I will be easing into the day with a couple of early game picks with most of my action this evening.
Top Pick
Maryland -21 vs FIU- Maryland was the proverbial hot mess last year with too many injuries to believe. They have had a more stable offseason and training camp and seem to be in much better position heading into the season this year.
FIU has had some decent seasons recently however they are in a rebuilding mode with a new coach and new players. They will pose some dangers for Maryland but the Terps will not be afraid to run up the score in this one as they need to build momentum for an important year for their head coach who is on the hot seat.
Leans:
Temple +29.5 vs Notre Dame- The Domers will use game essentially as a scrimmage. They have several new players to work in and need to get ready for a very challenging schedule. I don't anticipate ND "leaving it all" on the field and to ease back in the 2nd half. Temple meanwhile will value every possession and will be do everything they can to make it respectable. This won't be an easy cover for Temple but they will get it done by the end.
BYU -2 vs Virginia- I can't pinpoint exactly what it is but I like BYU to have a surpisingly good season this year. They seem to be stockpiling talent but have not had a breakout season in a while. Meanwhile, Virginia continues to be ho hum. I don't see the increase in talent that they need to be an upper echelon ACC team and I expect them to lose this one at home.
Be back in a few hours with a big late afternoon/evening card. Also follow me on twitter for any halftime, live betting calls @swicatsides
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