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**Udog** · 10-21-2013, 10:43 PM

**Udog** · 10-21-2013, 10:43 PM

College football odds: Week 9 opening line report

The Florida State Seminoles are rolling.

The Seminoles (6-0 straight up, 5-1 against the spread) hammered the No. 3-ranked Clemson Tigers (6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS) by a score of 51-14 in South Carolina. This just one game removed from a 63-0 thumping of the Maryland Terrapins.

Redshirt-freshman quarterback Jameis Winston was sensational versus Clemson, going 22-for-34 for 444 yards and three touchdown passes and is currently in the process of making a serious claim for the Heisman Trophy.

Next up for State is a visit from North Carolina State (3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS) who bring an 0-3 conference record to Doak Campbell Stadium.

According to Peter Korner, founder of the Nevada-based odds service The Sports Club, he and his team of oddsmakers - who sent out the 'Noles as big faves - don't foresee the Seminole Express slowing down any time soon.

"Florida State is playing well and should have no problem with North Carolina State," Korner told Covers. "All of us were in and around Florida State -30 and that's just what we sent out. Garbage time will decide this one."

Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oklahoma Sooners (-10)

The Red Raiders (7-0 SU, 5-2 ATS) improved their unbeaten record Saturday with a 37-27 win over West Virginia. Behind the QB-pairing of Bakery Mayfield and Davis Webb, Tech has the nation's second-best aerial attack at 416.4 yards per game.

The Sooners (6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS) bounced back with a win over the lowly Kansas Jayhawks after their loss to Texas in the 2013 edition of the Red River Rivalry. The Sooners are led by a stingy defense that allows just 17.1 points per game - good enough for ninth in the country.

"We were scattered on this one," Korner says. "The range of numbers went from a low of -7.5 to a high of 13. I preferred the higher number but was talked down and we released Oklahoma -10. Offshores released lower but we think the money will be on the home team come kickoff."

South Carolina Gamecocks at Missouri Tigers (-1.5)

It was a banner week for the surging Missouri Tigers (7-0 SU, 6-0-1 ATS) as they - led by freshman QB Maty Mauk - dispatched the Florida Gators by a count of 36-17 and upped their SEC record to 3-0 on the season. If the Tigers get by the Gamecocks (5-2 SU, 2-5 ATS) in Week 9, they have a real chance of being undefeated when they host Texas A&M on Nov. 30 to conclude their regular season schedule.

The Gamecocks are coming off a tough 23-21 loss at the Tennessee Volunteers and are now 3-2 in the conference play. Starting QB Connor Shaw left the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury and is now a doubt to play against Missouri.

"Two evenly matched teams and our numbers supported that," Korner stated. "We had a low of a Pick and a high of Missouri -4. We settled on sending out Missouri -1.5 which is nothing more than a little less than home field advantage. South Carolina can certainly take his one straight up so we didn't want to be too generous."

Stanford Cardinal at Oregon State (+7)

Another team with a great bounce back week was Stanford. The Cardinal (6-1 SU, 3-4 ATS) took one on the chin from Utah back on Oct. 12, but dusted the dirt off with a 24-10 win over previously unbeaten UCLA. RB Tyler Gaffney was excellent against the Bruins, carrying the ball a whopping 36 times for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Another Pac 12 foe awaits as the Cardinal will travel up the Pacific coast to face Oregon State. The Beavers (6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS) own the top passing attack in the country with 442.1 yards per game. They thumped Cal 49-17 to extend their winning streak to six games and are 4-0 in conference play.

"Oregon State knows how to put up points and we're very aware of that but Stanford is the better team for sure," Korner explained. "We had a low of Stanford -4 and a high of -9 and we sent out -7 knowing in a later game, the money seems to find all of the favorites. The offshore number was a bit lower but that's not good booking at this point. No need to be cheap on the favorites."

**Udog** · 10-21-2013, 10:44 PM

College football line watch: Keep tabs on Baylor total

Spread to bet now

Utah Utes (+7) @ USC Trojans

The season is not progressing quite as planned for either of these Pac-12 entries, both of which are no guarantee to get to the required number of wins for bowl eligibility (in SC’s case, that means seven wins this season due to the extra game at Hawaii).

But on the disappointment meter, the Trojans score higher, already enduring a coaching dismissal and dealing with a roster shorn of depth thanks to recent NCAA penalties.

More illuminating is the fact that the normally voracious SC support base has gone into seclusion and is not moving numbers in Las Vegas as it did when the Trojans were riding high a few years ago. And for good reason, as Troy is now 5-15 vs. the line since last season.

In addition, sources report that the last possible indicator of an SC turnaround was squandered last week in an unsightly 14-10 loss at Notre Dame, a game in which the Trojans couldn’t capitalize upon a KO of Irish QB Tommy Rees.

And now, with star WR Marqise Lee reinjuring his knee at South Bend, the SC offense could once again be minus its most field-stretching component.

Further, the loss at Notre Dame effectively condemns interim HC Ed Orgeron to caretaker status. Sources report that the only way Orgeron could have emerged as a potential candidate to retain the job on full-time basis would have been to run the table after Lane Kiffin’s late-September dismissal. Now, that’s not going to happen.

In fact, many Pac-12 observers believe SC’s season could possibly go up in a mushroom cloud, with uncertainties about a new regime causing assistants to plan their escape route and many players on scholarship to worry about their place in the upcoming new order. History suggests those sorts can be expected to send out transfer feelers, adding more potential distractions in the last half of this season.

