580 Sports Talk’s Football Picks, Presented by Prairie Band Sportsbook – Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2024
The football season is upon us, and we’re bringing back the Prairie Band Sportsbook 580 Sports Talk football picks contest! Each week, Dan, Brendan, and Spencer will pick two NFL games and two college football games against the spread, and also make a fifth ‘wild card’ pick that could be a spread, total, or player prop from the college or professional slate of games. They’ll also designate one pick each week as their ‘Lock of the Week’. We’ll track their records throughout the season and crown a champion.
Last week, we had a lead change, as Brendan’s 4-1 week vaulted him to the top of the standings ahead of Dan, who went 2-3. Spencer also had a losing, 2-3 week and remains behind Dan in the standings.
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(All lines from Prairie Band Sportsbook and were current as of when the article was posted.)
Dan Lucero
CFB: Kansas -2.5 at Baylor
CFB: TCU at Cincinnati +3.5
NFL: Dolphins at Packers -3.5
NFL: Cardinals +3.5 at Vikings
WC: Michigan at Ohio State OVER 43 points
*LOCK OF THE WEEK*
“After three consecutive wins in the series, Michigan won’t hold anything back to try and maintain their winning streak. After three consecutive losses, Ohio State would love a chance to embarrass their hated rivals, and they have the offensive talent to do just that. Either potential outcome has me feeling good about going over this total.” — DL
Last week: 2-3, Lock of the Week (Ohio State -10) hits
Season record: 29-33-1 (CFB: 11-15; NFL: 11-12-1; WC: 7-6; Lock of the Week: 9-3-1)
Brendan Dzwierzynski
CFB: Illinois -8.5 at Northwestern
*LOCK OF THE WEEK*
“To be blunt, I’m not sure what path there is to competitiveness for Northwestern in this game. Plus, it’s not even a true road game; Illinois is going to outdraw Northwestern by a lot at Wrigley Field.” — BD
CFB: Connecticut -10.5 at Massachusetts
NFL: Chargers -2.5 at Falcons
NFL: Colts at Patriots +3
WC: Oklahoma at LSU UNDER 47.5 points
Last week: 4-1, Lock of the Week (Lions -7) hits
Season record: 30-32-1 (CFB: 12-13-1; NFL: 11-13; WC: 7-6; Lock of the Week 6-7)
Spencer Dupuis
CFB: Marshall +3.5 at James Madison
*LOCK OF THE WEEK*
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. My Marshall picks have hit the last few weeks, so why not make it my lock? Plus, if my Herd win, they’re into the Sun Belt title game.” — SD
CFB: Kansas State +3 at Iowa State
NFL: Bears at Lions -10
NFL: Browns +5.5 at Broncos
WC: Marshall at James Madison OVER 52.5 points
Last week: 2-3, Lock of the Week (Jayden Daniels over 262.5 pass+rush yards) hits
Season record: 29-34 (CFB: 11-15; NFL: 12-12; WC: 6-7; Lock of the Week 7-6)