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2015-16 bowl schedule released
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

The Football Bowl Association on Tuesday released the list of 41 bowl games for next season, a schedule that begins Dec. 19 and ends Jan. 11 with the championship game in Glendale, Ariz.

On Dec. 31, the College Football Playoff semifinals will be held at the Orange Bowl in Miami and the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas.

The other CFP games will be played Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Here is the full list of games:

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

Jan. 11: Championship game, Glendale, Ariz.

Dec. 31: Orange (semifinal), Miami

Dec. 31: Cotton (semifinal), Arlington, Texas

SELECTION COMMITTEE BOWL GAMES

Jan. 1: Sugar, New Orleans

Jan. 1: Rose, Pasadena, Calif.

Jan. 1: Fiesta, Glendale, Ariz.

Dec. 31: Peach, Atlanta

OTHER BOWL GAMES

Jan. 2: TaxSlayer, Jacksonville, Fla.

Jan. 2: Liberty, Memphis, Tenn.

Jan. 2: Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

Jan. 2: Cactus, Phoenix

Jan. 1: Outback, Tampa, Fla.

Jan. 1: Citrus, Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 30: Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala.

Dec. 30: Belk, Charlotte, N.C.

Dec. 30: Music City, Nashville, Tenn.

Dec. 30: Holiday, San Diego

Dec. 29: Armed Forces, Fort Worth, Texas

Dec. 29: Russell Athletic Bowl, Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 29: Texas, Houston

Dec. 28: Military, Annapolis, Md.

Dec. 28: Quick Lane, Detroit

Dec. 26: St. Pete, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Dec. 26: Sun, El Paso, Texas

Dec. 26: Heart of Dallas, Dallas

Dec. 26: Pinstripe, New York

Dec. 26: Independence, Shreveport, La.

Dec. 26: Foster Farms, Santa Clara, Calif.

Dec. 24: Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas

Dec. 24: Hawaii, Honolulu

Dec. 23: Poinsettia, San Diego

Dec. 23: GoDaddy, Mobile, Ala.

Dec. 22: Famous Idaho Potato, Boise, Idaho

Dec. 22: Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Fla.

Dec. 21: Miami Beach, Miami

Dec. 19: Cure, Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 19: New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.

Dec. 19: Royal Purple, Las Vegas

Dec. 19: Camellia, Montgomery, Ala.

Dec. 19: New Orleans, New Orleans

TBA: Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

 

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NCAAF Conference Championship Odds

College football season isn't far away as sportsbooks have released odds for eight conference championships. A sportsbook released odds for the Big 5 title games back in February, as well as which team will claim the Big 12 regular season championship since the league doesn't have a title game.

Defending champion Ohio State is the biggest odds-on favorite of any school to capture their conference championship, listed at 1/4 odds to win the Big 10 title for the second straight season. The American Athletic Conference (AAC) debuts its conference title game this December with Cincinnati and Memphis (2/1) listed as the favorites to win it.

Among other favorites to win their conference championships include Clemson (2/1 to win ACC), USC (9/5 to win Pac-12), and Alabama (2/1 to win SEC).

Listed below are all of the future odds.

How to read the Odds (American):
Ex. - Bet $100 on Duke +800 (8/1) to win +800
Ex. – Bet $100 on Florida +2,500 (25/1) to win +2,500

Odds to win 2015 AAC Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Location: Division champion with best conference record

Cincinnati 2/1
Memphis 2/1
Houston 4/1
Central Florida 7/1
East Carolina 7/1
Navy 7/1
Temple 20/1
South Florida 50/1
SMU 100/1
Tulane 100/1
Tulsa 100/1
UConn 100/1

Odds to win 2015 ACC Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Venue: Bank of America Stadium
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Clemson 2/1
Florida St 11/4
Georgia Tech 3/1
Louisville 7/1
Virginia Tech 8/1
NC State 15/1
North Carolina 15/1
Miami, FL 20/1
Pittsburgh 30/1
Duke 50/1
Boston College 100/1
Syracuse 100/1
Virginia 100/1
Wake Forest 100/1

Odds to win 2015 Big Ten Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Ohio St 1/4
Wisconsin 7/1
Michigan St 8/1
Nebraska 12/1
Michigan 15/1
Iowa 25/1
Minnesota 25/1
Penn St 25/1
Northwestern 50/1
Illinois 100/1
Indiana 100/1
Maryland 100/1
Purdue 3001
Rutgers 300/1

Odds to win 2015 Conference USA Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Location: Division champion with best conference record

Marshall 2/1
Western Kentucky 2/1
Louisiana Tech 4/1
Rice 4/1
Middle Tenn St 7/1
FAU 25/1
FIU 30/1
UTEP 30/1
Old Dominion 60/1
Southern Miss 60/1
North Texas 100/1
UTSA 100/1
Charlotte 500/1

Odds to win 2015 Mid-American Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Venue: Ford Field
Location: Detroit, Michigan

Northern Illinois 9/4
Bowling Green 5/2
Toledo 4/1
Western Michigan 4/1
Ball St 10/1
Ohio 10/1
Akron 12/1
Buffalo 30/1
U Mass 40/1
Central Michigan 75/1
Kent St 75/1
Miami, OH 100/1
Eastern Michigan 300/1

Odds to win 2015 Conference USA Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Location: Division champion with best CFP selection ranking

Boise St 5/12
Utah St 11/2
San Diego St 6/1
Air Force 12/1
Colorado St 12/1
Fresno St 15/1
Nevada 30/1
Wyoming 40/1
Hawaii 100/1
New Mexico 100/1
San Jose St 100/1
UNLV 100/1

Odds to win 2015 Pac-12 Championship
Date: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
Venue: Levi's Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, California

USC 9/5
Oregon 9/4
Stanford 4/1
UCLA 4/1
Arizona St 8/1
Arizona 15/1
California 40/1
Utah 40/1
Washington 40/1
Colorado 200/1
Oregon St 200/1
Washington St 200/1

Odds to win 2015 SEC Championship
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015
Venue: Georgia Dome
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Alabama 2/1
Auburn 3/1
Georgia 6/1
Ole Miss 6/1
Tennessee 10/1
Arkansas 12/1
LSU 12/1
Florida 20/1
Missouri 20/1
Texas A&M 20/1
Mississippi St 25/1
South Carolina 30/1
Kentucky 100/1
Vanderbilt 300/1

 

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Coaching Changes to Watch
By Brian Edwards

Florida: UF's offense has been stuck in the mud since Urban Meyer's final season in 2010. The Gators went from the 'Fun N Gun' in the '90s to the Three & Done over the last five years. Defense certainly wasn't the issue for Florida under Will Muschamp, who couldn't buy a bounce in a make-or-break 2014 campaign. UF invented ways to lose against LSU, South Carolina and Florida St. last year. Truth be told, Muschamp's bunch was three plays and a lightning storm away from going 10-2 last year. But the Idaho game was cancelled, Tevin Westbrook dropped a sure touchdown vs. LSU, South Carolina blocked a UF field goal and punt in the last three minutes and Westbrook's drop on first-and-goal with a 9-0 lead at FSU resulted in a 95-yard pick-six for the Seminoles.

