College Football Week 6 Parlay Predictions

Right now the polls say that the Alabama Crimson Tide is the #1 team in the nation, as they position themselves to defend their national championship.

But are they REALLY the #1 team?

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The Georgia Bulldogs are looking every bit the part of a squad that can’t be scored upon. And it can be argued that they’ve been in tougher than the Tide so far.

It’s amazing that Nick Saban is a perfect 24-0 against his former assistants. For Georgia coach Kirby Smart (ex-‘Bama d.c.) to break through, that streak will have to be broken.

Georgia at Auburn Parlay Betting

Georgia vs. Auburn Predictions

Time: Saturday, October 9 at 3:30 PM ET

Totals Odds: Over 46.5 Points (-115) / Under 46.5 Points (-105)

The Play: UNDER 46.5 POINTS (-105)

First of all, the Dawgs are not likely to be handicapped even if JT Daniels (lat strain) is limited, as Stetson Bennett is more than capable as a backup quarterback. That’s not really the issue.

No, the issue – or rather the question – is whether Auburn can turn on any lights on this scoreboard. Consider that Georgia has surrendered fewer yards than anyone – in fact, 43 less than anyone else. And that they have allowed just 48% completions, 4.7 yards per attempt, 2.4 yards per rush…. we could go on and on.

In five games they have given up just one garbage touchdown. Now consider that they have played better teams than Auburn, and those teams haven’t scored a touchdown.

Clemson and Arkansas were ranked, and they had three points between them. This, for us, points more toward the total than the side, because there is plenty of room.

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Michigan State at Rutgers Parlay Betting

Michigan State vs. Rutgers Predictions

Time: Saturday, October 9 at Noon ET

ATS Odds: Michigan State Spartans -5.5 (-110) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights +5.5 (-110)

The Play: RUTGERS +5.5 (-110)

There’s quite obviously a revenge motive on the part of Michigan State, which allowed Greg Schiano a successful Big Ten head coaching debut last season.

And this is a better Spartan team, off to a 5-0 start and in the national rankings. They do an excellent job of moving the football on the ground. But this is not an airtight defensive unit, so one must operate on the assumption that after taking on two of the conference’s true “legacy” programs the last couple of weeks (Michigan, Ohio State), the Scarlet Knights are punching much closer to their weight here.

Wyoming at Air Force Parlay Betting

Wyoming vs. Air Force Predictions

Time: Saturday, October 9 at 7 PM ET

ATS Odds: Air Force Falcons -6 (-110) vs. Wyoming Cowboys +6 (-110)

The Play: AIR FORCE -6 (-110)

Wyoming did very little business against Air Force the last time these teams played, producing only six points and 225 yards. Slightly different sides here, but same coaches and same philosophies.

Unless they execute perfectly, Craig Bohl’s stone-age offense runs the risk of looking very stale and ordinary. And that was the case against a UConn squad that should have never been in the ballgame, but was, giving Wyoming life-and-death as a 31.5-point dog and losing by two.

But maybe that’s just a by-product of the Cowboys’ ineptitude when traveling, as they have now failed to cover in seven consecutive road trips. Hey – Air Force IS executing, as they lead the nation in rushing.

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Oregon State at Washington State Parlay Betting

Oregon State vs. Washington State Predictions

Time: Saturday, October 9 at 4 PM ET

ATS Odds: Oregon State Beavers -3.5 (-110) vs. Washington State Cougars +3.5 (-110)

The Play: OREGON STATE -3.5 (-110)

Yeah, OSU has lost seven straight meetings with Wazzu. But right now we might have to put that into the “so what?” category, especially as the Beavers not only won for the first time in 61 years vs. USC at the Coliseum, but then turned around and got over that possible letdown situation by defeating Washington for the first time in ten meetings.

We understand that Nick Rolovich employs the run-and-shoot offense. But his Cougs have not exceeded 23 points against any FBS opposition. And as they face a very potent ground attack (Oregon State is 14th nationally in rush yards per game), we’re not sure they are ideally equipped (yielding 4.5 yards per carry).

Wisconsin at Illinois Parlay Betting

Wisconsin vs. Illinois Predictions

Time: Saturday, October 9 at 3:30 PM ET

ATS Odds: Wisconsin Badgers -10 (-115) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini +10 (-105)

The Play: WISCONSIN -10 (-115)

We followed Illinois at the beginning of the season and made the call on the win over Nebraska. But we certainly have to recognize what kind of team this is.

Bret Bielema, former head coach at Wisconsin, likes to put a big offensive line together and keep the ball on the ground. Well, say what you want about the Badgers, but they are a pretty rock-ribbed team when it comes to stopping that kind of thing in its tracks.

Wisconsin has held its opponents to 1.6 yards per carry and 45.2 yards per game, so they are more than capable of turning the Illini into a one-dimensional side. And we don’t see winning scenarios in putting too much into the hands of QB Brandon Peters, who averages 5.3 yards per attempt and is less than 50% accurate.

And it is not just incidental that Wisconsin has played better opponents as well (Notre Dame, Penn State, Michigan).