2011 Holiday Bowl Free Pick: California vs. Texas
Posted by DieselTrain (12/28/2011 @ 2:14 pm)
Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown stands on the field before the NCAA’s BCS National Championship football game against Alabama Crimson Tide in Pasadena January 7, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
The Pac-12 will clash with the Big 12 tonight at 8:00PM ET when the California Golden Bears take on the Texas Longhorns in the 2011 Holiday Bowl.
Oddsmakers have installed Texas as a 3.5-point favorite over Cal, while the over/under total for tonight’s game is currently sitting at 47.5 points. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 7-5 records, although Cal won three of its last four games while Texans lost three of its last four.
Texas has lost four consecutive games after having lost three of the last four games and they have also lost four consecutive games against the spread when playing on a neutral field. Texas has lost nine of the last 12 games against the spread after gaining an average of 6.25 yards a play in their last game and they have also lost five consecutive games against the spread after committing four or more turnovers in their last game.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Golden Bears +3.5 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
2011 Big Ten Championship Game Free Pick: Wisconsin vs. Michigan State
Posted by DieselTrain (12/03/2011 @ 4:06 pm)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) is tackled by TCU Horned Frogs safety Tejay Johnson during the 1st quarter of their 97th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California January 1, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
The Big Ten couldn’t have asked for a better matchup for its inaugural championship game as Wisconsin will take on Michigan State for the conference title tonight at 8:15PM ET.
Despite the Spartans’ incredible victory on a Hail Mary pass to beat the Badgers in the closing seconds back in October, Wisconsin is currently favored by 9.5 in the rematch. The over/under total for this championship game is currently sitting at 54.5 points.
Wisconsin has won 6 consecutive games when playing as a neutral field favorite and they have also won 25 of the last 27 games when playing on artificial turf. Wisconsin has won 21 of the last 24 games coming off a game with one or less turnovers and they are only allowing an average of 12 points a game on defense over the last three games.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Badgers -9.5 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
College Football Rivalry Week Free Pick: Florida vs. Florida State
Posted by DieselTrain (11/26/2011 @ 9:00 am)
University of Florida head coach Will Muschamp looks on as his team plays Louisiana State University during their NCAA football game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana October 8, 2011. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Even though neither team is ranked this year, Florida vs. Florida State is always highly enjoyable.
Oddsmakers have installed Florida State as a 2.5-point favorite over its in-state rivals, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 45.5 points. The Seminoles are 7-4 overall and 2-2 on the road, while the Gators are 6-5 overall and 5-1 at home.
Florida has won 12 of its last 13 non-conference games and seven consecutive games coming off a contest where it committed no turnovers. The Gators have won 17 of their last 21 games as a home underdog and are averaging over 33 points a game on offense at home this season.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Gators +2.5 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
College Football Week 13 Free Pick: Arkansas vs. LSU
Posted by DieselTrain (11/25/2011 @ 11:49 am)
Louisiana State University head coach Les Miles looks on as his team takes on Western Kentucky during their NCAA football game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana November 12, 2011. LSU won the game. This was Les Miles’ 100th carrier win with LSU. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Without doubt, the biggest matchup on Black Friday is in the SEC where No. 1 LSU will host No. 3 Arkansas at 2:30PM ET today.
Oddsmakers have installed the Tigers as an 11.5-point favorite over the Razorbacks, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 53.5 points. Arkansas enters the day with a 10-1 record and is 2-1 on the road, while LSU is 11-0 overall and 6-0 at home.
Arkansas has covered the spread in nine consecutive games coming off two or more OVERs and has also covered in seven consecutive games when playing in the month of November. The Razorbacks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 games after scoring 42 points or more in their previous contest and have also covered in 14 of their last 19 games when playing with six days or less of rest.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Razorbacks +11.5 today. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
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College Football Week 11 Free Pick: Nebraska vs. Penn State
Posted by DieselTrain (11/12/2011 @ 9:31 am)
Penn State head coach Joe Paterno walks onto the field before the start of their NCAA football game in Columbus, Ohio, November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Although shrouded in controversy, there will be football played today at Beaver Stadium when Penn State hosts Nebraska at 12:00PM ET.
Following the shocking allegations against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, long-time Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno was fired earlier this week. And since then, the line in this game has gone from 2.5 to 3.5 as the Lions find themselves as an underdog in their own stadium.