It’s no box of chocolates in Salt Lake City, either, with Utah blowing a fourth quarter lead at Arizona last Saturday and perhaps minus QB Travis Wilson, who was pulled after suffering a hand injury at Tucson. Backup Adam Schulz, however, was serviceable in relief, and if Wilson can’t make the post this week, the effective drop-off at QB for the Utes should be minimal.

We suspect that because of those aforementioned Trojan pointspread shortcomings, there will be some anti-SC money showing up as Saturday approaches. Early in the week, however, several seven's were still available throughout Nevada.

We suggest Utah backers to grab the full seven ASAP, because the price likely drops below that key number as the week progresses, especially with the usual Trojan support base now staying away from the sports book windows in droves.

Spread to wait on

Texas Tech Red Raiders (+7) at Oklahoma Sooners

Not a lot of early movement either way in the sports book action for this key Big 12 battle Saturday at Norman.

But given the parameters and recent history in this series, we suspect the money will be mostly drifting in Oklahoma’s direction at some point during the week.

Specifically, this is a price that we believe the public is likely to move (perhaps unwisely) toward the Sooners as we proceed to the Saturday kickoff.

Though unbeaten, Texas Tech remains a bit of a mystery, having taken advantage of a favorable schedule in the first half of the season.

Fueled by the football media, and aware of past late-season fades in Lubbock, many college football followers are understandably a bit wary of the Red Raiders and new HC Kliff Kingsbury. Popular opinion is that Texas Tech will soon get its comeuppance against a backloaded schedule that begins to toughen considerably this week with the trip to Norman.

And Oklahoma is still, well, Oklahoma, even though Bob Stoops’ troops have burned their backers with recent non-covers vs. Texas and Kansas.

Back home in Norman this week, however, the masses will likely be swayed by the trends in this back-and-forth series in which home field edge has proven a huge benefit.

In fact, the home team has won the last nine meetings between these teams, and covered the spread in seven in a row. That sort of angle is not to be lost on the masses, who could be expected to support the Sooners in greater numbers as the week progresses.

The fact there was no sharp money movement towards the Red Raiders at the onset of wagering suggests that any sharp money interested in Texas Tech is probably waiting until later in the week to make a move. And with the current price mostly sitting at OU -7, any Red Raider-inclined backers would probably rather sit tight and wait for the spread to float higher as we get closer to Saturday.

No reason for Texas Tech supporters to bite on this price as long as it rests on a key number. We’d advise Red Raider money to idle for the moment, as this spread likely moves above that key seven later in the week.

Total to watch

Baylor Bears at Kansas Jayhawks

We remain fascinated by the machinations involving totals on Baylor games, which continue to distort normal oddsmaker etiquette.

Once again last week against Iowa State, there was buy pressure on the Over involving the Bears, even with the oddsmakers hanging an initial total in the mid-to-high 70s for the game against the Cyclones.

Indeed, most books had the first total price at a sky-high 75 or 76 for Cyclones-Bears last week at Waco, but there was still considerable appetite for the Over as there were mostly 78.5s posted around Las Vegas at kickoff time.

The game landed on 78, with Art Briles’ team once again doing almost all of the scoring with 71 points. The Over was the winner on most of the tickets, moving the Waco bunch to 5-1 O/U this season.

As mentioned earlier, oddsmakers are making pre-emptive moves on totals involving video-football teams like Baylor and Oregon, posting heretofore unthinkable totals into the stratosphere from the outset. We suspect another initial total in the 70s for Bears-Jayhawks, with totals perhaps into the 80s for upcoming games vs. Texas Tech and Oklahoma State.

We’ll be interested to see if there is a bit more caution on the part of the wagering public regarding another Baylor Over this week, simply because the Bears are on the road. That’s because in their one game away from Waco, against Kansas State, Baylor was held to “only” 35 points, a far cry from the 71 ppg it is scoring at home. (The Wildcats were also the stiffest test to date the Bears have faced this season.)

If nothing else, it will be fascinating to see if the public continues to play the Over on Baylor games no matter how high the oddsmakers set the totals price.

**Udog** · 10-21-2013, 10:45 PM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Week 9

Tuesday, October 22

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LA LAFAYETTE (4 - 2) at ARKANSAS ST (3 - 3) - 10/22/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 2-0 straight up against LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Thursday, October 24

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KENTUCKY (1 - 5) at MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 3) - 10/24/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARSHALL (4 - 2) at MIDDLE TENN ST (3 - 4) - 10/24/2013, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Friday, October 25

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BOISE ST (5 - 2) at BYU (5 - 2) - 10/25/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 112-71 ATS (+33.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 112-71 ATS (+33.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
BOISE ST is 71-38 ATS (+29.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
BOISE ST is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 64-34 ATS (+26.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 75-46 ATS (+24.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 1-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-0 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, October 26

