon: 4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Oregon most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of UCLA’s last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 6 games when playing Oregon
The total has gone OVER in 15 of UCLA’s last 23 games on the road
Oregon is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing UCLA
Oregon is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oregon is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oregon is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
UCLA home to Stanford, Saturday, October 18
Oregon at Arizona State, Saturday, October 25

 

Oklahoma State-Missouri Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Missouri Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 77.
Zac Robinson threw three touchdown passes and ran for a pair of scores as Oklahoma State defeated Texas A & M 56-28 in Week 6. Oklahoma State covered the 25-point spread, and the 84 points sailed OVER the posted total of 63.5.
Robinson completed 10-of-13 for 186 yards and finished with 37 yards off the ground.
Missouri roared past Nebraska 52-17 in Week 6, as 10.5-point road favorites. The combined 69 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 69.
Derrick Washington ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns off 14 carries and had two catches with one TD in the win.
Current streak:
Oklahoma State has won 5 straight games.
Missouri has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma State: 5-0 SU, 4-0 ATS
Missouri: 5-0 SU, 3-1 ATS
Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Missouri most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State’s last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma State
Missouri is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma State
Next up:
Oklahoma State home to Baylor, Saturday, October 18
Missouri at Texas, Saturday, October 18

 

Penn State-Wisconsin Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Camp Randall Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 6-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Evan Royster ran for one touchdown to help Penn State beat Purdue 20-6 in Week 6.
The outcome was a push (14-point spread),while the combined score played UNDER the total of 58.
Wisconsin fell 20-17 to Ohio State in Week 6, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 37 points went UNDER the posted total of 44.5.
P.J. Hill had 63 yards rushing with a TD in the loss for Wisconsin.
Current streak:
Penn State has won 6 straight games.
Wisconsin has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Penn State: 6-0 SU, 3-1-1 ATS
Wisconsin: 3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS
Penn State most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Wisconsin most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State’s last 5 games when playing Wisconsin
Penn State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wisconsin’s last 5 games when playing Penn State
Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Wisconsin is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Penn State home to Michigan, Saturday, October 18
Wisconsin at Iowa, Saturday, October 18

 

LSU-Florida Preview

The LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 6-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
LSU allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 34-24 win over Mississippi State in Week 5. LSU could not cover the 24.5-point spread, while the 58 points sailed OVER the posted total of 41.
Charles Scott ran for 141 yards off 27 carries with two touchdowns in the victory.
Tim Tebow threw for two touchdowns to lead Florida to a 38-7 win over Arkansas in Week 6.
The Gators managed to cover the large 27-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 57.
Current streak:
LSU has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
LSU: 4-0 SU, 1-2 ATS
Florida: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS
LSU most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LSU’s last 8 games on the road
LSU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LSU’s last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games when playing LSU
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LSU
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
LSU at South Carolina, Saturday, October 18
Florida home to Kentucky, Saturday, October 25

 

Purdue-Ohio State Preview

The fans at Ohio Stadium will be treated to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 18½-point favorites versus the Boilermakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Kory Sheets ran for one TD and Curtis Painter threw for 112 yards as Purdue lost to Penn State 20-6 in Week 6.
The outcome was a push (14-point spread),while the combined score played UNDER the total of 58.
Chris Wells carried the ball 22 times for 168 yards with a touchdown as Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 20-17 in Week 6. Ohio State managed to cover the 2.5-point spread, while the 37 points went UNDER the posted total of 44.5.
Terrelle Pryor completed 13-of-19 for 144 yards for Ohio State.
Current streak:
Purdue has lost 2 straight games.
Ohio State has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Purdue: 2-3 SU, 1-2-1
ATS
Ohio State
: 5-1 SU, 1-4 ATS
Purdue most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Ohio State most recently:
When playing in October are 10-0
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Purdue’s last 5 games when playing Ohio State
Purdue is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue’s last 6 games on the road
Purdue is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Ohio State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Ohio State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 5 games
Ohio State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Purdue
Next up:
Purdue at Northwestern, Saturday, October 18
Ohio State at Michigan State, Saturday, October 18

 

Arizona State-Southern Cal Preview

The fans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Southern Cal Trojans when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 28½-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Rudy Carpenter went 20-for-35 for 165 yards with a TD and two picks for Arizona State in its 24-14 loss to California in Week 6.
Cal covered as 8-point home favorites as the game played under the 56.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Mark Sanchez threw three touchdown passes to lead USC to a 44-10 win over Oregon in Week 6, as 16-point favorites. The 54 points fell UNDER the posted total of 57.
Sanchez completed 19-of-28 for 323 yards for the Trojans. Stafon Johnson had eight catches for 57 yards and a TD in the win.
Current streak:
Arizona State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona State: 2-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
Southern Cal: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Arizona State most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona State’s last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona State’s last 6 games when playing Southern Cal
Arizona State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State
Southern Cal is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Southern Cal’s last 9 games at home
Next up:
Arizona State home to Oregon, Saturday, October 25
Southern Cal at Washington State, Saturday, October 18

 

TCU-Colorado State Preview

The TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado State Rams will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Hughes Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 15½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.

Quarterback Marcus Jackson rushed for 131 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns, as TCU rolled past San Diego State 41-7 in Week 6.

Texas Christian covered as 26-point home favorites as the game played under the 49-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Colorado State defeated the UNLV Rebels 41-28 in Week 6.

The Rams covered the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 57.5.

Team records:
TCU: 5-1 SU, 4-1 ATS
Colorado State: 3-2 SU, 2-2 ATS

TCU most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Colorado State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
TCU is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
TCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Colorado State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado State is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing TCU

Next up:
TCU home to BYU, Thursday, October 16
Colorado State at Utah, Saturday, October 18