2013 College Football Syracuse vs. Northwestern Week 2 Free Picks
By Anthony Rome
EVANSTON, IL (The Spread) - Following an impressive victory over Cal in Week 1, Northwestern will try to improve its record and its standing in the top 25 when it hosts Syracuse at 6:00PM ET tonight.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Northwestern is a 12-point favorite over Syracuse, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 53 points. The Orange dropped their home opener last week to Penn State, although they did cover the 8-point spread. As for the Wildcats, they beat Cal 44-30 as a 5.5-point favorite.
LINE MOVEMENT: Northwestern opened as a 12-point favorite and that's where the spread currently sits, while the over/under total is now 53 after opening at 52.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 73% of College Football public bettors currently favors Northwestern. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Take Northwestern. According to latest college football trends, the Wildcats are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games in September, 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus a team with a losing record, and 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games overall. They're also 6-0 ATS in their last six non-conference games, 4-0 ATS in their last four home games following a straight up win, and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall. The Orange, meanwhile, are 3-8 against the number in their last 11 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games in September.
2013 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 FREE PICK: NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS -12