Hey. Look at me. But more importantly, look at us.
We put our money where our mouth was and ate like kings. A 4-1 record is exactly how we want to start closing out the season. We were just over even all season long and yet somehow some way still have a chance to put Vegas through a gauntlet overall. As a cold front moves over the nation, we get hot here on the Digest. You only get what you give, and since I give you winners, we all get money. A true man of the people, a great attribute to have during this time of year. Let’s get to the slate.
Charleston Southern @ (1) Georgia: Georgia -50
Two weeks in a row taking 50+ point favorites? Well here’s the logic. If #2 Alabama can beat New Mexico State by 50, #1 Georgia should have no problem putting up a similar performance against a school that I have never heard of before today. I will say, if the Bulldogs fail to cover here, I might have to put a future on a Bama championship because champions cover these spreads.
Final Score: Georgia 54, Charleston Southern 3
New Mexico State @ Kentucky: Kentucky -35.5
Kentucky has had a pretty tough stretch since their loss to Georgia back in mid October. Prior to that loss, the Wildcats were 6-0 with wins against Florida and LSU. Since then, they are 1-3 with their only win coming just last week against Vanderbilt. New Mexico State is one of the worst teams in the country at the moment, and the NCAA just had to throw them in the ring with some SEC opponents at the worst time of year. Today is Kentucky’s last home game of the season, I’m expecting a shit-pumping.
Final Score: Kentucky 55, New Mexico State 14
SMU @ (5) Cincinnati: SMU +10
I’m a big proponent of Cincy getting into the college football playoff this year. With that said, I know how the committee thinks… or doesn’t think… and know they will ultimately get boned somehow. I don’t think they’re going to lose this game to the Mustangs, but I do think it will be a lot tougher than they expect. There is a lot of pressure weighing down on the Bearcats to finish strong this season because of the playoff implications, and that pressure can be a lot at times that could cause some struggles on the field. SMU is coming into this game basically out of the American Athletic Championship hopes, but still has the will to inflict chaos. I think they will push that effort today in Nippert Stadium.
Final Score: Cincinnati 34, SMU 31
Virginia @ (18) Pittsburgh: Over 66
What did I tell you about Virginia last weekend? They had the #1 offense in college football. I took the under. It made no sense, but it hit. Look at us. Pitt also has a sneaky good team this season with Kenny Pickett at the helm. I expect the Cavaliers to get back to it on the scoreboard today, and that will force the Panthers hand into putting up points of their own. We’re talking shootout, folks.
Final Score: Pitt 45, Virginia 37
(3) Oregon @ (23) Utah: Oregon +3.5
I have been so salty on Oregon since their upset win against Ohio State, and even more salty on them for taking a spot in the Top 4 away from Cincinnati with a loss to Stanford on their record. With that said, they control their own destiny here. If they want to be in the playoff, and furthermore represent the Pac-12 in the playoff for the first time in what seems like ages, they need to win this game. Because I’m salty on them, I’m not taking them outright, but a Top 4 team catching points is not a typical carrot Vegas hangs in front of you. Could be a trick, but I also could be right about Oregon being overrated. I’m just out here playing both sides so I always come out on top.
Final Score: Oregon 28, Utah 24
Running Record: (125-101-3)
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