Football Picks: Take a hard look at this on TCU and Iowa State
This is the reason not to bet.
The San Diego Chargers knocked out their own starting quarterback before hosting the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Without Tyrod Taylor starting, the Chargers lost but covered the 8.5-point spread.
Trash. I win that game if Taylor plays.
As a refresher, I am conducting an experiment: How would a veteran sports scribe do if he actually bet on football games?
I don’t bet on games; this is not some ethical higher ground. I hate losing money.
I start the season with a fake $50, and will place an imaginary $10 on five games, college or pro.
Last week’s results: 2-3
To date: 4-5-1
Year to date total winnings: minus $10
This week’s picks:
$10 Tampa Bay Bucs at Denver Broncos (+6.5) BUCS
Will be a long year for the Broncos.
$10 Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) SEAHAWKS
Betting on Russell Wilson offense vs. Dallas Cowboys defense, which has issues everywhere.
$10 Florida State at Miami (-10) HURRICANES
Until proven otherwise, FSU is just that bad.
$10 Iowa State at TCU O/U 44.5: UNDER
Two points may win it. ISU was awful in its opener, and TCU’s offense should remain a concern until proven otherwise.
$10 Kansas State at Oklahoma (-27.5) SOONERS
Hard to see that KSU offense scoring much in Norman.
