Thursday Picks

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Only two major games tonight, so here goes.


NCAA:


Arizona Wildcats (1-0) @ Oklahoma State Cowboys [-14] (1-0)


Both teams returned a good number of starters, which is especially important for Oklahoma State as they hold on to maybe the best receiver in college football, Justin Blackmon.  It would not surprise me to someday see his box score read 5 Rec, 325 yds, 4 TDs.  But Arizona comes off a disappointing season, and even on the road won't be a pushover.  Two TDs might be too much here.
Picks:  Arizona +14     Over 66


NFL:


New Orleans Saints (0-0) @ Green Bay Packers [-4.5] (0-0)


Sparing you all the platitudes (except about how crappy the kickoff concert is going to be) I remind you that the Packers are a 'public team' in Vegas parlance, which means a significant portion of their money comes in from square bettors and general fans.  Enough money has come in to move the line from -3 to -4.5, and as I have the Packers at slightly more than a 3.5 point favorite I'll take New Orleans and the points here.
Picks:  New Orleans +4.5     Under 48