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Kentucky vs Georgia College Football Odds

Jordan Haimowitz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:39 +0000

The Wildcats are 6-4 on the season (2-4 in SEC play). In terms of competitive nature Kentucky has been very consistent all year long. Their marquee win came vs. Auburn on the road, a game they won 21-14 at Auburn. In losses to to Mississippi State and South Carolina, two teams that are clearly better then the Wildcats, they lost by a combine 9 points. Mike Hartline is the starting Quarterback for Kentucky and has been a non factor all season long. So often the Cats line up running backs or wide receivers behind center and run the option play. The big factor back for this team is Derrick Locke. He has rushed for 741 yards on 150 carries with 5 rushing touchdowns. A true workhorse he has been for them all season long. Randall Cobb has been their number one Wide Receiver this season, he is questionable for Saturday’s game with a shoulder injury. Cobb has caught 32 passes for 384 yards and 4 touchdowns while also rushing for 396 yards and 7 touchdowns. He is a multi threat from behind center or wide out position. The area where Kentucky should have consistent success Saturday night is on the defensive end. They allow 4 less points per game then Georgia and are much better against the pass. Morgan Newton will most likely be starting at QB for the Cats tonight in place of Mike Hartline. Perhaps the true freshman will give this team the boost they need in order to pull off another big SEC road win. Head coach Rich Brooks has done a nice job with this team considering the limited talent he has to work with compared to other SEC powerhouse schools. The x-factor will be the offensive line. If they are able to protect their true freshman QB and form holes for RB Derrick Locke, then Kentucky will have every opportunity to pull off the upset.

Georgia has had a brutal season by their standards. Last year they also under achieved in a big way falling to get to a BCS bowl game with players such as QB Matthew Stafford (#1 overall draft pick), Knowshon Moreno (Top 15 draft pick and starter for the Denver Broncos) and Mohammed Massaquoi. Head coach Mark Richt is known as one of the nations top coaches, however, if the Bulldogs do not start to get back in the Title talks soon, he may very well be on the hot seat. Starting QB Joe Cox has not a very good season. While throwing for 2,059 yards, he has a bad touchdown/interception ratio of 18 to 12 and has completed a tad under 58% of his passes. Richard Samuel has not nearly lived up to his billing as an impact running back. He has collected 395 yards and only two touchdowns this season. Washaun Ealey has started to split carries with him. AJ Green is their impact wide receiver and a guy who is projected to be a big time NFL star. He is a banged up headed into tonight’s game with a shoulder injury but is expected to play. His numbers on the season show 47 catches for 751 yards and 6 touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball the Bulldogs have really struggled. They allow 26 points per game and the only reason it is that low is due to a blowout win over cupcake opponent in Tennessee Tech (38-0). Expect georgia to struggle tonight with the speed of Kentucky. Overall, the Bulldogs are more talented then the Wildcats which in the end might be enough to get by, especially because they are at home. The spread though is way off, these two teams have very similar stat lines when combining both defensive and offensive numbers. Free pick below.

Jordan’s Pick: Kentucky +9

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Week 11 NFL Picks

Rock Henderson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:05 +0000

The Buffalo Bills will be under new direction when they take on the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend. These two teams are not that far a part in terms of talent, but Buffalo has one of the worst run defenses in the league. That is where Jaguar running back Maurice Jones Drew comes into play. I think the Bills play inspired ball this weekend and try to get their former defensive coordinator his first win as a head coach. Play: Bills +8.5

Baltimore hosts Indianapolis in one of the better match-ups on Sunday. This line jumps out to me that Vegas could be setting a trap as the Colts are without a doubt the better team on a neutral field. Coming off an emotional win and facing a desperate Ravens team is a tough spot, but if anyone can pull his team together in a tight spot it is Peyton Manning. Play: Colts +1

