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Big Blue Madness 2009 is taking place both thanks to the Dodgers score and Kentucky basketball, but it’s the sportsbooks are singing the blues.
Rivers has free pick Purdue (plus 13 ½) vs. OhioState at BetUs Sportsbook. Here is the rationale:
I’ll take a stab on the home Boilermakers at this price for sure. It’s not the Lock of my Life at all as Jim Tressel’s Buckeyes have been beyond great defensively of late but Terrelle Pryor and the offense have been far from good and have actually been getting a little worse of late. Pryor is a beast that will mature and really learn how to play the quarterback position but right now he’s sort of grasping for straws. It’s certainly not going to help the signal caller as he will be without Noah Herron in this thing.
Purdue is nothing too special at all but if they have proven anything this season it’s that they won’t be intimidated by the big boys and will come out swinging. The Boilers outplayed Oregon in Eugene in an easy cover a little over a month ago and should have beaten Notre Dame if not for some Jimmy Clausen late game heroics combined with Purdue’s inexperienced head coach Danny Hope calling a terrible timeout leading to the late late Irish victory.
If you just look at the records then the Buckeyes should win by a billion as they are 5-1 and the home boys are a porous 1-5 but anybody who knows anything about college sports knows that a lot of the times the team’s wins and losses can be fairly meaningless.
In case you didn’t realize it OSU managed a whole eight first downs in that last 18 point win and slight cover over Wisconsin. The Bucks also were outgained 368-184 at home to a fairly mediocre Badgers squad and are ranked 108th of only 120 teams in the FBS in passing, I mean are you kidding me with that? A team with those numbers will not always get the defensive scoring and when they don’t these ridiculously poor stats are going to rear their ugly head and result in not only a non-cover but an outright loss in a situation such as this one.
Ralph Bolden, Joey Elliott and Keith Smith are quality players, they really are. Purdue is a ton better than the record indicates but the problem has been their generosity with the football.
The Boilers have been done in by an enormous amount of turnovers, six to be precise a few weeks ago against Northwestern and a ton of others throughout. This will slow down as no team can continue such a dubious pace and in the end today do not be surprised to see this game come down to the bitter end. OhioState has really beeen playing with some fire and now going on the road can lead to an all out catastrophe.
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The Washington Huskies and the Arizona State Sun Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Sun Devil Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sun Devils listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Washington scored 15 fourth-quarter points to come back and upset Arizona 36-33 in Week 6, as 4-point underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 54.
Jake Locker threw for 140 yards with a touchdown, while rushing for 92 yards and a TD for Washington.
ArizonaState limited WashingtonState in a 27-14 win at Martin Stadium in Week 6.
WashingtonState covered as a 20.5-point home underdog while the final score played under the 47-point total.
Team records: Washington: 3-3 SU, 4-2 ATS ArizonaState: 3-2 SU, 2-2 ATS
Washington most recently: When playing in October are 1-9 When playing on grass are 2-8 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 2-8
Arizona State most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 4-6
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Arizona State Washington is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Arizona State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington Arizona State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State’s last 6 games when playing Washington
Next up: Washington home to Oregon, Saturday, October 24 Arizona State at Stanford, Saturday, October 24
The Missouri Tigers and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Boone Pickens Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 7-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
Missouri was defeated 27-12 by Nebraska in Week 6, as 4-point underdogs. That game’s combined score went UNDER the posted total of 50.
Blaine Gabbert ran for the lone Missouri TD in that loss.
Zac Robinson threw two touchdown passes and Oklahoma State overcame the absence of their top two playmakers to beat Texas A&M 36-31 in Week 6.
The Cowboys just missed covering the 5.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 58.5.
Current streak: Oklahoma State has won 3 straight games.
Team records: Missouri: 4-1 SU, 2-2 ATS Oklahoma State: 4-1 SU, 1-2-1 ATS
Missouri most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on turf are 7-3 After being outgained are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 5-5
Oklahoma State most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 6-4
A few trends to consider: Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Missouri is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road Missouri is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma State Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Oklahoma State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home Oklahoma State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Missouri Oklahoma State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Missouri
Next up: Missouri home to Texas, Saturday, October 24 Oklahoma State at Baylor, Saturday, October 24
The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 18-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes and South Carolina held off Kentucky to win 28-26 in Week 6.
The Gamecocks failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 45.5.
Mark Ingram ran for 175 yards and one touchdown to lead Alabama to a 22-3 win over Mississippi in Week 6.
The Tide covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 45.
Current streak: South Carolina has won 4 straight games. Alabama has won 6 straight games.
Team records: South Carolina: 5-1 SU, 4-1 ATS Alabama: 6-0 SU, 5-1 ATS
South Carolina most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 6-4
Alabama most recently: When playing in October are 9-1 When playing on grass are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina’s last 6 games on the road South Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games South Carolina is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road South Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Alabama is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home Alabama is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama’s last 5 games at home
Next up: South Carolina home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, October 24 Alabama home to Tennessee, Saturday, October 24
The Stanford Cardinal and the Arizona Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Arizona Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 4-point favorites versus the Cardinal, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Stanford was run over by OregonState, 38-28, at Reser Stadium in Week 6.
OSU covered as a 2-point home underdog while the final score played over the 52-point total.
