Eric's Picks (6 Live)
Eric's Past Picks
There are quite a few field goals I like this week including Brandon Aubrey (DAL), Spencer Shrader (IND), and Will Reichard (MIN). But Jason Myers has the most reasonable price so he's my pick for the website. Tampa Bay has surrendered multiple field goals in 3 of 4 games and Myers has similarly kicked multiple successful three pointers in 3 of 4 contests. I'll predict that he makes three field goals in a Seattle home victory on Sunday.
Memphis is one of only two teams this season who is 5-0 against the spread (along with Utah State). As they're chasing the Group of 5 bid for the College Football Playoff, style points matter. The Tigers are averaging nearly 40 points per game on offense and face a Tulsa defense which has surrendered more than 370 yards per game. Expect a blowout at the home of the Liberty Bowl. Memphis 42, Tulsa 14.
Considering Louisville is undefeated, even against lesser competition, I'm surprised this line is only less than a touchdown. Led by a veteran quarterback in Miller Moss and an underrated defense which has allowed under 270 yards per game thus far, I think the Cardinals take control early and put the game on ice in the third quarter. The letdown for UVA coming off the Florida State win will be sizable. Louisville 37, Virginia 20.
In four games this season, Georgia State is averaging 48.0 points against, by far the worst among all FBS teams. Now they host a James Madison team who is 4-0 against the spread and averaging more than 31 points per game. I could see JMU scoring 40+, which means we'll only need two scores at most from a decent Panthers offense to push the game over.
Kansas State's three losses have been by 12 points combined in 2025. Meanwhile, Baylor is 0-2 straight up at home against FBS opponents this season. Though the teams didn't play in 2024, the Wildcats won the previous two matchups in 2022 and 2023 by a combined 62 points. One way or the other I see this game being close but I also wouldn't rule out a sprinkle on the money line for the road team. Kansas State 31, Baylor 28.
First NFL play of the season and though I have Christian McCaffrey on quite a few fantasy teams, I think his usage tonight will be less than usual. Not only do I think the Rams will be ahead early, but San Francisco would be smart to limit his touches, especially between the tackles, on a short week. I could see him ending up with 13 or less carries and maybe 5-6 catches, and I would be surprised if we didn't see more Brian Robinson tonight in relief.
My Wildcats are off to a 3-0 start but can we really count Kansas State as a big win after Iowa State ruined their souls in Week 0? Nonetheless, Arizona has given up only two touchdowns in three games and Danny Gonzales' defense looks to be for real. Meanwhile, Iowa State's defense seemingly is always for real, especially at home, where they've given up only 16.3 points per game dating back to 2024. Expect a lower-scoring game between two solid teams. I hope I picked the wrong team as the winner though. Iowa State 24, Arizona 20.
Strange line here. I know San Diego State played great against Cal and Northern Illinois got blown out by Mississippi State, but I'm buying the Huskies as the better team, especially at home. In their one road game this season, SDSU got whacked by a lousy Washington State game. Expect the Huskies to get back on the winning track here. Northern Illinois 23, San Diego State 16.
First of all, let's throw out the 63 points Illinois gave up at Indiana last week. I'm willing to call that a fluke. Dating back to last season, USC home games are averaging more than 67 combined points. On the road, their average is 46. I'm once again playing the home / road splits and will sprinkle a little on the Illinois bounceback as well. Illinois 28, USC 24.