{"id":1852,"date":"2009-11-27T09:07:13","date_gmt":"2009-11-27T14:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2009\/11\/27\/sec-predictions-week-13\/"},"modified":"2010-02-27T13:06:36","modified_gmt":"2010-02-27T18:06:36","slug":"sec-predictions-week-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2009\/11\/27\/sec-predictions-week-13\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC Predictions (Week 13)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we turn into the final regular season weekend of the year, we get all the classic rival match-ups, playing for Boots, Iron, and Eggs! I am 44-36 on the season; let\u2019s see how I finish out, once again against the BETUS.com line as seen on USAToday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2 Alabama at Auburn<\/em><\/b>
\nThe Tigers have had ample opportunity to reflect on blowing a game against the slumping Dawgs, and to get up for a game where they are getting 9.5 points. Everyone expects Alabama to blow Auburn out of the water, but I expect this one to be close. At least for a while before turnovers change the course of the game and the Tide\u2019s rushing attack finally wears down Auburn. I keep staring at those 9.5 points; I think Alabama wins, but Bama will not cover.<\/p>\n

18 Clemson at South Carolina<\/em><\/b>
\nSouth Carolina is getting 3 points at home, but I do not think that will be enough. When I first thought about this one, I thought the Fighting Chickens would put up a hell of a fight, and they will. With that said, I think the Tigers will just be too much for another South Carolina team that stumbles down the stretch.<\/p>\n

Florida St. at 1 Florida<\/em><\/b>
\nThe Gators are giving up a whopping 24.5 points to the down and out Seminoles. This year I have been burned multiple times by taking Florida to cover huge point spreads, which means that I am going in the opposite direction and will probably get burned. I am going to take Florida St. and the points, but Florida will win.<\/p>\n

25 Mississippi at Mississippi St<\/em><\/b>
\nThose other SEC Bulldogs are getting +7.5 at home and will need every bit of it to capture the coveted Egg. Over the last few weeks I have become a true believer in Mississippi so I am taking them to cover. <\/p>\n

Tennessee at Kentucky<\/em><\/b>
\nNot sure who to pick in this one; both teams are fairly disappointing, but Kentucky is coming off an emotional high after kicking the Bulldogs in the teeth between the Hedges. The Wildcats are getting 3 points at home, so the pundits don\u2019t have a clue either; at least it is not just me! The Volunteers have lost all three of their road games this year, but I don\u2019t think the trend continues. Begrudgingly I am taking Tennessee to cover. <\/p>\n

Arkansas at 15 LSU<\/em><\/b>
\nThis one should be entertaining. LSU is giving up 3.5 to Arkansas, but the Tigers will cover and capture that Boot.<\/p>\n

Georgia at 7 Georgia Tech<\/em><\/b>
\nThis is going to be painful for UGA fans; a Nationally Televised Prime Time thrashing at the hands of the hated Bumble Bees from ATL. I would love nothing better than for Georgia to win, and kick Tech out of the Top 10. A loss puts this downtrodden Georgia team at 6-6, and in danger of a losing season. I am shocked to see that Tech is only giving up 7.5, but they cover easily. When I pick against the Dawgs, it is always based on reality, not my desire for the win.<\/p>\n

Go Dawgs!<\/p>\n

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