Alright, the Giants are finally going to show up this week against the Falcons after a much needed bye week allowed them to collect themselves. They should get back to running the ball with physicality and using the play action game to rip off big chunks of yardage. Atlanta’s Michael Turner is questionable and without him they will have a fullback playing the running back position. Play: Giants -6.5

The NFC will have one less playoff contender most likely with the loser of the 49er/Packers game being an after thought. Green Bay’s defense came to play with a different attitude against the Cowboys and if they bring that to the table the rest of the year they should be successful. Aaron Rodgers will face a tough secondary, but has enough weapons to cover this number. Play: Packers -6.5

Vegas has struggled setting a number in any game involving New Orleans lately and the one against a feisty Tampa Bay team seems to be too high once again. The Bucs actually haven’t played bad football the last couple weeks and rookie QB Josh Freeman has looked impressive. New Orleans has struggled to put mediocre teams away and they will be flat in this match-up also. Play: Tampa Bay +11

The Patriots and Jets hook up in a AFC East clash at New England. Tom Brady should have learned from his mistakes he made against the Jets D in their first meeting. New York has won the last two meetings between these two rivals, but are heading in opposite directions this season. The final score in this one could result in more tears from Jets head coach Rex Ryan. Play: Patriots -10.5

It will be the high octane passing attack of the Houston Texans vs. the electrifying running of Titans RB Chris Johnson. Jeff Fisher’s team is finally healthy on the defensive end and no one has an answer on how to stop Johnson. Houston has had two weeks to prepare for this game, but Tennessee is riding a wave of momentum right now. Play: Titans +5

Other Plays

Eagles -3 @ Bears

Cardinals -9 @ Rams

Vikings -10.5 vs. Seahawks

Steelers -10 @ Chiefs

Eagles vs Bears NFL Betting Lines

Rock Henderson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:07 +0000

Two teams desperate for a win will hook up in the Windy City Sunday when the Bears take on the Eagles at Solider Field. The Bears have issues at the quarterback position as the expected upgrade with Jay Cutler coming to town has not come to fruition and actually has Bear fans wishing Kyle Orton was still with the team. Philly is coming off two consecutive losses, but only sits one game out of the division lead with a 5-4 record. Someone besides Donovan McNabb will need to step up if the Eagles want to turn their season around and reach the playoffs. The Eagles are a 3 point favorite with a total set at 45.

Philadelphia has arrived at a crossroads for their season. A loss here would definitely put them behind the eight ball for the rest of the year. They are going through a transformation at running back as reliable veteran Brian Westbrook is battling concussion issues and might not return. Rookie RB LeSean McCoy has filled in nicely, but is not the receiving threat out of the backfield that Westbrook is for the pass happy Eagles. McNabb is putting up big numbers even though he missed a couple games earlier this season after an injury against Carolina. He has thrown for 1685 yards and 12 touchdowns against four interceptions. WR DeSean Jackson has emerged as one of the most electrifying playmakers in the NFC as he is a factor in the passing game and on special teams. Jackson leads the team in receiving yards with 621 and is second in touchdown receptions with four. TE Brent Celek is a favorite target for McNabb and has a team high 46 catches in which five have went for scores. The Eagles defense has plenty of talent and the same scheme that former defensive coordinator Jim Johnson ran, but they have given up too many points in recent weeks.

The Bears defense held the 49ers to just 10 points last week so one would expect the Chicago offense to be able to muster up enough points to get a road victory. Jay Cutler had other plans as his five interceptions led to a 10-6 loss and brought every critic in Chicago out of the wood work. The strong armed QB still makes questionable decisions that has led to 17 interceptions in nine games. He has tossed 14 touchdown passes and thrown for over 2353 yards, but no one is focusing on the good just the ugly. The Bears have pretty much abandoned the running game with their prize acquisition in the off season. Matt Forte has just 482 yards rushing and has become mainly a receiver. He has 379 yards receiving although all four of his touchdowns have came on the ground. TE Greg Olson has became a major threat in the red zone as he leads the team in touchdown receptions with six. WR Devin Hester has turned into more than just a return specialist finally and is the Bears version of DeSean Jackson. Chicago needs to get back to Bears football where they used a power running game to setup big plays in the passing game. If they don’t, Cutler could be on his way to 25 plus interceptions.