AD Jeremy Foley hired Jim McElwain to replace Muschamp after the former Alabama offensive coordinator rebuilt the Colorado St. program in three seasons. McElwain passed his first major test this past January be salvaging a recruiting class that at one point looked as if it might be the worst in school history. With five-star players CeCe Jefferson and Martez Ivey pledging to the Gators, the class broke into the national Top 25.

Now McElwain has to fix an offense that lost four linemen to the NFL Draft. The o-line group has a total of just 10 career starts between them, so true and redshirt freshmen are going to have to contribute right away. The quarterback position is thin on experience, too. Treon Harris had his moments as a true freshman, leading UF to a 4-2 record in six starts. He had a 9/4 touchdown-to-interception ratio and rushed for more than 300 yards and three TDs. However, Harris completed only 49.5 percent of his passes. Will Grier, who was redshirted as a freshman in 2014, appeared to come out of spring practice with a slight edge over Harris, but McElwain has said that both players will compete for the job in August.

If McElwain can get adequate play from the o-line, the offense should be vastly improved because the QB will have weapons. DeMarco Robinson is one of the best WRs in the SEC, RB Kelvin Taylor appears poised for a breakout campaign, Jake McGee is one of the country's top TEs and the versatile Brandon Powell is ready to make an impact.

There's still talent galore on the defensive side of the ball, especially in a secondary that might be the nation's best. Still, Florida is a home underdog to Ole Miss, Tennessee and FSU in the Games of the Year. To provide perspective, consider that the Rebels and Volunteers have never been favored at The Swamp.

I wasn't enamored with the McElwain hire, but he's done nothing but good things to date. He assembled an excellent staff, saved the recruiting class and pushed for an indoor practice facility that's on schedule to be ready next month. However, as we all know, the results on Saturdays in the fall are all that matter. If he can win eight games in 2015, McElwain will be off to a nice start.

Kansas: Where have you gone, Mark Mangino? In the five seasons since Mangino was dismissed, Kansas has had three head coaches who have won only 12 games, the same amount he won in 2007 when the Jayhawks finished 12-1 and beat Va. Tech at the Orange Bowl.

Turner Gill and Charlie Weis crashed and burned in Lawrence. If David Beaty wants to avoid a similar fate, he has to find some talent. Fortunately for the Jayhawks, that has been Beaty's calling card the last three years as he served as Kevin Sumlin's recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M.

Beaty, who was previously on the KU staff in '08, '09 and '11, has no head-coaching experience. He kept DC and interim head coach Clint Bowen around to provide experience and continuity. If there's a plus for Beaty going into Year 1, it's that there are zero expectations. 5Dimes has KU's season win total at 1.5 ('over' -160).

The reality is that Kansas is one of the toughest football jobs among the Power Five schools. If Beaty doesn't succeed, it won't necessarily be an indictment on him as a head coach. The fact that Mangino enjoyed so much success at KU was nothing short of miraculous.

Michigan gets my vote for making the best offseason hire with Jim Harbaugh returning to his alma mater. Harbaugh did a masterful job of rebuilding the Stanford program before taking the 49ers to three NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl during his four-year tenure in San Francisco.

On paper, Michigan appears to be at least a year or two away from being able to go toe-to-toe with Ohio St., but it would be unwise to underestimate the impact Harbaugh can have on a football team. Although the Wolverines limped to a 5-7 record last season, they return seven starters from a defense that allowed only 22.4 points per game in 2014.

In addition to those seven starters, this unit adds three potential stars that missed all but one game last year. Wayne Lyons had 124 tackles in 22 starts over three seasons at Stanford and the transfer is set to take over at one of the cornerback slots. Senior MLB Desmond Morgan has started 32 games in his career and is poised to return from a hand injury that caused him to miss the last 11 games of 2014. Also, redshirt freshman Jabrill Peppers is set to start at strong safety. Peppers was the prize of Michigan's 2014 class and was considered the country's top prep defensive back.

When Harbaugh took over the 49ers, QB Alex Smith was considered a monumental bust. Under Harbaugh's tutelage, Smith finally began to reach his potential. Iowa transfer Jake Rudock started 25 games for the Hawkeyes, posting a 34/18 TD-INT ratio. If he beats out Shane Morris for the QB job, maybe Harbaugh can get more production and consistency out of Rudock than Kirk Ferentz was able to in Iowa City?

Michigan's win total is 7.5 ('over' -120). If it can find a way to win at Utah in a tough Thursday night opener, a nine-win year isn't out of the question. That would be a great start to what I believe will be a successful (and perhaps dynastic) tenure for Harbaugh. (To be clear, I'm just bullish on Harbaugh and the future for Michigan. I have the Wolverines losing at Utah and likely finishing 7-5 this year.)

Nebraska: After seven solid-but-not-spectacular seasons littered with controversies and four-letter words galore from Bo Pelini, he wore out his welcome in Lincoln. Pelini was ousted and then the Cornhuskers made the most curious hire of the offseason when they brought in Mike Riley from Oregon St. If I had been given the chance to write down 50 (fifty!!) names of potential Nebraska candidates, I seriously doubt Riley would've made my list.

With that said, I'm not implying he can't coach. Hell, Riley has been a head coach in the NFL and produced pockets of success for Oregon St., which isn't exactly the easiest place to win in the Pac-12.

