LA Tech @ Marshall (MARSH -6.5, 54.5) 7 PM
This opened as a 2.5 point line and has shot up 4 points since. The public loves Marshall in this spot, but I don’t think they should. The LA Tech Bulldogs opened their season by losing to the 10th ranked Texas Longhorns, but have since gone 8-0, averaging 41.1 ppg including scoring over 42 points in four straight games, allowing 20.1 ppg, and winning by an average margin of 21 ppg. The Bulldogs rank 18th in the nation in total yards (479.1), 23rd in passing yards (292.1) and 13th in points scored (38.1). They are also proving Vegas they aren’t getting enough respect, covering the spread in four straight games, covering 6 of their last 8 games against a team with a winning record and covering 10 of their last 14 road games. Marshall at home is not as strong as you would think as they have only covered 2 of their last 14 home games and have covered only 2 of their last 7 games overall. I might take a shot at the moneyline in this one, but to be safe, take a bunch of free points. Final Score Prediction: LA Tech 31 Marshall 26
Bet: LATECH +6.5
Confidence: 4 Units
Result: LA Tech 10 Marshall 31
Fresno State @ San Diego State (SDSU -1, 43) 9:30 PM
The Bulldogs rank 22nd with 34.4 ppg this season. This is a team that lost by one possession to USC on the road and took 8th ranked Minnesota to 2OT early in the season. However, they are 3-4 since those two games, including losing 2 of their last 3 games. The Aztecs defense is among the best in the entire country, allowing 16.2 ppg which ranks 8th in the country. They lost last week to Nevada because they only put up 13 points, but facing Fresno State’s defense that allows 32.4 pp, I think they score enough to let their defense get the win for them. Final Score Prediction: Fresno State 20 San Diego State 23
Bet: SDSU -1
Confidence: 2 Units
Result: Fresno State 7 San Diego State 17
Today’s Record: 1-1
All-Time Record: 8-13 (38.1%)
Jonny the Macedonian 