Philly is a tough team to peg as they looked like a Super Bowl contender before these past two games. The Bears were a dark horse before the season began to challenge in the NFC, but no one could have predicted the awful play of Cutler. Philadelphia is the better team top to bottom and they know they cannot afford to drop three straight in the NFC East. Ride the Eagles to a cover. Play: Eagles -3

Jets vs Patriots NFL Odds

Rock Henderson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:23 +0000

The New England Patriots will try and avenge a Week 2 16-9 loss to the Jets when they host their divisional rival on Sunday. New York has gone 2-5 since that win and has a 4-5 record currently. Rookie QB Mark Sanchez’s has came back down to earth after a 2-0 start had the New York faithful calling him the next Broadway Joe. New England is still answering questions about their last second loss at Indianapolis. They will look to move on and forget about last week’s game with a dominating performance this weekend. The Patriots are a 10.5 point favorite with an over/under set at 45.

Head coach Rex Ryan was brought to tears on Monday after his Jets lost a key game at home to the Jacksonville Jaguars on a made field goal as time expired. Frankly, the Jets play recently would bring any coach to tears. No matter how much the media wants to talk about Mark Sanchez’s upside and maturity, he has still played like a rookie for the majority of the season. He has three more interceptions, 12, than touchdown passes and is only completing 53% of his passes. His QB rating is reaching the Mendoza line, but the Jets are still sure that he is the future of their franchise. RB Thomas Jones has been a bright spot for the team, rushing for 781 yards and eight touchdowns. With the season ending injury to backup Leon Washington, rookie Shonn Greene has filled in nicely with over 200 yards on the ground and two scores. Acquiring troubled WR Braylon Edwards has not paid dividends to date as he has just 16 catches and 271 yards since coming over from the Browns. The Jets run defense has went down the tubes since massive DT Kris Jenkins was lost due to injury, but shut down CB Darrelle Revis still leads a strong secondary that ranks 3rd in the league in passing yards allowed.

Sitting at 6-3, the New England Patriots all but lost a chance to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs with their loss to the Colts. QB Tom Brady has returned to pre-injury form throwing for over 2700 yards and 19 touchdowns with only six interceptions. Much maligned RB Laurence Maroney has emerged as a capable starting back for the Patriots as the former first round pick has rushed for 378 yards and four scores in limited duty. 3rd down back Kevin Faulk is still a huge part of this team as his 25 catches ranks third. All-Pro wide receiver Randy Moss is his usual big play self. He has grabbed 58 balls for a team high 891 yards and hit pay dirt seven times. Moss torched the Colts secondary for 179 yards and two scores. Coach Belichick showed little faith in his defense last week by going for it on 4th and 2 in their own territory. Granted it was a decision based on stopping the best QB in the league, but his defense has actually been good for the most part this season in all facets.

The Patriots are an angry bunch after a tough loss and don’t think the New England offense doesn’t remember how they were dominated by the Jets D in Week 2. This is a different Patriot team and it is also not the same Jets defense. A large number has been set for a match-up that has been won the last two times by the team getting 10.5 points. I think the Pats put a beat down on the reeling Jets and send a message to the rest of the division. Play: New England -10.5

Week 12 College Football Picks

Rock Henderson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:54 +0000

Michigan and Ohio State might be in two different areas as a program coming into their annual match-up, but don’t think for a second the Wolverines won’t be amped for this game. The hangover effect will be in full force for Ohio State as they celebrate their conference crown and Rose Bowl bid all week. Tate Forcier will make just as many plays as Terrelle Pryor and cover this number with ease. Don’t be surprised if UM wins straight up. Play: Michigan +12

