Phil Steel finished last season strong, going 23-11 over the final 6 weeks of 2022. He hopes to continue that success this season.
Phil Steel Picks
San Jose State +16.5 vs Oregon State
- San Jose State played Oregon State tight last time they met in 2015.
- SJSU was 6-0 at home last year in a refurbished stadium and will be pumped up.
- Oregon State is 12-1 at home the last 2 years but just 2-8 ATS as a road favorite.
- Computers says Oregon State by 17 but yardage projection only equates to 6 point edge.
- Make this Oregon State -10, so SJSU has value as a 16.5 point dog.
Colorado State +11 vs Washington State
- Colorado State played very well the last 4 weeks last season despite a 1-3 record. Grades of 95, 92, 95, 95.
- Washington State struggled down the stretch last year. Finished at 91.9 level.
- CSU coach is 9-3 ATS as a home dog. Last 4 weeks grades make this CSU by 9.
- Situational edge favors CSU as well. Taking +11.
Massachusetts +35.5 vs Auburn
- UMass has covered 9 straight games against SEC schools despite not winning them straight up.
- UMass coach is 0-6 ATS in road openers and 4-12 ATS out of conference.
- Auburn is in a letdown spot after beating Mercer last week.
- Grabbing the big 35.5 points in a likely Auburn blowout win.
Miami FL -16.5 vs Miami OH
- Miami FL coach needs a big win after last year’s losing season.
- Miami OH coach is 0-6 ATS in road openers and 4-16 ATS out of conference since emphasizing conference play.
- Miami FL should roll at home against their in-state little brother.
- Laying the 16.5 at home.