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Missouri (-3) vs. Arkansas (Tuesday, Jan. 1, 11:30 a.m. ET) – I would have felt better about Missouri before they lost badly to Arkansas, but I still like them here. I’m a little bit concerned about Missouri’s ability to stop the run, but the Tigers are far more dynamic and explosive than Arkansas and I expect that to win out in the end. Let me put it this way – I feel better betting that the Missouri offense will persevere …read more

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In some ways it seems like it has taken forever, and in other ways it’s as if it only just begun, but the end of the college football regular season is upon us. Lots of games on tap today, and a few look pretty interesting. Here’s the last shot at tying up some profit until bowl season starts:
Central Michigan (-3) vs. Miami of Ohio – The MAC Championship won’t be the highest profile game of the day, but it should be a good one. I really like the Central Michigan offense. Dan LeFevour is a pleasure to watch at QB, …read more

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There are two college games this week that stick out in my mind. Both are in the Big 12, which is strange because I don’t much like that conference as a rule:
Texas (-2.5) at Oklahoma State – I don’t love what Texas is doing this year, but I like them in this spot. The Horns have won three in a row, including an impressive comeback against Nebraska last weekend. Oklahoma State has a lousy pass defense which Texas will be able to exploit, and that will set up the Horns’ running game. Texas has won nine games in a row …read more

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It’s not the most exciting and enticing week of the season in my eyes, but there are still six games I will be playing. Here’s a look:
Tulsa (-2.5) at UTEP – Tulsa had a rough week last week, but they are still a fantastic offense, and they should be able to handily score more points than UTEP. The Miners have a terrible pass defense for Smith to exploit. If both teams are at their best then this line is a steal. Pick: Tulsa.
Nebraska and Missouri over 68 – I don’t play totals very often, but this one caught my eye. …read more

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