Each week all through the season we’ll offer you a school soccer viewing information by highlighting the 5 greatest video games of the approaching weekend. We’ll choose these 5 video games towards the unfold and spotlight another matchups that caught our eye from a betting perspective.
We have got one other nice weekend of video games in faculty soccer.
Week 7 has some actually intriguing weeknight video games, significantly West Virginia vs. Houston (Dana Holgorsen’s old skool vs. his present faculty) and Deion Sanders and Colorado internet hosting Stanford on Friday evening.
From there, Saturday’s slate options 4 ranked vs. ranked matchups, together with a large showdown between No. 8 Oregon and No. 7 Washington within the Pac-12. There are additionally fairly a couple of ranked groups on upset watch.
We’ve handed the midseason mark, so these video games are gaining significance by the week. We might look again at Week 7 as a turning level within the season for a number of groups.
(Notice: All occasions ET, odds from BetMGM)
No. 8 Oregon at No. 7 Washington
Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: UW -3 | Whole: 67.5
The 2 greatest groups within the Pac-12 will sq. off Saturday in Seattle in a sport with main convention championship and School Soccer Playoff implications. Each Washington and Oregon are 5-0 and will probably be well-rested coming off bye weeks. And each groups have been dominant this season.
Washington is led by QB Michael Penix Jr. and a very good trio of receivers — Rome Odunze, Ja’Lynn Polk and Jalen McMillan. Penix is throwing for 399.8 yards per sport, a mark that leads the nation by greater than 60 yards. He additionally leads the nation in yards per try (11.2) because the Huskies proceed to assault defenses vertically.
Oregon has an explosive offense of its personal, averaging 51.6 factors per sport behind QB Bo Nix. The Geese rely extra on a fast passing sport in comparison with UW’s downfield assault, however they’ve been extremely environment friendly. Nix is finishing 80.4% of his throws, which leads the nation. And don’t be shocked if Nix’s legs are a significant factor within the final result of this sport. That’s a aspect of the offense that Oregon has not unlocked but this season.
Nick Bromberg: Oregon +3, Sam Cooper: Oregon +3
Texas A&M at No. 19 Tennessee
Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: CBS | Line: UT -3 | Whole: 54.5
We’re going to study loads about Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) within the subsequent few weeks. After a 2-0 begin, the Vols misplaced on the highway to Florida after which had lopsided house wins over UTSA and South Carolina. Following a bye week, Tennessee is again at house to begin a three-game stretch that might outline its season. The Vols will host a reeling Texas A&M squad earlier than occurring the highway to face No. 11 Alabama and No. 24 Kentucky. If the Vols need to have an opportunity to compete for the SEC title, they should be able to roll on Saturday and attempt to carry that on the highway to Tuscaloosa.
On the opposite aspect, Texas A&M (4-2, 2-1 SEC) is coming off a disappointing house loss to Alabama and now will play its first true highway sport because the Sept. 9 loss at Miami. Since then, the Aggies took care of enterprise at house vs. UL Monroe and Auburn earlier than beating Arkansas in a impartial website sport. However final week’s loss to Alabama felt like a missed alternative and now the Aggies must attempt to bounce again in a tough highway surroundings. If A&M desires to contend for the SEC West crown that is principally a must-win earlier than going into the bye week.
Nick: Tennessee -3, Sam: Tennessee -3
No. 10 USC at No. 21 Notre Dame
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: NBC | Line: ND -3 | Whole: 60.5
Notre Dame’s playoff hopes have been dashed final weekend with a 33-20 loss at Louisville. It was the third consecutive primetime sport towards an undefeated opponent for the Irish, and this week would be the fourth in 4 weeks. Within the second half vs. Louisville, Notre Dame, now 5-2, seemed fully gassed. Louisville overwhelmed the Irish within the trenches on either side of the ball and quarterback Sam Hartman threw three interceptions and fumbled twice. It was a tough evening. With USC visiting South Bend, how will Marcus Freeman’s crew reply?
USC, in the meantime, wanted three overtimes to get previous Arizona and keep undefeated. It was the third-straight shut name for the Trojans towards groups from the underside half of the Pac-12. USC had only a seven-point fourth quarter lead at Arizona State after which practically blew an enormous lead in a 48-41 win at Colorado. After which towards Arizona, USC fell behind 17-0, got here again to take the lead after which blew an opportunity to win the sport as time expired by botching a area objective. The Trojans ultimately obtained the win, however it was one other uneven efficiency from a crew that continues to battle mightily on protection. How will the Trojans fare on the highway in South Bend?
