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FSN College Football Odds: Houston vs Oklahoma State

The Houston Cougars and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Boone Pickens Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 15½-point favorites versus the Cougars, while the game’s total is sitting at 68.
Zac Robinson threw for two touchdowns, including one to Dez Bryant in the fourth quarter, to lead Oklahoma State to a 24-10 win over Georgia in Week 1.
The Cowboys covered the 5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 57.
Team records:
Houston: 1-0 SU, 0-0
ATS
Oklahoma State
: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Oklahoma State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Oklahoma State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma State’s last 9 games
Next up:
Houston home to Texas Tech, Saturday, September 26
Oklahoma State home to Rice, Saturday, September 19

 

ESPN2 College Football Odds: BYU vs Tulane

The fans at Louisiana Superdome will be treated to a game between the BYU Cougars and the Tulane Green Wave when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 18-point favorites versus the Green Wave, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
A shoulder injury to Heisman winner Sam Bradford opened the door for BYU, which upset Oklahoma 14-13 at Cowboys Stadium in Week 1.
BYU covered as a 23-point underdog while the final score played under the 64.5-point total.
Tulane was swept away 37-13 by Tulsa in Week 1 as 14-point underdogs. The game’s 50 points went UNDER the posted total of 61.5.
Team records:
BYU: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Tulane: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
BYU most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Tulane most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
BYU is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games
BYU is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
BYU is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
BYU is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tulane’s last 8 games
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tulane is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tulane is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
BYU home to Florida State, Saturday, September 19
Tulane home to McNeese State, Saturday, September 26

 

ABC College Football Odds: Notre Dame vs. Michigan

The fans at Michigan Stadium will be treated to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Jimmy Clausen threw for four touchdowns to lead Notre Dame to a 35-0 victory over Nevada in Week 1.
The Irish covered the 14-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 61.
Tate Forcier threw three touchdown passes and Denard Robinson ran for a score before halftime, leading Michigan to a 31-7 win over Western Michigan in Week 1.
The Wolverines covered the 14-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 52.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Michigan: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Michigan most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Notre Dame’s last 13 games on the road
Notre Dame is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Notre Dame is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Michigan
Notre Dame is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Notre Dame
Michigan is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Michigan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Notre Dame
Michigan is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Notre Dame home to Michigan State, Saturday, September 19
Michigan home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 19

 

FSN College Football Odds: Iowa vs Iowa State

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Jack Trice Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawkeyes listed as 6-point favorites versus the Cyclones, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Team records:
Iowa: 1-0 SU, 0-0
ATS
Iowa State
: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Iowa most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Iowa State most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Iowa is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Iowa’s last 13 games on the road
Iowa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Iowa State
Iowa State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Iowa
Iowa State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Iowa State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Iowa
Next up:
Iowa home to Arizona, Saturday, September 19
Iowa State at Kent State, Saturday, September 19

 

ESPN2 College Football Odds: Central Michigan vs. Michigan State

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Michigan State Spartans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Spartan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Chippewas, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Central Michigan was defeated 19-6 by Arizona in Week 1, as 15-point road underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 54.
Dan LeFevour threw for 108 yards, while rushing for 18 yards and a TD in that loss.
Team records:
Central Michigan: 0-1 SU, 0-1
ATS
Michigan State
: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Central Michigan most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Michigan State most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Central Michigan’s last 15 games on the road
Central Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Central Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Michigan State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
Central Michigan home to Alcorn State, Saturday, September 19
Michigan State at Notre Dame, Saturday, September 19

 

Boxing Betting – Mayweather Ready To Ruin Marquez

The online betting community is curious to see how the Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather versus Juan Maneul Marquez fight plays out on a number of levels. On one hand, there is the fight itself and the return of Mayweather from retirement. On the other hand, there is the fact that boxing will for the first time go head-to-head with UFC as UFC 103, Belfort-Franklin on the same day (September 19th).

There has been some friction between the two sports this year and even though most people betting in their offshore sportsbook will find a way to watch both fights, it’s a really big statement to see which one wins out. For boxing, Mayweather Jr. is arguably their biggest draw and when you compare it to the UFC card, there really is much to compare with. Rich Franklin is a so-so fighter while Vitor Belfort is back in the UFC after fighting in other leagues over the last couple of years. It isn’t exactly Brock Lesnar versus Frank Mir.

For boxing, they can’t lose this fight – pun intended. Not a single sports betting blog would pick UFC to have the higher ratings and if it did, it would be a huge upset. It would also signal that boxing is truly on the decline.

Just as badly as boxing can’t lose this fight in the ratings, they can’t have their superstar, “Money” Mayweather lose this fight in the ring either. Don’t get it twisted: while Marquez is a good figther, he’s not the reason people are buying pay-per-views next weekend. This fight will truly be about Mayweather and beyond that, it will be a precursor for Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao in early 2010.

Mayweather has a few advantages in this fight, including size, which isn’t typically something that’s on his side. Mayweather is still lightning fast and is still untouchable, but he will also have a better chance to hurt Marquez because he is the bigger fighter.

