Week 12 Preview: Weekdays

TUESDAY
7:30 PM

Toledo (5-5) @ Ball State (5-5)
Toledo's somewhat quietly rebounded very well in conference play from what was an awful start to the year. Ball State's somewhat erratic - they've deserved their losses, but when they play well, they may be the best team in the MAC. This is probably the most interesting of the weekday MAC matchups, and while Toledo has the momentum (and tons of it), I'll go with the better team at home.
My Pick: Ball State
Confidence: 1

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WEDNESDAY
7:30 PM

Akron (4-6) @ Miami of Ohio (5-5)
Miami's the better team, but of course, this is a rivalry game in the MAC - either team can win. Should be entertaining, at any rate.
My Pick: Miami of Ohio
Confidence: 1

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THURSDAY
7:00 PM

North Texas (1-8) @ Arkansas State (4-6)
Arkansas State's pretty much collapsed in conference play after very good showings against a tough non-conference schedule. Damned if I can figure it out. I'll pick the Mean Green, since, well, they can put up tons of yardage and points, neither of which I'm sure ASU can do anymore.
My Pick: North Texas
Confidence: 1

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9:00 PM

#2 Oregon (8-1) @ Arizona (4-6)
Arizona's underrated - the Wildcats have had some unlucky breaks, and now that their new offense seems to be taking, they're a dangerous, dangerous team. And honestly, they have a shot - Oregon hasn't been dominant in the Pac 10, they've just played even with teams like USC and Arizona State and gotten the breaks to win. Actually, what the hell; given this year, and given this being the #2 team on Thursday night on the road, it's almost gotta happen.
My Pick: Arizona
Confidence: 1

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FRIDAY
7:00 PM

Eastern Michigan (3-8) @ Central Michigan (6-4)
The upset potential is there - the MAC is full of parity, it's a rivalry game, and CMU's been pretty lucky throughout the year. Plus Central's already clinched their division of the MAC, so there could be some coasting or a letdown. Still, I really can't pick Eastern - while the Eagles aren't horrible, they're still a lower-level MAC team without much to recommend.
My Pick: Central Michigan
Confidence: 1

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11:00 PM

Hawaii (9-0) @ Nevada (5-4)
Hawaii's always vulnerable, and seems to be a better team at home. This one's in Nevada, and the Wolf Pack are probably the best team in the WAC outside of the big town (Boise and Hawaii). I'M PULLING THE TRIGGER!
My Pick: Nevada
Confidence: 1