Because the first month of the varsity football season closes, the games get a bit of bigger each week. And Week 5 gets off to an early start within the Pac-10 Conference, and not using a. 11 UCLA traveling to Tempe to fulfill 15th-ranked Arizona State.
The Bruins are off to a 3-0 SU start, but they’ve did not cover in all three contests as heavy favorites – as 18-point road chalk at Virginia, 22-point home faves to Memphis, and laying 8.5 points two weeks ago against Texas, where they hung on for a 20-17 victory.
The Sun Devils also are 3-0 SU (1-2 ATS) but haven’t faced a challenge, laying 45.5, 24 and 15.5 points respectively at home to Weber State and at New Mexico and Colorado.
UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley tweaked his left (non-throwing) elbow against Texas, and coach Jim Mora hasn’t yet disclosed Hundley’s status, so Bookmaker.eu lines manager John Lester said he hasn’t publish a line yet. But he likes ASU.
"The quarterback situation for UCLA is up within the air, that's why that is still off the board,” Lester said. “Arizona State may be playing its backup (Mike Bercovici), who has experience. This appears like a great spot for the Sun Devils.”
Florida State Seminoles (-23) at North Carolina State Wolfpack
The top-ranked Seminoles nearly suffered their first loss since 2012 on Saturday against visiting Clemson. Star-quarterback Jameis Winston sat out with a one-game suspension as his self-induced troubles mounted, and Florida State needed overtime to win 23-17 giving 9.5 points.
The ‘Noles are 3-0 SU but 0-3 ATS, while the Wolfpack are 4-0 SU and 2-2 ATS, but this may increasingly be N.C. State’s sternest test by far – its first four games were against Georgia Southern, Old Dominion, South Florida and last Saturday against Presbyterian.
"Well, we all know the Seminoles could have their quarterback back, but Winston may well be rusty or too desperate to prove something,” Lester said. “There could also be a little a letdown factor to think about after the emotional Clemson win. In my opinion, N.C. State is a live dog here.”
Missouri Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks (-5.5)
Two teams that may ill-afford any further losses clash in an SEC contest.
Previously unbeaten Mizzou (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) suffered a surprising 31-27 home setback to Indiana as a 14-point favorite. No. 13 South Carolina (3-1 SU, 1-3 ATS), which got clubbed 52-28 by visiting Texas A&M within the season opener, has rebounded to win three straight, including an outstanding 38-35 home win over Georgia as 6.5-point home underdogs.
However, the Gamecocks needed to work Saturday to overcome Vanderbilt 34-24 as a 23-point road chalk.
"You need to worry in regards to the mental state of this Mizzou squad after the shocking upset Saturday,” Lester said. “South Carolina got a warning sign against Vandy, in order that they have to be ready for this prime-time matchup.” Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-12) at Syracuse Orange
The eighth-ranked Irish reached the BCS title game two years ago behind QB Everett Golson, then Golson was lost to academic suspension all of last year.
Now he’s back and looking out to maintain Notre Dame (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) unbeaten against the Orange (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS).
"We’re expecting numerous action at the under, so we can watch out when making that number,” Lester said. “The Orange offense looks just a little stagnant right now, and the Irish have had an entire week off to organize for it.”
Colin Kelly is a Las Vegas-based contributor for Covers. Follow him on Twitter: @ColinPKelly29.
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