Weekend Picks

Huskies +5.5 over Oregon State - This is a very tough road game for the Dawgs and also a tough match up, because of Oregon State's strong running game. Yvenson Bernard has already rushed for 120+ in each of the last two meetings with UW. However, Oregon State will be without their starting QB and the Huskies offense is on a roll right now. This game will be a big test for the offense though, the rushing offense in particular, because Oregon State has one of the top run defenses in the conference, giving up less than 100 yards per game. I'm looking for a sloppy, low scoring game in the bad weather and the Beavers will probably pull out the win. It should be fairly close though, with the Dawgs having a chance to squeak out a win at the end.

Huskies can win if: They can hold Bernard closer to 100 yards than 200 and they themselves can run the ball effectively. They also must cut down on the turnovers. OSU 23, UW 20

Seahawks -10 over 49ers - I originally picked the Niners to cover the spread in this one, but I just can't see them scoring enough points to stay in this game. I know the Hawks' D played horrible last week, but the Browns are one of the top offenses in the league. The 49ers are simply bad on both sides of the ball right now. Although if Frank Gore goes back to his Seahawk killing ways then it could be a while different story. But look for the Hawks D to shut down the Niners and for Hasselbeck to pick apart their secondary.

Seahawks can win if: They stop Frank Gore and don't have any stupid turnovers. Seattle 24, San Fran 10

Just as a side note, if you haven't noticed, I don't pick a whole lot of these games right. These picks are purely for entertainment and should not be used for any gambling purposes. Doesn't it seem like you should have a license for that sort of thing? I mean, how many people on the internet call themselves "experts"? If it were that easy then it wouldn't be gambling. That being said, I also like Oklahoma State +6.5 over Kansas this weekend...

Also, I want to present Kentucky basketball as exhibit A as a follow up to my post about the pre-season basketball polls not meaning anything. The #20 ranked Wildcats lost last night to Gardner-Webb in their second game of the season. Gardner-Webb. At home. I'm just saying.