Sports betting system picks all have Mayweather listed and the sportsbooks have set up a huge line in favor of Mayweather, which obviously gives the impression that they don’t believe Marquez can win. It should be a very interesting fight on September 19th between Mayweather and Marquez, and between boxing and UFC. Make sure you tune in.

ESPN Football Odds: Fresno State vs. Wisconsin

The Fresno State Bulldogs and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Camp Randall Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Badgers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Wisconsin weathered a fourth-quarter push from Northern Illinois to hang on to a 28-20 victory at Camp Randall Stadium in Week 1.
Northern Illinois covered as a 16.5-point road underdog while the final score played over the 47-point total.
Team records:
Fresno State: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Wisconsin: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Fresno State most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Wisconsin most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fresno State’s last 7 games on the road
Fresno State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Fresno State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Fresno State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Wisconsin is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Fresno State home to Boise State, Friday, September 18
Wisconsin home to Wofford, Saturday, September 19

 

College Football Odds: Colorado vs Toledo

The Colorado Buffaloes and the Toledo Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Glass Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buffaloes listed as 4-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
Colorado lost to Colorado State 23-17 as a 13-point favorite in Week 1. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (50.5).
Cody Hawkins passed for 223 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Buffaloes, while Scotty McKnight caught four passes for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Aaron Opelt led the way for Toledo, throwing for 424 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 52-31 loss to Purdue in Week 1.
The Rockets did not cover the 10-point spread, while the two teams combined to play OVER the total of 46.
Team records:
Colorado: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Toledo: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Colorado most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Toledo most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo’s last 5 games at home
Toledo is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Toledo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toledo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Wyoming, Saturday, September 19
Toledo home to Ohio State, Saturday, September 19

 

Colorado vs. Toledo ESPN Daily Line

In what has been one of the better starts ever for sharp gamblers, but a horrible beginning for the square player resumes tonight at Colorado travels to Toledo in nonconference action. The ESPN betting odds has the Buffs at -3.5 at every sportsbook

Handicapping notes: Toledo is 2-0 straight up to Big 12 foes in the last four years. They’ve beaten a BCS opponent three straight years. Each team is off a horrible loss, Toledo by 21 against Purdue and Colorado imploded at home to CSU.

In that game, the Rams allowed five plays of 20 yards or longer.

As a result of the embarrassing loss to CSU, this is probably the biggest game of CU coach Dan Hawkins career. He is a very disappointing 13-25 straight up since taking over at Colorado.

It’s a short week for both, but more so for Colorado which played on Sunday. The Rockets played Saturday. Toledo is 44-11 straight up their last 55 home games.

Colorado strong safety Patrick Mahnke is probable after missing last week and the Buffs will need him. Last week Toledo threw the ball 67 times.

Many experts expected this to be the breakout year for Buffs RB Darrell Scott, yet he was benched last week because of struggles in pass blocking.

Colorado has a very inexperienced offensive line as three linemen made their first career start last week and a fourth started for the first time at a new position.

Weather should not be a factor here.

Against the spread records: The Buffaloes are 1-7 after scoring less than 20 points in their last contest. They are on an 0-6 skid after getting less than 275 total yards previous game.

Toledo RB Morgan Williams is out, serving the back end of a two-game suspension.

The Rockets are 27-13 in their last 40 home games, but 2-8 as an underdog of 3.5-10 points.

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Football Betting – Fighting Irish, Wolverines Try To Relive Past Glories

Football betting players have stayed away from the Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry in recent years, as the storied programs have gone downhill. Saturday’s meeting between the Wolverines and the No.18 Fighting Irish at Michigan’s “Big House” will be a barometer of how far these teams have come, and it features two coaches on the hot seat.

Notre Dame vs Michigan odds – Saturday, September 12, 3:30 PM ET

The Irish romped to a 35-0 win over Nevada, and Jimmy Clausen looked impressive, completing 15 of his 18 passes for 315 yards and four touchdowns. The junior was highly touted when he arrived at South Bend, and he looks like he’s finally ready to fulfill that potential. The defense was great on third down, stopping Nevada nine of 11 times, but allowing 153 yards on the ground isn’t a good look. The Irish also forced three turnovers, but they have to be better against the run to be a legitimate betting online candidate.

The Wolverines may have put their best performance together under Rich Rodriguez in a 31-7 win over Western Michigan, and Tate Forcier had a very good collegiate debut, going 13-of-20 for 179 yards and three touchdowns. The Wolverines racked up 242 rushing yards against Western Michigan, and they held the ball for over 34 minutes. The defense forced three turnovers, and most of their allowed yardage game late in the game.

Betting services have the Irish as a 3-point favorite at the “Big House”, where they’ve dropped four of their last five visits. Rodriguez and Notre Dame counterpart Charlie Weis have a lot on the line this year, and a win over a longtime rival would definitely help their cause. They key to this game will be quarterback play: Clausen is more experienced than any of the three Michigan quarterbacks slated to play, and even though Forcier will probably take most of the snaps, this is a big stage for a freshman quarterback. The Wolverines won’t commit six turnovers like last year, we’re thinking more like three, while Clausen will take care of the ball. Take the Fighting Irish in Saturday’s sports picks.