The No. 1 team in the country has won its last two games by a combined score of 125-3.
No one wants to play Alabama right now.
The Crimson Tide (5-0) head to College Station this weekend to take on Texas A&M (4-1) in a clash of two high-powered SEC offenses. Alabama is favored by almost four touchdowns.
Alabama, Clemson and Oklahoma remain the top three teams in the country.
All three schools are in action this weekend.
VegasBetting is going to use one of them in our two-game parlay bet of the week (odds provided by bovada.lv).
VGB’s college football Week 6 parlay pick — Take Clemson (-22.5) over Wake Forest and Notre Dame (-15) over North Carolina for a $25 parlay. If both teams cover the spread, the payoff is $66.13. If either team loses, the ticket is void.
Wake Forest at No. 2 Clemson (-22.5) — The Tigers won their third straight game against a Top 25 team last weekend when they beat Virginia Tech by two touchdowns. The defending national champions (5-0) have also beat Auburn and Louisville this season.
Junior quarterback Kelly Bryant led the charge against the Hokies, rushing for 94 yards while throwing for 186 yards and one touchdown. Bryant is currently 100-1 following Week 5 play to win the Heisman Trophy. Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is the even money favorite.
Virginia Tech never really got much going against the Tigers, and that will be the biggest problem for the Demon Deacons. This Clemson defense is one of the best in the country, allowing just nine points per game.
Wake Forest (4-1) lost a heartbreaker to Florida State last weekend after leading in the fourth quarter. QB John Wolford completed 24-of-34 passes for 271 yards, with one interception. He also led the team in rushing with 63 yards and a TD on 19 carries.
Both teams are 4-1 against the spread this season, but the Tigers are 5-0 ATS versus a team with a winning record.
No. 21 Notre Dame (-15) at North Carolina — The Fighting Irish lost a tight game in Week 2 to Georgia, who has climbed to No. 5 in the rankings. Since that game, Notre Dame is 3-0 and has outscored their opponents 139-55. The Tar Heels, who have been favored in three of their five games, are 1-4 overall and 0-3 at home in Chapel Hill.
The Fighting Irish, led by quarterback Brandon Wimbush, are in line for a major bowl game if their play continues at this level. Wimbush is hardly a prolific passer, completing just over 50 per cent of his passes, but the Notre Dame ground attack is superb. The team averages more than 300 yards a game.
The Tar Heels seem to struggle on both sides of the ball. Their defense gives up of 33 points per game. They will likely offer little resistance in this one.
No. 1 Alabama at Texas A&M (+27)
The Crimson Tide has won the last three meetings between these two teams by a combined 96 points. Also, Alabama is 12-2 against the spread in its last 14 road games.
Iowa State at No. 3 Oklahoma (-30)
The Sooners have a chance to start 5-0 for the first time since 2013. They are 7-0 ATS in their last seven home games.
Michigan State at No. 7 Michigan (-10.5)
Two fierce rivals battle for state bragging rights in this Big Ten matchup. Four of the last six meetings between these two teams have been decided by 14 or less points.
No. 23 West Virginia at No. 8 TCU (-13.5)
The Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS against a team with a winning record, while the Horned Frogs are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 home games.
No. 17 Louisville at No. 24 North Carolina State (+4)
Nyheim Hines ran for two touchdowns and Ryan Finley threw for another as the Wolfpack beat the Cardinals 39-25 on Thursday night.
Summary
Chris Wassel AA, AAS CURRENTLY Sports Writer and Journalist RESIDES IN Rahway, NJ EDUCATION Union County College, Montclair State University EXPERTISE Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more Summary Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups. Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond. Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets. Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too. Experience Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines. His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too. Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza. Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race. Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites. Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house. Education Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams. Quote from Chris Wassel "Shut up and play.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network