NCAA Week 13

Short write-ups this week with family in town...

Wake Forest -2 1/2 Boston College - Wake is in must-win territory if they intend to be the Atlantic divisions representative in the ACC title game. They've covered 2 of 3 conference games at home this year, and they've 4-1 ATS in their last 5 against the Eagles.

Washington -7 Washington State - Battle of the two worst BCS conference teams. Washington State has been worse...they've only stayed within 4 touchdowns of two D-1 opponents. The Huskies are bad...but they aren't that bad. Washington is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 Apple Cup matchups and have covered 4 straight on the road.

Maryland +2 Florida State - Another game with ACC Atlantic implications, but this one is kinda must-win for both teams. Maryland is unbeaten at home this year (6-0 SU, 4-1 ATS), including a big win over North Carolina last week. They've beaten the Seminoles twice in a row in College Park and are 3-1-1 ATS over the last 5 overall.

Penn State -15 1/2 Michigan State - Good season for Sparty, and a loss today doesn't change that, but they've got an inflated record. The weakness of the Big Ten has let them rack up wins, but they were destroyed in East Lansing the only time they played a talented team. I don't believe in them in this spot.

Tulsa -28 1/2 Tulane - The Golden Hurricane return home after back-to-back road losses and get to take some frustration out on the Green Wave in this battle of schools who's mascot doesn't end in S. Tulsa has won and covered 3 straight in this series.

Leans:

Northwestern +3
Cincinnati -6
Utah -7