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ATHENS - Kirby Smart and No. 1 UGA football heads to Jacksonville to take on the Gators in the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Here is what will happen this weekend for the Dawgs and all over college football... according to the Dawg Post crew.
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No. 8 Oregon (-7) at No. 13 Utah | FOX |3:30 PM
Matt’s Pick: It’s normally dumb to take a road team to cover at Utah, but my picks have been dumb all year. Let’s keep it up. I think Oregon is the better team. Utah can’t move the ball through the air. The crowd won’t be as big of a factor early in the day. I’ll take Oregon (-7).
Ryan’s Pick: I’ve been a little bit of a Utah doubter this year. Winning by two scores is not unreasonable for the Ducks here. This game will come down to which defense gives a little more, and while Utah is at home, Oregon is far better on offense. I like Oregon (-7).
Dean’s Pick: Man, I like Utah (+7). They are tough. I will take the free points at home. I suspect the Ducks win the game.
No. 20 Duke (+4) at No. 18 Louisville | ESPN |3:30 PM
Matt’s Pick: Both teams are coming off a tough loss, but with Riley Leonard banged up and uncertain to play, I’ll take Louisville at home. Cardinals (-4).
Ryan’s Pick: Duke put up a good fight against Florida State last week. Injuries can derail a season, and I think Riley Leonard’s injury is impeding the Blue Devils from doing serious damage this year. Duke is a really good football team. I want to take them here. I have to go with Louisville (-4) at home. It will show at some point that Louisville is one of the worst one-loss teams out there, however.
Dean’s Pick: I just don’t know what to make of Duke and the QB being in or out. I am going to play it safe. Louisville is a perfectly adequate team. I will take the Cards (-4).
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No. 21 Tennessee (-4) at Kentucky | ESPN |7:00 PM
Matt’s Pick: Kentucky hasn’t been the same since getting throttled by Georgia a few weeks ago. If Josh Heupel is the real deal, Tennessee should go up to Lexington and win this game. Georgia and Missouri had no problem with Kentucky. Coming off a tough loss to Alabama, I expect the Vols to bounce back. Tennessee (-4).
Ryan’s Pick: Yeah, I don’t think Kentucky is a great football team. It had a great day on the ground against the Gators. Tennessee got absolutely shut down in the second half against Alabama. The Wildcats don’t have the Tide’s defense (or their offense?) for that matter. Tennessee (-4) handles Kentucky in Lexington.
Dean’s Pick: So I am going to take the Cats (+4) at home even though I know I am waffly on this one. If UK does what they did against the Gators they should win. I'm not sure that will happen, but give me points nonetheless.
No. 6 Oklahoma (-9.5) at Kansas | FOX |12:00 PM
Matt’s Pick: The Sooners survived against UCF. Kansas has a problem on defense. I think this one’s tight but Oklahoma pulls away and covers at the very end. (Sooners -9.5).
Ryan’s Pick: This is a get right game for Oklahoma. There were a couple of moments against UCF where I thought the Sooners might actually lose. While I don’t believe Oklahoma is a true contender in the end, good teams respond well to those types of games. Oklahoma (-9.5) is going to cover this line and a little bit more.
Dean’s Pick: Everyone seems super nervous about this game for the Sooners - why? What's out there in the water making folks feel that way? If you watched OU play UCF at home a week ago you have part of your answer. If you know anything about 5-2 Kansas that might be the other answer. I will take the Jayhawks (+9.5) and the slick points that come with them.
No. 5 Washington (-26.5) at Stanford | FS1 |7:00 PM
Matt’s Pick: Stanford has given up at least 42 points in the last three games. The Cardinal offense isn’t much better. Washington bounces back and crush Stanford on the road. Huskies (-26.5).
Ryan’s Pick: Nobody is going to make it easy on us, are they? Washington follows up beating Oregon in a thriller with winning by the skin of its teeth to ARIZONA STATE. I fell asleep during that thing. Because Stanford is very, very bad, and Washington’s offense can be very very good, this line does not freak me out that much. Give me Washington (-26.5).
Dean’s Pick: So I am somewhat skeptical of Washington now. That game a week ago against Arizona State... that wasn't just: "Hey, let's go save ourselves." Washington was getting outplayed. They deserved to lose. It was bad. But a pick six resulted in the UW win. All that said, I am taking the Huskies (-26.5) against the Trees in the final Pac 12 fight between these two schools.
No. 3 Ohio State (-14.5) at Wisconsin| NBC |7:30 PM
Matt’s Pick: Should be a fun atmosphere in Madison, but the Buckeye defense will be too strong. If the Buckes can get to at least 24 points they should cover here. Buckeyes (-14.5).
Ryan’s Pick: Oooh, this one is interesting. As nice as it is to grab a huge W, I saw a couple of red flags with Ohio State. The good thing for it is that Wisconsin is just not great, and not great becomes worse when the starting quarterback is removed from the equation. The Buckeyes (-14.5) will cover, even if it isn’t with flying colors.
Dean’s Pick: Ohio State covered a week ago in a big fight against Penn State. But this week we are going on the road - to Wisconsin, who is adequate, but not unreal. I'm going to take the points because Ohio State is on the road and giving up not just two touchdowns in a league game, but also that extra half a point. Give me the Badgers (+14.5).
Vandy (+24.5) at No. 12 Ole Miss | SECN |7:30 PM
Matt’s Pick: Ole Miss hasn’t hit the 30-point mark yet this month, but this will this weekend. Vanderbilt can’t stop anyone right now, giving up at least 37 points in each of their last five games. I’ll take the Rebels (-24.5) at home.
Ryan’s Pick: The last month for Vanderbilt has consisted of losing four-straight SEC games by 17 points or more. Ole Miss (-24.5) is going to have a big offensive day against the Commodores.
Dean’s Pick: Vandy is going to need some help in this one. But Ole Miss' potent offense has slowed down a little these last two weeks. Can Vandy scrape up two touchdowns to make Ole Miss score at least 40 to cover? I think they can. Give me Vandy (+24.5), and avert your eyes.
Georgia (-14.5) vs. the Gators | CBS |3:30 PM
Matt’s Pick: That’s a lot of points, and the Gators are playing well offensively, but I’m taking Georgia here. Georgia needs to be locked in, and I expect Carson Beck to have a giant game down in his old stomping grounds. Look for Georgia to play focused, intense, disciplined football this weekend. Georgia (-14.5).
Ryan’s Pick: 0-6-1. I’m 0-6-1 when picking Georgia against the spread this year. Don’t be so superstitious and freak out. I have the Dawgs (-14.5) handling business in Jacksonville. Handling business does not have to mean that Georgia wins by 30 points. A clean football game for Georgia will mean that the win looks easy, even if it isn’t.
Dean’s Pick: I’ve got Georgia (-14.5) in this one because of a few reasons. First, UGA under Kirby Smart usually plays well in big moments, and this seems like a big moment. Second, Florida has been very up and down this season - although more up lately than down. Third, the Gators have not played well against physical teams, and if you didn’t like what Utah and Kentucky were doing to you… Finally, this is the best team the Gators have played on offense, on defense and as a team. That’s not a good formula. Take the Dawgs.
Season ATS
Matt 25-39-3
Ryan 34-30-3
Dean 32-32-3
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