Defense will be in the forefront when the North Carolina Tar Heels and Boston College Eagles face-off. UNC has been a nice run since starting the conference season off with three straight losses. They will without a doubt have the most talent on the field against an average BC team. The Eagles simply find ways to win games and still have an outside shot at winning the ACC Atlantic Division. North Carolina’s run comes to an end here. Play: BC -3.5

Penn State lost their two most important games of the season and now have to travel to East Lansing, MI to take on a hungy Michigan State Spartan team. This line seems a bit suspect to me, but how can you not play the Nittany Lions in this spot? Penn State’s defense should be able to contain Sparty’s offense while Clark and Royster get the team into the end zone enough to cover this small spread. Play: Penn State -3

Cal at Stanford is one of the more intriguing games of the week. Stanford has caught fire at the right time and has taken the Pac-10 by the storm in recent weeks with wins over Oregon and USC. Cal picked up a nice win at home against Arizona without their star player Jahvid Best. The Golden Bears might be walking into a buzz saw, but they have the defense and running game to keep this close. Play: Cal +7

The South will rise again when the LSU Tigers travel to The Grove and clash with the Ole Miss Rebels. LSU could possibly still be without starting QB Jordan Jefferson and there is a big drop off with backup Jarrett Lee. Ole Miss is coming off their best performance of the year as they finally figured out that they need to get the ball into the hands of RB Dexter McCluster as much as possible. The Runnin’ Rebs closed the season well last year and are duplicating that effort once again. Play: Ole Miss +4

How bad is the Big 12 North? Nebraska is atop the division right now and they host Kansas State this weekend who is only one game back. The Huskers are a 17 point favorite. Bill Synder’s Wildcat team has over achieved the entire year, but have struggled on the road. Nebraska seemed to gain some momentum with their upset win at home against Oklahoma and a impressive road victory at Kansas. K State loves to run the ball, but it will be tough sleding against Mr. Suh and company. Play: Nebraska -16.5

Other Plays

Air Force +10 @ BYU

Oklahoma -6 @ Texas Tech

Oregon -6 @ Arizona

Notre Dame -6 vs Uconn

Iowa -10 vs Minnesota

NFL Odds: Chargers vs Broncos

Rock Henderson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:14 +0000

A key AFC West match-up will take place in Denver this Sunday when the San Diego Chargers look to avenge a loss earlier this season to the Broncos. The Chargers come into this game riding a four game winning streak, while the Broncos have lost three in a row and the status of starting QB Kyle Orton is uncertain. San Diego’s last loss was in Week 6 as Denver walked to a 34-23 victory in Qualcomm Stadium. Whoever is victorious this weekend will have an inside track to winning the division. The Broncos are getting 2.5 points at home with a total set at 44.5.

The Chargers have always been on of the most talented teams in the NFL, but have never seemed to put it all together from start to finish during the season. Once again they started off slow and have went on a nice run to put themselves in contention once again. QB Phillip Rivers has been his usual self, throwing for 2476 yards and 16 touchdown passes through nine games. He has thrown only six interceptions and spreads the ball around to his many weapons. RB LaDainian Tomlinson had been non-existent until last week when he rushed for over 100 yards and scored two times. He has five touchdowns in all this year, but is still averaging only 3.3 ypc. TE Antonio Gates leads the team in receptions with 49 and is second in yards at 668. He has given way to WR Vincent Jackson as the main red zone target to get touchdowns. Jackson has seven touchdown catches and has become the big play threat for San Diego’s offense. The defense has been an area of concern for the team, but has played well enough in recent weeks to earn wins. Giving up 34 points to a suspect Broncos offense can’t sit well with this squad. They have done a nice job shutting down either the run or pass, but need to play well against both if they want to be a contender.