Riley returns six starters on each side of the ball from a team that finished 9-4, but Nebraska loses workhorse RB Ameer Abdulla and four of its top five tacklers, including All-American Randy Gregory. There are a pair of tough non-conference games (vs. BYU in the opener and at Miami in the scorching mid-September heat), but the Cornhuskers get their biggest Big Ten game at home vs. Wisconsin. They don't have to play Ohio St. and draw Michigan St. at home.

When Riley bolted Corvallis for Lincoln, it set off a chain of events impacting the programs at Wisconsin and Pittsburgh and Michigan St. Gary Andersen, who had gone 19-7 in two seasons with the Badgers, chose to leave Madison to take the Oregon St. gig.

This was a head-scratcher to many, but Andersen is from the Northwest and previously coached at Utah St. Therefore, he's more familiar with the area and its recruiting grounds. Another thing that was bothering Andersen at UW was the school's admission standards.

His stance on this issue became more transparent last week when we learned that Wisconsin's prize recruit in the 2015 class (RB Jordan Stevenson) was denied admission. Still, Andersen is going to have a tough time building a winner at Oregon St.

He inherits a 5-7 club that brings back eight starters on offense but just two on defense. The Beavers have a big-time playmaker in WR Victor Bolden, but three-year starting QB Sean Manning has moved on to the NFL.

Although I think Oregon St. will struggle mightily in 2015 and feel Andersen was better served by staying at UW, there's no doubt that this is a helluva hire for the Beavers.

When Andersen left Wisconsin, the logical choice was Pitt coach Paul Chryst, who was UW's offensive coordinator from 2005-2011 when the Badgers produced record-setting numbers. Chryst brings back his OC Joe Rudolph from Pitt and retained DC Dave Aranda. Rudolph was on UW's staff from 2008-2011.

Chryst has a chance to win big in his first year because the schedule is a complete joke. If Nebraska isn't ranked on Oct. 10, the Badgers probably won't play a ranked opponent after the opener against Alabama in Arlington.

Look for Chryst to get QB Joel Stave back to the form he displayed as a freshman and sophomore. Also, RB Corey Clement won't be much of a downgrade from the dynamic Melvin Gordon.

Pittsburgh: If we count interim coaches for bowl games, Pat Narduzzi is Pitt's seventh head coach since 2010. That's insane turnover that you rarely see.

The good news for Narduzzi is he inherits a better-than-decent situation. Fifteen starters are back from a team that went 6-7 after losing five games by 18 combined points. The Panthers have a solid QB (Chad Voytik), one of the nation's premier RBs (James Conner) and one of the country's top WRs (Tyler Boyd).

Narduzzi had been Michigan St.'s DC since 2004, annually rolling out one of the Big Ten's best defensive units. He'll have Pitt improved on that side of the ball right away and the Panthers will be bowling in his first year at the helm.

 

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College Playoff Props

College Football Playoff - Championship Game Future Props

Ohio State wins NCAA Championship +350 (Bet $100 to win $350)
Field wins NCAA Championship -440 (Bet $440 to win $22)

Alabama wins NCAA Championship +900
Field wins NCAA Championship -1375

TCU wins NCAA Championship +950
Field wins NCAA Championship -1450

Auburn wins NCAA Championship +1400
Field wins NCAA Championship -2500

USC wins NCAA Championship +1600
Field wins NCAA Championship -3200

Florida State wins NCAA Championship +1700
Field wins NCAA Championship -3400

Oregon wins NCAA Championship +2400
Field wins NCAA Championship -4800

Baylor wins NCAA Championship +2000
Field wins NCAA Championship -4000

LSU wins NCAA Championship +2450
Field wins NCAA Championship -4900

Michigan State wins NCAA Championship +2600
Field wins NCAA Championship -5400

SEC team wins NCAA Championship +235
Field wins NCAA Championship -275

Big Ten team wins NCAA Championship +230
Field wins NCAA Championship -270

Big 12 team wins NCAA Championship +460
Field wins NCAA Championship -620

Pac-12 team wins NCAA Championship +525
Field wins NCAA Championship -750

ACC team wins NCAA Championship +800
Field wins NCAA Championship -1250

College Football Playoff - Final Four Future Props

Ohio State makes 4 team playoff -280
Not selected for 4 team playoff +200

Alabama makes 4 team playoff +190
Not selected for 4 team playoff -270

TCU makes 4 team playoff +190
Not selected for 4 team playoff -270

Auburn makes 4 team playoff +350
Not selected for 4 team playoff -530

USC makes 4 team playoff +340
Not selected for 4 team playoff -510

Florida State makes 4 team playoff +315
Not selected for 4 team playoff -445

Oregon makes 4 team playoff +400
Not selected for 4 team playoff -600

Baylor makes 4 team playoff +425
Not selected for 4 team playoff -675

Michigan State makes 4 team playoff +550
Not selected for 4 team playoff -1050

LSU makes 4 team playoff +550
Not selected for 4 team playoff -1050

Georgia makes 4 team playoff +450
Not selected for 4 team playoff -750

Notre Dame makes 4 team playoff +600
Not selected for 4 team playoff -1200

UCLA makes 4 team playoff +600
Not selected for 4 team playoff -1200

Clemson makes 4 team playoff +525
Not selected for 4 team playoff -975

Oklahoma makes 4 team playoff +800
Not selected for 4 team playoff -1700

Wisconsin makes 4 team playoff +1400
Not selected for 4 team playoff -3600

Arizona State makes 4 team playoff +1400
Not selected for 4 team playoff -3600

Tennessee makes 4 team playoff +1300
Not selected for 4 team playoff -3000

Boise State makes 4 team playoff +2100
Not selected for 4 team playoff -6300

Arkansas makes 4 team playoff +1000
Not selected for 4 team playoff -2000

Mississippi makes 4 team playoff +975
Not selected for 4 team playoff -1975

Georgia Tech makes 4 team playoff +1700
Not selected for 4 team playoff -5100

Stanford makes 4 team playoff +1150
Not selected for 4 team playoff -2450

2+ teams from same conference in playoff +325
No conference has 2+ teams in playoff -475

A two-loss team selected for playoff +180
No two-loss team selected for playoff -260

College Football Bowls - New Year's Eve Six Bowls (12/31/15, 1/1/16)
School must play in Rose - Sugar - Orange - Cotton - Fiesta - Peach