Nebraska has won 10 of the last 11 games when playing as a road favorite and has also won eight of the last nine games coming off an upset loss when playing as a double-digit favorite. The Huskers have won five consecutive road games when the total posted is between 42.5 and 45 points and are averaging over 34 points a game on offense this season.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes Nebraska -3.5 today. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
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College Football Week 9 Free Pick: Florida vs. Georgia
Posted by DieselTrain (10/29/2011 @ 10:00 am)
University of Georgia head coach Mark Richt walks off the field following a time out during the fourth quarter of their Southeastern Conference NCAA football game against the University of Florida in Jacksonville, Florida October 31, 2009. REUTERS/Daron Dean (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)
The No. 21 Georgia Bulldogs hosts SEC rival Florida in a battle between the hedges today at 3:30PM ET.
Oddsmakers have installed Georgia as a 3-point favorite over Florida, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 49 points. The Gators enter Saturday’s game with a 4-3 record overall and a 1-2 mark on the road, while the Bulldogs are 5-2 overall and 2-2 at home.
Georgia has won five consecutive games and has won 17 of its last 20 games coming off a two game road trip. The Bulldogs have also won 16 of the last 21 games when playing as a favorite and they are averaging over 32 points a game on offense this season.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes Georgia -3 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
College Football Free Pick: Virginia vs. Miami
Posted by DieselTrain (10/27/2011 @ 2:06 pm)
Miami’s Jacory Harris (C), celebrates with teamates Damien Berry (L) and Jeremy Lewis after defeating Oklahoma in their NCAA football game in Miami, October 3, 2009. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)
ACC rivals clash in Week 8 on Thursday night when Miami hosts Virginia at 8:00PM ET.
Oddsmakers currently list the Hurricanes as 14-point favorites, while the over/under total has danced between 48 and 49 points. The Canes enter tonight’s game with a 4-3 record overall and a 3-1 mark at home, while the Cavaliers are 4-3 and 1-1 on the road.
Miami has covered the spread in three consective games and it has also won and covered in three consective games when playing on Thursday. The Canes have also won 23 of their 28 games after covering the spread in four of five of the last six games and are only averaging 13 points a game on defense at home this season.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes Miami -14 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
College Football Week 8 Free Pick: Georgia Tech vs. Miami
Posted by DieselTrain (10/22/2011 @ 9:54 am)
Miami’s Jacory Harris (L) looks to throw against Oklahoma during the third quarter of their NCAA football game in Miami, October 3, 2009. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)
ACC rivals clash in Miami today when No. 19 Georgia Tech takes on the unranked Hurricanes at 3:30PM ET.
Oddsmakers have installed the host ‘Canes as 3-point favorites over the Yellow Jackets, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 61.5 points. Georgia Tech is 6-1 on the year and 4-2-1 against the spread, while Miami is 3-3 overall and 3-3 against the number.
Georgia Tech has won 10 of its last 12 games when playing in the month of October and have also won four of its last five road games when the total is posted between 56.5 and 63 points. The Jackets have won seven of their last eight games after failing to cover the spread in two of their last three games and are averaging over 42 points a game on offense this season.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes Georgia Tech +3 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
College Football Week 8 Free Pick: UCLA vs. Arizona
Posted by DieselTrain (10/20/2011 @ 12:14 pm)
Arizona Wildcats head coach Mike Stoops complains about a penalty during the second quarter of their NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Oregon, November 26, 2010. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
The Pac-12 will be on display tonight when 3-3 UCLA travels to Arizona to take on the 1-5 Wildcats (sans Mike Stoops, who is photo’d above) at 9:00PM ET.
Despite the contrasting records, the Wildcats are 4-point favorites over the Bruins in tonight’s contest. UCLA enters the game with a 3-3 overall record but is just 1-5 against the number, while Arizona is 1-5 overall and 2-4 against the spread.
UCLA has lost 15 of its last 20 games against the spread versus conference opponents and have also lost nine of its last 10 games ATS when playing in the month of October. The Bruins have dropped 14 of their last 19 games ATS when playing after the first month of the season and have lost four of their last five games ATS when playing as a road underdog of seven points or less.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Arizona -4 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
College Football Week 7 Free Pick: Florida vs. Alabama
Posted by DieselTrain (10/15/2011 @ 10:17 am)
Aimee Belanger cheers for the Florida Gators before the start of their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA SEC Championship college football game in Atlanta, Georgia, December 5, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)
SEC opponents will battle at Jordan Hare Stadium on Saturday night when the Auburn Tigers host the Florida Gators at 7:00PM ET.
Oddsmakers have installed the visiting Gators as 2.5-point favorites over the Tigers, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 50.5 points. Florida enters Saturday’s action with a 4-2 overall record and is 3-2-1 against the spread, while Auburn is also 4-2 overall but 2-4 ATS.
The Gators are 14-3 against the spread in their last 17 games as a road favorite and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 road games. The Tigers, meanwhile, are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes Florida -2.5 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
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