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Gene Menez

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Sports Illustrated's former college football editor, Gene Menez specializes in college sports and horse racing. During his 14-year tenure at the magazine, he served as a reporter and editor, covering an array of sports and providing handicapping analysis of horse racing's Triple Crown. In the 2015 Kentucky Derby, Menez accurately gave out the superfecta (American Pharoah, Firing Line, Dortmund and Frosted), which paid $1,268.20 for a $2 bet. In the '17 Derby, he nailed the winner (Always Dreaming) and hit the Pick 4, which paid almost $6,900 on a $1 bet. Menez has continued to supply winning horse picks since joining SportsLine in 2019. For Gene Menez media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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LAST 3 CFB ML PICKS
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RECORD: 2-1-0
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2-1 IN LAST 3 CFB ML PICKS

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Dec 07 2024, 9:00 pm UTC
League
Bulldogs
@ Longhorns
Gene's PickSubscribers Only
Unit2.0
+15
2-1 in Last 3 NCAAF Picks
+285
2-1 in Last 3 TEXAS O/U Picks
Analysis:

Texas-Georgia II takes place in the SEC Championship Game. ...

Pick Made: 6:29 am UTC on DraftKings

Gene's Past Picks

Dec 01 2024, 12:30 am UTC
League
Longhorns
17
@ Aggies
7
+335
2-1 in Last 3 NCAAF ML Picks
Analysis:

I've been saying this for years: This long-awaited rematch will have the most hostile road environment in the history of college football. There will be 110,000-plus fans, most of whom have been waiting to get revenge since the Longhorns won the last game of the series, in 2011. Texas has played its best on the road the last two seasons, but this will be a different animal. Also, as Georgia showed, the way to beat the Longhorns is to get pressure on QB Quinn Ewers, and Texas A&M has the NFL talent on the defensive line to do that. I considered taking the 5.5 points, but I expect this to be a coin-flip game, and I'll take +185 on a coin flip anytime. Two units.

Pick Made: Nov 29, 5:16 pm UTC on BetMGM
Nov 30 2024, 5:00 pm UTC
League
Gamecocks
17
@ Tigers
14
+335
2-1 in Last 3 NCAAF ML Picks
Analysis:

The Gamecocks are arguably playing the best ball in the SEC, having won five straight games by an average of 23.4 points per game. That includes two wins over ranked teams. South Carolina has been playing great defense all season, giving up just 18.2 points per game (14th in the country). Meanwhile, Clemson has not beaten a ranked team this season, and the Tigers' best win is a four-point victory against Pitt. Give me the Gamecocks on the money line.

Pick Made: Nov 30, 4:13 pm UTC on Caesars
Nov 29 2024, 5:00 pm UTC
League
Cowboys
0
@ Buffaloes
52
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+288
3-1 in Last 4 OKLAST ATS Picks
Analysis:

I realize I'm not getting the best number on this line, but I don't think it's going to matter. Oklahoma State (3-8) has lost eight in a row and has nothing to play for. The Cowboys also rank 117th in the country in scoring defense (34.1 points per game). That bodes well for a Colorado team that could still reach the Big 12 title game with a win. I expect Coach Prime will want to send both Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders out with big numbers in what may be their last college game. So I think we'll see the Buffaloes keep piling on the points.

Pick Made: Nov 29, 4:19 pm UTC on Sugar House
Nov 24 2024, 12:30 am UTC
League
Aggies
41
@ Tigers
43
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+84
2-1 in Last 3 TXAM ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Tigers have won only one SEC game this season, and that came against Kentucky, arguably the worst team in the conference. Auburn is averaging just 16.0 points per game in SEC play; just Oklahoma and Kentucky average fewer. That doesn't bode well against a Texas A&M defense with a nasty front four and multiple Sunday-level players. I realize this is a trap game for the Aggies, who have an enormous matchup against Texas next week, but the Tigers may be caught looking ahead to next week also. A&M has so much to play for; I expect the Aggies will give their best effort.

Pick Made: Nov 18, 7:24 pm UTC on DraftKings
Nov 24 2024, 12:00 am UTC
League
Cougars
38
@ Beavers
41
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+90
2-1 in Last 3 OREGST ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Beavers are fading badly to the finish, having lost five straight games. Over their last three games, they've averaged just 6.7 points a game and have been beaten by 25.3 points. Meanwhile the Cougars are bowl-eligible for the eighth time in the last nine seasons. The weather forecast calls for rain on Saturday, and that favors the team that wants to be there—Washington State.

Pick Made: Nov 23, 4:51 am UTC on Caesars
Nov 23 2024, 5:00 pm UTC
League
Hoosiers
15
@ Buckeyes
38
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
Analysis:

There are two main reasons why I like the Hoosiers in this massive Big Ten showdown. First, the season-ending Achilles injury to Buckeyes center Seth McLaughlin is huge. He was playing at an all-conference level, and the timing of his injury—in the middle of the week—only makes replacing him more difficult. Second, Indiana knows that even if loses on Saturday, a close loss could still earn it a spot in the College Football Playoffs. So even if this game gets out of hand, a backdoor cover is still a possibility. Give me the Hoosiers.