Ohio State plays in New Year's Six Bowl -650
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl +420

Alabama plays in New Year's Six Bowl -350
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl +250

TCU plays in New Year's Six Bowl -260
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl +180

Florida State plays in New Year's Six Bowl +100
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -140

USC plays in New Year's Six Bowl -155
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl +115

Auburn plays in New Year's Six Bowl -120
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -120

Oregon plays in New Year's Six Bowl -120
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -120

Baylor plays in New Year's Six Bowl -180
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl +140

Michigan State plays in New Year's Six Bowl +100
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -140

LSU plays in New Year's Six Bowl +150
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -190

Georgia plays in New Year's Six Bowl +100
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -140

Notre Dame plays in New Year's Six Bowl +140
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -180

UCLA plays in New Year's Six Bowl +160
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -210

Clemson plays in New Year's Six Bowl +135
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -175

Wisconsin plays in New Year's Six Bowl +170
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -230

Arizona plays in New Year's Six Bowl +350
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -530

Boise State plays in New Year's Six Bowl -120
Not selected for New Year's Six Bowl -120


Odds Subject to Change

 

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Ohio State expected to be double-digit faves all season
Andrew Caley

The defending national champions, Ohio State Buckeyes, are expected to be double-digit favorites in all 12 regular season games, according to the Westgate LV Superbook.

Ohio State opens their season at Virginia Tech, a team expected to contend in the ACC this season, and the Buckeyes are currently 11-point road faves.

They open Big Ten play Oct. 3 at Indiana and it looks like they won't have a major test until they close out their season with back-to-back games vs. Michigan State and at Michigan.

 

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Season Props to Watch
By Kyle Hunter

Who else is ready for college football?! If you aren't ready yet, then you better get ready. It's right around the corner. In a few weeks, we'll have regular season games that mean something on the gridiron. Nothing against the NFL preseason, but it is nice when both teams are trying their best to pick up the win.

College football has been a strong sport for me. While many bettors only look at individual games for betting opportunities, I recommend looking deeper than that. There are absolutely good values to be found on individual games, but the season win totals, futures, and prop bets are often stronger investments for me.

Because these particular bet types aren't as widely bet by the public, oddsmakers spend a little less time on these odds.

I had success last year with my season win total best bets. This year's season Win Total selections are already up. I'm looking to find value in futures and prop bets as well this year.

Here are my top five college football futures and prop bets.

1) Auburn in New Year's Six Bowl (Yes at -120)

I really like the Auburn Tigers heading into the 2015 season. Auburn was the runner up two years ago when Florida State edged them out. Auburn led for much of that game, and they were just a couple plays away. The Tigers took a step back last year and lost five games. It would be easy to write them off, but this Tigers team is going to be very good. Jeremy Johnson is a great fit at quarterback, and a Gus Malzahn offense is always going to be able to run the football. The big difference though is the defense. Will Muschamp is a tremendous defensive mind, and the Tigers return eight talented guys on that side of the ball. Auburn won't have to outscore everyone this year. They should at least be in a New Year's Six Bowl.

2) Houston Cougars to win American Athletic Conference (+675)

The Houston Cougars have gone 8-5 in the last two seasons, but they have a new coach this year. Tom Herman is the man, and I think he's a fabulous hire for the Cougars. Herman was a great recruiter at Ohio State, and there's always tons of talent in the Houston area. If Herman can keep a few more of those guys home, Houston could be the team to beat every year in the AAC. Herman has been a quarterbacks coach for a long time, and I fully expect Greg Ward to be much more productive with Herman showing him the way. The AAC should be an exciting conference with a lot of improved offenses this year. The primary reason I like Houston though is their strength on the defensive end. Houston should be able to come up with key stops when other AAC contenders can't, and +675 is a steal of a price.

3) Wisconsin Badgers to win Big Ten West (+150)

Melvin Gordon Jr. isn't an easy guy to replace, but Wisconsin can always run the football. Corey Clement averaged 6.5 yards per carry last year, and he should be very good running behind the Badgers strong offensive line in the season ahead. Paul Chryst is the new head coach here, and he's all about running the football and controlling the clock. Why is there value on the Badgers? Wisconsin plays in the much weaker division of the Big Ten. Nebraska should be down in their first year of a new system, Iowa is as inconsistent as any team in the nation, and Northwestern has taken a significant step back of late. Add in the fact that Wisconsin plays the easiest conference schedule of any Big Ten team. While I don't think Wisconsin is an elite team this year, I think it's very likely they win the weak Big Ten West.

4) Virginia Tech to win the ACC (+700)

I think this one is a tremendous value. I also like Virginia Tech to win the Coastal at +150 or better. The Hokies upset Ohio State last year in Columbus, and then proceeded to fall off the map. Injuries were the primary reason for that huge fall. Frank Beamer is a quality coach, and Bud Foster's defense will be one of the top five in the nation. Unlike the past two seasons, there is no dominant team in the ACC this season. Florida State is definitely down a couple notches, and Clemson has a lot of question marks on defense. Why can't Virginia Tech sneak in here? If you take them at this big of a price to win the conference, you could easily hedge out with a big winner before the title game is played if they reach that game. Good price on an underrated team.

5) Florida State Not in a New Year's Six Bowl (-140)

The Seminoles weren't really as good as their record last year, and they should be significantly worse this season. Without a star at quarterback, the Seminoles will have to rely on the running game. Dalvin Cook is a star, but the offensive line isn't very good. Everett Golson still has to prove a lot to me. He turns the ball over far too much, and hasn't been big in the biggest games. Is he really the answer at quarterback for Florida State? The ugly drop in production from the Seminoles defense last year would worry me a lot if I was a Florida State fan. The team gave up 116 yards per game more than they did in 2013. If that continues, Florida State won't be in a major bowl game this season.

 

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Preseason Notebook
By Brian Edwards

-- Vernon Adams passed his math test Thursday to graduate from Eastern Washington, making him eligible to play for Oregon this season. Adams is expected to be the starter, though his tardiness to joining the team might put that off until mid-to-late September. Adams is a dynamic playmaker who threw for 475 yards and seven touchdowns without an interception in a 59-52 loss at Washington last year.

