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Fade Fernando’s Picks from God (12/27/19)

by Jeremy Fernando, posted in Action

Howdy folks and welcome back to this week’s edition of Picks from God. Last week we went 0-4 (-4U) which brings our total to 2-6 (-5U) all time. Yes, you read that right. I did not pick a single game correctly. It was an embarrassing week to say the least. Now before you start calling me names and ready to call your lawyers to sue me for such terrible advice, I want you to read the title of this blog. “Fade Fernando’s Picks From God.” Fade them. You are supposed to go against these picks people. Read the title. Anyways, let’s put the past behind us. In the week of our Lord’s birth, we have been blessed with 4 more picks. Enjoy responsibly.

* Grad School Sports reminds you to please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-522-4700.

1. USC vs. Iowa -2.5. This whole season, I have yet to be impressed with this Trojan team. Even their A.D. was less than pleased with the direction of this football program and was reluctant to bring back head coach Clay Helton. However, they do have one of the better offenses in college football led by QB Kedon Slovis and a trio of star receivers in Michael Pittman, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Tyler Vaughns. Meanwhile, the Iowa Hawkeyes will be looking to get to 10 wins on the season and bring with them one of the best defenses in the country. This Iowa team has played great football all season long and has won 3 straight games. Further, their 3 losses were all to teams within the top 25 and were by a combined 14 points. Even though the game is in California, I like the Haweyes to cover thanks to a phenomenal defense and an offense that will make just enough plays to cover the spread.

2. Notre Dame -3.5 vs. Iowa State: Around 2 months ago after their embarrassing loss to Michigan at The Big House, everyone wrote the Irish off. Since then, Notre Dame has reeled off 5 straight wins in which the offense has clicked on all cylinders. QB Ian Book has looked like a completely new player in the 2nd half of the season and should have his way against a Cyclone secondary that has its fair share of holes. Look for WR Chase Claypool to have a big day as well. Defensively, the Irish have looked strong as well since the nightmare in Ann Arbor. Although they are coming off a loss on the road to Kansas State, Iowa State has a very good offense and overall is a very solid team. However, I like the way the Irish have played down the stretch and believe they have the playmakers necessary to cover the spread on Saturday.

3. LSU -13.5 vs. Oklahoma: 13.5 is a massive line, especially for a playoff game. Doesn’t matter to me. This LSU team has done nothing but dominate their competition this year. They absolutely destroyed a Georgia team in what was basically a road game on the same weekend the Sooners struggled immensely against Baylor. Offensively, Joe Burrow and Co. will have their way against a Sooner defense with far too many holes. To make matters worse, they will be without their DE Ronnie Perkins and Safety Delarrin Turner-Yell. Yes, star RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire may not play for the Tigers, but Burrow has so many options to choose from that I believe the injury is indifferent. I think the Tigers defense gets it done against QB Jalen Hurts who they are more than familiar with. Further, their experience covering star-studded receivers like Jerry Jeudy should help when they matchup with CeeDee Lamb, arguably the best receiver in football. I like Coach O and LSU on Saturday. Geaux Tigahs! A full preview of the game can be found here: http://gradschoolsports.net/2019/12/24/college-football-playoffs-1-lsu-vs-4-ou-preview/

4. THE Ohio State University +2 vs. Clemson: And now we finally arrive to the game on everyone’s mind. The biggest game of the year so far between 2 heavyweights should not disappoint. These teams are truly mirror images of each other on paper with stars on both sides of the ball. Clemson being favored is astonishing to the public. The Tigers have been overlooked this whole year due to a multitude of different reasons including poor play early on and a very weak schedule. However, this is relatively the same Clemson team that gave Alabama its biggest loss in the Saban era last January. They can beat you on offense with stars like Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne and defense with Isaiah Simmons. However, they have not faced a team like OSU nor a player as dominating as Chase Young. Contrary to Clemson, OSU has played a challenging schedule and has thoroughly handled their competition. I think the OSU defense makes enough stops and the offense delivers when it counts to get them the win Saturday. I have ridden the Buckeye train the whole year this year and I refuse to abandon ship now. O-H-I-O! For a full preview of the game click here.

Please remember, I am not a professional gambler. So please do yourself a favor and fade me at all costs. In addition, if you do not have the funds or live in an area where gambling is prohibited by law, please do not gamble. As we conclude this week’s picks, lets all remember Jeremiah 29:11. Good luck to everyone this weekend.

Fade Fernando’s Picks From God

by Jeremy Fernando, posted in Action

For those who know me, you know I am a degenerate gambler. You give me lines on a little league baseball game and I can promise you I’m putting action on it.

Although we have to wait a week until the start of bowl season, this weekend we are treated to a full slate of NFL games as well as the best rivalry in all of sports: the annual Army-Navy game. With that being said, let’s take a look at a few bets I will be making this weekend and I suggest you do so as well. The Lord has spoketh to me. Here’s Grad School’s Picks from God.

*Grad School reminds you to please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem please call 1-800-522-4700.

1. U40.5 in Army-Navy game. In the last 6 years of this matchup, the two teams have combined for over 40 points just once. This matchup is always decided in the trenches and I see no reason why this year should be any different. Further, neither of these teams can throw the ball. They each rely heavily on the ground game meaning lots of time of possession and less points. Take the under.

2. Seahawks -6.5. Up until last week, the Seahawks had been a gold mine for sharps. Everyone not only continues to doubt their overall talent level but also keeps underestimating the greatness that is Russell Wilson. The Panthers fired their head coach, Ron Rivera, earlier this week amidst an overall disappointing regular season and who knows how they will perform. Seahawks should roll.

3. O46 Saints/Colts game. Yes, the Colts offense isn’t great. However, the Saints defense is decimated with injuries and just gave up 48 points to Jimmy G and Co. We know Brees and the Saints will put up points and I expect a shootout. Take the over.

4. TAMU-CC + Whatever against Texas A&M. As of publishing, there is no official line for this game. However, this Aggie basketball team is BAD as they have yet to cover in any game this season. Take the Islanders and the points, doesn’t matter how high.

Now, I am not a professional gambler so please feel free to fade me. In addition, if you do not have the funds or live in an area where gambling is prohibited by law, please do not gamble. As we conclude this weeks picks, let’s all remember Jeremiah 29:11. Good luck to everyone this weekend.