ND -5.5 over Wash St.

[ppeter]

Anybody else think this line opened significantly short?

Wazzu is rebuilding on offense. They had trouble moving the ball and scoring on IDAHO at a quasi-home game. Kagle put up sub-par numbers. However, Wazzu's D remains top-notch. Wazzu has never done well on the road, and now they have to make a very rare trip to a venue like TD Jesus. Wazzu is breaking in a new head coach.

ND's D is reputed to be one of the top, if not THE top D in the nation this year. In addition, Ty Willingham, formerly of Stanford, is very familiar with Wazzu and the Pac 10. ND is probably a legit BCS team because of their D and tough schedule. Top notch recruits have been flocking to play under Ty. ND's offense is nothing special, but they have enough returning starters to get the job done. Huge edge to ND on special teams as ND is on par with VT for ability to score on ST and D.

I think the linesmakers are way off here. By hanging this number, they are basically saying Wazzu and ND are about the same (giving the 5 points for the home field). Obviously, I think ND is a top tier national team and Wazzu is a mid-level Pac 10 team. I was expecting a line of at least 13.

I predict ND 24, Wazzu 10.

[This message was edited by ppeter on September 01, 2003 at 03:35 AM.]

 

[ppeter]

It looks like this opened -4.5 at Stardust and the wiseguys bumped it up to -6 in the lottery

 

[Railbird]

Idaho is better than folks think, Ndame pathetic on offense, nd has no shot of scoring more than 20

 

[ProphetablePicks]

N.Dame should roll here. I dont see Wazzou doing much of anything.Line will continue to move up.

N.Dame-20 Wazzou-6

 

[sphincter]

ditto prophet.....defensive domination and a strong ground game..... and you have to be impressed with the discipline willingham`s players play with......

not overwhelming offensively but you can`t make mistakes against them....


count me in....not a blowout...but i see n.d. controlling the tempo vs a wash st team looking to find itself....

nice post pppppppppeter

 

[Thunder]

Hmmm...24-10 20-6 Looks like the under is a pretty good play as well...

 

[Proman]

I am not impressed with Wash. St. QB, Kegal. I do not see him performing well on the road in a pressure situation. Wazu ran at will against Idaho. I do not see the running game having near the success against ND. Kegal will have to make plays. As a result, you have to like ND's chances.

 

[BigTwelveFan]

You want to know how ND is gonna come out in this one... the same way they always do. Just look back to opening night last year against MD. The D will carry the day once again. I don't think ND has the O to blow ANYONE away, but the D will prevent State from getting any crooked numbers on the board, and the golden doamers will win another opener. Just think, Willingham has had one more year to prepare...
Play is on ND in this one.

GL

BTF

 

[ppeter]

Agree on the UNDER being a potential strong play. I expect Mr. Linesmaker to post a total around 37. Anything off from that and I will pound like no tomorrow.

 

[ppeter]

There are 3 threads on this game and everybody loves the Irish.

Why is the line not moving? Why is it even dropping in some places? Is this a trap? Nobody has made a solid case for Wassu yet.

 

[DustinDamus]

I'll make a solid case for Wassu.

ND has Michigan next week.

Nough said........

 

[ppeter]

That would be a consideration if ND was laying double digits, but at -5.5 there is no room for ND to "let down" or "look ahead" to Mich.

Now Houston +28 at Mich, THERE is room for a "look ahead" play.

 

[DustinDamus]

I already bet HOUSTON +28 vs. MICHIGAN.

ND -5.5 looks way to easy.
That scares me.

If it looks to easy then bet the opposite or don't bet nothing at all.

Rules I live by.