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Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 6 picks against the spread

Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 6 picks against the spread

Hey! We had a great week in Week 5. After an 8-2 week, we're now at 23-21-6 on the season. Let's get further above .500.

Texas (+17) vs. Oklahoma, Noon ET: All signs point to this game being a blowout. Oklahoma is rolling and the Longhorns ... well, you know they're in disarray not only on the field but also on social media. But there's something that makes us think Texas keeps this close. Is it the insanity? Probably. But let's see what the heck happens.

Iowa State at Texas Tech (-10.5), 3:30 p.m. ET: What would this line be if Texas Tech kept it close against Baylor? A week after almost beating TCU, Tech's defense failed to show up against the Bears while Iowa State pummeled Kansas. Yeah, it's Kansas. The Red Raiders will get back on track at home. Iowa State's defense isn't strong enough to keep this close.

Georgia (-3.5) at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. ET: What's this line if the Bulldogs keep it close against Alabama? And can Tennessee lose three games in 2015 while having leads of 13 or more points in the third quarter? How rough would that be? After the loss to Arkansas, we don't have much faith in Tennesee. Which, naturally, means the Vols will throw the SEC East into even more chaos.

Northwestern at Michigan (OVER 34), 3:30 p.m. ET: Yes, the over/under for this game is less than five total touchdowns. Northwestern and Michigan are giving up a combined 15 points per game. So we're going to play the opposite game and look for a relative offensive explosion. Northwestern covers (+7.5) and the winner scores 20 or more.

Wisconsin (+1) at Nebraska, 3:30 p.m. ET: Joel Stave or Tommy Armstrong? Which quarterback do you pick? Armstrong was brutal against Illinois; he was 10-31 passing. Stave was 21-38 for 234 yards and threw two interceptions in the Badgers' 10-6 loss to Iowa. Illinois isn't in Iowa's zip code, so we're taking the team that lost to the Hawkeyes.

Oregon State at Arizona (-10), 4 p.m. ET: Can Anu Solomon's return provide a boost to Arizona? The Wildcats have been outscored in the previous two games by UCLA and Stanford 111-47. But Solomon was hurt early against UCLA and didn't play at all against Stanford. Oregon State is 2-2 but its wins have come against Weber State and San Jose State and its losses to Michigan and Stanford have been by a combined 46 points.

Oklahoma State at West Virginia (-6.5), 7 p.m. ET: The loss of Karl Joseph hurts West Virginia immensely. But the Mountaineers should have the offensive firepower to make up for any deficiencies on defense. Oklahoma State has been victorious on a tightrope this year; it's last two wins have come on late field goals vs. Texas and Kansas State. West Virginia is much better than both of those teams. And is at home.

Arkansas at Alabama (-16), 7 p.m. ET: The last time Arkansas visited Tuscaloosa, the Hogs were demolished 52-0. While too much was made of Alabama's demise before the Georgia game, this Alabama team isn't as good as the 2013 version. And Arkansas is better than its 2013 season. But will the game be within three touchdowns? Alabama gives up 84 yards rushing per game. Arkansas can't count on passing production from Brandon Allen to have a chance.

TCU (-10) at Kansas State, 7:30 p.m. ET: Can The Wizard Bill Snyder keep this game close? He's going to need one hell of a defensive gameplan to stifle the Horned Frogs' offense enough to give K-State a chance to keep up. Never count out Bill Snyder in a big game, but Trevone Boykin vs. Joe Hubener seems like a big time mismatch.

Miami (+9) at Florida State, 8 p.m. ET: Upset alert? Maybe. Miami coach Al Golden desperately needs this win for cred with the Miami fanbase. Plus Florida State hasn't exactly been blowing the wheels off its opponents this year. We're going to guess that QB Everett Golson throws his first interception of the season Saturday night. If RB Dalvin Cook can't go for FSU, this swings big time towards the Hurricanes.

LOCKS OF THE WEEK

Nick Bromberg (1-4): Cal at Utah (OVER 60), 10 p.m. ET:

The game of the week is going to be a fun nightcap. Cal's offense should still put up points against Utah's defense. But the Utes' special teams may get a touchdown and Utah's better-than-expected offense (where did this come from, Travis Wilson?) should have no trouble against Cal's defense.

Sam Cooper (2-3): Northwestern (+7.5) at Michigan:

Look, Jim Harbaugh has done a great job revitalizing the Michigan program, but I think we may be hyping this team up a little too much. The Wolverines may very well beat unbeaten Northwestern, but I have a hard time envisioning a point margin bigger than a touchdown, especially with the lack of offensive firepower on both sides. I’ll go with the Wildcats for a second straight week.

Graham Watson (0-3-2): Illinois at Iowa (-11), Noon ET:

Iowa’s defense is not getting the love it deserves this season despite shutting down Wisconsin a week ago. Iowa is allowing just 15.4 points per game and hasn’t allowed a rushing touchdown all year. Illinois is a team that looked great against inferior competition earlier in the year and has looked miserable since. Iowa should have little trouble disrupting the offensive rhythm of quarterback Wes Lunt and should win this game going away.

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Nick Bromberg is the assistant editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at nickbromberg@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!