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SEC Football

The first month of the SEC football season is a wrap, and while there have been some key conference matchups, miraculous comebacks and upsets that have helped shape the landscape, the best is still ahead.

Tennessee and Texas A&M, the only two undefeated SEC schools, other than Alabama, clash in a Week 6 showdown in College Station. Both the Vols and Aggies are currently ranked in the AP Top 10.

Bret Bielema is looking for what would be his biggest win as head Hawg against the No. 1 Fighting Saban’s.

SEC Predictions & Picks: Week 6


Auburn vs. Mississippi State Game Preview

SEC Predictions & Picks: Week 6

Auburn Tigers Demolish The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 58-7

When: Saturday, October 8 – 12:00 p.m. ET
Where: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
TV Broadcast: SEC Network

Spread: Auburn -2.5
Over/Under: 53

Auburn isn’t bad, in fact, they’re better than you think.

Folks have sort of written off Auburn, but the Tigers have faced three terrific teams – yeah, LSU is a terrific team – and they keep on clawing.

This is not one of the better Dan Mullen teams and they have already lost too a much worse Alabama based team, South Alabama, and I expect MSU to struggle here. Auburn isn’t going to contend for the west crown this season, but the Tigers have the better athletes and based on that alone, they win and cover. Look for Auburn to have the advantage on special teams, field position, and running the ball slightly better than Mississippi State will.

The Picks:

Billy: MSU

Keach: Auburn

Josh: Auburn

Florida vs. LSU Game Preview

SEC Predictions & Picks: Week 6

Ed Orgeron watched as LSU’s much-maligned offense gained a whopping 634 yards on Saturday night. Chris Graythen/Getty Images

When: Saturday, October 8 – 12:00 p.m. ET
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL
TV Broadcast: ESPN

Spread: LSU -3
Over/Under: 42

GAME CANCELED: WEATHER

LSU fired Les Miles, for good this time, I think, and the Tigers responded with a drubbing over Missouri, but the ‘Orgeron led Bayou Bengals’ have another tough game this week against a nasty Florida defense that ranks inside the top-10 against the rush. This game pits strength against strength, making this one of the more intriguing contests on Saturday.

Look for the Gators to have trouble moving the ball, making this a game a defensive slug fest with plenty to play for. Expect a physical, low scoring football game with the winner coming from the offense that can make something happen and the defense that forces more turnovers.

Vegas doesn’t seem to think the Tigers will have a hard time adjusting to Ed Orgeron. Last week, in his first game replacing Les Miles, LSU gashed a solid Mizzou defense for 418 yards and six TD’s against Missouri. The Gators are 11th in the country by allowing only 90.6 rushing yards per game. Something’s has to give. Will the ‘Bayou Bengals’ become Gator bait?

The Picks:

Billy: LSU

Keach: LSU

Josh: Florida, and take the under

Alabama vs. Arkansas Game Preview

SEC Predictions & Picks: Week 6

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 24: Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks throws against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

When: Saturday, October 8 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
TV Broadcast: ESPN

Spread: Alabama -14
Over/Under: 49.5

Bama’ takes their perfect record to the Ozarks this weekend. The Tide boast one of the best defensive units in the game and will wreak havoc on the Razorbacks offense to move the ball, but the bigger question, will be on defensive side of the ball for the Hawgs, can they stop a potent, Jalen Hurts led offense?

The Alabama Crimson Tide steamrolled Kentucky, 34-6 in their final tuneup game before facing their toughest conference opponents. Jalen Hurts was once again solid, connecting on 20 of 33 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.

Alabama will shred the Hawgs’ run defense, but expect Arkansas to play keep away from the Tide offense. Allen has played very well and will frustrate the Tide defense with his accuracy, can Bama adjust?

No. 1 Alabama at No. 16 Arkansas. The Crimson Tide has won nine straight meetings.

The Picks:

Billy: Bama

Keach: Bama

Josh: Woo Pig Sooie!

