Betting the Big 12: Week 5

Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports Brocktober is a month for winning. This column is coming off 3 straight winning weeks. We’re back over 50% on the season. That sure sounds like a recipe for success. Conference play is in full swing. This oracle of the Big 12 is seeing the board clearly, and I must be honest, this week’s slate is extremely hard to handicap. Let’s lean on that Brocktober magic and get back to work!

THE GAMES

Texas (3-1) at TCU (2-1)

Kickoff: 11:00am | TV: ABC | The Line: Texas -4

A lot has been said about TCU’s 7-2 record against Texas since joining the Big 12. TCU also struggles in the week before this rivalry game. Sound familiar? Texas is not back, but they can score some points.…