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Even if these teams run the ball today, I think its going to be big plays and scoring. Nevada ranks 5th in offense in d I football and Maryland has shown they can't stop anyone. I just think this game will lack any sort of defensive intensity, especially if the rumors are true about Maryland not really wanting to be there. Gl with whatever you do
Texas Bowl
...Im gonna lock this in now just in case it continues to move down.
3* -- Western Michigan +2.5 over Rice
...this will obviously be a crowd full of Owls fans so I don't have any sort of advantage there by taking the Broncos, but I love the way they have been playing down the stretch, which warrants my selection tonight. Western started the season terrible defensively, but have actually improved quite a bit over the past 5 games and in my opinion have a huge edge over Rice on that side of the ball. The Owls are terrible defensively, allowing over 35 points per game. No doubt about the fact that they can put up big offensive numbers, but that is in Conference USA, not exactly a power conference. Western can match them offensively and I think just a couple stops will be the difference. The total is ridiculous and I may have a play on the under later, if anything, but nothing as of yet.
-Kid
...Im gonna lock this in now just in case it continues to move down.
3* -- Western Michigan +2.5 over Rice
...this will obviously be a crowd full of Owls fans so I don't have any sort of advantage there by taking the Broncos, but I love the way they have been playing down the stretch, which warrants my selection tonight. Western started the season terrible defensively, but have actually improved quite a bit over the past 5 games and in my opinion have a huge edge over Rice on that side of the ball. The Owls are terrible defensively, allowing over 35 points per game. No doubt about the fact that they can put up big offensive numbers, but that is in Conference USA, not exactly a power conference. Western can match them offensively and I think just a couple stops will be the difference. The total is ridiculous and I may have a play on the under later, if anything, but nothing as of yet.
-Kid
Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
...REALLY BIG PLAY FOR ME...again lost some value with this line as I could have gotten +3 last night. I locked in this morning at +2.
5* -- Oregon +2 over Oklahoma State
...I really think this bowl season is going to expose the Big 12. It started a bit last night with Northwestern really hanging tight with Missouri all game and getting the easy cover. I believe it will continue tonight. The Big 12 has big offenses, but there aren't too many defenses in that conference and when big offenses play teams with terrible defenses, they are going to put up huge numbers. I am not saying the Ducks have a stellar defense, they do not, but neither did Northwestern during the regular season and they played pretty well last night. This game features two awesome offenses, both ranked in the top 10 nationally. Both teams feature great backs and I give the slight edge at quarterback to the Cowboys. I just like the way Oregon played down the stretch, winning three straight games. An additional problem for the OSU defense will be that their coordinator will not be there tonight as he has accepted the head coaching job at Toledo. A defensive play is going to turn this game and I think Oregon is the team that makes more tonight.
-Kid
...REALLY BIG PLAY FOR ME...again lost some value with this line as I could have gotten +3 last night. I locked in this morning at +2.
5* -- Oregon +2 over Oklahoma State
...I really think this bowl season is going to expose the Big 12. It started a bit last night with Northwestern really hanging tight with Missouri all game and getting the easy cover. I believe it will continue tonight. The Big 12 has big offenses, but there aren't too many defenses in that conference and when big offenses play teams with terrible defenses, they are going to put up huge numbers. I am not saying the Ducks have a stellar defense, they do not, but neither did Northwestern during the regular season and they played pretty well last night. This game features two awesome offenses, both ranked in the top 10 nationally. Both teams feature great backs and I give the slight edge at quarterback to the Cowboys. I just like the way Oregon played down the stretch, winning three straight games. An additional problem for the OSU defense will be that their coordinator will not be there tonight as he has accepted the head coaching job at Toledo. A defensive play is going to turn this game and I think Oregon is the team that makes more tonight.
-Kid
when u say the total is ridiculous...i agree but the other way..if this went up another 7pts..i would still bet over 81....this could hit the over in the first half...an i am not being a dick..the owl defense is human swiss cheese...as fer the side i refuse to play mac games unless i am "in the know"....good luck ...oregon's secondary will prove to be formidable vs. a solid ok st. offense..which i believe will be the difference maker in the holiday bowl....
Kid, I like your Oregon play. Oregon is one of the FASTEST teams
I've seen in a while. I got a chance to watch a few games when
they are healthy. Honestly, even USC would have a hard time
containing when at 100%. OK St. is also a good team, but
Oregon is a tad better.
