I agree 100% that the NU-OSU line is fishy. If I were playing my own $$$ (which I haven't done in awhile), this is a game that I pass on. It would seem obvious that NU deserves to be more than a 5 point favorite. Tis a trap. Home dogs can be appealing, but only if they have a pulse. I flipped a coin and took the Huskers. It's one of only 4 picks that we differ on this week Mr. Picker.
When Vegas sets a line that would seem to go with the general public, then value can be found on the other side. But, when Vegas sets a number that is obviously out of whack in the public eye (like NU -5 over OSU), I tend to stay away.
The picker and I only differ on ONE pro game! Amazing. I took Minnie over the Pats.
The pro game I liked best was KC -1 over a Hasselbeckless Seattle. That was until I heard 610 sports in KC report this evening that Brodie Croyle took all the snaps in practice today due to Huard (sp?) being injured. Scary. Seneca Wallace vs Brodie Croyle. Toss up. With the KC QB situation, Carolina is now my top pro pick of the week.
I think Baylor scares the maroon out of the Aggies, if they don't win outright. Tech seems like a good pick in Lubbock on the surface, but my gut tells me NU woke Texas up last week and the Red Raiders will feel the pain.
In any case, you gotta like the Panthers at home versus a Dallas team starting Romo.
Have you used the Steelers yet? I think they win big out at Oakland...even if Batch starts.
The Raven defense has a certain LB that the ability to take control of a game. It's not likely, but if the Raven offense has an efficient game, then they can upset the Saints. Personally, I think the Saints are the biggest surprise of the NFL. Shows what a good QB can do for you, along with a rookie that everyone is expecting to take his next touch to the house.
The picker and I were arguing the fact that since the line was "only" NU -5, that it seemed as if Vegas wanted the public on NU's side...so the "smart" money was indeed on the Pokes.