Life was good in Denver when the Broncos bolted to a 6-0 start in one of the more shocking revelations at the beginning of the year. Three bad losses later and many are wondering how a team that looked so impressive can do a complete 360 and be in danger of falling out of first place in their division. Much blame can be placed on a defense that was dominant throughout the first part of the season, but has given up at least 27 points their last three outings. Maybe too much was expected out of this unit since they held their first four opponents to 10 points or less. QB Kyle Orton might not play in this game as he missed the second half against Washington with an injured ankle. Backup Chris Simms was ineffective at moving the ball against the Redskins and will get the start if Orton is unable to go. WR Brandon Marshall has been the lone bright spot during the losing streak as he caught two touchdowns last week and has six receptions for scores this year. Denver needs to get back to running the ball efficiently and playing stout defense if they want to return to the winners circle.

This line could really move if it is announced that Kyle Orton will be unable to play. The Chargers come into this game with a ton of confidence and if LT continues to perform like he did last week they are going to be tough to beat. Denver handled them fairly easily on the road, but they are heading in a opposite direction during a critical part of the season. Make it four losses in a row for the desperate Broncos. Play: Chargers -2.5

NCAA Football Predictions – Week 12

Hector Garza — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:50 +0000

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Stanford is ranked #14 in the country and is one of the hottest teams in the nation winning their last three games against solid foes. They’re the favorite against Cal, but the Golden Bears have the same 7-3 record and are looking to mix up the wide open Pac-10. Prediction: Cal 34 Stanford 28

North Carolina hits the road to take on Boston College in ACC play. Both teams are sporting a 7-3 record and are vying for bowl position in this matchup. UNC and their defense will win out. Prediction: UNC 24 Boston College 13.

#9 Ohio State will clinch the Big 10 with a win over Wolverines at the Big House. Michigan looked great to start out the year but have since imploded and look to end the year with a 5-7 record and no bowl game. Prediction: Ohio State 38 Michigan 2o

Air Force takes on #19 BYU in a marquee Mountain West Matchup. The Cougars are playing at home and hoping for a 10 win regular season, but I’ve got Air Force pulling off the upset. Prediction: Air Force 24 – BYU 21

Northwestern is flying high after an upset of then undefeated Iowa two weeks ago. They beat Illinois last week and are looking to extend the streak to 3 games against Wisconsin. They’ll fall short against a tough Badger squad. Prediction: Wisconsin 28 Northwestern 16

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Another great Pac-10 matchup pits the #11 Oregon Ducks against the Arizona Wildcats. Both teams can claim the conference championship by winning out. After a disappointing loss to Cal last week, the Wildcats will fall again to the Ducks at home. Prediction: Oregon 42 Arizona 31

Minnesota is looking to play spoiler to #15 Iowa’s bid for 10 regular season wins. The Hawkeyes looked good last week but lost in overtime to Big 10 champs Ohio State, and they’ll complete a season to be proud of at home against the Gophers. Prediction: Iowa 21 Minnesota 13

#6 Boise State travels puts their undefeated record on the line once again as they travel to take on conference opponent Utah State. The Broncos will put up big points in an attempt to sway votes for better BCS positioning. Prediction: Boise State 52 Utah State 10

As for the rest of the undeated teams, they’re all playing unranked opponents so there’s not much shake up expected in the top of the polls.

Predictions:
#1 Florida 55 Florida International 10
#2 Alabama 48 Chattanooga 3
#3 Texas 37 Kansas 17
#4 TCU 51 Wyoming 7
#5 Cincinnati BYE

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College Football Odds-BYU vs Air Force

Hector Garza — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:20 +0000

When you fund your account with Sportsbook, you can get a 50% signup BONUS! Brigham Young University is the 10 point favorite as they host Air Force in a Mountain West matchup. The game is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET and will be played at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo. BYU sports an impressive 8-2 record, their only losses coming to then ranked #10 TCU and Florida State. They’re riding a two game win streak after playing Wyoming and conference worst New Mexico, and they’ll be tested against a legit 7-4 Falcon squad. The football odds have the totat at 46.

