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The $ix Rack Presented by Trav: Week 6

The good news is the novel $ix Rack is off to a hot start after a 4-2 week 5. Turns out, all the numbers crunching paid off. We are (yet again) back on track. We won’t get into details but let’s just say the editor did not have a good week last week. *Editor’s Note: I did fine. I took out a 2nd mortgage for the Dawgs when I saw this guy picked Tennessee to win. Has he had a winning record back-to-back weeks? Don’t think so. Fade on.*

The bad news is we are already into Week 6. Somehow, we are now only ONE week away from the Big Ten and Mountain West kicking off, 2.5 weeks from MACtion, and 3 weeks from Pac 12 kicking off. If a Tuesday night Bowling Green vs Toledo game or an 11PM Hawaii vs anyone kickoff doesn’t get you going, then I recommend you schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. I don’t know how you diagnose it or treat it, but something is definitely wrong with you.

With that being said, let’s jump right into week 6. But as always, let’s start with a quick recap:

WEEK 5 RECAP

1. Cardinals -6.5 (vs. Jets) 💰WINNER💰

Final Score: Cardinals 30  – Jets 10

Did anyone find themselves laughing out loud watching Joe Flacco out there firing passes for the Jets? This is one of those classic “what are we doing here?” moments. How did I get to this moment of my life where I have money involved in a game with a washed up 35-year old Joe Flacco? For the worst team in the NFL. Oh and don’t forget that Joe and Co. were expected to only lose by one touchdown?!?! I find it mildly concerning that Vegas thought that 7 points sounded good for this game. The Jets are now 0-5 against the spread and they have managed to lose every game by double digits.

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2. Panthers +1.5 (vs. Falcons) 💰WINNER💰

Final Score: Panthers 23  – Falcons 16

Teddy Bridgewater played great. Mike Davis played good. The Panther defense played good enough. Dan Quinn got fired with time left on the clock pretty sure. We nailed this one, ladies and gentleman – plain and simple.

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3. Arkansas +14 (vs. Auburn) 💰WINNER💰

Final Score: Auburn 30  – Arkansas 28

The numbers said these guys were basically the same on paper and low behold, this game ended up being a coin flip. Most importantly, Feleipe Franks helped us get our first college winner after two 0-fer weeks (YIKES!). The ending to this game was actually insane if anyone watched it. Bo Nix spiked the ball backwards after dropping the snap but it wasn’t ruled a fumble and it ended up costing the Hogs a huge upset. Let’s continue to pencil the Hogs in as one of our “better than their record indicates” sleepers this season.

4. Clemson -14 (vs. Miami) 💰WINNER💰

Final Score: Clemson 42  – Miami 17

Yeah this one was never close. It took a blocked field goal return at the end of the half to keep it even relatively close at halftime. Evidently, this is why every announcer of every football game ever always commends the coach for playing it safe at the end of the half.

5. Alabama vs. Mississippi Under 70.5 ❌LOSER❌

Final Score: Alabama 63  – Mississippi 48

Halfway through the second quarter, the score was 14-7 and I remember thinking “wow, thank god I didn’t fall into the over trap.” Little did I know at the time, someday I would be telling my grandchildren about the time I bet the under in the highest scoring (non-OT) SEC football game of all time. The numbers in this game were electric: 1370 yards of total offense and FIFTEEN touchdowns. For some reason, it always feels better when you’re not alone and supposedly nearly 70% of the bets were also on the under in this game.

*Editor’s Note: Little did you guys know that there is a stat called ‘yards prevented.’ Basically if your defense prevents the offense from driving the entire length of the field you earn ‘yards prevented’ for every yard between your goal line and where your opponents drive ended (punt, field goal, TOD, etc.)…

Ole Miss: 41 YDS Prevented (Forced 1 Punt)

Bama: 141 YDS Prevented (Forced 2 FGs & 2 Punts)

Great pick Trav.*

6. BYU -34.5 (vs. UTSA) ❌LOSER❌

Final Score: BYU 27 – UTSA  20

BYU really let Mattress Matt and I down this weekend. They showed glimpses of putting it all together but a lackluster first and fourth quarter makes covering 5 touchdowns essentially impossible.

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LSMLW: Tennessee +385 (vs. Georgia) ❌LOSER❌

Final Score: Georgia 44 – Tennessee 21

It is heartbreaking to think I had the Dolphins in this slot and then changed it for the pushovers. Tennessee did lead at the half 21-17 so maybe we’re halfway to figuring this out. At least the initial gut reaction was right about Tennessee not being in the same league as the big boys at this point. Let’s enjoy a few pics of the pushover to help ease the pain.

