US Open Semi-Finals Odds, NFL Wins Totals

Roger Federer is a heavy favorite to advance in the US Open odds and the NFL season is just more than 24 hours away. Stevie Vincent already nails Washington today in MLB baseball as a Level 5.

Sept 11 CFB and Sept 12 NFL “Tailgate Party” podcast.  Rather get some great betting info in text? NFL trends, part 1, part 2 or the college football betting trends.

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Royals continue their road set against the Twins in Minnesota, and the Brewers play host to the Cards once again in Milwaukee.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

On the American League schedule for Wednesday it’ll be Baltimore at the Yankees, Cleveland at the Angels, the White Sox at Detroit, Texas at Toronto, Tampa Bay at Boston, Seattle at Oakland, and Kansas City at Minnesota. The Royals will send Zack Greinke (8-11, 3.87 ERA) to the mound in that last contest, while the Twins counter with Brian Duensing (7-2, 2.09 ERA). Righthander Greinke picked up his third straight no-decision in his last trip to the mound, giving up four runs on six hits over his 6 1-3 innings of work against the Tigers. Lefthander Duensing beat the Royals back on July 28, surrendering only two runs on eight hits over six innings that day, while fanning two.

Meanwhile the National League on Wednesday has the Mets at Washington, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Florida at Philadelphia, Houston at the Cubs, Cincinnati at Colorado, San Francisco at Arizona, the Dodgers at San Diego, and St. Louis at Milwaukee. Jaime Garcia (13-6, 2.35 ERA) is expected to take on Chris Capuano (2-3, 4.62 ERA) in that Cardinals/Brewers matchup. Lefthander Garcia has won three straight starts, but his last loss came on August 17 against the Brewers (three unearned runs over six innings of work). Lefthander Capuano was tagged with a loss by the Phillies in his most recent trip to the mound, giving up one run on four hits in his five innings, while striking out four.

US Open Tennis…

Roger Federer is an overwhelming 4-1 favorite in the US Open

Wed 9/8 4255 R. Soderling +356
06:00 PM 4256 R. Federer -401
Wed 9/8 4255 R. Soderling +5 +110 OVER 37.5 -142
06:00 PM 4256 R. Federer -5 -129 UNDER 37.5 +121

Here are NFL win totals over/unders according to the BetUs.

Rot Minnesota Vikings Reg Season Wins Moneyline
435 Over  9½  Wins +110
436 Under  9½  Wins -140
Rot New Orleans Saints Reg Season Wins Moneyline
439 Over  10½  Wins -115
440 Under  10½  Wins -115

