Larry Cook - With the advantage of playing a tough slate in the Big East, Cincinnati should win this one straight up.  Back the Bearcats as road underdogs tonight against the Bradley Braves.

Larry Cook - Wake Forest has already taken Florida State down twice this year by an average of 12½ points each contest.  Take the point and the Demon Deacons against the Seminoles.

Larry Cook - With David Padgett back in the lineup full-time, Louisville is on a roll with five wins in their last six games.  Chalk tonight's game up to the Cardinals on the road at DePaul.

Larry Cook - One of the better teams in the Big Ten meets the worst squad in the conference, and Michigan St. should have no problems in the Breslin Center covering this chalk vs Northwestern.

Larry Cook - Florida has done better than expected after the roster turnover from their previous two seasons, but the Gators don't have enough to deal with the Tennessee Volunteers on the road.

Larry Cook - UNLV is not the team they were a year ago, and Air Force should not be the underdog at home in the Clune Arena.  Follow the Falcons plus the points against the Rebels.

Larry Cook - There's just no reason for the Tigers to be the underdogs at home in the Towson Center tonight.  Take the points and Towson against the Old Dominion Monarchs.

Larry Cook - With the Ravens, Patriots and Bengals to follow, this could be Miami's last shot at avoiding a winless season.  Dog the Dolphins Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills.

Larry Cook - Frank Gore and the 49ers have found new life while the Panthers have dropped five straight.  Side with San Francisco on the road as underdogs Sunday against Carolina.

Larry Cook - Despite the AFC’s dominance recently, the Bears are still 17-6 ATS vs. the perceived stronger conference. Look for Chicago to pressure Cutler and prevail at home.