Faculty Soccer Midweek Picks: Week 7 NCAA Finest Bets

After a 3-1 week on picks last week, I’m trying to hold that momentum rolling into the midweek slate. Not like final week, we’ve received some nice video games earlier than the weekend, and one of many higher playing cards beginning this Saturday. Let’s keep sizzling and get into the picks.

ECU (3-2) vs Tulane (4-1) -6.5 | Whole: 54.5

The American Convention is deeper than it’s ever been. In a daily season, each of those groups — particularly Tulane — could be the favorites out of this convention. Nonetheless, Tulane solely has the 4th-best odds (+390), and ECU is all the way in which down at sixth (+1100).

Each of those groups have comparatively favorable convention schedules, as they solely play one another and Memphis among the many prime 6 within the American. The winner of this one shall be in a incredible place to make the convention championship, a sport which may even function a playoff play-in.

I believe these two groups are evenly matched, however on a brief week, I desire Jake Retzalff and Tulane’s capacity to run the ball at house over ECU’s potent passing assault whereas touring. This might flip right into a shootout, so I believe the over additionally has some worth.

Decide: Tulane (-6.5)
Lean: Over 54.5

#24 USF (4-1) -1.5 vs North Texas (5-0) | Whole: 67.5

Talking of potential shootouts that would determine who performs within the American Championship — this could possibly be one of many extra enjoyable video games of the week.

USF’s Byrum Brown was getting some Heisman buzz early within the season for his huge performances towards Boise State and Florida. You’d assume he’d be one of the best quarterback on this non-power convention matchup, however dare I say Drew Mestemaker is best?

Mestemaker is likely one of the greatest tales in school soccer this yr, main North Texas to its first 5-0 begin since 1959. That alone is spectacular, however Mestemaker managed to stroll on at North Texas with out ever beginning a varsity soccer sport in highschool.

Name me a sucker for a Disney-movie sort of story, however I can’t wager towards North Texas in a single. Extra importantly, the unfold is method too excessive for a Tulane offense that may wrestle to attain in bunches.

Decide: Underneath 67.5
Lean: North Texas +1.5

Rutgers (3-2) vs Washington (4-1) -11.5 | Whole: 46.5

Washington is coming into this sport after an enormous come-from-behind win towards Maryland, whereas Rutgers is reeling from a late loss to Minnesota the week earlier than their bye. These video games are telling of the instructions these two packages are taking.

Greg Schiano has achieved an amazing job elevating the ground at Rutgers, however there’s nonetheless a tough ceiling on this crew within the NIL period. Alternatively, simply two years in the past, Washington was playing for a national title, and after a fast down yr in 2024, they may be near being a Large Ten contender once more.

Washington’s protection could be very stable this yr, and so they’ll have the ability to sluggish this sport down and management time of possession with their run sport. Additionally, anytime a crew has to journey coast to coast, I usually wager towards them.

Decide: Washington (-11.5)

2025 File
Picks: 26-18
Leans: 11-15