Last Updated on October 23, 2010 10:00 pm by Anthony Rome
UAB vs. Mississippi State Pick
Mississippi State climbed into the top-25 this week at No. 24 and if it hopes to stay there, it’ll have to take care of business at home against a UAB team that is 0-3 on the road this year. Read on to check out our free pick for this Week 8 matchup.
Bet UAB vs. Mississippi State Odds
Before we get to our free pick, let’s take a look at the latest odds.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made Mississippi State a 20-point favorite over UAB in Week 8. The over/under total for this game is currently 52.5 points.
The Blazers are just 2-4 on the year and 3-3 against the spread, which includes a 1-2 ATS road mark as well. They’re also 0-3 straight up on the road this year and have averaged just 14.3 PPG away from their home digs.
The Bulldogs are 5-2 entering this game and have covered in four of their first seven games. They’re 3-1 at Davis Wade Stadium this season, although they’re just 2-2 against the spread at home.
Our Pick:
Be wary of the letdown here. Mississippi State may have climbed into the top-25, but they’re still not good enough to overlook any FCS opponent – even one like UAB that has struggled on the road. The Blazers are 4-1 against the number in their last five games against the SEC, while the Bulldogs are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games versus a team with a losing record. Mississippi State is also 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games as a home favorite. Take the points and the Blazers tonight.
2010 College Football Week 8 Free Pick: UAB BLAZERS +20