NCAA Football
Penn State Nittany Lions (2015: 7-6 SU, 4-9 ATS)
Odds to win conference: +2300
Season win total: 7
Why bet the Nittany Lions: Penn State will play their third season under head coach James Franklin, and with 14 starters returning, expect a breakout season in State College. Running back Saquon Barkley leads an offense that returns nine starters for new offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead. His play-calling should spark an offense that has averaged less than 24 points per game in Franklin’s first two seasons.
Why not bet the Nittany Lions: The biggest concern coming into 2016 for Penn State is their inexperienced defense. The Nittany Lions only return 5 starters on that side of the ball, and they lost coordinator Bob Shoop to Auburn. Defense has been Penn State’s team strength over the last few seasons, but their are signs that indicate the stop unit will regress some in 2016.
Season win total pick: Over 7
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