Sun, Sep 12, 2010 EST

Rot Atlanta Falcons Reg Season Wins Moneyline
403 Over  8½  Wins -240
404 Under  8½  Wins +200
Rot Buffalo Bills Reg Season Wins Moneyline
407 Over  5½  Wins +125
408 Under  5½  Wins -155
Rot Carolina Panthers Reg Season Wins Moneyline
409 Over  7½  Wins +160
410 Under  7½  Wins -200
Rot Chicago Bears Reg Season Wins Moneyline
411 Over  7½  Wins -120
412 Under  7½  Wins -110
Rot Cincinnati Bengals Reg Season Wins Moneyline
413 Over  8½  Wins -115
414 Under  8½  Wins -115
Rot Cleveland Browns Reg Season Wins Moneyline
415 Over  5½  Wins -130
416 Under  5½  Wins Ev
Rot Denver Broncos Reg Season Wins Moneyline
419 Over  7½  Wins +160
420 Under  7½  Wins -200
Rot Detroit Lions Reg Season Wins Moneyline
421 Over  5½  Wins -105
422 Under  5½  Wins -125
Rot Houston Texans Reg Season Wins Moneyline
425 Over  8½  Wins -130
426 Under  8½  Wins Ev
Rot Indianapolis Colts Reg Season Wins Moneyline
427 Over  10½  Wins -145
428 Under  10½  Wins +115
Rot Jacksonville Jaguars Reg Season Wins Moneyline
429 Over  7  Wins +105
430 Under  7  Wins -135
Rot Miami Dolphins Reg Season Wins Moneyline
433 Over  8½  Wins -135
434 Under  8½  Wins +105
Rot New England Patriots Reg Season Wins Moneyline
437 Over  9½  Wins -140
438 Under  9½  Wins +110
Rot New York Giants Reg Season Wins Moneyline
441 Over  8½  Wins -150
442 Under  8½  Wins +120
Rot Oakland Raiders Reg Season Wins Moneyline
445 Over  6½  Wins -130
446 Under  6½  Wins Ev
Rot Pittsburgh Steelers Reg Season Wins Moneyline
449 Over  8½  Wins -140
450 Under  8½  Wins +110
Rot Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reg Season Wins Moneyline
459 Over  5½  Wins -130
460 Under  5½  Wins Ev
Rot Tennessee Titans Reg Season Wins Moneyline
461 Over  8½  Wins +120
462 Under  8½  Wins -150
Rot Arizona Cardinals Reg Season Wins Moneyline
401 Over  7½  Wins -130
402 Under  7½  Wins Ev
Rot Green Bay Packers Reg Season Wins Moneyline
423 Over  9½  Wins -200
424 Under  9½  Wins +160
Rot Philadelphia Eagles Reg Season Wins Moneyline
447 Over  8½  Wins +105
448 Under  8½  Wins -135
Rot San Francisco 49ers Reg Season Wins Moneyline
453 Over  8½  Wins -230
454 Under  8½  Wins +190
Rot Seattle Seahawks Reg Season Wins Moneyline
455 Over  7½  Wins +160
456 Under  7½  Wins -200
Rot St Louis Rams Reg Season Wins Moneyline
457 Over  4½  Wins -115
458 Under  4½  Wins -115
Rot Dallas Cowboys Reg Season Wins Moneyline
417 Over  10½  Wins +105
418 Under  10½  Wins -135
Rot Washington Redskins Reg Season Wins Moneyline
463 Over  7½  Wins -125
464 Under  7½  Wins -105

Mon, Sep 13, 2010 EST

Rot Baltimore Ravens Reg Season Wins Moneyline
405 Over  9½  Wins -220
406 Under  9½  Wins +180
Rot New York Jets Reg Season Wins Moneyline
443 Over  9½  Wins -115
444 Under  9½  Wins -115
Rot Kansas City Chiefs Reg Season Wins Moneyline
431 Over  6½  Wins -120
432 Under  6½  Wins -110
Rot San Diego Chargers Reg Season Wins Moneyline
451 Over  10½  Wins -130
452 Under  10½  Wins Ev


NFL Wagering ATS Trends For Week 1 2010 Football

We continue our NFL betting trends coverage with more of the Week 1 early games on Sunday. For anyone who missed NFL trends, part 1 or the college football betting trends, always check out the “articles” section on OffshoreInsiders.com. All records are against the spread.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Colts vs Texans

With two of the league’s elite passing offenses going head to head, sports betting sharps shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the OVER is 9-1 over the last 10 meetings between these AFC South rivals. The Colts are strong within the division, going 4-1 ATS over their last five in the South, whereas the Texans are just 1-4 ATS over their last five divisional matchups.

Browns vs Buccaneers

Who will cover the spread in the Toilet Bowl? On paper, the Browns look like an amazing play; they’ve beaten seven straight spreads. But bettors should remember that the streak is a product of their improbable late-season run. Cleveland is still 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 Week 1 games. Tampa seems to crumble at home, going 1-10 ATS over its last 11 games there.

Bengals vs Patriots

Could this be the week’s first sportsbook upset? While Cincinnati is 1-7 ATS over its last eight, it tends to surprise early, going 11-5 ATS in its last 16 September games. The road team has also beaten the spread in four of the last five Bengals/Patriots meetings.

Raiders vs Titans

While the Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last six against Tennessee, they’re slow starters, beating the spread just once in their last five Week 1 games. Tennessee is the stronger early-season betting play, going 9-2 over its last 11 September games, but it enters the matchup having lost five of six against the spread. Maybe the OVER  is the better play; it’s 5-1 in Oakland’s last six in Week 1 and 4-1 in Tennessee’s last five at home.

Broncos vs Jaguars

Could bettors win some cash on Denver here? The Broncos are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 in Week 1 – remember the wild finish to open the season against Cincy last year? The underdog has also beaten the spread five straight times in this rivalry history. The Jags are ugly bets at home, losing 13 of 16 ATS. Will Denver put some points up? Its last five games have gone OVER the total.

