The Weekly Gridiron Picks

The bookies obviously have no love for Alabama. They must be expecting a UCLA-like implosion because LSU is favored to beat the Crimson Tide by 3 even though the game is at 'Bama. I love homefield advantage and, though there is a good chance LSU can knock Bama from the ranks of the unbeaten, I think 'Bama should be a 1 point favorite. Take the points and the Crimson Tide.

Another great SEC match-up has Auburn as 3 point underdogs at Georgia. With homefield advantage and DJ Shockley back in the line-up, take the Bulldogs and give up the points.

USC is favored only by 18.5 at Cal. I think this is the second lowest spread for USC this season (the lowest was against Notre Dame but was still double figures). The bookies are obviously looking at how USC has performed poorly against Cal over the last two years. I'm not buying it. I see give up the points & put the dough on the Trojans.

Turning to the ACC, we have a great game lined up with Florida State going into Death Valley to battle Clemson. FSU is favored by 1 but will win by 3. Bet the 'Noles.

Miami's favored by 16.5 at Wake Forest. Miami smells blood in its bid for a BCS bowl and are looking to impress. Take advantage of the built-in incentives and bet the 'Canes; they're rolling.