College Football Gambling: Our Top 3 Bets Of Week 7

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Sep 6, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles fans cheer on their team during the second half of the game against the Citadel Bulldogs at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

College football week seven is upon us. We take a look at the top five bets to make as we’re halfway through the football season.

The sixth week of the college football season saw a huge upset when Navy beat No. 6 Houston. The loss allowed Nebraska and Wisconsin enter the top 10 rankings.

We had a break even week last week, finishing at 2-2-1.

Recap

-Initially we took the OVER 64.5 in the NC State/Notre Dame game. However, we didn’t realize the game was going to be played in a freaking hurricane. This game should have never been played, luckily we bought off this play with an UNDER 54.5. That’s right the line moved TEN points due to the weather. The total landed at 13. Win…however, I’m going to count this as a PUSH since we had to buy off the original bet due to the weather.

-We took Virginia Tech +3 against UNC and Virginia Tech laid the smack down against the Tarheels winning outright by four touchdowns. This game was played in hurricane weather too which favored the VT defense who’s much better than UNC’s defense and created a ton of turnovers. Win

-We took Miami -1.5 first half against FSU. As customary, FSU was sleep walking during the first half and Miami took a 13-3 going into the half. Win

-Next we took Maryland -1.5 against Penn State on the road. Bad bet…Penn State ran all over the Terrapins. Loss

-We took Cincinnati -3 against UCONN. Cincinnati jumped out to a 9-0 lead on three field goals and promptly lost 20-9. Garbage. Loss

We’re 12-15-3 on the season. Let’s get into our top five bets and let’s get some positive momentum going for us.

Nov 14, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) returns a punt for a touchdown in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

UNC +7.5 vs. Miami

Time: 3:30 p.m.

How to watch: ABC/ESPN2

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL

Thoughts

UNC isn’t as bad as the thumping they took against Virginia Tech last week. Plus, VT’s defense is better than Miami’s defense. Miami is coming off an emotional loss to its arch nemesis Florida State.

Gimme the points with a potent offense.

Oct 1, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) rushes the ball against the Marshall Thundering Herd during the third quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 43-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh -3 vs. Virginia

Time: 12:30 p.m.

How to watch: ACC Network

Where: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA

Thoughts

Pittsburgh averages almost 10 more points per game than Virginia, and has a much better defense according to S&P+ metrics.

Pittsburgh has also played against better competition thus far. Scott Stadium isn’t an intimidating place to play. I like Pittsburgh to cover the three points here.

Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; The North Carolina State Wolfpack mascot stands on the field after a score in the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolfpack 51-28. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

NC State +18 vs. Clemson

Time: 12:00 p.m.

How to watch: ABC

Where: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC

Thoughts

“Death Valley” at noon isn’t nearly as intimidating as an 8 p.m. game. NC State’s offense is balanced and their defense is ranked No. 20 in the nation according to S&P+ metrics.

Clemson depends on a lot of explosive plays and Deshaun Watson’s legs to move the chains and put points on the board. I think NC State keeps this one around two scores, plus we have a field goal cushion that would avoid a push at 17.

Good luck with our college football bets and please remember to bet responsibly.