College Football Week 7 Trio of Free Picks

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This weekend we have another fantastic College Football betting menu at BetOnline Sportsbook, running down the list we’ll focus on three clashes that should live up to the hype, deliver exceptional thrills and maybe some surprise results: Michigan vs. Michigan State; LSU vs. Tennessee and Oklahoma State vs. Texas.

LSU vs. Tennessee – The LSU Tigers are widely accepted as one of the elite teams this season while Tennessee is easily one of the most underrated teams this season; this sets up a rather interesting clash on the weekend.

Most College Football aficionados would lean towards betting on the Tigers in this game and for good reason. They are 3-0 for the Conference and 6-0 overall on the season, compared to the Volunteers, who are 0-2 for the Conference and 3-2 overall.

But Tennessee sits 11th in Passing Yards overall (327.2) thanks largely to QB Tyler Bray who has passed for over 1300 yards in 4 games, completed 68.5 % of his passes – 14 for touchdowns. Defending against the Tennessee passing game could prove to be challenging for the Tigers’ running game.

College Football Betting Pick: The Tigers results to date are beyond reproach, making them a good bet. No sense in arguing that point. Yet, I can’t help liking the Tennessee Volunteers to perhaps cover the spread.

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns – Another Big 12 showdown is on the books as the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Texas Longhorns clash this weekend. The Longhorns look to rebound after an unmemorable performance, a home defeat no less, to huge rivals Oklahoma. But can their confidence recover in time to handle the impressive Cowboys offense?

The defensive side of the ball has been the better aspect of the Longhorns’ game this season, save for last weekend’s debacle that is, in which the defence’s capitulation resulted in a 55-17 loss to Oklahoma. Offense has been too inconsistent thus far and, you could say, completely non-existent last weekend.

The Cowboys continue to impress this season. They are riding high in the saddle after an impressive showing against the Jayhawks, winning by a staggering 70-28, improving their record to 5-0 this season. To say offense is their strength is an understatement. Defense hasn’t been much of a talking point but only because it hasn’t had to do anything, really. 

Offense has been running the show and no opposing defense has had an answer to their ridiculous form and scoring abilities – the Cowboys lead with 51.4 points per game and are second overall in passing yards.  And instrumental in these team stats has been QB Brendon Weeden, who has 15 Touchdowns and 1,880 passing yards.

College Football Betting Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboy’s passing game has paid dividends and so it should in College Football Betting markets; it wouldn’t surprise me to see the Cowboys beat Longhorns handily and tally a score of 55+ in this game.  Thus, the best bet is: the Cowboys to cover the spread and the Over.

Michigan vs. Michigan State –Michigan State are after a 10-7 victory – the most subdued result of Week 5 – a fortnight ago over Ohio State, a score that stands in stark contrast to all their other wins on the season, which were convincing offensive contributions to say the least. From the start, Michigan State was expected to make an impact in most offensive categories but where they may have surprised some is on the defensive side of the ball. The Spartans are sixth in rushing defense and third in scoring defense.

Solid on both sides of the ball, Michigan State is a particularly dangerous team that should not be underestimated this season. Of course, Michigan (6-0, 2-0) is brimming with confidence following a solid start to the season. They really should be up for the task ahead but there is the small matter of history (having not beaten the Spartans since 2007) that stands against them.

The Spartans have two things going for them, a bye week and a psychological edge, having not lost to the Wolverines ever since Mike Hart referred to Michigan State as the Wolverines’ little brother. And now, the Spartans are on the verge of tying a school record in their series.

College Football Betting Pick: The Spartans have had the measure of the Wolverines these past few seasons; having not lost to their in-state rivals since 2007. Undoubtedly, the Wolverines will test the measure of the Spartans and give this game their all, but the Spartans are rested and fresher, coming off a bye week and with a school record on the line they have motivation that tips the balance ever so slightly in their favor. Michigan State to win SU.