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GEORGIA TECH (4 - 3) at VIRGINIA (2 - 5) - 10/26/2013, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (0 - 6) at UCF (5 - 1) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BALL ST (7 - 1) at AKRON (2 - 6) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MIAMI OHIO (0 - 7) at OHIO U (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BUFFALO (5 - 2) at KENT ST (2 - 6) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 1-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W MICHIGAN (0 - 8) at MASSACHUSETTS (1 - 6) - 10/26/2013, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in games played on turf this season.
W MICHIGAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (5 - 1) at RUTGERS (4 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BOSTON COLLEGE (3 - 3) at N CAROLINA (1 - 5) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CLEMSON (6 - 1) at MARYLAND (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUKE (5 - 2) at VIRGINIA TECH (6 - 1) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 straight up against DUKE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PITTSBURGH (4 - 2) at NAVY (3 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 83-52 ATS (+25.8 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NAVY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games against ACC opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UAB (2 - 4) at UTSA (2 - 5) - 10/26/2013, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TEMPLE (1 - 6) at SMU (2 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E MICHIGAN (1 - 6) at N ILLINOIS (7 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-1 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARIZONA (4 - 2) at COLORADO (3 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 44-72 ATS (-35.2 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 68-98 ATS (-39.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-1 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VANDERBILT (4 - 3) at TEXAS A&M (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 12:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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FLA ATLANTIC (2 - 5) at AUBURN (6 - 1) - 10/26/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 1-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TENNESSEE (4 - 3) at ALABAMA (7 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
ALABAMA is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 2-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 2-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (5 - 1) at OREGON (7 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in road games after playing a conference game since 1992.
UCLA is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
OREGON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 127-96 ATS (+21.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OREGON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in October games since 1992.
OREGON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-0 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against UCLA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (4 - 3) at USC (4 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTAH is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
USC is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (2 - 4) at TULANE (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 2-0 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CALIFORNIA (1 - 6) at WASHINGTON (4 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 11:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W VIRGINIA (3 - 4) at KANSAS ST (2 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 3:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-0 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-0 straight up against W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MICHIGAN ST (6 - 1) at ILLINOIS (3 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 65-103 ATS (-48.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WAKE FOREST (4 - 3) at MIAMI (6 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NC STATE (3 - 3) at FLORIDA ST (6 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 1-1 straight up against NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS TECH (7 - 0) at OKLAHOMA (6 - 1) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in October games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TEXAS (4 - 2) at TCU (3 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
TCU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NORTHWESTERN (4 - 3) at IOWA (4 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
NORTHWESTERN is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 1-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNLV (4 - 3) at NEVADA (3 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
UNLV is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
UNLV is 65-99 ATS (-43.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
UNLV is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
UNLV is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
NEVADA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 1-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 2-0 straight up against UNLV over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WYOMING (4 - 3) at SAN JOSE ST (3 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
SAN JOSE ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a bye week since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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STANFORD (6 - 1) at OREGON ST (6 - 1) - 10/26/2013, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 102-71 ATS (+23.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
OREGON ST is 96-64 ATS (+25.6 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
OREGON ST is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
OREGON ST is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in October games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
OREGON ST is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
OREGON ST is 59-35 ATS (+20.5 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
STANFORD is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-0 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 2-0 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TROY (4 - 3) at W KENTUCKY (4 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TROY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NOTRE DAME (5 - 2) at AIR FORCE (1 - 6) - 10/26/2013, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA ST (0 - 7) at LA MONROE (3 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA MONROE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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S ALABAMA (3 - 3) at TEXAS ST (4 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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IDAHO (1 - 6) at OLE MISS (4 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NORTH TEXAS (4 - 3) at SOUTHERN MISS (0 - 6) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LOUISIANA TECH (2 - 5) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (1 - 5) - 10/26/2013, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
LOUISIANA TECH is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a bye week since 1992.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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S CAROLINA (5 - 2) at MISSOURI (7 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA ST (5 - 1) at IOWA ST (1 - 5) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 70-43 ATS (+22.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BAYLOR (6 - 0) at KANSAS (2 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 65-96 ATS (-40.6 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS is 40-67 ATS (-33.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 2-0 straight up against KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEBRASKA (5 - 1) at MINNESOTA (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 2-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA is 2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISVILLE (6 - 1) at S FLORIDA (2 - 4) - 10/26/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 1-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TOLEDO (4 - 3) at BOWLING GREEN (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 1-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 2-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PENN ST (4 - 2) at OHIO ST (7 - 0) - 10/26/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 153-109 ATS (+33.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 153-109 ATS (+33.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 127-90 ATS (+28.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 100-68 ATS (+25.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
OHIO ST is 141-96 ATS (+35.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 118-86 ATS (+23.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OHIO ST is 98-71 ATS (+19.9 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
OHIO ST is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 1-1 straight up against PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTEP (1 - 5) at RICE (5 - 2) - 10/26/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.
RICE is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home games since 1992.
RICE is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
RICE is 53-21 ATS (+29.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
RICE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
RICE is 96-67 ATS (+22.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
RICE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
RICE is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 2-0 against the spread versus UTEP over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 2-0 straight up against UTEP over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FRESNO ST (6 - 0) at SAN DIEGO ST (3 - 3) - 10/26/2013, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FRESNO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 1-1 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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COLORADO ST (3 - 4) at HAWAII (0 - 6) - 10/26/2013, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 1-0 straight up against HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 10-21-2013, 10:45 PM

NCAAF

Week 9

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Trend Report
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Tuesday, October 22

8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 5 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas State is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Arkansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Thursday, October 24

7:30 PM
MARSHALL vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marshall's last 6 games
Marshall is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Middle Tennessee's last 7 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
KENTUCKY vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Kentucky is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
Kentucky is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games
Mississippi State is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 6 games at home

Friday, October 25

8:00 PM
BOISE STATE vs. BYU
Boise State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boise State's last 6 games
BYU is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of BYU's last 6 games at home

Saturday, October 26

12:00 PM
NEBRASKA vs. MINNESOTA
Nebraska is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Nebraska is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