I want to know the first thing Kirby Smart said to one of his players/coaches after finishing that conversation with the pushover.

What was I right about:

  • Jets still suck
  • Everything about the Panthers vs. Falcons game
  • Arkansas and Auburn are the same team
  • Dabo DOES care about the spread

What was I wrong about:

  • Weather slowing down Ole Miss and Alabama
  • BYU skipping out on coffee and late night pizza being an advantage
  • Stetson Bennett

WEEK 6 WINNERS

It’s back to the lab for week 6.

CALCULATING…CALCULATING…CALCULATING. This week’s winners are:

1. NC State -4.5 (vs. Duke)

NC State has looked solid the last two weeks with wins over (at the time ranked) Pitt and Virginia (by a similar score that they lost to Clemson the week prior). Something tells me they aren’t getting the respect they deserve. Particularly against a Duke team that is 1-3 and has given up at least 24 points to every team it has played this year.

2. Georgia vs. Alabama OVER 56.5

I would pay good money to be a fly on the wall in Nick Saban’s living room watching him watch this game on television. We already talked about Alabama scoring 63 points by themselves last weekend. Is there any reason to think they can’t score 40+ this weekend after averaging 50+ points so far against SEC opponents? *Editor’s Note: Yes.* And since (the previously hated on) Steston Bennett took over Georgia’s offense against Arkansas, the team has been inexplicably clicking at times on offense. After watching Ole Miss hang 48, and with Georgia averaging 35+ points per game, is there any reason to think Georgia cannot do nearly the same against Bama’s so far mediocre D?

3. Kansas vs. West Virginia UNDER 51.5

I have struggled through parts of enough West Virginia and Kansas games this year to know that neither of these teams are any good. Out of the 76 teams that have played so far this year, West Virginia is currently 64th in points scored (20 ppg) and Kansas is 73rd (14.7 ppg). Bring back Pat White, Steve Slaton, and the psychopath that used to smash his helmet off his face unprovoked for god’s sake – this sucks. 51 points gives us 7 touchdowns to wiggle with here and assuming both of these teams are going to score a TD every quarter is too much of a stretch to fathom.

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4. Miami -9.5 (vs. Jets)

If you forgot, I will say it again. We are going to keep betting against the Jets until they prove they can lose by less than 10 points. Sure it will happen at some point, but not this week. Miami is riding high after a close loss to Seattle and demolishing the 49ers. They don’t look just average, they look straight up good. Am I the only one (besides the editor) that wants to see Fitzmagic in the playoffs?

5. Chiefs -4 (vs. Bills)

I am breaking my golden rule here in betting against my favorite team but after watching what happened Tuesday night, I have major concerns about the Bills – particularly their defense. I do not foresee any way they figure it all out in one week against the defending Super Bowl Champs. We don’t need any number crunching to figure this one out.

6. Guest Pick: Boston College +12.5 (vs. Virginia Tech)

This week’s guest pick is courtesy of my buddy, Chad. I’ll admit that BC is kind of one of those college teams I forget exists every other year or so, but not this year. BC is currently 3-1 straight up and against the spread with their only loss this year to #8 UNC by 4 points. As always, the difference maker in this game will be turnovers and BC is currently T-8th in turnovers forced this season.

And what if I told you BC’s quarterback Phil Jurkovec is tied with Mac Jones and Zach Wilson for TD passes this season (8)? I don’t know if it’s his mannerisms or jersey sleeves but this dude looks like he should be playing in the 1980’s to me for some reason. Regardless, he has looked great so far. And I continue to ask myself how Pitt and PSU let this guy get out of PA…twice.

Last but not least, don’t worry about primetime in Blacksburg being a factor – the Hokies have lost their last three home primetime games (all by 20+ points.)

And not only do I think NC State can cover the points but….

Long Shot Moneyline of the Week:

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Boston College +348 (vs. Virginia Tech)

That’s right, we are rolling with the Eagles for our long shot moneyline of the week. We are taking Chad’s +12 to the next level with a BC upset of VA Tech. Dear god in heaven, let’s make this the week we get off the schneid.

And there you have it. Enjoy Week 6. Back to .500 or better this time next week, I can feel it coming in the air tonight… or this weekend! (duh nuh duh nuh duh nuh duh nuh… nuh nuh nuh)

SEASON TOTALS (W – L – PUSH)

LAST WEEK: 4-2-0

ALL WEEKS: 13-15-2

GUEST PICKS: 2-2-1

LONG SHOT MONEYLINES: 0-3 

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