Tennessee vs. Texas A&M Game Preview

SEC Predictions & Picks: Week 6

Tennessee QB Joshua Dobbs heaves a last-second touchdown to Jauan Jennings to lift the Vols to a 34-31 win at Georgia.

When: Saturday, October 8 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
TV Broadcast: CBS

Spread: Texas A&M -6.5
Over/Under: 57

The Volunteers and Aggies currently lead their respective divisions in the SEC, just like everyone predicted. Well, maybe not everybody…or anybody. Tennessee survived last week on a last-second Hail Mary from Joshua Dobbs to Jauan Jennings in a 34-31 win over Georgia. The Volunteers now get an undefeated Aggies team and, potentially, another undefeated team in Alabama the following week, brutal! A&M’s path doesn’t get any easier either. After Alabama, the Aggies’ get a bye before traveling to Tuscaloosa.

The Vols’ aren’t winning easily, but they keep finding ways to pull horseshoes out of their ass, and wins are what matter, however they come. The Aggies can move into the NCAA Football playoff talk with a win on Saturday and with the home crowd on their side, it has all the makings of a big win.

The Picks:

Billy: Tennessee 

Keach: Texas A&M

Josh: ‘Gig Em’

Georgia vs. South Carolina

Williams-Brice Stadium

Williams-Brice Stadium

When: Sunday, October 9 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
TV Broadcast: SEC Network

Spread: Georgia -7.5
Over/Under: 45.5

Note: The game time/date and location could be changed due to potential weather issues from Hurricane Matthew. A decision is expected Thursday afternoon, South Carolina Athletic Director, Ray Tanner, the SEC and emergency officials are working together to determine the safest option. If the game is moved, this would be the Gamecocks second home game in as many years lost due to weather, last year they moved the LSU game to Baton Rouge, after devastating floods hit central and southern parts of South Carolina.

Hurricane MatthewHurricane Matthew projected pathIf the game is moved, this line will be taking off the board.

Can Georgia recover after such a gut-wrenching loss to Tennessee on the unsportsmanlike assisted Hail Mary? The Bulldogs had it won, until they didn’t, and now Kirby Smart must rally his troops for a trap game in Columbia, a place where Georgia hasn’t won since 2008.

The Gamecocks are coming off a loss to Texas A&M, where they gave up some yards, but contained a potent Aggie offensive attack. South Carolina is ranked 23rd in overall points allowed per game, giving up only 18. The achille’s heel for the Gamecocks is their offense, they’ve only scored 20+ points once this season in a win against East Carolina. Georgia is ranked 89th in overall points allowed per game, surrendering 30+ points. Will the Gamecocks be able to take advantage of a vulnerable Dawg defense? This one will be ugly and I could see South Carolina winning outright, either way, Georgia may be in for several tough seasons.

The Picks:

Billy: South Carolina

Keach: UGA

Josh: South Carolina

Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky

SEC Football

When: Saturday, October 8 – 4:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lexington, KY
TV Broadcast: SEC Network

Spread: Kentucky -3
Over/Under: N/A

Kentucky will seek to avenge a crushing defeat in Nashville a season ago in a game the Wildcats cost themselves with a series of miscues and perplexing coaching decisions. That 2015 loss to Vanderbilt kept Kentucky from bowl eligibility.

Both of these offenses are horrendous and that should keep the scoring down in this one. Yes, the Cats have a very weak defense, but Vanderbilt just doesn’t have the offense to take advantage of that. Both offenses are ground based attacks, which should really keep the clock moving. The Commodores have the stronger defense and should really keep the Cats under wraps here. The last four games in this series have averaged just 32.5 ppg, with no more than 40 points being scored in any of those games and this one may not reach 41 points either.

The Picks:

Billy: Kentucky

Keach: Vanderbilt

Josh: Cats’

While we’ll track season performance against the spread, please remember these picks are for entertainment purposes only, you do NOT want to wager any MOOLA based on our picks. If you do, you should be slapped.

Spreads from http://www.oddsshark.com/

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