Fantasy Football Draft Kit, MLB Picks

As fantasy football players check out the fantasy football rankings and NFL draft kit which includes the famed fantasy football sleepers, professional betting syndicates are ready for the Vikings vs. Saints odds, the Mississippi State-Auburn spread and the betting line for Central Michigan vs. Temple.

Matt Rivers, who was the winningest handicapper ever—nobody came close—on a large network of sites. He is still winning in MLB and has a free MLB pick for Wednesday is on the  Florida Marlins.

This isn’t a pay play but it’s really not all that far away to be honest. The Marlins have a very decent shot to win this game and at this price, wow. Florida was nipped by that run in the eighth inning last night after coming back valiantly and continues to play hard.

Cole Hamels has really stepped his game up and has shown that form from the postseason a few years ago but I still cannot say that I truly trust the lefty. He has been phenomenal a lot more than not of late and is clearly better than Andrew Miller but Miller is a hard throwing southpaw who has always had some stuff and a high ceiling. I don’t have a problem with a southpaw going up against Charlie Manual’s Phils as that can neutralize Howard, Utley and Ibanez a bit. I’m certainly not prophesing that it will but it is an advantage to have a lefty in this spot.

The Phils are right there at the top of the division with the Braves now a half game back and certainly have won a lot of games over the past 6-8 weeks. They are playing better ball than in the middle three months of the season but these fish have played spoiler over the past few seasons and have the talent once again to repeat that feat. Hanley Ramirez is as good as they come and others like Uggla, Stanton and Morrison are extremely talented and super formidable.

If this game is played 1,000 times the Phils would win more than 500. But I don’t think they win it at the rate the oddsmaker seems to believe and that’s creating a bargain here and a semi must play on this potentially barking pup.

The pick: Florida Marlins +200.

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College Football Tip Sheet: Mark Ingram Doubtful vs. Penn State

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It’s time for the famed primer and college football betting tip sheet for beating the bookmakers. Notes are compiled by the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com, the top football handicapping site on the web.

Saturday, September 11

Florida State vs. Oklahoma

Sooner starting DE Jake Trotter is probable after missing the Utah State game with an injury. Star DT Adrian Taylor did play against Utah State, but was limited with an ankle injury. It continues to progress and he will likely be close to 100 percent for the Seminoles contest.

Iowa State vs. Iowa

The Hawkeyes will have depth at RB. Jewel Hampton returns from a one-game suspension after missing all of 2009 with an ACL tear. However, he will battle Adam Robinson for playing time after Robinson rushed for 104 yards against Eastern Illinois.

Georgia vs. South Carolina

Gamecocks head man Steve Spurrier hinted that CB Chris Culliver will play. He missed the opener because of an NCAA investigation. Most observers believe the Bulldogs will get WR A.J. Green back, also a victim of Big Brother NCAA.

Rutgers vs. Florida International

The Scarlet Knights may install a no-huddle offense to spark their offense. QB Tom Savage has played his best in two-minute drills.

Michigan vs. Notre Dame

Lines-Maker.com’s Bob Warner reports that Denard Robinson will start at QB for the Wolverines. Former starter Tate Forcier may transfer.

Penn State vs. Alabama

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram is doubtful at RB for the Crimson Tide. Trent Richardson will get the start with Eddie Lacy the backup.

Georgia Tech vs. Kansas

Kansas is off a humiliating loss to North Dakota State in which they scored just three points. Major changes are expected at the skilled positions as they may use true freshman at RB after their top two guys rushed for a combined 32 yards on 17 carries.

Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State

With such a large point spread, keep a close eye on the status of MSU RB Larry Caper. He missed last week’s game to Western Michigan but true freshman Le’Veon Bell rushed for 141 yards and two scores as a fill-in.

Oregon vs. Tennessee

Brian Kayma of ScoresOddsPicks.com says that the Vols will be without their top WR Gerald Jones and probably without No. 2 Denarius Moore. Likely starting will be freshmen Justin Hunter and Da’Rick Rogers who were non-entities to Tennessee-Martin Saturday.

The Ducks will be going with unproven sophomore QB Darron Thomas and the incredible noise of 102,445-seat Neyland Stadium.

Wyoming vs. Texas

Wyoming is dealing with the loss of freshman LB Ruben Narcisse, who was killed in a car accident Monday morning.

