Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Wednesday 8* (Regular Play) on Central Michigan vs. Western Kentucky @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Central Michigan Chippewas face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the Bahamas Bowl Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Central Michigan with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chippewas had one of the most overlooked defenses in the country, giving up only 331.2 yards against per game – 16th in the country. Central Michigan is especially stingy against the run, allowing an average of only 119.8 yards on the ground per game. 2. The Hilltoppers are ripe for a letdown heading into the Bahamas Bowl. Not only is WKU traveling to paradise for bowl season – it’s first bowl game outside the US since the 30’s – but the Hilltoppers are still fat and happy with a season-ending overtime win against Marshall, which ended the Thundering Herd’s undefeated season. 3. Western Kentucky isn’t much on defense and if the offense isn’t firing, the Hilltoppers don’t have a way to slow down opponents. WKU allowed more than 39 points on 502 yards against per game – 123rd in the nation. Central Michigan has shown it can put up points with 38 and 34-point efforts in Weeks 10 and 12.
Play on Central Michigan as an 8* Regular Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.
Pick released on Dec 24 at 08:14 am
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NCAA-F Dec 24 '14
8:00p Fresno State vs Rice
Take: Fresno State +2½+101 in 8h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Wednesday 10* (Top Play) on Fresno State vs. Rice @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Rice Owls face the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Hawaii Bowl Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Fresno State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bulldogs defense played well down the stretch, giving up an average of just over 23 points in its last four games – a big uptick from their season average of 32.6 points against. 2. Fresno State’s time between the bowl game has allowed RB Marteze Waller time to heal up from a shoulder injury suffered in the third quarter versus Boise State in the season finale. Waller rushed for 1,292 yards and scored 11 touchdowns this season. 3. Rice has been poor defensively in its last two games away from home, allowing 76 points to Louisiana Tech and 41 points to Marshall in its final two road games. The Owls allowed an average of 30.3 points per game on the season – 91st in the nation.
Play on Fresno State as a 10* Top Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.
The Central Michigan Chippewas face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the Bahamas Bowl Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Central Michigan with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chippewas had one of the most overlooked defenses in the country, giving up only 331.2 yards against per game – 16th in the country. Central Michigan is especially stingy against the run, allowing an average of only 119.8 yards on the ground per game. 2. The Hilltoppers are ripe for a letdown heading into the Bahamas Bowl. Not only is WKU traveling to paradise for bowl season – it’s first bowl game outside the US since the 30’s – but the Hilltoppers are still fat and happy with a season-ending overtime win against Marshall, which ended the Thundering Herd’s undefeated season. 3. Western Kentucky isn’t much on defense and if the offense isn’t firing, the Hilltoppers don’t have a way to slow down opponents. WKU allowed more than 39 points on 502 yards against per game – 123rd in the nation. Central Michigan has shown it can put up points with 38 and 34-point efforts in Weeks 10 and 12.
Play on Central Michigan as an 8* Regular Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.
Pick released on Dec 24 at 08:14 am
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NCAA-F Dec 24 '14
8:00p Fresno State vs Rice
Take: Fresno State +2½+101 in 8h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Wednesday 10* (Top Play) on Fresno State vs. Rice @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Rice Owls face the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Hawaii Bowl Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Fresno State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bulldogs defense played well down the stretch, giving up an average of just over 23 points in its last four games – a big uptick from their season average of 32.6 points against. 2. Fresno State’s time between the bowl game has allowed RB Marteze Waller time to heal up from a shoulder injury suffered in the third quarter versus Boise State in the season finale. Waller rushed for 1,292 yards and scored 11 touchdowns this season. 3. Rice has been poor defensively in its last two games away from home, allowing 76 points to Louisiana Tech and 41 points to Marshall in its final two road games. The Owls allowed an average of 30.3 points per game on the season – 91st in the nation.
Play on Fresno State as a 10* Top Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.
Northcoast
Bowl Top Opinion:
(Wed) WKU -3.5/-4 Central Michigan - Noon Espn (Bahamas)
Reg Opinion:
(Wed) Fresno St +2.5 Rice - 8 pm Espn (Hawaii)
(Wed) Marquee SINGLE - OVER 68 Bahamas Bowl (Cent Michigan / WKU) Noon
Had to pickem:
WEd) Marquee SINGLE - OVER 59.5 Hawaii Bowl (Fresno St / Rice) 8 pm Espn
Bowl Top Opinion:
(Wed) WKU -3.5/-4 Central Michigan - Noon Espn (Bahamas)
Reg Opinion:
(Wed) Fresno St +2.5 Rice - 8 pm Espn (Hawaii)
(Wed) Marquee SINGLE - OVER 68 Bahamas Bowl (Cent Michigan / WKU) Noon
Had to pickem:
WEd) Marquee SINGLE - OVER 59.5 Hawaii Bowl (Fresno St / Rice) 8 pm Espn
WAYNE ROOT
Millionaires---Rice
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Billionaires---Central Michigan
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers may only be 7-5 on the year and 4-4 in Conference USA but this is a team with the third most average yards through the air in all of the FBS, averaging over 365 yards per contest. It is also a team that is scoring an average of 44 points per game, placing it 6th in the nation. The Hilltoppers are the only team to defeat Marshall this year, winning a 67-66 overtime game that ruined the Herd’s perfect season. The LEAST Western Kentucky have scored in any game is 35 points.
This WKU wide open offense will go up against another 7-5 team in Central Michigan. When faced with going to a bowl game in nearby Detroit or the Bahamas, you can imagine Central Michigan’s joy when being selected to go to the Bahamas Bowl. (Pumped them up). So let's go with a contrarian question. Why did Western Kentucky open up -4.5 and get bet down by the sharps? The line is a solid 3.5 now. The Chippewas come into the game coming off a 32-20 loss to Western Michigan. Cooper Rush, who boasts one of the greatest names ever for a running quarterback, has piled up 2664 yards for Central Michigan.
The elite offense of WKU has a slow start in this game as they shake off rust from being off nearly a month and in a high scoring affair may not be able to catch up, win and cover. Central Michigan had nice season and looks for the small upset. TAKE CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Millionaires---Rice
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Billionaires---Central Michigan
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers may only be 7-5 on the year and 4-4 in Conference USA but this is a team with the third most average yards through the air in all of the FBS, averaging over 365 yards per contest. It is also a team that is scoring an average of 44 points per game, placing it 6th in the nation. The Hilltoppers are the only team to defeat Marshall this year, winning a 67-66 overtime game that ruined the Herd’s perfect season. The LEAST Western Kentucky have scored in any game is 35 points.
This WKU wide open offense will go up against another 7-5 team in Central Michigan. When faced with going to a bowl game in nearby Detroit or the Bahamas, you can imagine Central Michigan’s joy when being selected to go to the Bahamas Bowl. (Pumped them up). So let's go with a contrarian question. Why did Western Kentucky open up -4.5 and get bet down by the sharps? The line is a solid 3.5 now. The Chippewas come into the game coming off a 32-20 loss to Western Michigan. Cooper Rush, who boasts one of the greatest names ever for a running quarterback, has piled up 2664 yards for Central Michigan.
The elite offense of WKU has a slow start in this game as they shake off rust from being off nearly a month and in a high scoring affair may not be able to catch up, win and cover. Central Michigan had nice season and looks for the small upset. TAKE CENTRAL MICHIGAN