-- Coincidentally, Oregon opens its season against Eastern Washington on Sept. 5 and the Ducks have been installed as 35-point favorites.

-- Michigan State linebacker Ed Davis went down with a season-ending injury at Tuesday's practice in East Lansing. This is a huge loss for the Spartans. Davis had 58 tackles (five for loss), seven sacks and five QB hurries last year.

-- Tennessee WR Marquez North sprained his knee at Wednesday's practice and is expected to be out for a week. There was a false report that North was out for the season. The junior has started 21 career games. North had 30 receptions for 320 yards and four TDs before getting sustaining a season-ending injury in Week 10 last year. Senior OG Marcus Jackson, who has 17 career starts, suffered an arm injury earlier this week that could leave him out for the entire season.

-- Auburn WR Duke Williams was reinstated to the team Thursday after missing five consecutive days of practice due to a 'discipline issue.' Williams is ranked by ESPN's Mel Kiper as the No. 1 WR prospect in the NFL 2016 Draft class.

-- Clemson junior DB Korrin Wiggins tore his ACL on Wednesday is out for the year. Wiggins had 34 tackles and a pair of interceptions in 2014.

-- Kentucky LB Jason Hatcher has been suspended for the first two games of the season (vs. UL-Lafayette and at South Carolina). Hatcher started six games in 2014, registering 28 tackles (four for loss) and 1.5 sacks.

-- Cordell Broadus, the son of rap icon Snoop Dog, has quit the UCLA football team. The 4-star recruit is reportedly planning on giving up football altogether. Broadus was a star player at Bishop Gorman in High School in Las Vegas.

-- Michigan DE Bryan Mone was expected to start this season until breaking his ankle earlier this week. He's likely out for the entire 2015 campaign. As a true freshman last year, he had 9 tackles.

-- Vanderbilt sophomore WR C.J. Duncan sustained a lower-leg injury on Aug. 11 that will keep him out for the entire 2015 season. As a true freshman last year, Duncan had 28 receptions for 441 yards and four touchdowns.

-- Maryland's Abner Logan was expected to start at one of the linebacker positions this year, but he suffered a season-ending ACL tear earlier this week.

-- SMU lost a pair of players this past week. Fourth-year junior OG Seaver Myers is out for the season due to an undisclosed injury. Myers played 14 games over the past two seasons, starting five last year. He was projected as a starter for new head coach Chad Morris. Myers was a 3-star recruit in the 2012 class who chose SMU over Texas A&M and Louisville. Also, redshirt freshman RB Daniel Gresham has been forced to retire due to a bulging disc in his neck.

 

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Team to Watch - Georgia Tech
By Bruce Marshall

We were a bit surprised a year ago when many otherwise sharp college football observers who would gather across I-75/85 from campus at The Varsity were routinely dismissing Georgia Tech (11-3 SU, 10-4 ATS, 8-6 OU) and HC Paul Johnson after a couple of admittedly lackluster seasons in Atlanta. Those sorts, however, would eventually be reminded of Johnson’s acumen when the Yellow Jackets rallied from the middle of the pack to win the Coastal half of the ACC, then beating rival Georgia in a thrilling regular-season finale before narrowly missing an upset of then-unbeaten Florida State in the conference title game.

Georgia Tech Future Odds
To win ACC - 5/1
To win National Championship - 100/1
Over-Under Win Total - 7.5 (Over -140, Under +120)

Odds Subject to Change - Updated 8.14.15 per Westgate SuperBook

Proving that the 2014 renaissance was no fluke, Tech would then dismantle a Mississippi State squad that had ascended to the top of the polls earlier in the season. The Yellow Jackets were well worth their 49-34 romp on the Orange Bowl that restored some honor for the ACC and provided a much-needed boost of confidence for the conference thanks to handily beating a second well-regarded foe from the ballyhooed SEC in a five-week span.

Those in the know, however, have always realized that Johnson remains one of college football’s shrewdest game managers, and one who had long ago proven an ability to get his teams punching above their weight (remember all of the successes at Navy between 2002-07). Since moving to Tech in 2008, Johnson’s Jackets have been “bowling” each year. Granted, some campaigns disappointed, specifically when Johnson’s ill-advised hire of Al Groh as d.c. would boomerang a few years ago. In 2013, Tech also floundered somewhat as Johnson’s attempt to modernize his option-based offense by customizing the playbook for QB Vad Lee’s passing abilities would instead backfire.

But no one ever said Johnson was dumb, so it was no surprise to see Tech return to Johnson’s option-centric infantry roots last season while the “D” had stabilized post-Groh under the steady hand of respected d.c. Ted Roof, once upon a time the HC at Duke.

Having the proper option pilot in Justin Thomas was the key to last year’s offensive renaissance that produced a whopping 37.9 ppg (ranked 11th nationally). Thomas, perhaps the fastest-ever QB in a Johnson offense, ignited the option by rushing for over 1000 yards while proving a dangerous pass threat as well, tossing for 18 TD passes (almost Dan Marino-like for a Johnson “O”) last fall. Now a junior, Thomas has generated some peripheral Heisman mention entering the fall, though there is a bit of concern regarding a supporting staff that lost some established firepower to graduation after the Orange Bowl win.

Specifically, a productive RB corps would depart almost en masse, as the graduated trio of Synjyn Days (in the Dallas Cowboys camp this summer), Zach Laskey (in the St. Louis Rams camp this summer), and Charles Perkins would combined for 337 carries and 2218 YR last season as the Ramblin’ Wreck would rank tops nationally with 342 ypg rushing.

But no Johnson offense has ever been short of quality backs, and even potential season-ending injuries in spring to expected replacements C.J. Leggett and Quaide Weimerskirich might not slow the option which has added a Stanford transfer, Patrick Skov, to the RB mix along with a couple of well-regarded true frosh, Marcus Marshall and Mikell Lands-Davis, plus various RS frosh itching to contribute. ACC sources also suggest that position switches that have moved RS frosh Qua Searcy and former WR Marcus Allen to the backfield give Johnson plenty of coast-to-coast options in his backfield. Better yet, all will be motoring behind a vet OL that returns four starters led by likely NFL draftees LT Bryan Chamberlain and C Freddie Burden.

