Penn State vs Michigan Expert Picks... Plus Alabama vs. Tennessee, More
It's a undedefeated Big Ten matchup as Penn State faces Michigan this Saturday. Gabe Ikard, Stephanie Otey and Drew Butler share their expert predictions.
The line on this game has moved between Wolverines -6.5 and -7.
While Penn State was 5-0 Straight Up coming into Week 7, they were 3-2 Against The Spread. They will face another undefeated team, the Wolverines. This will certainly be one of the hottest games of the week.
Penn State is also a rare +6.5 to +7 dog here. This one is right on the money as we get 6.5 exactly after a review of the power ratings and tacking on home field advantage for Michigan.
Penn State coach James Franklin believes Penn State football is ‘better equipped’ to stop Michigan pass rush compared to 2021.
“I also think we’re better equipped to do it in terms of not getting away from the run and being one-dimensional and kind of still sticking with the plan.”
Let's see what the guys at BetOnline All Access have to say about this one.
Alabama vs. Tennessee
One of the biggest matches in the SEC's recent history as both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Vols meet in a Top 5 matchup this Saturday. Gabe Ikard, Stephanie Otey and Drew Butler share their expert opinions and betting picks.
The Tide come into this game as a -7.5 or -7 road favorite depending on the book. We get a number of 8.39 Alabama, which mostly has the game with a 1-point underlay.
Tennessee has not beaten Alabama in ten games. In fact, they haven't done so since 2006.
Arkansas vs. BYU
The Razorbacks looked hot coming into this season but have since gone flat and enter Week 7 with a 3-3 record having covered in only two games.
BYU owns a 4-2 record and is 2-4 ATS.
The line on this game opened at Cougars -3 and was +1.5 by Friday morning.
There is some concern over Jaren Hall, who suffered a shoulder injury but has not missed any preps this week. He did not play well in the 28-20 loss to Notre Dame.
“I’m sure the word is out; he was banged up from the Utah State game and didn’t practice really at all last week,” said BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick. “Then I thought, in the game, it definitely wasn’t his best game. He played like a guy who didn’t practice. You know, I think he still made some great plays that gave us a chance, especially in the second half. But, you know, practice reps are important.”
NC State vs Syracuse
The Wolfpack probably weren't counting on this game being so impactful. But Syracuse is a shocking 6-0.
They are the -3.5 favorite here. As a home favorite dating back to 2017, the Orange are 14-2 Straight Up (87.5%). As an underdog since that time, NC State is 6-16.
All of that said, we have the wrong team favored and the number at NC State 2.93 after a review of this week's power ratings.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