12:00 PM
WAKE FOREST vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wake Forest's last 7 games on the road
Wake Forest is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games at home
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. IOWA
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Iowa
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northwestern's last 8 games when playing Iowa
Iowa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa's last 7 games at home

12:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. AKRON
Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Ball State's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Akron's last 6 games at home
Akron is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games

12:00 PM
LOUISVILLE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Louisville is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Louisville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Louisville
South Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisville

12:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. RUTGERS
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Rutgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. IOWA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games
Oklahoma State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Iowa State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State
Iowa State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma State

12:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Connecticut is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games
Central Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Central Florida's last 17 games at home

12:21 PM
VANDERBILT vs. TEXAS A&M
Vanderbilt is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas A&M's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas A&M's last 7 games

12:30 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. VIRGINIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Georgia Tech's last 9 games when playing Virginia
Georgia Tech is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Virginia
Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Georgia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia's last 9 games when playing Georgia Tech

1:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. NAVY
Pittsburgh is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Navy's last 5 games at home
Navy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. OHIO
Miami (Ohio) is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ohio's last 7 games

2:30 PM
TOLEDO vs. BOWLING GREEN
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toledo's last 13 games
Toledo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 5 games when playing Toledo
Bowling Green is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toledo

3:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
Temple is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Temple's last 7 games
Southern Methodist is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Southern Methodist's last 7 games at home

3:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. MASSACHUSETTS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Western Michigan's last 10 games
Western Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Massachusetts's last 6 games at home
Massachusetts is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home

3:30 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. ILLINOIS
Michigan State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Illinois
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Michigan State
Illinois is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan State

3:30 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Eastern Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. FLORIDA STATE
North Carolina State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina State's last 6 games when playing Florida State
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida State's last 5 games

3:30 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. RICE
Texas El Paso is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Rice
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas El Paso's last 9 games when playing Rice
Rice is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rice's last 7 games at home

3:30 PM
DUKE vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Duke is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Duke is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duke
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duke

3:30 PM
CLEMSON vs. MARYLAND
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Maryland's last 7 games when playing Clemson

3:30 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Boston College's last 19 games on the road
Boston College is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina's last 6 games
North Carolina is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home

3:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. KENT STATE
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games
Kent State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

3:30 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. OKLAHOMA
Texas Tech is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Oklahoma
Texas Tech is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

3:30 PM
TENNESSEE vs. ALABAMA
Tennessee is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Alabama
Tennessee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
Alabama is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tennessee
Alabama is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee

3:30 PM
TULSA vs. TULANE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games when playing Tulane
Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulane
Tulane is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tulane is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

3:45 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. KANSAS STATE
West Virginia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
West Virginia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas State's last 7 games

4:00 PM
TROY vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Troy is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Western Kentucky
Troy is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Troy
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Kentucky's last 5 games

4:00 PM
UTAH vs. SOUTHERN CAL
Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Southern Cal is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Cal's last 9 games

5:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. AIR FORCE
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Air Force
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 5 games when playing Air Force
Air Force is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Air Force is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Notre Dame

5:00 PM
UAB vs. UTSA
UAB is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of UAB's last 7 games
UTSA is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
UTSA is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

6:00 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Louisiana Tech is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Louisiana Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games at home
Florida International is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

6:05 PM
UNLV vs. NEVADA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 5 games when playing Nevada
UNLV is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Nevada
Nevada is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Nevada is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games

7:00 PM
WYOMING vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
San Jose State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. TEXAS STATE
South Alabama is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
South Alabama is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Texas State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
BAYLOR vs. KANSAS
Baylor is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baylor's last 12 games on the road
Kansas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Kansas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. SOUTHERN MISS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of North Texas's last 8 games
North Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Southern Miss's last 10 games at home
Southern Miss is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Georgia State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
UCLA vs. OREGON
UCLA is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
UCLA is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing UCLA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon's last 6 games when playing UCLA

7:00 PM
FURMAN vs. LSU
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LSU is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LSU's last 8 games

7:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. MISSOURI
South Carolina is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
South Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri's last 5 games
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. AUBURN
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida Atlantic's last 8 games
Florida Atlantic is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games at home
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
IDAHO vs. MISSISSIPPI
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi's last 6 games
Mississippi is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

7:30 PM
TEXAS vs. TCU
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games on the road
TCU is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of TCU's last 5 games

8:00 PM
PENN STATE vs. OHIO STATE
Penn State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Penn State's last 9 games when playing Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games

8:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 15 games
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Colorado is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home

8:00 PM
ABILENE CHRISTIAN vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico State's last 6 games at home
New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Fresno State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Fresno State's last 5 games on the road
San Diego State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego State's last 11 games

10:30 PM
STANFORD vs. OREGON STATE
Stanford is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Stanford is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon State
Oregon State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon State's last 6 games when playing at home against Stanford

11:00 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. WASHINGTON
California is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
California is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

11:59 PM
COLORADO STATE vs. HAWAII
Colorado State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Colorado State is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Hawaii is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hawaii's last 8 games at home

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**Udog** · 10-21-2013, 10:46 PM

NCAAF

Tuesday, October 22

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UL Lafayette at Arkansas State: What bettors need to know
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UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Arkansas State Red Wolves (+2.5)

When it comes to offensive production, the Arkansas State Red Wolves have been as inconsistent as it gets. The Red Wolves will need to be at their explosive best Tuesday night as they welcome one of the nation's most formidable offenses in the UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns. Arkansas State is coming off an impressive 48-24 drubbing of the Idaho Vandals 10 days ago but will be in tough against the Cajuns, who have reeled off four consecutive victories.