Nick: USC +3, Sam: USC +3
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: UNC -3.5 | Whole: 57.5
Miami is coming off a horrific loss to Georgia Tech. You’ve nearly definitely seen it by now. The Hurricanes had a 20-17 lead within the ultimate minute and wanted one kneel right down to run out the remainder of the clock. As an alternative, Mario Cristobal and his coaches referred to as a operating play that resulted in a fumble. From there, GT promptly hit two massive passes and scored the profitable TD with a second remaining. Had Miami gained the sport, this is able to be a matchup of two undefeated groups. As an alternative, the Hurricanes must attempt to rebound from that gut-wrenching loss and get their season again on monitor.
That gained’t be straightforward for Miami with the best way North Carolina has been taking part in. The Tar Heels improved to 5-0 by blasting Syracuse 40-7 final weekend. Within the win, Drake Maye threw for 442 yards, ran for 55 yards and had 4 whole touchdowns. Maye is taking part in at an All-American stage as soon as once more, and the much-maligned UNC protection appears a lot improved in comparison with final season when it was a serious legal responsibility. This can be a massive alternative for the Tar Heels as they appear to remain undefeated and closely within the combine for a berth within the ACC title sport. UNC additionally desires to show it needs to be within the CFP dialog because the season progresses.
Nick: UNC -3.5, Sam: Miami +3.5
No. 18 UCLA at No. 15 Oregon State
Time: 8 p.m. | TV: Fox | Line: OSU -3.5 | Whole: 54.5
This can be a massive sport within the Pac-12 race. USC, Oregon and Washington are all undefeated. USC doesn’t play a convention sport this weekend, however both the Geese or Huskies will finish Saturday with a loss. Each Oregon State (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) and UCLA (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) have one convention loss, so the winner of this sport will probably be in a significantly better place within the pursuit of a Pac-12 title sport spot.
Oregon State opened convention play with a loss at Washington State however has since responded with wins over Utah and Cal. The Beavers have a wonderful operating sport however will probably be put to the take a look at by a UCLA protection that allowed solely 216 yards and compelled 4 turnovers within the win over WSU final weekend. It was a giant win for the Bruins, who fell at Utah of their Pac-12 opener. Throughout Chip Kelly’s tenure, UCLA has at all times been identified for its offense. However these Bruins have been awfully spectacular on protection.
Nick: UCLA +3.5, Sam: Oregon State -3.5
Head-to-head ATS: Nick: 11-20-1, Sam: 19-12-1
Week 7 greatest bets
Nick Bromberg (Final week: 1-2, General: 6-12)
No. 14 Louisville (-7.5) at Pitt: The Panthers made a quarterback change over the bye week, benching Phil Jurkovec. Christian Veilleux takes over because the starter and whereas his stats over 27 go makes an attempt aren’t nice this season, I’m banking on a brand new QB bounce. Louisville ought to win this sport, however Pitt scores sufficient for this to go over. Choose: Over 44.5
Auburn at No. 22 LSU (-11.5): LSU’s protection obtained the stops it wanted within the second half towards Missouri and I feel that carries over into Week 7. I’m not bought on Auburn’s offense; the Tigers have scored 44 factors over three video games towards Energy 5 opponents. Jayden Daniels has a giant sport and the visiting Tigers can’t sustain. Choose: LSU -11.5
Kansas State at Texas Tech (-1.5): The Wildcats have been horrendous of their Week 6 loss to Oklahoma State and needs to be due for a rebound. Texas Tech seemed nice towards Baylor, however that could be extra concerning the Bears than the Crimson Raiders. TTU RB Tahj Brooks has rushed for over 100 yards in 4 consecutive video games however I feel KSU slows him down sufficient to get a win. Choose: Kansas State +1.5
Sam Cooper (Final week: 3-0, General: 10-8)
Tulane (-4.5) at Memphis: Memphis is a crew I’ve tried to selectively fade over the previous few seasons. I assumed this unfold could be nearer to a full seven factors, so I feel we’re getting Tulane at a reduction primarily based on Memphis conserving it shut with Missouri after which beating a subpar Boise State crew. Choose: Tulane -4.5
Michigan State at Rutgers (-5.5): Coming off a bye, I feel Michigan State can run on the Rutgers protection and restrict the Rutgers operating sport. It is clearly been a tough 12 months for MSU, however the Spartans can win this sport outright. I am going to gladly take these factors. Choose: Michigan State +5.5
No. 18 UCLA at No. 15 Oregon State (-3.5): Oregon State is absolutely powerful to beat at house, however I do not need to lay the factors with a run-based crew towards this UCLA protection. As an alternative, I am on the beneath. The Beavers struggled on protection final week however are going to make issues tough on Dante Moore, UCLA’s freshman QB. Choose: Below 54.5