Arizona was defeated 36-33 by Washington last time out, as 4-point favorites. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 54.
Nick Foles completed 39-of-53 for 384 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
Team records: Stanford: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS Arizona: 3-2 SU, 1-3 ATS
Stanford most recently: When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 5-5
Arizona most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Stanford’s last 5 games when playing Arizona Stanford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona Stanford is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Stanford Arizona is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Stanford
Next up: Stanford home to Arizona State, Saturday, October 24 Arizona home to UCLA, Saturday, October 24
The Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Folsom Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 10-point favorites versus the Buffaloes, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
Todd Reesing threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns for Kansas in a 41-36 win over IowaState in Week 6.
The Jayhawks failed to cover as 20-point favorites, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 58.
Colorado fell victim to Texas, losing 38-14 at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Week 6.
Colorado covered as a 33.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 58-point total.
Current streak: Kansas has won 5 straight games. Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Team records: Kansas: 5-0 SU, 2-2 ATS Colorado: 1-4 SU, 3-2 ATS
Kansas most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 5-5
Colorado most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing within the conference are 3-7
A few trends to consider: Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas’s last 6 games on the road Kansas is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road Kansas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games at home Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas
Next up: Kansas home to Oklahoma, Saturday, October 24 Colorado at KansasState, Saturday, October 24
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The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 3-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Tyrod Taylor threw for 126 yards and two touchdowns to propel Virginia Tech to a big 48-14 win over BostonCollege in Week 6.
The Hokies covered the 13.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 46.5.
Georgia Tech won a 49-44 shootout with FloridaState after lightning delays at Doak Campbell Stadium in Week 6.
Georgia Tech covered as a 3-point road underdog while the final score played over the 57-point total.
Current streak: Virginia Tech has won 5 straight games. Georgia Tech has won 3 straight games.
Team records: Virginia Tech: 5-1 SU, 3-3 ATS Georgia Tech: 5-1 SU, 3-2 ATS
Virginia Tech most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 7-3
Georgia Tech most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 8-2 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 7-3
A few trends to consider: Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia Tech’s last 7 games on the road Virginia Tech is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Georgia Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Next up: Virginia Tech home to North Carolina, Thursday, October 29 Georgia Tech at Virginia, Saturday, October 24
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The fans at Amon Carter Stadium will be treated to a game between the Colorado State Rams and the TCU Horned Frogs when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 22½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
ColoradoState collapsed for 14 points in the fourth quarter to lose to Utah 24-17 at Hughes Stadium in Week 6.
ColoradoState covered as a 9-point home underdog while the final score played under the 51-point total.
TCU got a slim 20-17 win over Air Force at Falcon Stadium in Week 6.
Air Force covered as a 10-point home underdog while the final score played under the 43-point total.
Current streak: ColoradoState has lost 3 straight games. TCU has won 5 straight games.
Team records: ColoradoState: 3-3 SU, 4-1 ATS TCU: 5-0 SU, 2-2 ATS
ColoradoState most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 4-6
TCU most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado State’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado State’s last 5 games when playing TCU Colorado State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games Colorado State is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State The total has gone UNDER in 4 of TCU’s last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Next up: ColoradoState home to San DiegoState, Saturday, October 24 TCU at BYU, Saturday, October 24
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Red Raiders, while the game’s total is sitting at 59.
Texas Tech pounded KansasState 66-14 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Week 6.
Texas Tech covered as a 16.5-point home favorite while the final score played over the 54.5-point total.
Nebraska scored all their points in the fourth quarter as they rallied for a 27-12 victory over Missouri in Week 6. Nebraska covered the 4-point spread, while the combined score went UNDER the posted total of 50.
Zac Lee threw for 158 yards with three touchdowns to lead the way in that win for the Cornhuskers.
Current streak: Texas Tech has won 2 straight games. Nebraska has won 2 straight games.
Team records: Texas Tech: 4-2 SU, 3-2 ATS Nebraska: 4-1 SU, 5-0 ATS
Texas Tech most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on turf are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 8-2
Nebraska most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 6-4
A few trends to consider: Texas Tech is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas Tech’s last 6 games on the road Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Nebraska is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Nebraska is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games Nebraska is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up: Texas Tech home to Texas A&M, Saturday, October 24 Nebraska home to IowaState, Saturday, October 24
The fans at Alumni Stadium will be treated to a game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Boston College Eagles when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wolfpack, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
North CarolinaState was shocked by Duke, losing 49-28 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Week 6.
Duke covered as a 15-point road underdog while the final score played over the 54-point total.
Michael Marscovetra led the way for BostonCollege, throwing two touchdowns and finishing with 114 yards passing in a 48-14 loss to Virginia Tech in Week 6.
The Eagles did not cover the 13.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 46.5.
Current streak: North CarolinaState has lost 2 straight games.
Team records: North CarolinaState: 3-3 SU, 1-3 ATS BostonCollege: 4-2 SU, 3-2 ATS
North Carolina State most recently: When playing in October are 2-8 When playing on turf are 2-7 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 4-6
Boston College most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on turf are 9-1 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 5-5
A few trends to consider: North CarolinaState is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road North CarolinaState is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road BostonCollege is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home BostonCollege is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up: North Carolina State at Florida State, Saturday, October 31 Boston College at Notre Dame, Saturday, October 24
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