When they put points on the board, the Red Wolves have a great deal of success - and when they don't, a loss is nearly automatic. Arkansas State is averaging better than 50 points per game in its three victories - including a 62-11 laugher in its season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff - and fewer than 12 points in its three losses. UL Lafayette has steamrolled its way to the top of the Sun Belt Conference standings, averaging 47.5 points during its winning streak.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2.

LINE: Arkansas State has held steady as a 2.5-point home underdog.

WEATHER: Temperatures at Liberty Bank Stadium will be in the low-50s with clear skies and wind blowing diagonally out of the southwest at 8 mph.

ABOUT LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (4-2, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference): After relying on the arm of standout quarterback Terrance Broadway in consecutive wins over Akron and Texas State, the Ragin' Cajuns used a stout ground attack to subdue the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 37-20 in their previous game. Alonzo Harris led the way with 115 rushing yards and a pair of scores as UL Lafayette finished with three touchdowns on the ground, amassing 198 of its 254 rushing yards in the opening half. Broadway ranks third in the conference in quarterback efficiency, while Harris is third in rushing yards per game.

ABOUT ARKANSAS STATE (3-3, 1-0): Senior quarterback Adam Kennedy had the game of his career last time out, erupting for a career-high 375 passing yards and four touchdowns in the win over the Vandals. The strong performance vaulted the Utah State transfer into third in the Sun Belt in passing yardage while earning him conference offensive player of the week honors. David Oku led the ground attack with 69 yards and a touchdown, the 24th of his four-year collegiate career. The Red Wolves have one of the best third-down conversion rates in the country, making good on 48 percent of their attempts.

TRENDS:

* UL Lafayette is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games following a SU win.
* Arkansas State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last five games overall.
* Over is 18-8 in Ragin' Cajuns' last 26 October games.
* Under is 22-7-2 in Red Wolves' last 31 games against teams with winning records.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. The Red Wolves cruised to a 50-27 victory in their previous encounter last season at Lafayette. The Ragin' Cajuns lead the all-time series 21-19-1.

2. Arkansas State has turned the ball over just six times in its first six games.

3. Red Wolves WR Julian Jones needs just 49 receiving yards to reach 1,000 for his career.

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**Udog** · 10-22-2013, 07:13 AM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 9

UL-Lafayette at Arkansas State
The Ragin' Cajuns look to build on their 21-8 ATS record in their last 29 road games. UL-Lafayette is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Ragin' Cajuns favored by 15 1/2. Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (-2 1/2).

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Game 101-102: UL-Lafayette at Arkansas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 89.563; Arkansas State 73.953
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 15 1/2; 73
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 2 1/2; 67
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (-2 1/2); Over

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 9

Tuesday's game

UL-Lafayette scored 40 ppg in winning last three games vs I-AA teams, with wins by 5-24-7 points; they upset Western Kentucky last Tuesday on road-- Cajuns lost 50-27/30-21 in last two games vs Arkasnas State, in series where underdogs covered three of last four meetings. Host won all five of ASU's games vs I-A foes; Red Wolves scored 48-41 points in winning its two I-A home games, 41-34 (-7.5) over Troy, 48-24 (-26.5) over Idaho in their last game, ten days ago. ASU allowed 301-329-239 rushing yards in its three losses, an average of 98.7 in its wins. ULL ran ball ran ball for 212-254 yards in last two games-- only teams they lost to were BCS schools (Arkansas/Kansas State). ULL lost five of last six visits here, with losses by 9-31-3-6-4 points.

**Udog** · 10-22-2013, 12:28 PM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 9

Tuesday, October 22

LA Lafayette at Arkansas State, 8:00 ET
LA Lafayette: 8-1 OVER off a road game
Arkansas St: 13-4 ATS against conference opponents

**Udog** · 10-22-2013, 09:39 PM

Beyond the BCS: Capping college football's small conferences

Team to watch: Colorado State Rams (3-4 SU, 5-2 ATS)

This week: -5.5 at Hawaii

The Rams are battle tested on the road heading into Saturday’s date at winless Hawaii. They lost at Tulsa and Alabama before scoring a 30-point win at Wyoming last weekend. Colorado State churned out 509 yards at the Cowboys’ expense, including 290 yards on the ground. Quarterback Garrett Grayson threw three touchdown passes and has nine in his last three outings. The offensive unit should be licking its chops to an even greater extent against a 0-6 Hawaii squad that is allowing 475.8 yards per game. Colorado State won this matchup 42-27 at home last year.

The Rams are 5-1 ATS in their last six overall and 4-0 ATS in their last four road contests. Hawaii is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 Mountain West showdowns and 3-9 ATS in its last 12 against opponents with losing records.

Team to beware: Akron Zips (2-6 SU, 4-4 ATS)

This week: +10.5 vs. Ball State

Akron is 2-6 (1-3 MAC) and has lost five of its last six games. The Zips are coming off a road win at Miami (Ohio), which is 0-7 and has not come closer in any contest than it did in last week’s seven-point margin. Akron is 1-6 ATS in its last seven home games and 5-11 ATS in its last 16 conference dates. Ball State, on the other hand, is 7-2 ATS in its last seven against the MAC and 7-2 ATS in its last nine against teams with losing records.

