<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0cvXRY_0wBjTqdA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0cvXRY_0wBjTqdA00" width="1000" height="600" ></figure>2024 Pick Record through Week Seven: 16-9 (64%)Baylor @ Texas Tech (-6.5)The Red Raiders look to continue their four-game win streak and have done so against some quality competition thus far. Baylor has also played a tough schedule, though they have not been able to win any quality games. Texas Tech has a high-powered offense, but also a very vulnerable defense (32.3 PPG allowed). Baylor is somewhat due for a game to go their way, so I’m not sure I feel great about Texas Tech giving 6.5 points. However, each team could easily get into the 30+ point range and the O/U is 55.5.PICK: OVER 55.5NC State @ California (-10)Both teams are looking for quality wins after the first half of the season has not been what they’ve expected. The Wolfpack and Golden Bears have combined for one win in the last four weeks. While California has the better defense by a wide margin, NC State would narrowly be favored in offensive comparisons. With both teams playing at a level of mediocrity and inconsistency, I think Cal giving 10 points is too much.PICK: NC State +10FOR MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONTENT, CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINKS:–Urban Meyer Will Return as the Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach to Replace Ryan Day–The Indiana Hoosiers are a Big Ten Champion No One Saw Coming–Jeremiah Smith vs Ryan Williams: Who is the Best Freshman Wide Receiver in College Football?#17 Kansas State (-3) @ West VirginiaKansas State is squarely in the mix of the College Football Playoff picture and has been playing great all-around football. They have one of the best rushing attacks in the nation (eighth with 241.0 YPG) and their defense has held their own (18 sacks). West Virginia has struggled with good competition this season but does have an impressive running game of their own. I think Kansas State is just too well-balanced and well coached for the Mountaineers to pull off the upset.PICK: Kansas State -2.5#8 LSU (-2.5) @ ArkansasComing off a huge game against Ole Miss where they’re the loser and likely to miss the CFP, LSU came away with the overtime win. Arkansas is coming off a bye week and most recently knocked off Tennessee as a large underdog. While both teams have been playing much better as of late, Arkansas has a vulnerable secondary and their offensive line has struggled somewhat. LSU again has an explosive passing attack and is fifth nationally with 21 sacks, so they should really exploit those areas. Unless the Razorbacks can control the line of scrimmage, the Tigers should win this comfortably.PICK: LSU -2.5Kentucky (-1.5) @ FloridaAfter decades of the Gators dominating the Wildcats (31 game winning streak), Kentucky has been 4-2 over Florida since 2018. The Wildcats have one of the elite defenses of Power Five programs, but their offense has left much to be desired. Florida, on the other hand, is pretty average at just about everything, while not really excelling in any area. The Gators will be starting true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway after Graham Mertz tore his ACL last week. I expect him to struggle against a top defensive unit, and Kentucky will come out on top.PICK: Kentucky -1.5</div></body>

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2024 Pick Record through Week Seven: 16-9 (64%) Baylor @ Texas Tech (-6.5) The Red Raiders look to continue their four-game win streak and have done so against some quality competition thus far. Baylor has also played a tough schedule, though they have not been able to win any quality games. Texas Tech has a high-powered offense, but also a very vulnerable defense (32.3 PPG allowed). Baylor is somewhat due for a game to go their way, so I’m not sure I feel great about Texas Tech giving 6.5 points. However, each team could easily get into the 30+ point range and the O/U is 55.5.