UNLV vs. Utah

Utah starting QB Jordan Wynn is probable with a sprained thumb.

College Football Trends: Michigan-Notre Dame, Florida State-Oklahoma Top Games

As Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart and the Reggie Bush grab sports headlines, college football wagering news has this week’s point spread trends up.

Time for Week 2 of college football betting. Now we’re nice and warmed up. Let’s win some money. Here are some trends to watch for some of the marquee games this Saturday – starting with the early-day matchups.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

South Florida (1-0) vs (3) Florida (1-0)

The South Florida Bulls tend to perform well against the spread when they’re playing with confidence. They’re 4-0 ATS in their last four after allowing fewer than 170 passing yards the previous game, 4-1 ATS in their last five after allowing fewer than 20 points the previous game and 5-2 ATS over their last seven following an ATS win. Meanwhile, though Florida is 8-2 ATS over its last 10 following an ATS loss, it’s 1-4 ATS over its last five following a straight-up win over more than 20 points.

Michigan (1-0) vs Notre Dame (1-0)

Sports betting players have a tough choice in this rivalry game because the Wolverines and Fighting Irish both show some alarming trends against the spread. Michigan is just 2-7 ATS over its last nine following a straight-up win and 1-4 ATS over its last five road games. But Notre Dame is 8-20 ATS over its last 28 home games and just 1-7 ATS over its last eight following a straight-up win. The safest bet is the OVER: it’s 7-3 over the last 10 meetings and 5-0 over the last five meetings at Notre Dame.

(20) Florida State vs (8) Oklahoma

Florida State is one of many powerhouse schools that rest on their laurels too much after big wins. It’s just 7-21-1 in its last 29 after winning by 20 or more points the previous game. Though Oklahoma is 2-5 ATS in its last seven overall, it’s 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 September games and 6-1 ATS after allowing more than 280 passing yards the previous week.

Colorado vs California

Teams seem to underestimate Colorado far too often; the Buffaloes are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games versus teams with winning records. But California will work hard to put a hurt on Colorado; it’s 12-5 ATS over its last 17 home games. Bears’ games trend toward the OVER; it’s 11-3-1 over their last 15 non-conference affairs.

(12) Miami vs (2) Ohio State

This is an exciting matchup – but perhaps an easy one to predict at the sportsbook. Ohio State isn’t just a school many bettors think will win it all this year; it’s a juggernaut against the spread. The Buckeyes are 40-18 over their last 58 games ATS and 8-1 ATS in their last nine against teams with winning records. Miami looks like a risky play; it’s 11-27 ATS over its last 38 games following an ATS win.

America’s Got Talent and Dancing With the Stars Vegas Lines 2010

Jennifer Grey and Brandy are the favorites on the Dancing with the Stars 2010 odds. Bristol Palin is the long shot.

Also, Jackie Evancho is the overwhelming favorite to win America’s Got Talent. Complete odds are below, but first a huge free MLB pick.Your free pick winner for Tuesday is on the Orioles +358 at BetUs

This is an uphill battle for sure as CC Sabathia and the Yankees are clearly heads and shoulders better than Jake Arrieta and the Orioles but to get about $3 or so back with the much improved fighting Showalters is definitely worth a shot.

Sabathia has been great as always and the Bombers are probably the best team in baseball. Of course many more times than not they win this game but Baltimore is playing solid ball and after taking game one in the Bronx yesterday I don’t see today being an impossibility at all. It’s unlikely sure, but impossible, heck no.

Ever since Buck Showalter came into the mix the O’s have been a good team. The offense has weapons led by Roberts, Scott, Markakis, Wieters and Jones and Arrieta has been serviceable enough to take a stab with here. Arod and the Pinstripers scare the bejeesus out of me all the time and could put up a crooked number in any inning but the number is extremely high and frankly too high for this one random 9 inning baseball game.

We probably will fall short today but at this price I’m willing to make a small play on the much improved boys from Camden Yards.

The pick: Baltimore at 5 Dimes

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Now the odds to win Dancing with the Stars from SportsBook

Audrina Patridge +600
Brandy +250
Bristol Palin +2500
David Hasselhoff +800
Florence Henderson +5000
Jennifer Grey +200
Kurt Warner +2000
Kyle Massey +2500
Margaret Cho +2500
Michael Bolton +1500
Mike Sorrentino +700
Rick Fox +500

Now for the odds to win America’s Got Talent.

