Picks for 9/20/24
College Football
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 306
Syracuse -8.5 over Stanford (loss)
Since Kyle McCord transferred from Ohio State, Syracuse has not had a Marquette quarterback in ages. It’s weird seeing the Orange have a quality signal caller. McCord has no problems scoring on weaker teams. Syracuse has the better starting QB and running back in LeQuint Allen. Cuse has an extensive offensive line with plenty of experience. Stanford has one of the lightest offensive lines in college football. It’s a tricky jump for Stanford now that it’s competing in the ACC. Road games are typical across the country, playing against a style of football they didn’t see when they were in the PAC 12. Stanford is weak at receiver and the running back position. QB Ashton Daniels is not someone I fear taking over a game on the road. Cuse is better in all game phases and should win by double digits in their home building. Take Syracuse.
MLB
7:05 PM EST
Rotation # 916
Orioles -1.5 runs over Tigers +125 (win)
Burnes/Holton
The Tigers are one of the hottest teams in baseball and are hanging by a string to wildcard status. Vegas made Detroit a significant underdog for this evening. I agree, as Orioles starter Corbin Burnes is having an outstanding season. Detroit switched their pitcher and will throw a bullpen game. Baltimore hits lefties well, so they should generate offense. Baltimore has struggled the last few weeks but got a big win last night and will look to build on it as we head down the stretch of the regular season. Baltimore has an upcoming series with the Yankees and needs to get in striking distance for a long shot at the AL East crown. Let’s go with the run line tonight. Take the Orioles -1.5 runs +125