Thomas will also be aiming passes toward a restructured WR corps after the graduation of big-play threats DeAndre Smelter and Darren Waller, but jr. Michael Summers looks a capable heir apparent, and there will be plenty of speedy targets for Thomas to utilize. The Roof “D” was a bit permissive vs. the run in 2015 but has an experienced look about it with seven returning starters and several others who saw considerable action a year ago. Moreover, sr. Jabari Hunt-Days is eligible again after missing all of 2014 due to academics and is expected to make a significant impact at DT after being moved from DE in spring. Soph DE KeShun Freeman also earned various Frosh A-A accolades last fall and looms as an impact presence on the edge.

Roof, who junked Groh’s ill-advised 3-4 in 2013 for more-traditional 4-3 looks that often morph into 4-2-5 alignments as needed, also has plenty of veteran options in his back 7. Junior OLB P.J. Davis now appears comfy with Roof’s schemes and is another potential impact presence on the edge, while the secondary is the deepest in memory at Bobby Dodd Stadium, with an all-senior projected starting lineup led by big-play CB D.J. White, involved in game-saving takeaways vs. Virginia Tech and Georgia last season.

2014 was also a point-spread recovery for Johnson, whose superb marks vs. the number from earlier in his career (especially as a dog and on the road) took some hits in recent years. Tech covered 6 of 7 as a dog last season en route to covering 10 of 14 overall.

2015 Schedule
Sept. 3 vs. Alcorn State
Sept. 12 vs. Tulane
Sept. 19 at Notre Dame
Sept. 26 at Duke
Oct. 3 vs. North Carolina
Oct. 10 at Clemson
Oct. 17 vs. Pittsburgh
Oct. 24 vs. Florida State
Oct. 31 at Virginia
Nov. 12 vs. Virginia Tech
Nov. 21 at Miami, Fl.
Nov. 28 vs. Georgia

Every game looks winnable on the Tech schedule, but overall it looks a more-challenging slate than a year ago, especially a four-game stretch beginning in late September that includes trips to Notre Dame and Duke before hosting North Carolina and a 3-hour bus ride on I-85 to Clemson. November is not easy, either, with a trip to Miami sandwiched by home games vs. revenge-minded Virginia Tech and Georgia.

Those various banana peels make it unlikely for the Jackets to be involved in any Final Four discussion. But Johnson won the Coastal with a young team in 2014, and a more-experienced roster again looks the best in the GT half of the ACC. Don’t be surprised if, like a year ago, Tech sneaks its way back into the New Year’s Six, where another opposing coach (such as Mississippi State’s Dan Mullen last December) will be cursing his luck that he drew the Jackets and Johnson’s option.

The chili and slaw dogs and the frosted oranges at The Varsity will likely go down very easy for Tech backers this fall.

 

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SEC conference college football betting preview: Surprise, surprise, Alabama is the team to beat
By WILL ROGERS

Will Rogers breaks down the SEC giving his advice on season win totals and odds on winning the toughest conference in college football and is it any surprise that Alabama tops the list of contenders.

Alabama Crimson Tide (2014: 12-2 SU, 5-9 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +300
Season win total: 9.5

Why to bet the Crimson Tide: Nick Saban's squad always has one of the top recruiting classes, and they come into the 2015 season with another talented group of freshman. The strength of this team is in it's defense, returning eight starters from 2014. The defensive line is as good as it's ever been, and Reggie Ragland turned down the NFL to play another year after recording 95 tackles last season.

Why not to bet the Crimson Tide: There was no money to be made backing Alabama last season, as they failed to cover in nine of their 14 games. They will likely continue to be overrated by the bookmakers this season, and replacing their starting quarterback, top wide receiver and leading rusher is going to be a daunting task. Whoever the new quarterback is will be thrown right into the fire with a neutral site game against Wisconsin in Week 1.

Season win total pick: Under 9.5

Georgia Bulldogs (2014: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +450
Season win total: 9

Why to bet the Bulldogs: Nick Chubb emerged as one of the most talented running backs in the SEC, running for 1547 yards as a freshman in 2014. He's considered a true contender for the Heisman this year, behind a skilled offensive line that returns four starters.

Why not to bet the Bulldogs: There are plenty of question marks in the passing game, with a new quarterback and a lack of experience at wide receiver. It could take some time for things to come together under new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
Season win total pick: Over 9

Auburn Tigers (2014: 8-5 SU, 4-9 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +475
Season win total: 8.5

Why to bet the Tigers: The arrival of new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp has the Tigers extremely optimistic about their defense in 2015. He's getting eight starters back from last season's depth chart, including the top three tacklers: safety Jonathan Ford and linebackers Cassanova McKinzy and Kris Frost.

Why not to bet the Tigers: The Tigers only have four starters returning on offense, and backup Jeremy Johnson will take over for Nick Marshall at quarterback. They won't have a lot of time to figure things out, as they travel to Baton Rouge to take on LSU in mid September in their first game in conference play.

Season win total: Under 8.5

LSU Tigers (2014: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +775
Season win total: 7.5

Why to bet the Tigers: Leonard Fournette appears to be primed for a big season, and the former five star recruit comes in bigger and stronger than he's ever been according to Les Miles. The Tigers return eight starters on both sides of the ball, and they should have one of the best secondaries in the nation again in 2015.

Why not to bet the Tigers: Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris were both brutal at quarterback last season, and neither has shown significant signs of improvement heading into 2015. The duo managed to throw for more than 150 yards just once during conference play last season, and that was a loss to Mississippi State.

Season win total pick: Over 7.5

Mississippi Rebels (2014: 9-3 SU, 7-5-1 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +850
Season win total: 8.5

Why to bet the Rebels: Mississippi returns nine starters on offense, and eight starters on a defensive unit that finished the 2014 season ranked 1st in the nation allowing an average of just 16 points per game. All five starters return on the offensive line, and that will make life easier for a team breaking in a new quarterback.

Why not to bet the Rebels: They beat Alabama last year, but that was in Oxford. They will have to travel to Tuscaloosa to play the Crimson Tide this year, and Alabama hasn't lost at home since 2012. They also have tough road games at Auburn and Florida.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5

Arkansas Razorbacks (2014: 7-6 SU, 10-3 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +950
Season win total: 8.5

Why to bet the Razorbacks: Brandon Allen is back at quarterback for his third season as a starter, the Razorbacks first three-year starter in over a decade. He threw for 2125 yards with 20 TDs and just five picks in 2014. He'll have plenty of help in the backfield with a pair of 1000 yard rushers in Jonathan Williams
and Alex Collins.