Anna and Patryk +2500
Christina and Ali +5000
Fighting Gravity +150
Jackie Evancho -120
Jeremy Vanschoonhoven +5000
Michael Grasso +400
Michael Grimm +800
Prince Poppycock +400
Studio One Young Beast Society +5000
Taylor Mathews +2500

Boise Wins Big Over V Tech

Talk about sensational, the professional gamblers of ScoresOddsPicks on the top football handicapping site in the world is now 14-3 with all NFL preseason and college football “named plays” this year.

They called the shot, the Broncos over the Hokies. While others were watching the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway, Boise State football and professional gamblers were dominating the NCAA Football Odds

As conspicuous as the Demi Moore Bush is the fortune pro bettors are making. Here is what bettors were told before the game:

College football odds: No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 10 Virginia Tech

Two of the best teams in the country wrap up Week 1 of college football odds on Monday when No. 3 Boise State battles No. 10 Virginia Tech. Both squads have their eyes on a National Championship at the end of the year.

Boise State (-1.5) vs. Virginia Tech – Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Boise State runs one of the most exciting offenses in college football. A spread attack with a variety of trick plays mixed in, the Broncos offense is expected to once again rack up the points—especially with Kellen Moore at the helm. Admittedly it came against mostly weaker competition, but the quarterback tossed 39 touchdowns to just three interceptions last season. Boise State has built a whopping amount of talent around him; both running back and wide receiver are almost unfairly stocked to the brim, and line returns eight players who started last year.

Though prone to occasional lapses, the Boise State “D” can be a real menace. All three levels of the defense are talented, but the best player is unquestionably end Ryan Winterswyk. The former walk-on picked up nine sacks in 2009 and should build on that this time around. The secondary will be quite aggressive; it forced a pile of turnovers last year and has plenty of continuity carrying over.

The Hokies defense, on the other hand, may be in line for a step backward. Traditionally the backbone of this team, graduation and injuries have taken their toll on the “D.” The biggest question mark is the pass rush. No current Hokie had more than 3.5 sacks last season and, if that problem isn’t rectified, Virginia Tech will be sunk. No doubt this team can get the defense up to its usual standards, but doing so in Week 1 against the Broncos is a tall order.

That means Virginia Tech will have to rely on the offense—and that’s not a bad thing. The Hokies may wind up employing the best running game in the country this year. Darren Evans set a freshman conference rushing record with 1265 yards in 2008. He sat out last season with a knee injury, only to watch teammate Ryan Williams rack up 1655 yards and top that record. Now, with both healthy and able, Virginia Tech will be a force on the ground.

This game means so much to Boise State. The Broncos don’t face a lot of tough competition throughout the year, meaning a loss in this one all but kills their BCS Championship hopes. Luckily, they face Virginia Tech before it can get its defense in order. Look for the Broncos to light up the scoreboard enough to keep ahead of the Hokies’ vaunted rushing attack. Boise State will cover the 1.5-point spread.

ESPN Best Bet of the Month is on Boise in squeaker.

For more information: Get all of this week’s college and NFL football picks plus fantasy football sleepers in the ultimate NFL fantasy football draft kitand NFL draft guide

NFL Fantasy Football Draft Kit

Fantasy football and NFL wagering information and intel certainly overlap. While many are fantasy football draft kit be it for rotisserie football, ESPN fantasy football or weekly fantasy football contests, probably the best cheat sheets—not to mention where to use knowledge for profit, exists with prop NFL betting odds.

Here are some QB props

Rot Most Passing Yards in Regular Season Moneyline
1201 Drew Brees +375
1202 Peyton Manning +450
1203 Matt Schaub +500
1204 Aaron Rodgers +450
1205 Tom Brady +650
1206 Tony Romo +900
1207 Philip Rivers +1000
1208 Jay Cutler +1800
1209 Brett Favre +2000
1210 Kevin Kolb +2000
1211 Donovan McNabb +2500
1212 Joe Flacco +2500
1213 Matt Ryan +2500
1214 Eli Manning +3000
1215 Alex Smith +3000
1216 Carson Palmer +3000
1217 Matt Leinhart +3500
1218 Matthew Stafford +5000
1219 Chad Henne +5000
1220 Matt Cassel +5000
1221 Matt Hasselbeck +5000

Now for the running backs, use the oddsmakers’ knowledge for your NFL draft kit.