Pick Made: Nov 23, 5:09 am UTC on FanDuel
Nov 16 2024, 9:15 pm UTC
League
Tigers
30
@ Gamecocks
34
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+91
2-1 in Last 3 SC ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Gamecocks are playing some of the best football in the country. Their surge has begun with defense. South Carolina has given up just 12.0 points per game over its last three games and ranks second in the SEC in sacks (33). Defensive end Kyle Kennard is a high-motor attack man who leads the SEC in tackles for loss (13.5) and ranks second in the conference in sacks (9.5). Meanwhile the Gamecocks rushing attack has been on a roll. Over the last two games, South Carolina has averaged 250.0 rushing yards per game and 5.8 yards per rush. Gamecocks roll.

Pick Made: Nov 12, 11:26 pm UTC on DraftKings
Nov 16 2024, 8:30 pm UTC
League
Tigers
16
@ Gators
27
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+82
2-1 in Last 3 LSU ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Gators are a beat-up football team. Florida was without 11 starters and 14 total players in last week's 32-point loss against Texas, and the team's health doesn't figure to improve that significantly for Saturday. Even if quarterback DJ Lagway returns from a hamstring injury that required him to be carted off the field two weeks ago, how effective can he be as a running quarterback? LSU has had trouble stopping running quarterbacks Marcel Reed and Jalen Milroe, but at least those players had two healthy hamstrings. Meanwhile the Gators defense has given up 41.5 points per game over the last two games. Give me two units on the Tigers.

Pick Made: Nov 14, 10:42 pm UTC on Caesars
Nov 16 2024, 5:00 pm UTC
League
Longhorns
20
@ Razorbacks
10
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+860
8-2 in Last 10 TEXAS ATS Picks
Analysis:

With their plethora of weapons at the skill positions, the Longhorns have the ability to blow this game wide open and make this pick look silly. But the Razorbacks and their fans have been pointing to this game all season; the atmosphere should be electric, even for a day game. If the Arkansas defense can find a way to pressure the quarterback—something the Razorbacks have struggled doing all season—this game has the potential to be interesting. Give me Arkansas to cover this big number coming off its bye week.

Pick Made: Nov 11, 8:42 pm UTC on BetMGM
Nov 10 2024, 12:45 am UTC
League
Sooners
23
@ Tigers
30
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+285
3-2 in Last 5 OKLA ATS Picks
Analysis:

Missouri was one of the most overrated teams in college football even with quarterback Brady Cook. Now the Tigers will be without Cook on Saturday. That's bad news against an Oklahoma defense that has been solid all season. Meanwhile the Sooners offense has shown signs of life with Joe Jon Finley calling plays and Jackson Arnold back behind center. Give me Oklahoma.

Pick Made: Nov 09, 5:53 am UTC on BetMGM
Nov 09 2024, 8:30 pm UTC
League
Wolverines
15
@ Hoosiers
20
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+185
3-2 in Last 5 MICH ATS Picks
Analysis:

If, as the saying goes, "Good teams win but great teams cover," then the Hoosiers are a great team. They're 8-1 against-the-spread this season, while Michigan is 2-7. Indiana just has too much offensively for the Wolverines. The Hoosiers rank second in the country in scoring offense (46.6 points per game), while Michigan ranks 116th (21.0). The Wolverines defense may be able to plug holes early, but eventually the dam will break. Indiana rolls.

Pick Made: Nov 09, 6:14 am UTC on BetMGM
Nov 09 2024, 5:00 pm UTC
League
Gators
17
@ Longhorns
49
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+860
8-2 in Last 10 TEXAS ATS Picks
Analysis:

Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian spoke this week about the team needing to get its "mojo" back. I sense that he wants a big performance from his team coming out of the bye week. He should get it against a Florida team that will be hampered by quarterback DJ Lagway's hamstring injury. Give me Texas.

Pick Made: Nov 09, 4:01 pm UTC on FanDuel
Nov 02 2024, 5:45 pm UTC
League
Commodores
17
@ Tigers
7
+335
2-1 in Last 3 NCAAF ML Picks
Analysis:

I must be missing something because I can't see how the Commodores are 7-point dogs and +210 on the money line. They beat No. 1 Alabama and hung around with No. 5 Texas, and as long as Diego Pavia is behind center, Vanderbilt has a chance. Meanwhile Auburn has struggled all season with turnovers and time of possession, and that doesn't bode well against a Commodores team that wants to control the clock. Give me two units on the money line, and I like Vandy +7 too.

Pick Made: Oct 31, 5:30 pm UTC on Caesars
Oct 26 2024, 9:15 pm UTC
League
Longhorns
27
@ Commodores
24
+165
5-4 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+860
8-2 in Last 10 TEXAS ATS Picks
Analysis:

If Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers were healthy and playing well, I'd pick Texas to cover in what is supposed to be a get-well game after last week's loss to Georgia. But he hasn't looked right since going out with an oblique strain a month ago. Meanwhile, the Commodores like to run the ball and control the clock, which is the perfect ingredient for a cover. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia can make enough plays with his arm and feet to get the cover. Something like 28-13 sounds right.

Pick Made: Oct 26, 3:28 pm UTC on Sugar House
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