Texas Tech vs. SMU Free Pick: Week 1 College Football (Video)

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Texas Tech vs. SMU free pick from DonBest.com has the Red Raiders as a -4 to -5.5 favorite depending on the book.  You can watch the below video to get that play.

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Here are a few quick trends to get your ready for this Friday night game.

Last time these two schools met in 2010, Texas Tech won by 8 points. 

The Red Raiders are 0-5 Against The Spread in their last 5 games on fieldturf.

The Red Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Over is 4-0 in Red Raiders last 4 games overall.  The total in this game is 58.5 to 60.5 depending on the book.

The Mustangs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.

The Mustangs are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Big 12.

Projected starting quarterback for the Red Raiders, Michael Brewer, is battling a back injury.  They are slated to start a walk-on quarterback.

It should be noted that there is no shortage of quality receivers on the offensive line of Texas Tech.

The Mustangs are considerably thin on the defensive line.  

The Don Best preview appears by scrolling down below.  You can get more picks on this week's College Football slate at Sports Cash System here

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com

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