Last week provided the best week of the season.
A 7-3 record against the spread improved my overall record to 46-41-3.
Among the picks to celebrate last week were Virginia +33 and Utah +10. Both covered and both had a shot to win outright.
This week's selections are led by Alabama's trip to the Bayou. It could be a dicey night for the Crimson Tide.
As always, all picks are against the spread and are for entertainment purposes only.
-- Alabama at LSU +7.5. LSU is a sexy pick for the experts this week. Many are picking the Tigers upset the unbeaten Tide. I have watched Alabama several times this season. The Tide is a different animal. I think Alabama is by far the best team in the country. The Bayou Bengals will find that out Saturday night. Pick -- Alabama
-- Georgia Tech at North Carolina -10.5. The Tar Heels have to have this game to stay in the Coastal Division race. Tech's defensive is questionable at best. Even though the spread is a little high, I am going to grit my teeth, hold my nose, and take the Heels. Pick -- North Carolina
-- Syracuse at Clemson -26.0. The Tigers continue to play their best when they are under the most pressure. The Tigers have taken everybody's best shot and are still standing. Clemson has not been a good home team this season. Syracuse's offense is one of the fastest in college football. The play clock is no factor when the Orange have the ball. I think the Tigers will win, but I think 26 points is too much. Pick -- Syracuse
-- Oklahoma State at Kansas State -3.0. The Pokes journey to the Little Apple to face the always pesky Wildcats. It will be a tough afternoon, but OSU will survive and take another step toward the Big 12 title. Pick -- Oklahoma State
-- Missouri at South Carolina -7.0. The resurgent Gamecocks behind freshman quarterback Jake Bentley face five-alarm dumpster fire Missouri. Win this one and the Gamecocks are a victory over Western Carolina away from a bowl bid. Who would have thunk it? I don't think seven points is enough. The Gamecocks roll. Pick -- South Carolina
-- Georgia at Kentucky +2.5. Good even great Georgia teams have gone to Lexington and struggled. This is not a good Georgia team. Pick -- Kentucky
-- Virginia Tech at Duke +11. Surprising Virginia Tech is closing in on a trip to the ACC Championship game. Pick -- Virginia Tech
-- Florida State at N.C. State +5.5. Two depressed teams meet at Carter-Finley. Neither team has anything to play for but pride and a second- or third-rate bowl game. I believe Florida State's talent will make the difference. Pick -- Florida State
-- Nebraska at Ohio State -17.0. Last week, Ohio State slid past Northwestern, while Nebraska's undefeated season came to an end at Wisconsin. I think the spread is too high. Pick -- Nebraska
-- Washington at California +16.5. Unbeaten Washington received some motivation from the College Football Playoff committee by being ranked fifth in the first poll. The Huskies' non-conference schedule was pathetic, so from this point on, they will have to win and win big. If they finish unbeaten and win the Pac 12, there is no question the Huskies will be one of the four playoff teams. That being said, the spread for this one is too high. Pick -- California
Last Week -- 7-3
For The Season -- 46-41-3
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