Why not to bet the Razorbacks: They haven't won in conference play on the road since October of 2012, and they have a tough schedule this season with road games against Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss.
Season win total pick: Under 8.5

Tennessee Volunteers (7-6 SU, 7-6 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +1100
Season win total: 7

Why to bet the Vols: Tennessee returns an SEC best 10 starters on offense in 2015, and eight starters on defense. Expectations are sky high in Knoxville after a blowout win over Iowa in the Taxslayer Bowl. Josh Dobbs threw for 1206 yards and nine TDs in six starts last year, and he's expected to take over as the Vols quarterback of the future.

Why not to bet the Vols: It's important to keep things in perspective, and beating up on a below average BIG10 team in a bowl game is hardly enough reason to expect a young team to compete with the elite teams in the SEC.

Season win total pick: Over 7

Missouri Tigers (11-3 SU, 9-5 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +1800
Season win total: 7.5

Why to bet the Tigers: Maty Mauk returns at quarterback, and he finished last season strong, winning five of six games and throwing for nine TDs and just two INTs. Russell Hansbrough ran for 1084 yards and 10 TDs last year, and he should be primed for a big season behind an experienced offensive line that returns five starters.

Why not to bet the Tigers: They lose all three starters at wide receiver for the second consecutive season, and that could make life difficult for Maty Mauk. They also lost a lot of talent on defense, and it could be asking too much for young players to fill those holes.
Season win total pick: Over 7.5

Texas A&M Aggies (8-5 SU, 5-8 ATS)

Odds to win the the conference: +2300
Season win total: 7.5

Why to bet the Aggies: Kyle Allen took over at quarterback in the middle of last season, and he would make an impact early on. He threw for 277 yards with four TDs and one INT in an upset win over the Auburn Tigers on November 8. This team won't have much trouble scoring points with Allen throwing to Speedy Noil and Josh Reynolds.

Why not to bet the Aggies: The Aggies owned one of the SEC's worst defenses last year, allowing an average of over 28 points per game. They brought in John Chavis who comes over from LSU to be the new defensive coordinator, but he's going to struggle to turn things around in just one season.

Season win total pick: Over 7.5

Florida Gators (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +3300
Season win total: 7.5

Why to bet the Gators: The offense sputtered under Will Muschamp, but Gator fans hope new head coach Jim McElwain will be able to get this team scoring again. If you look at what he did at Colorado State last season, it suggests he could be the right man for the job.

Why not to bet the Gators: Muschamp really made a mess of this team, and that leaves McElwain coming into a tough situation. They will have an inexperienced offensive line that could limit their success in the running game, ultimately putting more pressure on the passing game.
Season win total pick: Under 7.5

Mississippi State Bulldogs (10-3 SU, 7-6 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +3500
Season win total: 7

Why to bet the Bulldogs: Dak Prescott had a phenomenal season for Mississippi State last year, throwing for 3449 yards with 27 TDs and 11 INTs. He also ran for just shy of 1000 yards and 13 touchdowns. He was in the running for the Heisman Trophy for most of the season, and he's one of the favorites heading into 2015.

Why not to bet the Bulldogs: Gone is leading rusher Josh Robinson, along with several key offensive linemen. They must identify new starters at tackle, guard and find a new center. They also lost eight starters on a defense that ranked dead last in the conference against the pass.

Season win total: Under 7

South Carolina Gamecocks (7-6 SU, 5-8 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +4000
Season win total: 7

Why to bet the Gamecocks: The Gamecocks might have the best wide receiver in the SEC in Pharoh Cooper who caught 69 passes for 1,136 yards in 2014. Head coach Steve Spurrier feels confident he'll have the right man at quarterback: ““Connor Mitch is tremendously improved from when he first got here,” Spurrier says. “He seems to have a little bit more confidence and knows what to do now. I think he’s ready to take some giant steps.”

Why not to bet the Gamecocks: South Carolina's defense ranked 92nd nationally allowing an average of 30.4 points per game last year. They recorded just 14 sacks, and ranked 121st in the country in tackles for a loss. New defensive coordinator Jon Hoke has his work cut out for him.

Season win total pick: Under 7

Kentucky Wildcats (5-7 SU, 7-5 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +10500
Season win total: 6

Why to bet the Wildcats: They have plenty of returning talent with seven returning starters on both offense and defense. They will have a bigger, more experienced and more physically imposing offensive line than they've had in recent years. Three straight Top 40 recruiting classes should start to pay dividends for head coach Mark Stoops in 2015.

Why not to bet the Wildcats: They finished last season with six straight losses after a 5-1 start. It won't be easy to get off to such a good start this season, as they face South Carolina, Florida and Missouri in the month of September.

Season win total pick: Under 6

Vanderbilt Commodores (3-9 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win the conference: +50000
Season win total: 3

Why to bet the Commodores: If you want something done right, you do it yourself. That seems to be the train of thought for Commodores head coach Derek Mason, who fired his defensive coordinator, and will assume the duties himself in 2015. “I am loving it,” he said during the spring. “I don’t know why I ever gave it up. Probably best decision I have made is to come back and run the defense.”

Why not to bet the Commodores: They ranked last in the SEC in total offense and scoring offense in 2014, and they failed to win a game against a conference opponent. They may well be better than they were last year, but that might not be enough to translate into wins in the toughest conference in the country.

Season win total pick: Over 3

 

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College football Betting 101: Importance of capping QB changes
By JASON LOGAN

College football season is creeping closer and closer, and with that NCAAF bettors are beginning to rev their handicapping engines in preparation for Week 1 and beyond.

In order to help you focus your energy on the most important components of college football capping this summer, we’ve asked some Experts top handicappers to share what they do when preparing for the NCAA pigskin season.

Part I on this Betting 101 series focuses on handicapping teams with new starting quarterbacks – the most important position on the field when it comes to covering the spread and deciding the Over/Under.

Capping college QBs

Swapping out quarterbacks can be the beginning of a long, long season for some teams. Or it can signal the start of something big, like with Florida State and then-freshman Jameis Winston in 2013.

