Week 5 College Football Preview: Are FSU (-6.5) and Ohio St. (-41.5) cover material?

>(#10) N.C. State vs. (#5) Clemson (-6.5), (#7) Kentucky vs. (#14) Ole Miss (-7), (#2) Alabama (-17.5) vs. (#20) Arkansas, (#9) Oklahoma St. vs. (#16) Baylor (-2.5) and (#22) Wake Forest vs. (#23) Florida St. (-6.5) highlight the Week 5 college football betting board. 

>No. 15 Washington (-3) vs. UCLA features Pac-12 rivals - both with QBs capable of lighting up the scoreboard. The Huskies are one of the most improved teams in the country, too.

>No. 18 Oklahoma (-3) vs. TCU: It's the Horned Frogs, coming off a win vs. SMU, who will arrive undefeated, while the Sooners, a bit leaky on defense for a perceived Big 12 contender, look to bounce back after taking it on the chin at home vs. Kansas St. 

I picked Middle Tennessee St. (+26.5) to beat Miami, and the Blue Raiders not only pulled off the biggest upset of the year to date, they embarrassed the 'Canes at Hard Rock Stadium. UM has now had losing streaks of at least two games in 11 straight seasons. So, should anybody really be surprised? 

No.

That said, Mario Cristobal has plenty on his plate to fix in less than two weeks, when North Carolina comes to town. We'll just move on and try to figure out the Week 5 college football betting board. Note: These are not official betting picks. 

Wake Forest @ FSU (-6.5) : Finally. The Seminoles, one of the country's remaining undefeated teams, are in the Top-25 and appear to be catching Wake Forest, coming off a grueling lost vs. Clemson, at the right time. Florida St. also had the luxury of resting players in last week's 44-14 blowout win over Boston College. Tip: Always keep track of the number throughout the week. This way you have an idea of what way the line is moving. 

Texas A&M @ Mississippi St. (-3.5):  Some would argue that the Aggies were lucky to get a win vs. Arkansas. It's better to be lucky than good. Seriously. Texas A&M, who at times looked offensively-challenged against MIAMI, was able to sustain drives in key moments on their way to victory over the Hogs. Can they score enough to keep pace with Will Rogers and the rest of the Mississippi St. offense, though?

Rutgers @ Ohio St. (-41.5) :  The Buckeyes, 17-9-1 ATS as a favorite in Big 10 games under Ryan Day, welcome the Scarlet Knights, who at 7-1 ATS as a road 'dog since the start of the 2020 season have been a solid bet away from New Jersey. Rutgers has also played to the under in eight straight road games - dating back to the start of last season.

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SEO up: 5 tips to improve your SEO game

 

Rank up: Strong titles and descriptions appear directly in search results, when someone finds your site on a search engine, therefore giving you a good chance to influence searchers to visit your site and improve your overall SEO ranking.

With websites being created, Google searches being performed and tweets being posted in record numbers, or time, changing your marketing and SEO strategies is crucial.

Here are 5 tips to improve your SEO game:

1.) Think About Your Reader (First): Forget about overdoing it with unnecessary keywords. Instead, focus on what value - and impact - your content will have on your niche audience. Hint: If you write about pizza, make sure you go all in on pizza. In turn, you will draw people to your site and improve your search engine rankings. 

2.) Keep An Eye On Your Site Search Data: It's always smart to check what words and phrases your visitors are typing into your internal search bar. Think: Having an idea about what is important to your customers, will help you develop more relevant content and keywords.

3.) Set Up a Google Local Listing: It's all about location. Setting up a Google Local Listing will definitely help your search engine rankings. (You will have a better chance to be found when consumers conduct a search for your given product/service.)

4.) Optimize For Mobile: Since so many consumers are conducting searches on their mobile devices, it's super important that your site is optimized to deliver the best mobile experience possible.

5.) Encourage Reviews/Engage Customers: It's also important you thank customers for posting positive reviews - and address any negative reviews and feedback. It will give your business a big (search engine) lift -- and lots of credibility all over the web.

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NFL/College Football Betting Recap: Dolphins (+6.5), Middle Tennessee (+26.5) cash; 'MNF' total a push

Despite the 'Boys-Giants (39) total resulting in a push, both the Dolphins (+6.5) and Blue Raiders (+26.5) found the cash window as significant 'dogs, resulting in a profitable weekend if you took our advice in this space.

Here's a friendly tip: There's a profitable betting trend on Sunday Night Football - this week featuring the Chiefs and Buccaneers in Tampa - you should already be aware of.

But why bother with a game under serious weather scrutiny -- stay tuned to The Weather Channel, kids -- after scoring with two underdogs, including the Blue Raiders, who walked through the Hurricanes despite being (at or around) 26.5 road 'dogs. 

So, with apologies for just missing out on a clean sweep, not too many people are going to complain, I think, about a 2-0-1 weekend in college football and NFL picks -- especially, if you read this blog and get them for FREE.  

Unless of course, you're still betting that Mario Cristobal will be the savior at 'The U'. 

Here are some quick thoughts .. and FYI: Please wager responsibly and don't spend it all in one place. 

> Reminder: Having betting acumen will help you make strong betting decisions. I think I used mine in this particular spot. I got a few dirty messages from 'Canes fans after predicting Miami would likely be in trouble against Middle Tennessee (+26.5). For one, I didn't like the vibe around the team in the days leading up to the game. I also found Tyler Van Dyke's comments about the home crowds at Hard Rock Stadium a little bit odd. I've never been sold on this Miami coaching staff; just feels like money is being thrown around. Add having to get ready for a quality opponent - after losing to Texas A&M - and I sensed trouble. Just think: Mario Cristobal is four games into a 10-year, $85 deal. Ouch. 

>Outside of a major injury to Josh Allen, perhaps, Buffalo will prove to be better than Miami by season's end. However, I just felt the Bills, playing a third game in 18 days and dealing with injuries to their secondary, would struggle to make enough plays on defense to win in this spot. Note: It took some wild stuff - especially at the end there - for the Dolphins to win as home 'dogs. 

>Scoring with the under total of 39 looked pretty safe 'til three fairly quick touchdowns in the second half derailed any chance of hitting our bet. But we didn't lose any money .. and turned out a solid profit for you ... So, contact me if you're in the market for a sports betting content creator ready to take you to the cash window.