Thursday, September 17, 2009

Baum's can't miss picks of the weekend: Week 3

Hello everyone and welcome. Football season is upon us once again and that means time for some guessing and gambling. And because you are busy heating cheese dip and passing out at halftime, we here at PerformanceEnhancedBlogging are giving you five for-sure picks that will allow you to keep your sad and poorly funded little operation afloat for one more week.


Baum was 3-2 last week and is 5-5 on the year.



Week 2 Recap: Both the Buckeyes and the Gamecocks did well to cover and nearly each won their games. Notre Dame's offense continues to be explosive but not as explosive as the New Orleans saints who easily covered against the lowly Lions. The Hilltoppers ruined the cover by just more than a field goal.



1. Boston College (+7) @ Clemson Tigers
The Tigers are a very talented offense. They have the ability to score in bunches as they did last thursday. They come at Boston College after ten days off and back at home. BC has picked on some lowly team early, but if Daybo can stay away from the tricks and gimmicks, Clemson will win by double digits.


2. North Texas Mean Green (+38.5) at Alabama North Texas is bad and Alabama has looked sharp early. But even Florida Internationl only lost by 24. The Mean Green have already beaten what was a fairly good MAC team last year in Oxford, so look for them to cover.

3. Florida State Seminoles (+7.5) at Brigham Young Cougars
Florida States inability to stop the pass will seal their doom against the Cougar. Travelling cross country for this game will also play a part in the Seminoles poor performance. The ACC has struggled against pretty much every other conference this year, and this game will prove no different. Look for BYU to win big.





4. Utah Utes (+5) at Oregon Ducks
Without their star running back, Oregon's offense will continue to struggle. Utah is now the better team. Oregon barely fended off Purdue last week and will have just as much trouble with the Utes. This one will be decided by a field goal.



5. Minnesota Vikings (-10) at Detroit Lions
I hate to pick on the Lions but it is so easy. Look for the Vikings to use the exact same reciped agains Detroit as they did against the Browns...pound early and play keep away once you get the lead. Adrian Peterson's legs will run Matt Stafford in to making plenty of mistakes. Lay the points and take Minnesota.