My only disagreement is with W. Michigan. I know they have
a so/so D, but Rice does have some receivers.
Anyways, GL to you kid
I've seen in a while. I got a chance to watch a few games when
they are healthy. Honestly, even USC would have a hard time
containing when at 100%. OK St. is also a good team, but
Oregon is a tad better.
My only disagreement is with W. Michigan. I know they have
a so/so D, but Rice does have some receivers.
Anyways, GL to you kid
Armed Forces Bowl
3* -- Houston -3.5 over Air Force
...Two completely different styles go at it in this way. Houston does it through the air, AF likes to keep it on the ground with their triple option. Both offenses are extremely effective, but Houston's firepower is top notch. The Cougars average 40 points a game and are number one in the nation in total offense. They already beat AF once this season, by 3, but it was a windy game that was moved up due to a hurricane. There will be no such weather in Texas tomorrow and Houston should light up the scoreboard all afternoon.
-Kid
3* -- Houston -3.5 over Air Force
...Two completely different styles go at it in this way. Houston does it through the air, AF likes to keep it on the ground with their triple option. Both offenses are extremely effective, but Houston's firepower is top notch. The Cougars average 40 points a game and are number one in the nation in total offense. They already beat AF once this season, by 3, but it was a windy game that was moved up due to a hurricane. There will be no such weather in Texas tomorrow and Houston should light up the scoreboard all afternoon.
-Kid
Sun Bowl
3* -- Oregon State -2.5 over Pittsburgh
...everybody has a very recent memory of Oregon State getting destroyed against Oregon when they had a chance to win the Pac-10 and go to the Rose Bowl. Well, we all saw what kind of team Oregon is tonight so I wouldn't read a whole lot into that. Besides, Jacquizz Green missed that game due to injury. The same Jacquizz Green that tore up the USC defense on national television earlier this season. Green will be back for this one and I believe he is the difference here. I like Wannstadt and I like LeShon McCoy, but he is all this team has. I just don't see them coming back if they get down early and I think they will.
-Kid
3* -- Oregon State -2.5 over Pittsburgh
...everybody has a very recent memory of Oregon State getting destroyed against Oregon when they had a chance to win the Pac-10 and go to the Rose Bowl. Well, we all saw what kind of team Oregon is tonight so I wouldn't read a whole lot into that. Besides, Jacquizz Green missed that game due to injury. The same Jacquizz Green that tore up the USC defense on national television earlier this season. Green will be back for this one and I believe he is the difference here. I like Wannstadt and I like LeShon McCoy, but he is all this team has. I just don't see them coming back if they get down early and I think they will.
-Kid
Music City Bowl
4* -- Vanderbilt +4 over Boston College
...nobody is giving Vanderbilt much of a chance in this one, but I think they have motivation on their sides. This is basically a home game for the Commodores and even though they lost 6 of their last 7 this season, they want to be playing in this game. BC, on the other hand, was one win away from the Orange Bowl, but they got their asses handed to them in their finale against Virginia Tech. BC has a redshirt freshman, making just his 3rd start, starting at quarterback and the Commodores are tremendous at causing turnovers. Both teams play great defense and don't have much on the other side of the ball. The under may be solid, but its just Vandy for now for me. I think they may win this one outright!
-Kid
4* -- Vanderbilt +4 over Boston College
...nobody is giving Vanderbilt much of a chance in this one, but I think they have motivation on their sides. This is basically a home game for the Commodores and even though they lost 6 of their last 7 this season, they want to be playing in this game. BC, on the other hand, was one win away from the Orange Bowl, but they got their asses handed to them in their finale against Virginia Tech. BC has a redshirt freshman, making just his 3rd start, starting at quarterback and the Commodores are tremendous at causing turnovers. Both teams play great defense and don't have much on the other side of the ball. The under may be solid, but its just Vandy for now for me. I think they may win this one outright!
-Kid
Yeah, not sure why I was thinking "Green"...its been a really long night sweating out that Oregon win. At any rate, when i played the game I thought he was playing, but it looks like hes out now. I still like the play, although I would like it more with RODGERS playing. Pitt doesn't worry me, although I think I may now make a small play on the under. Thanks for the info