No one expected the Seminoles’ new QB, taking over for long-time passer and first-round NFL draft pick E.J. Manuel, to lead FSU to the national title as well as become just the second freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. But, the newest NFL No. 1 overall pick did just that.

Much like starting pitchers in baseball, no player in football can make or break your bets like the quarterback, which is why many sharps start their college football prep with those teams undergoing a changing of the guard under center.

There are a few different situations teams can find themselves in when ushering in a fresh-faced No. 1: Standout freshman, promoted backup, transfers, and a bare cupboard.

“Like the NFL, a QB change from one season to the next can be a significant one,” says Art Aronson of AAA Sports. “Is it a freshman taking control of the team for the first time, or is it a transfer?

“However, unlike the NFL, a lot of the time a college team won't see a big dropoff in production due to the overall ‘system’. My advice is to look at each quarterback change on its own, and not generalize.”

Here’s an example of some teams going through these new QB situations and how bettors should treat them during the early schedule:

Standout freshmen

Top-tier programs recruit the biggest and best from the high school ranks, and following in the footsteps of Winston at FSU and Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M – two freshman Heisman winners – is Florida Gators redshirt freshman Will Grier.

Reports out of Gainesville say Grier is pushing for the starting job, going head-to-head with Treon Harris, who has had trouble with his accuracy. New head coach Jim McElwain is running a pro-style offense and Grier could have the inside track thanks to his size, passing and pedigree, being a highly-touted recruit and Parade Magazine National Player of the Year.

Florida is a +2,800 long shot to win the SEC, which would pretty much be an automatic spot in the College Football Playoff. It’s unlikely Grier can carry the Gators that far, should he win the starting job, but he is one freshman passer to keep an eye on as the season kicks off.

Promoted backups

Staying in the SEC, the Auburn Tigers bid farewell to quarterback Nick Marshall this offseason, with the departed senior signing on with the New Orleans Saints. That opens the door for junior Jeremy Johnson, who worked behind Marshall the past two season.

Johnson has just two starts and 78 throws to his name with the Tigers but the buzz is building in Auburn. He’s 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, cut from a similar mold of Heisman winners Cam Newton and Jameis Winston, and has a rocket for an arm. Those attributes have NFL scouts already drooling over Johnson, who is listed at +1,500 to win the Heisman - tied with three others as the seventh biggest favorite.

The Tigers can never be counted out in the SEC and enter 2015 at +280 to win the SEC, second only to Alabama.

Transfers

The big transfer news this offseason was Notre Dame QB Everett Golson making the move from South Bend to Tallahassee, looking to pick up what Winston left off. However, despite what he did for the Irish, Golson isn’t guaranteed the top job for the Seminoles.

Another notable transfer that could make waves is former Florida QB Jeff Driskel joining Louisiana Tech. He hasn’t come close to his 2011 achievements the past two seasons, having his career sidetracked by a fibula injury in 2013. He’s a graduate transfer, so he didn’t have to sit a season, and isn’t going through the grinder of SEC defenses every week.

Louisiana Tech was one of the best bets in college football last season, going 11-3 ATS.

Bare cupboards

Sometimes a star quarterback’s departure leaves a massive crater in the depth chart that can’t be filled overnight. This happens more often to smaller schools than power-conference members due to recruiting prowess.

Often times, the team’s offense and entire identity are built around those arms, who usually stay for three, four and five years at these outlining schools. Once they go, programs are forced to start from scratch or rebuild their entire playbook. And if there is no proven QB to take over the No. 1 spot, this transition can be devastating.

Colorado State is undergoing this change – among others – in 2015. Not only is the program under new head coach Mike Bobo, after McElwain left for the Florida job, but the Rams are also reeling after losing star QB Garrett Grayson to the pros.

That leaves CSU with some untested arms under center. Nick Stevens is the front runner but attempted just 25 passes as a redshirt freshman in 2014. He’s being challenged by redshirt freshman Coleman Key, who has the potential to be a standout once he gets his feet wet. And then there’s true freshman J.C. Robles.

Books have Colorado State priced at +1,200 to win the Mountain West Conference, with the Rams win total at 7.5. That may seem like a lofty number with this team taking a major step down at quarterback.

 

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NFAC (Vegas Runner)

$800 - LSU Over 8.5 (-120)
$800 - Stanford Over 8.5 (-160)
$800 - Auburn Over 8.5 (-165)


$800 - Colts Over 10.5 (-150)
$800 - Eagles Over 9 (-130)
$800 - Dolphins Under 9 (+105)

 

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Dave Essler | NFL TotalSun, 09/13/15 - 1:00 PM
triple-dime bet

465 KAN / 466 HOU UNDER 42.0 PinnacleAnalysis: I've been keeping an eye on this one for some time and decided to fire when Arian Foster got hurt in practice and will likely miss most of the season. I've been super-high on the Texans defense, picking up Wilfork and getting Clowney healthy cannot hurt. There just aren't may teams that are going to run on them, and the Chiefs are just not a dynamic offense. Conversely the Houston QB situation is still very up in the air, and although I like both Mallet and Hoyer coming from New Englands' system, neither of them have looked goo early. Even on their best days, Mallett doesn't have the game experience and Hoyer is simply serviceable. Houston has the skill position players at WR/TE - but you've got to run the ball to get the time to get THEM the ball, and the Chiefs defense is every bit of "good". I'll add to this at some point, but since I did put it out there I want you to know the basic premise here.

 

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Maddux
#472 - NFL - 10 units on Miami & Washington Under 44

 

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Spartan


September 5th


3* COLLEGE TRIPLE STAR KICK OFF WINNER


Notre Dame -10

 

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Northcoast Button #9


Pac 10 Game of the Week

USC

 

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Mister Quinn Bets Season Wins NCAA (Not Mighty Quinn)

Miss State Under 7

Oregon Under 9.5

Temple over 7

 

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Baseball Prophet

NCAA Futures

Auburn over 8.5
Arizona State over 7.5
Michigan State over 9.5
LSU over 8
Oklahoma over 8.5
A&M over 7.5
Virginia Tech over 8

 

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Baseball Prophet

NFL Futures

Vikings over 7.5
Giants over 8.5
Jets under 7.5
Steelers over 8.5 2* double bet
Eagles over 9.5