Football picks: Texas Tech primed to succeed at Iowa State
Once again, when you are neither a winner nor a loser, you’re winning. At least when it comes to picking football games against the spread.
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 just 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: 2-2-1
To date: 9-9-2
Year to date total winnings: $0
THIS WEEK’S PICKS
Miami Hurricanes at Clemson (-14). CANES
The U will never again be The U, but +14 is too tempting to pass on.
LSU (-20) at Missouri. LSU TIGERS
My spouse is a Mizzou alum, and she insists LSU will cover.
Texas Tech (-12.5) at Iowa State. RED RAIDERS
Tech coming off consecutive close defeats, and an ISU team that just upset Oklahoma.
Mississippi State at Kentucky. over/under 57.5 OVER
Not by a lot, but ....
Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Steelers (-7). EAGLES
Too. Many. Points. And Philly is not that bad.
This story was originally published October 9, 2020 at 11:31 AM.