If there is a weakness on Ball State (7-1, 4-0 MAC), it’s a rushing defense that surrenders 204.5 rushing yards per game. The Zips, though, likely can’t capitalize on such an opportunity. They are gaining a mere 107.9 yards per game on the ground.

Total team: Marshall Thundering Herd (4-2 SU, 1-5 O/U)

This week: 56.5 at Middle Tennessee

The Thundering Herd’s defense is the main reason why they are 4-2 overall and off to a 2-0 start in the C-USA. Marshall is allowing just 117.8 rushing yards and 180.3 passing yards per contest. It has given up more than 23 points in regulation only once this season.

Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, is averaging only 176.9 yards per game through the air and running back William Pratcher, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns in his team’s season opener, is out for the season.

The Under is 5-1 in Marshall’s last six overall and 5-1 in Middle Tennessee’s last six overall. It is 6-2 in Middle Tennessee’s last eight road games and 5-1 in its last six against opponents with winning records.

**Udog** · 10-23-2013, 08:44 PM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 9

Kentucky at Mississippi State
The Wildcats look to take advantage of a Mississippi State team that is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 Thursday games. Kentucky is the pick (+10 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulldogs favored by only 7. Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+10 1/2). Here are all of this week's lined games.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

Game 105-106: Kentucky at Mississippi State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 83.828; Mississippi State 90.723
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 7; 52
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 10 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+10 1/2); Under

Game 107-108: Marshall at Middle Tennessee State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 83.989; Middle Tennessee State 73.364
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 10 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Marshall by 8 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-8 1/2); Under

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

Game 109-110: Boise State at BYU (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 99.002; BYU 103.711
Dunkel Line: BYU by 4 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: BYU by 7 1/2; 62 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (+7 1/2); Over

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

Game 111-112: Georgia Tech at Virginia (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 91.088; Virginia 84.173
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 7; 43
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 10; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+10); Under

Game 113-114: Connecticut at Central Florida (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 66.671; Central Florida 101.139
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 34 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 22 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-22 1/2); Over

Game 115-116: Ball State at Akron (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 88.746; Akron 69.126
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 19 1/2; 61
Vegas Line: Ball State by 10 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-10 1/2); Over

Game 117-118: Miami (OH) at Ohio (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 59.257; Ohio 80.515
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 21; 48
Vegas Line: Ohio by 25; 51
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+25); Under

Game 119-120: Buffalo at Kent State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 84.884; Kent State 74.868
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 10; 54
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-1 1/2); Over

Game 121-122: Western Michigan at Massachusetts (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 61.122; Massachusetts 61.056
Dunkel Line: Even; 43
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 3; 47
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+3); Under

Game 123-124: Houston at Rutgers (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 91.737; Rutgers 88.710
Dunkel Line: Houston by 3; 68
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 7; 61
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+7); Over

Game 125-126: Boston College at North Carolina (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 86.841; North Carolina 85.208
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 1 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 7; 58
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+7); Under

Game 127-128: Clemson at Maryland (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 101.137; Maryland 91.831
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 9 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Clemson by 14; 60
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+14); Over

Game 129-130: Duke at Virginia Tech (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 81.283; Virginia Tech 99.249
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 18; 42
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 13; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-13); Under

Game 131-132: Pittsburgh at Navy (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 88.175; Navy 79.115
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 9; 47
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 5 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-5 1/2); Under

Game 133-134: UAB at TX-San Antonio (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 70.532; TX-San Antonio 72.066
Dunkel Line: TX-San Antonio by 1 1/2; 64
Vegas Line: TX-San Antonio by 7; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+7); Over

Game 135-136: Temple at SMU (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 67.956; SMU 83.688
Dunkel Line: SMU by 15 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: SMU by 12; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-12); Under

Game 137-138: Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 61.048; Northern Illinois 88.298
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 27; 72
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 30; 66
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (-30); Over

Game 139-140: Arizona at Colorado (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 98.762; Colorado 74.431
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 24 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Arizona by 14; 58
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-14); Under

Game 141-142: Vanderbilt at Texas A&M (12:21 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 90.771; Texas A&M 105.705
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 15; 73
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 18; 68 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+18); Over

Game 143-144: Florida Atlantic at Auburn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 76.657; Auburn 98.072
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 21 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Auburn by 24; 51
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+24); Under

Game 145-146: Tennessee at Alabama (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 85.072; Alabama 119.631
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 34 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: Alabama by 28; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-28); Over

Game 147-148: UCLA at Oregon (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 106.117; Oregon 121.731
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 15 1/2; 75
Vegas Line: Oregon by 23 1/2; 70
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (+23 1/2); Over

Game 149-150: Utah at USC (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 102.448; USC 95.149
Dunkel Line: Utah by 7 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: USC by 7; 54
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7); Under

Game 151-152: Tulsa at Tulane (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 75.551; Tulane 84.893
Dunkel Line: Tulane by 9 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 3 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+9 1/2); Under

Game 153-154: California at Washington (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 77.378; Washington 107.300
Dunkel Line: Washington by 30; 68
Vegas Line: Washington by 24 1/2; 64
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-24 1/2); Over

Game 155-156: West Virginia at Kansas State (3:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 87.934; Kansas State 95.301
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 7 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 10 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (+10 1/2); Over

Game 157-158: Michigan State at Illinois (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 102.451; Illinois 88.371
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 14; 46
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 10 1/2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-10 1/2); Under

Game 159-160: Wake Forest at Miami (FL) (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 70.898; Miami (FL) 102.326
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 31 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 22 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-22 1/2); Under

