Week 2 has arrived and we now know slightly more than we did last week. Again, I am not a fan of placing bets prior to Week 4. There are too many unknowns. Let’s stick to what we saw Week 1 and try to build around the eyeball test.
Taking advantage of Alternate Spreads I moved the Auburn line from -2.5 way on up to -9.5. I was able to get really good odds shopping around. Along with the over, the Auburn win really set me up to take a few I wouldn’t have considered otherwise. The key takeaway from betting Week 1…size matters. The amount of a particular wager must be comiserate to your level of conviction. If you like the setup take the risk. Always be sure to check lines across various sportsbooks to ensure you have given yourself the best odds. Every site I have checked is running CFB promos, don’t use the free bet on a 4 leg parlay. If you gotta drop it on a two or three leg at most. As always never bet more than you can afford to lose, be responsible. If you can’t be responsible make sure you’re right.
Week 1 Recap
| Auburn (to cover -9.5) $1000 | $3300 |
| Auburn/Baylor Over $250 | $500 |
| South Carolina to cover $250 | $500 |
| LSU to win $100 | – $100 |
| Oregon to cover $25 | $50 |
| Florida to cover $25 | $50 *Thanks to Blogle |
| Cajuns to cover $350 | – $350 |
| Total $2000 | Total $3950 |
Week 2 Wagers
The slate is pretty uninspiring this week. No great matchups, feels like a let down to be honest. I’m focused on the blue bloods handling business this week. I’ll probably put out around half of what I did last week. I’m not too confident after the Week 1 results.
Ball State @ Auburn (-43.5 O/U 52.5)
Did you see the Ball State v. Purdue highlights? Don’t bother. We win, by how much is the question. The alternative lines really make this worth a hard look. I’m seeing +470 on Auburn scoring 60+ points, not much room for balance on that one but the odds make it worth a shot. Small wager there, with a solid bet on Auburn to cover. I tried to combine Auburn 60+, Over, & the spread; however the lines generated wouldn’t surpass +470.
Grambling @ Ohio State (-55.5 O/U 62.5)
I will bet Ohio State the same way I’m betting Auburn. Did you notice Ryan Day has a nipple ring? Now you have to see it too.
East Texas A&M @ Florida State (-44.5 O/U 57.5)
The man was born to beat Alabama. Great showing by Arkansas’ next head coach last week. Gus Bus rolls until it doesn’t.
San Jose St. @ Texas (-36.5 O/U 52.5)
Texas has to get some confidence back this week. I’d have stayed clear of this last year and may this week too. I just can’t get a bead on Sark. Will he pull Arch in the second half? Arch needs all the confidence he can get, but do they wanna burn through the playbook? I have no idea.
LA Tech @ LSU (-37.5 O/U 50.5 )
Well, we do get to infer how good Clemson is on the defensive side. I don’t see BK leaving any doubt this week given the schedule. Nuss gets to stay in the game and pad his stats.
Vanderbilt @ Virginia Tech (+2.5 O/U 44.5)
Pavia has got to be pissed about that line. South Carolina wins by 13 and Vandy gets a dog line. I’m betting on Pavia. It’s fun to bet on Vandy right now and this feels to be a good wager. To be perfectly clear, this is a bet on Diego Pavia going full psycho on VT and taking that ride with him. Possibly my largest single bet of the weekend, Alternate spread is +200 Vandy by -6.5. Worth noting for any bonus bet holders.
Illinois @ Duke (-2.5 O/U 49.5 Moneyline -137)
This is a pure numbers play. I don’t see how Illinois could be ranked 11 and have this line. Gonna just take the moneyline here if I bet it.
Baylor @ SMU (+2.5 O/U 64.5 Moneyline +116)
Probably going to be a close higher scoring game. I like the over, I like the upside on Baylor’s moneyline.
