MAC Week 3 Gambling Corner

Week 2 record: 3-3

Year record: 3-3

It is Week 3 of MACtion, and I am back to make you all some money! Always bet responsibly please, and call the helpline if you have a problem. I have some great feelings about this week. 



Buffalo vs Bowling Green +31.5

Short answer, take Buffalo. Long answer, BG is really really bad, take Buffalo. Bowling Green is a year away from being a year away, so the To The Moon hashtag will have to wait. Buffalo is amazing at running the football, and great at defense. Bowling Green is terrible at stopping the run, and cannot move the football. BG has lost by more than 31 in both games so far, so this game is really answer. I love my Falcons, but finally I have to bet against them. 

Pick: Buffalo -31.5



Akron vs Kent State -23.5

This is actually a big time rivalry for these schools, as the battle for the Wagon Wheel is set to take place on ESPN. However, this game will not be exciting. Akron is still winless in their last 20 games, and Kent State just beat down on BGSU by 40. Dustin Crum is going to have a special night, as well as their read option game that Akron will fail against. Akron's Freshman QB Zach Gibson has some spice to him but he will not be enough to keep this game close. Nuke Laloosh, don't think just throw. Kent is really good, Akron is horrible, just take the Golden Flashes. 

Pick: Kent State -23.5




Northern Illinois vs Ball State -14

This game is my hardest one to pick. Reputation still stands for NIU as the class of the MAC, but they are 0-2. Ball State is also frustrating because they are average at best, yet came into this season saying "Detroit or bust". The Cardinals have not even been solid since 2013, so for Ball State to say that stuff bothers me. Neither of these teams are all that good, so I will take the 2 touchdown advantage. 

Pick: NIU +14


Western Michigan vs Central Michigan -2

A nice little rivalry here as the two best schools in Michigan do battle. WMU is coming off of a huge win vs Toledo and I think that ride that momentum high as they continue to roll. Central Michigan has looked sharp as well but WMU is a lot more explosive. They have an offense that can really take the top off with Kato Eleby and Dwayne Eskridge. Central has beaten NIU badly this year but considering the struggles of NIU I think WMU has the better resume. 

Pick: Western Michigan +2




Toledo vs Eastern Michigan +7

I thought Toledo was going to win the MAC West until they blew that game against WMU is hilarious fashion. Once again though, I will bet on the Rockets. I enjoy watching them lose but this EMU has shown zero fight in all 4 quarters of the game and they cannot stop this Toledo offense. Eli Peters is much better than expected and I would expect him to have another solid night as Toledo dominates time of possession for a big win. 

Pick: Toledo -7



Bonus Bet: Buffalo -18 1st Half

Buffalo is by far the best team in the MAC. Take them first half before they put the JV team in against BGSU's starters.

Comments

  1. TequilaKingNovember 17, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    Looking to take either Buff or Kent State tonight fairly large. You think Kent State at 26.5 is too high? Which would be your better play? Good reviews, btw.

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