Game 161-162: North Carolina State at Florida State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina State 90.214; Florida State 111.928
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 21 1/2; 63
Vegas Line: Florida State by 31 1/2; 58
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina State (+31 1/2); Over

Game 163-164: Texas Tech at Oklahoma (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 98.691; Oklahoma 108.778
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 10; 65
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 6 1/2; 59
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-6 1/2); Over

Game 165-166: Texas at TCU (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 98.271; TCU 95.369
Dunkel Line: Texas by 3; 48
Vegas Line: TCU by 2 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+2 1/2); Under

Game 167-168: Northwestern at Iowa (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 95.037; Iowa 93.798
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 1 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Iowa by 4; 53
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+4); Under

Game 169-170: UNLV at Nevada (6:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 72.022; Nevada 81.614
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 9 1/2; 70
Vegas Line: Nevada by 6 1/2; 66 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-6 1/2); Over

Game 171-172: Wyoming at San Jose State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 78.470; San Jose State 81.633
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 3; 76
Vegas Line: San Jose State by 7; 71 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+7); Over

Game 173-174: Stanford at Oregon State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 109.777; Oregon State 95.617
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 14; 51
Vegas Line: Stanford by 3 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-3 1/2); Under

Game 175-176: Troy at Western Kentucky (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 69.980; Western Kentucky 83.042
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 13; 65
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 10 1/2; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-10 1/2); Over

Game 177-178: Notre Dame at Air Force (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 94.129; Air Force 77.720
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 16 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 20; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+20); Under

Game 179-180: Georgia State at UL-Monroe (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 59.393; UL-Monroe 67.175
Dunkel Line: UL-Monroe by 8; 47
Vegas Line: UL-Monroe by 11 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (+11 1/2); Under

Game 181-182: South Alabama at Texas State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 77.201; Texas State 72.024
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 5; 56
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 1 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-1 1/2); Over

Game 183-184: Idaho at Mississippi (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 59.713; Mississippi 98.091
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 38 1/2; 62
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 41 1/2; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (+41 1/2); Over

Game 185-186: North Texas at Southern Mississippi (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 81.327; Southern Mississippi 59.933
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 22 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: North Texas by 10 1/2; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (-10 1/2); Under

Game 187-188: Louisiana Tech at Florida International (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 67.256; Florida International 56.028
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 11; 46
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 5; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-5); Under

Game 189-190: South Carolina at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 105.229; Missouri 103.124
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 2; 56
Vegas Line: Missouri by 3; 52
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (+3); Over

Game 191-192: Oklahoma State at Iowa State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 96.414; Iowa State 89.532
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 7; 50
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 13 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+13 1/2); Under

Game 193-194: Baylor at Kansas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 119.121; Kansas 75.761
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 43 1/2; 72
Vegas Line: Baylor by 34 1/2; 65 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-34 1/2); Over

Game 195-196: Nebraska at Minnesota (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 97.482; Minnesota 90.273
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 7; 57
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 10 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+10 1/2); Over

Game 197-198: Louisville at South Florida (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 101.146; South Florida 66.251
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 35; 42
Vegas Line: Louisville by 20; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-20); Under

Game 199-200: Toledo at Bowling Green (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 85.993; Bowling Green 86.873
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 1; 53
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 4; 56
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+4); Under

Game 201-202: Penn State at Ohio State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 91.417; Ohio State 110.698
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 19 1/2; 60
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 14 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-14 1/2); Over

Game 203-204: UTEP at Rice (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 64.935; Rice 84.813
Dunkel Line: Rice by 20; 54
Vegas Line: Rice by 17; 58
Dunkel Pick: Rice (-17); Under

Game 205-206: Fresno State at San Diego State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 87.148; San Diego State 81.545
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 5 1/2; 67
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 8 1/2; 61
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+8 1/2); Over

Game 207-208: Colorado State at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 76.151; Hawaii 75.067
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 1; 62
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 4; 56
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+4); Over

OTHER MAJOR GAMES:

Game 241-242: Furman at LSU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 50.961; LSU 113.407
Dunkel Line: LSU by 62 1/2
Vegas Line: LSU by 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-45 1/2)

Abilene Christian at New Mexico State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Abilene Christian 50.716; New Mexico State 55.039
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 10-23-2013, 08:55 PM

NCAAF

Thursday, October 24

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Kentucky at Mississippi State: What bettors need to know
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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs (-10.5, 56)

Mississippi State looks for its fifth straight victory over Kentucky when the Southeastern Conference cross-divisional rivals square off in primetime Thursday. The Bulldogs are after the first five-game winning streak by either team in the series, which has seen the last five meetings decided by an average of eight points. "I know our guys look forward to this game and treat it as a little bit of a rivalry game for us," Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen said. "… You know it's a team you're playing every year."

The Wildcats have dropped four straight - all against teams that were ranked in the top 25 at the time - and had a week off following a 48-7 trouncing versus No. 1 Alabama on Oct. 12. "I think having a chance to recoup physically and mentally I think should help us going into this game," first-year Kentucky coach Mark Stoops told reporters. "I think our preparation has been very good. I feel like the team is in a good place right now." Mississippi State has alternated losses and wins all season and shoots for its first winning streak after a 21-20 victory over Bowling Green on Oct. 12.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: Mississippi State opened as a 9.5-point home favorite and moved to -10.5. The total jumped from 55 points to 56.

WEATHER: Temperatures in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing WNW at 2 mph.