This will be the last regular season game for Air Force, and they’ve won 4-5 hoping to finish on a high note with an upset win. Their strong option offense has been a success this year as they’re ranked 4th nationally with 279.2 ypg. Those numbers can be a little misleading, however, since their 7 victories have come against teams with a combined 22-49 record. QB Tim Jefferson wasn’t recruited for his arm, as he’s thrown 5 td’s to 1 pick for 687 yards on the season. He’s done a good job leading the option charge, rushing for 197 yards and 3 scores for a unit that’s tallied 24 of their 31 td’s on the ground.

The Falcons defense is up and coming, and had a superb outing last week. They held an inferior UNLV squad to 282 total yards and 17 points. Noone has been able to score more than the 23 that Utah put on them in week 8. This unit benefits greatly from the successful running game of the offense, and the numbers speak for themselves. They are second to none in passing defense, allowing a mere 127.9 ypg, ranked 7th nationally in total defense with 265.4 ypg and good for 9th in scoring at 13.3 ppg. There’s more game breakdowns and expert football picks at Betfirms.

BYU will have their hands full, especially if they run the ball like they did last week. Against the Lobos they were only able to manage 41 yards on 23 attempts. That’s a far cry from the 152.6 average. QB Max Hall came to the rescue as he’s done all year, throwing for 2 scores and 314 yards with only 1 pick. He’s had a very successful season and is tied with Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer with 29 BYU wins. He needs 143 yards to surpass the 3000 yard barrier, and has 23 td’s to 12 int’s. If he has time, he can pick a defense apart, and has no trouble spreading the love as ten different receivers have double digit receptions!

Defensively the Cougars have been inconsistent, giving up 54 points to Florida State while shutting down Wyoming and Tulane for a total of 3. Perhaps the most important stat this week is their run defense, as they’re limiting foes to 103.5 ypg. They haven’t faced an attack like Air Force’s though, and it will be interesting to see whether they can contain it.

Saturday’s battle promises to be an exciting game with some very interesting matchups. Hall is currently 2nd in the nation in pass efficiency and will be put to the test against the best in the country. On the other hand, Air Force will be facing a stout run defense to counter their offensive strength. I like the Falcons covering the spread and potentially beating a good BYU team, as they haven’t lost by more than 7 points all year, which includes games against #4 TCU and #21 Utah. If you’re interested in college football betting or pro football picks, look no further than Betfirms.

NC State vs Virginia Tech Football lines

Hector Garza — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:31 +0000

The Wolfpack (4-6) hit the road this week to face the Hokies, and gametime is set for 3:30 pm ET at Lane Stadium. After losing an upset to UNC, Virginia Tech (7-3) has reeled off two straight wins and doesn’t look to be challenged by the 2nd worst team in the conference. The football spreads have the Hokies picked by 21 with a total at 58.5. Tech owns the overall series at 24-18-4, and are looking to add another win this Saturday.

Tyrod Taylor has been a big reason for the recent offensive success, as he’s been playing good football against inferior opponents. Last week against Maryland he threw for 200 yards and 3 td’s before the half, and finished the game with 268 yards. He’s been making good decisions on the season as he’s garnered 12 td’s to only 3 int’s for 1720 yards. Supporting him in the backfield is running back Ryan Williams, who’s had a breakout year with 7 games of over 100 yards and 11 scores. Taylor has proved himself as a dual threat. He is the team’s second leading rusher contributing 292 yards and 4 td’s.

Playing against the worst team in the conference was good for the defense last week, as they held the Terrapins to 236 yards, with only 104 of those coming in the air. This unit has been a strong point when the offense has proved inconsistent, and is limiting opponents to a stingy 16.6 ppg. They boast a couple of good playmakers. LB Cody Grimm leads the team with 85 tackles and four forced fumbles, and in the secondary CB Rashard Carmichael has proven himself with 5 int’s to his credit, one being returned for a score. For more expert football picks, look no further than Betfirms.