Rot Most Rushing Yards in Regular Season Moneyline
1231 Chris Johnson +300
1232 Adrian Peterson +500
1233 Ray Rice +800
1234 Michael Turner +800
1235 Maurice Jones-Drew +1000
1236 Steven Jackson +1400
1237 Shonn Green +1400
1238 DeAngelo Williams +2000
1239 Rashard Mendenhall +2000
1240 Knowshon Moreno +2000
1241 Ryan Grant +2500
1242 Ryan Matthews +2500
1243 Cedric Benson +2500
1244 Matt Forte +2500
1245 Steve Slaton +3000
1246 Brandon Jacobs +3000
1247 Darren Sproles +4000
1248 Jamaal Charles +2500

Finally to the wideouts.

Rot Most Recieving Yards in Regular Season Moneyline
1271 Andre Johnson +450
1272 Miles Austin +900
1273 Larry Fitzgerald +900
1274 Randy Moss +900
1275 Sidney Rice +900
1276 Reggie Wayne +900
1277 Roddy White +1000
1278 Calvin Johnson +1000
1279 Greg Jennings +1200
1280 Marques Colston +1500
1281 Brandon Marshall +2000
1282 Michael Crabtree +2000
1283 Hakeem Nicks +2500
1284 Steve Smith (Car) +2500
1285 Chad Ochocinco +3000
1286 Steve Smith (NYG) +3000
1287 Vincent Jackson +5000
1288 Dwayne Bowe +3000
1289 Anquan Boldin +4000
1290 DeSean Jackson +4000
1291 Santana Moss +4000
1292 TJ Houshmanzadeh +4500
1293 Percy Harvin +4500

The complete list is on NFL spread

Stevie Vincent is literally 20-25 years ahead of the oddsmakers and they will be the first to admit. His forensic sports handicapping is groundbreaking and there is nothing the books have been able to do to stop him.

Bodog’s Virginia Tech vs. Boise State ESPN Football Preview

Now one of the few sportsbooks to get the most prestigious honor of the all, “Sportsbook of the Year” by OffshoreInsiders.com takes a look at today’s top betting action.  It’s ESPN Boise State vs. Virginia Tech

College football’s most anticipated game of opening week is about here as No. 3 Boise State and No. 10 Virginia Tech face off at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., in their first-ever meeting. This line has gone bonkers on Bodog’s NCAA football odds as Boise State opened as a 2.5-point favorite but now the Hokies are 1-point favorites.

Fair or not, both teams can probably kiss a national title shot goodbye with a loss. The Broncos have never opened a season ranked so high, but their weak schedule the rest of the way will likely preclude them from a spot in the BCS National Championship Game if they fall tonight. Boise State brought back a whopping 20 of 22 starters, led by Heisman contender QB Kellen Moore, from last season’s 14-0 team that beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. If Moore has a big game, he quickly jumps to the front of the Heisman discussion along with Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor. The Broncos are 10-3-1 on the road the last two seasons ATS and 7-1 ATS in their past eight non-conference games.

Virginia Tech has arguably the best tailback tandem in the country in Ryan Williams and Darren Evans, but they have yet to play a down together. Two years ago, Evans rushed for an ACC freshman-record 1,265 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named Orange Bowl MVP. But he tore his ACL a few weeks before the start of last season, so the Hokies turned to Williams, who rushed for 1,655 yards — the sixth-highest total by a freshman in NCAA history — and 21 scores to become the first newcomer in ACC history to lead the conference in both rushing and scoring. The Hokies also bring back the ACC’s top-rated passer from a year ago in Tyrod Taylor, but the defense lost nine starters from 2009. Virginia Tech has a stunningly bad record in its history against AP Top 5 teams, going 1-25. The Hokies also have lost their past two season openers.

Get in the action and be a player: Take advantage of Bodog’s live betting option on Boise State-Virginia Tech.

Top expert pick on this game: The pro bettors are 13-3 with “named plays” this season. The biggest play of NCAAF so far goes tonight on Boise State and Virginia Tech. It’s the ESPN Best Bet of the Month. ScoresOddsPicks up now

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