College Football Betting Preview
Louisville (2-2) at Memphis (3-3)
Friday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: Louisville  -  6.5  ,  Total  57

Two teams looking to move above the .500 mark will meet Friday as Memphis hosts Louisville in a nationally televised game on ESPN.  The Cardinals enter the game at 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the Big East after losing to Connecticut almost two weeks ago by a score of 26-21.  Memphis has won three straight games after losing their first three of the season.  Last week they defeated UAB 33-30. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Louisville on the Road.

Friday’s game for Memphis is a real test. “No question. If you look at Louisville’s stats on defense, they are only giving up 70 yards a game rushing. I feel like this will probably be the best team we have played all season.” Memphis head coach Tommy West said, “They should be 3-1, but they threw a pick against Connecticut at the end of the game to lose. They are extremely good up front on both sides of the ball.”  The Tigers have been very up and down this year and that probably won’t cut it against Louisville. “We have our work cut out for us. I told our guys yesterday that we are going to have to take a step up in this game.” West said, “We aren’t going to be able to miss tackles like we have done previously and we can’t take a quarter-and-a-half to get going offensively. We are going to have to be ready to go from the beginning.”

Friday’s game will be the 41st meeting between Louisville and Memphis all-time with the Cardinals holding a 21-19 series advantage. The last time the teams met was in 2004 as Louisville won 56-49. The Cardinals are 10-11 all-time at Memphis. Here are more College Football betting stats for Friday’s game.  The

Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Conference USA. The Cardinals are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on turf. The Cardinals are 22-9 ATS in their last 31 non-conference games. The Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October. The Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

The Tigers are 2-5-3 ATS in their last 10 games in October. The Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams. The underdog is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: Louisville  -  6.5  ,  Total  57

The Under is 5-1 in the Cardinals last 6 games in October. The Over is 4-1 in the Cardinals last 5 vs. Conference USA. The Over is 5-2 in the Tigers last 7 games overall.

Pick: Memphis +6.5 1 out of 5 units

Connecticut at Louisville
Friday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Louisville  -  1.5 ,  Total  51.5

Friday night’s Big East contest on ESPN 2 between Connecticut and Louisville should be entertaining.  The Cardinals are led by senior quarterback Hunter Cantwell and senior defensive tackle Earl Heyman.  The Huskies are unbeaten on the season while the Cardinals are 2-1 after last week’s 38-29 win over Kansas State. Redshirt freshman Victor Anderson had 176 yards and three touchdowns for the Cardinals in the win. Anderson now has four touchdowns on the season. Cantwell went 22-for-33 for 274 yards and two touchdowns against Kansas State. He now has thrown for four touchdowns this year.  Head coach Steve Kragthorpe is now 37-29 in his coaching career.  Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall will be trying to even his all-time mark as he heads into Friday’s game with a career head coaching mark of 54-55. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Louisville at Home.

Connecticut is coming off a 31-28 win over Baylor last Friday night. The Huskies are led by Donald Brown, the nation’s leading rusher.   He has rushed for over 700 yards this season. Louisville has won three of the four meetings all-time but Connecticut won last year 21-17.  Louisville is 14-7 all-time in Big East play. Louisville was 5-2 in the Big East in 2005, 6-1 in 2006 and 3-4 last season.

Here is a look at the College Football betting stats for Friday’s game. The Huskies are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on grass. The Huskies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. The Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Huskies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

SBG Global Current Line: Louisville  -  3.5 ,  Total  51.5

The Cardinals are 7-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. The Cardinals are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. The Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

The under is 4-1 in the Huskies last 5 Friday games. The Over is 4-1 ATS in the Huskies last 5 games in September. The Under is 4-1 ATS in the Huskies last 5 road games. The Over is 4-1 in the Cardinals last 5 games overall. The Over is 5-2 in the Cardinals last 7 home games. The Under is 18-8 in the Cardinals last 26 games in September.

Pick: UConn 1 unit out of 5

Kansas State at Louisville
Wednesday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Kansas State   -  3.5  ,  Total  56

Mid-week college football is back as Kansas State visits Louisville on Wednesday in a game to be televised on ESPN 2.   This is the first mid-week game for Kansas State since 1994. This will be the second-ever meeting between these two schools and the first since 2006 when the Cardinals won at Kansas State 23-6.  The Wildcats come into the game at 2-0 while the Cardinals are 1-1. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Kansas State   at Home.

Kansas State will look to quarterback Josh Freeman on Wednesday.  He is one of the nation’s most efficient quarterbacks, ranking 5^th in the nation.  Kansas State is #2 in the nation in scoring offense at 57 points per game.  The Wildcats are averaging 305 yards through the air in first two games and Freeman already has five touchdown passes this season. Brandon

Banks and Aubrey Quarles have combined to catch 17 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing just 8 points per game and just 198 yards of total offense.

SBG Global Current Line: Kansas State   -  4  ,  Total  56

Here is a look at the College Football betting stats for Wednesday’s game.  The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. The Wildcats are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 games in September. The Wildcats are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games. The Wildcats are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 non-conference games. The Wildcats are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. The Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

The Cardinals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. The Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

The Over is 9-3 in the Wildcats last 12 games on grass. The Over is 12-4 in the Wildcats last 16 games overall. The Over is 22-8 in the Wildcats last 30 road games. The Over is 4-0 in the Cardinals last 4 games following a bye week. The Under is 18-7 in the Cardinals last 25 games in September.

Pick: Kansas State -4 3units

Kentucky at Louisville
Sunday, 3:30 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: Louisville   -  5  ,  Total  56.5

An exciting matchup should be in the offing on Sunday as Louisville hosts Kentucky in the battle for the Governor’s Cup.  Kentucky was 8-5 last season but suffered a number of off-season losses and is looking at a rebuilding season.  Louisville slipped to 6-6 last season and missed out on a bowl game for the first time in more than 10 years. Second year head coach Steve Kragthorpe is looking for better things this season. SBG Global reports that early NCAA Football betting has the public taking Louisville at Home.

Kentucky has to replace a lot of talent from last season including quarterback Andre Woodson.  Mike Hartline takes the reins this season for the Wildcats. Wide receiver Dicky Lyons returns after catching 56 balls last year while senior Tony Dixon returns to the lead the running game.  The Kentucky defense last season was weak, giving up almost 30 points per game but they do return eight starters from last year’s squad.

SBG Global Current Line: Louisville  -  3.5  ,  Total  56.5

Louisville has to replace quarterback Brian Brohm and the task falls to senior quarterback Hunter Cantwell.  He will have a new offensive coordinator in Jeff Brohm, brother of Brian. All of the receivers are also gone so Louisville is going to slip offensively this season.  The defense is not in much better shape as just four starters return.  Ron English is the new defensive coordinator for the Cardinals.

Here is a look at the NCAA Football betting stats for Sunday’s game. Kentucky leads the all-time series, 11-9, although Louisville has won seven of the last nine meetings. Last year Kentucky won 40-34 on a 57-yard bomb in the final moments. The Wildcats are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. The Wildcats are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Wildcats are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

The Cardinals are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 non-conference games. The Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. The Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. The home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings between the two teams.

The Over is 5-2 in the Wildcats last 7 games on grass. The Over is 4-1 in the Cardinals last 5 home games. The Under is 5-2 in the Cardinals last 7 vs. the SEC. The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: Louisville 2units out of 5 units