North Carolina State’s only conference win was two weeks ago against Maryland, and they’re coming off a 43-23 home beat down from Clemson. QB Russell Wilson had a rough game, completing 12-32 passes for 183 yards and 2 td’s to one interception. He leads an explosive offense that has found the endzone 42 times. While he’s had a problem with interceptions (10), he’s thrown an impressive 26 td’s and has nine different recievers in the double digits for receptions. Toney Baker heads up the ground game that gains a respectable 136.1 ypc with a 5 ypc average and 6 scores.

While the offense hasn’t had trouble putting up points, the Wolfpack defense can be blamed for the majority of the losses this year. On the year they’ve given up 38 td’s, and through the last seven contests they’ve given up over 40 ppg! While they’re limiting opponents to under 350 ypg, Clemson shredded them for 454 yards, with 254 of those coming on the ground. If they can’t give up 7.1 ypc to Virginia Tech, look for it to be another long day for this unit.

Frank Beamer has led the Hokies to double digit wins for the last five years, and the Hokies have a great chance to make it six. Their pass defense matches up nicely against the Wolfpack, and they’ll have the better athletes on the field playing aat home. They’re ranked 16 in the nation and, while they’re out of the ACC championship game, they should be able to roll over NC State. Be sure to take advantage of the 10% Signup Bonus from Bodog if you want to bet on college football.

Mississippi State at Arkansas College Football Odds

Kyle Hunter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:50 +0000

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks are both programs on the rise, but Arkansas is definitely much further along in the process than are the Bulldogs. Mississippi State will travel to Arkansas this weekend with a 4-6 record, while Arkansas comes in with a 6-4 record. The Razorbacks and the Bulldogs are really completely the opposite in their composition. The Razorbacks are built to outscore you and the Bulldogs are built to win low scoring affairs. Get an extra $500 to bet on football when you sign up at BetUS and make an initial deposit of at least $500.

The Arkansas Razorbacks are led by Ryan Mallett, the transfer from Michigan who is having a brilliant year at the quarterback spot. Mallett will likely cross the 3,000 passing yard barrier in this game and he has thrown 23 touchdowns to just 4 interceptions. Mallett has added a new dimension to the Arkansas offense that they haven’t had in several years. Four players have at least 25 receptions, so Mallett certainly does a good job of spreading the ball around. In the backfield Arkansas has a lot of depth as well, with five running backs with 28 carries or more. All of the tailbacks have proven very adept and the Arkansas running game has kept defenses honest all year long. The Arkansas defense has been a unit that has struggled much of the season, though they have made progress in recent games. For the year they are allowing 25.5 points per game and a huge 412 total yards per game. In the last 3 games they have given up just 21 points per game and their rushing defense has improved.

The Bulldogs have shown quite a bit of promise this year, but the offense just isn’t where it needs to be just yet. Senior quarterback Tyson Lee has been able to move the team down the field frequently, but costly turnovers have really hurt the Bulldogs. Lee has thrown 13 interceptions to just 4 touchdowns this year. Anthony Dixon is doing a very nice job at the running back position, averaging 5.3 yards a carry on the season. The lack of play makers on the outside is something that has held this offense back as well. As a whole the offense has shown some improvement from last year, but it still has plenty of room to grow. The defense fights hard and keeps them in games pretty often. They have given up 25 points per game so far this season.

The college football betting lines for this weekend show the Razorbacks as 11.5 point favorites over the visiting Bulldogs. The posted total is set at 60.5 points. If you are making football picks and want some quick trends to chew on here a couple: the home team is 7-0 against the spread in the last 7 meetings, but the underdog is 7-3 against the spread in the last 10 meetings as well.

Ryan Mallett and the Arkansas offense have proven they can score against any defense this season, so I expect them to put points on the board. Mississippi State will need to try to stay close by running the football effectively and keeping Arkansas off the field as much as possible.

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