College Football Week 8 Picks

If there were one thing that breeders cup betting enthusiasts can attest to this college football season, it would be, that there is no boring week. Entering week eight of the 2011 season, seven of the top eight teams remain undefeated. However, week eight has been known for years, as a bookie software trap week, as many of the top teams look past their opponents, and miss out on the spread. With that in mind, here are a few games fans should look into.

LSU Tigers v Auburn Tigers – In a battle of the ferocious cats, the 2011 BCS National Champions take on a team that projects to be the 2012 BCS National Champions. After losing Cam Newton and Nick Fairly to the NFL draft, the Auburn Tigers were supposed to regress this season. Instead, Auburn is presently ranked 20^th in the nation and owns a five wins and two loss record through seven games. What’s more, at 22.5 point underdogs, Auburn, who won last year’s thrilling affair has the potential to not only cover the spread, but pull the upset as well.  Pick: Auburn to cover.

Washington Huskies V Stanford Cardinals – The Stanford Cardinals have arguably the best all around quarterback in either the NCAA or NFL today. Currently undefeated on the season, the Cardinals welcome in the Washington Huskies for their annual clash this coming Saturday. Now normally, we wouldn’t even consider the 25^th ranked team a threat for the eighth ranked team. But consider this, with literally no brand name talents on their squad; the Huskies are still ranked this season, and own one of the best offenses in the nation. Meaning to say, at 21 point underdogs, comparable to Auburn, the Huskies offense should be able to do enough to keep them in the game and cover the spread. Pick: Washington to cover.

UFC Odds – Edgar Should Hold Off Maynard In Houston

Intertops betting players should be getting ready for UFC 136, which features a pair of championship fights in Houston, but the main attraction is the third fight between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, who have already participated in this year’s best fight with their classic on New Year’s Day. Will the third live up to the hype?

Edgar Maynard Odds – Saturday, 7:00 PM ET

Edgar (13-1-1) has a versatile game that allows him to be comfortable on the mat or standing up, and he uses his quickness and technique to make up for a lack of size. Many feel he should move down to 145 pounds as he is a small lightweight, but price per head players who have been paying attention know that Edgar can hold his own in this class.

Maynard (10-0-1) should have won the second fight, but he couldn’t finish Edgar after a flurry in the first round, allowing the champion to get back in the fight. Maynard has a lot of power in his hands and a strong wrestling background that allows him to push him opponent around the octagon, which is why he is nicknamed “The Bully”.

UFC odds have Edgar as a slight -140 favorite here, while Maynard is rated at +110, and this should be another close fight as both men are as tough as nails, so it should go the distance. Edgar has learned his lesson; stay away from Maynard’s power punches, and he’ll use his speed to get around for a decision victory. Take Frankie Edgar in your favorite sportsbooks.