Stumbled out of the gate by going 4-5 last week, 4-6 for the season. Here's the link to last week: https://bearinsider.com/forums/2/topics/116166
While swearing off online gambling and the stock market for the week, here's this week's picks. Odds are for the home team, teams I'm making nervous by choosing them are in italics.

Auburn @ Cal +5: Auburn blew past Massachusetts. The Massachusett's juggernaut has won a total of 5 games in the last 5 years. Vibe around this game is similar to Tennessee in 2007, and we know how well that came out. Expecting a good game with Cal beating the spread and winning.

Nebraska @ Colorado -3: Ralphie will come down to earth eventually, but not in this game. Buffs cover.

Utah @ Baylor +7.5: Spread is too low. Mormon Marauders aren't as strong on the road but this game is an exception. They stomp Baylor and take their cheerleaders as war brides. Utes cover.

Tulsa @ Mutts -34: Butt Sniffers go Cujo on Tulsa and cover.

Rubber Duckies @ Texas Tech +6.5: Another spread that's too low. Quackers aren't going to lay 81 points on the Red Raiders, but will easily cover.

Mildcats @ Mississippi State -9: Neither team was tested in their opener but spread feels right. Mississippi State covers.

Wisconsin @ Wazzoo +6: This could turn into a good game. Upset is possible, but in any case, taking the Puddytats to beat the spread.

bRuins @ San Diego State +14.5: For a team with major conference ambitions, Aztecs have not been impressive. Much as it pains me, taking Song Stealers to cover.

Okie State @ Spawn of Satan +3.5: This could be the hideous game of the week. Neither team looked good in lackluster wins over FCS teams. Okie State covers.

Furd @ U$C -29: Dream is a flying saucer kidnaps both bands and turns them into mulch. As for the game, Troy Taylor is off to a good start and will find a way to beat the spread.

UC Davis @ River Rats -23.5: Rodents roll at home and cover.

I agree with your predictions.

The two that jump out at me are Colorado, who should beat Nebraska by 2 TDs or more, and that SC spread, which is ridiculous for a conference game. I see CU and Furd both covering easily.

Having listed those as my locks of the week, I fully expect them to now go the other way.

5-4.

Buffs for reasons on OP (ROOP)
Utah (though I agree they are a much better home team)
Udub (ROOP)
WSU (ROOP
Miss State (ROOP)
Okie State (ROOP)
SDSU (Aztecs make 14 less penalties, ramp it up to make it close against a UCLA team which is having trouble coming together)
Furd

Last week I went 6-3 (didn't participate in week 1, nor bothered with the games with no lines).

This week, I agree with all of UT's picks, EXCEPT, I think Wisconsin covers over WSU.

A few adjustments. Largest changes are Baylor is now +7.5 vs. Utah. San Diego State is +14.5 vs. UCLA. Mississippi State -9 vs. Arizona.

Bump

Cal 31
Auburn 28

Pac-2 After Dark

I almost started to type "Go Furd!", but my hands wouldn't let me (got smart hands). Will stick to "Go Aztecs!"

(not "rooting" for Furd, as in wearing red and singing "All Right Now", but definitely preferring that they beat $C)

Furd +29.5 is my high confident bet of the week. Last week if it was CU + whatever it was.

If I'm looking at it correctly, I went 10-2 last week. I don't expect the same performance this week, but I'll give it a shot:

Auburn @ Cal +6.5: I think this will be a great game, close to the end. Cal with the points at home.

Nebraska @ Colorado -3: Wow. Is Colorado the real deal? I'm not sold, but at home, I think they cover this week.

Utah @ Baylor +7.5: Utes cover.

Tulsa @ Mutts -34: Hard to give 34, even in what should be a lopsided game. Tulsa to cover, barely.

Rubber Duckies @ Texas Tech +6.5: Tough call, but I think the Ducks cover.

Mildcats @ Mississippi State -9: I'd feel a lot better at the 6.5 spread in the previous game, but still think Miss. State probably covers.

Wisconsin @ Wazzoo +6: I'll take the points at home. Wazzoo.

bRuins @ San Diego State +14.5: Another tough one. At 13.5 I might go the other way, but I think the Aztecs stay just close enough.

Okie State @ Spawn of Satan +3.5: Okie State covers.

Furd @ U$C -29: Yuck. Can they both lose? I don't think it will be close, but maybe within four touchdowns. 29 is just enough for Furd to cover.

A couple changes. Line for Cal is down to +5. Odds are out for UC Davis vs. Oregon State, Beavers at -23.5.

zorbarick said:

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If I'm looking at it correctly, I went 10-2 last week. I don't expect the same performance this week, but I'll give it a shot:

Auburn @ Cal +6.5: I think this will be a great game, close to the end. Cal with the points at home.

Furd @ U$C -29: Yuck. Can they both lose? I don't think it will be close, but maybe within four touchdowns. 29 is just enough for Furd to cover.

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How wrong is it that I actually want Stanford to win and humiliate USC? I need a shower.