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Abby Picks, Year 4, Week 7
Back in the late 70s, Reggie Jackson earned the moniker Mr. October for his assassin-like clutch playoff hitting. A few(very few)Vegas watchers are beginning to wonder if Abby is on her way in the 20s to earning the nickname Ms. October for her assassin-like assault on the NCAA betting lines.
Another strong week brings the season she’s stacking up to 22 wins against 15 losses while winning 35 tasty bones and losing 18. Her hunch bet lost last week, so that tally stands at 5-1.
Stay humble, we constantly remind her, as the Vegas Penthouse and the Vegas Outhouse accommodations are just one week’s reservations apart.
- Clemson -13 at Syracuse — Abby’s been off of a down Clemson year. But she thinks these Tigers get a dead cat bounce up north. One bone.
- Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech +5 1/2 — This looks like a very live home dog. The ML is tempting for a straight-up win as well, but give her the points. One bone.
- Michigan St at Indiana +4 1/2 — The Spartans have been playing winning football all year. Indiana is a bit of a disappointment vs expectations.
Saturday the script flips. One bone. - Army at Wisconsin -14 — Abby barked for Army three weeks in a row. She’s fading them now. Whisky did her right a week ago, and she’s back for another round. Two bones.
- Arizona St pick at Utah — What goes up and down more than a yoyo? A Sun Devil. Abby likes the Utes at home. One bone.
- Oklahoma St at Texas -4 — The loser of last week’s epic Red River Showdown throws down. Abby likes this one so much it scares her a bit. Three bones.
- TCU at Oklahoma -13 1/2 — The winner of last week’s epic Red River Showdown might be in for a letdown. A back door (or doggy door) cover is possible. Nonetheless, Okie can score points in bunches. One bone.
Mississippi can score points in bunches, too. But the over/under at Rocky Top is 83 1/2. On a strong hunch, Abby likes the under. She also likes the Tennessee blue tick hound.
Four chalks, one pick, and two dogs. It’s a bit against the norm.
Woof.