ABOUT KENTUCKY (1-5, 0-3 SEC, 2-4 ATS): The Wildcats expected quarterback Jalen Whitlow to miss at least one game after spraining his left ankle against Alabama, but he returned to practice Monday and could be ready to start. Fellow sophomore Maxwell Smith will get the nod if Whitlow can't play, taking the reins of an offense that has been balanced, but far from explosive. Kentucky has been tough against the pass but allows 213.3 rushing yards per game - 107th among the 123 FBS teams, which might spell trouble against the Bulldogs' strong ground game.

ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE (3-3, 0-2, 3-3 ATS): The Bulldogs have been a bit of a one-man show on offense, with quarterback Dak Prescott leading the team with 457 rushing yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 890 passing yards and three TDs. Prescott splits time with Tyler Russell, who missed time with a concussion but has played the past two games and threw for 248 yards and two TDs in those contests. The defense was torched in a 59-26 loss to LSU on Oct. 5 but has held its own against dangerous offenses in losses to Oklahoma State and Auburn.

TRENDS:

* Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Mississippi State.
* Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Mississippi State has rushed for 200 yards or more in five consecutive games for the first time since 2010. The Bulldogs rank 23rd in the nation with 214.3 rushing yards per game.

2. The Wildcats have been bold on fourth down, going for it 13 times and converting nine. The 69.2 percent conversion rate ranks 15th in the nation (eighth among teams with at least 10 attempts).

3. Prescott has topped 100 yards rushing in two straight games and three of the past four and has at least one rushing touchdown in five straight contests.

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NCAAF

Thursday, October 24

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Marshall at Middle Tennessee: What bettors need to know
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Marshall Thundering Herd at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (+8.5, 56.5)

The Marshall Thundering Herd have plenty of momentum following a dramatic come-from-behind win over Florida Atlantic, and get a struggling opponent next as they face the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Floyd Stadium Thursday night. The Thundering Herd rode Justin Haig's last-second 41-yard field goal to a 24-23 triumph over Florida Atlantic on Oct. 12. The Blue Raiders have lost three in a row and were thumped 34-7 at North Texas in their last game.

The Middle Tennessee offense has scuffled mightily since a 42-35 overtime win over Florida Atlantic, scoring just 34 points during its skid. That's a bad omen for a Blue Raiders team facing off against a Marshall defense that ranks 14th in the nation in points against per game (18.8). It's the first-ever meeting between the teams in Murfeesboro, and the first time they've faced off since Marshall prevailed 49-14 back on Nov. 26, 1994.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1

LINE: Marshall has held steady as an 8.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 56.5.

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the high-40s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow diagonally out of the northwest at 5 mph.

ABOUT MARSHALL (4-2, 2-0 Conference USA, 4-2 ATS): Marshall is wrapping up a bizarre scheduling quirk that has it playing just its third game in a 33-day stretch Thursday - with a 34-10 win over UTSA on Oct. 5 and the victory over Owls a week later representing its only game action since Sept. 21. The players admit it's good to have everyone rested but they're itching to hit the field. "Sometimes in practice, you'd see a bunch of (non-contact jerseys)," center Chris Jasperse told the Charleston Gazette. "Now, hey, let's go play. It's good for us to have everybody out there, ready to go."

ABOUT MIDDLE TENNESSEE (3-4, 1-2, 2-5 ATS): The Blue Raiders know that the Marshall offense revolves around standout quarterback Rakeem Cato, who has looked ordinary since a five-touchdown outburst in Marshall's season opener but is still one of the conference's top QBs. "He is a very dynamic player," Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill told the team's official website. "He can make every throw and he's got a great arm. He's just a phenomenal player." The Blue Raider defense has been impressive, ranking second in the nation with 20 takeaways.

TRENDS

* Marshall is 2-9-2 ATS in its last 13 road games against teams with losing home records.
* Middle Tennessee is 4-0 ATS in its last four games following a bye week.
* Over is 11-4 in the Thundering Herd's previous 15 conference games.
* Under is 5-1 in the Blue Raiders' last six games against teams with winning records.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Marshall has won both head-to-head meetings.

2. Cato has thrown four touchdown passes and four interceptions in three road games so far in 2013.

3. Senior QB Logan Kilgore is expected to get the start for Middle Tennessee despite being replaced by Austin Grammer against North Texas.

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**Udog** · 10-23-2013, 08:56 PM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 9

Thursday, October 24

Kentucky at Mississippi State, 7:30 ET
Kentucky: 2-11 ATS as an underdog
Mississippi St: 15-5 ATS after scoring 20 pts or more in first half in 2 straight games

Marshall at Middle Tenn St, 7:30 ET
Marshal: 10-23 ATS as a road favorite
Middle Tenn St: 31-15 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses

Friday, October 25

Boise State at BYU, 8:00 ET
Boise St: 71-38 ATS after playing a conference game
BYU: 10-2 UNDER at home after gaining 375 or more passing yards in last game

**Udog** · 10-24-2013, 09:05 AM

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 9

Thursday's games

Mississippi State won its last four games vs Kentucky, with an average score of 27-18; State covered the last three meetings, but Wildcats won three of last five visits to Starkville, with losses by 1-3 points. Wildcats lost last four games, allowing 33.5 ppg; they're 3-10 in last 13 games as a road underdog, covering at South Carolina in only true road game in '13. Miss State is 11-5 in last sixteen games as a home favorite, 1-1 this year; they're 3-3, with best win by point over Bowling Green. Kentucky isn't stopping run well, allowing 241.4 yards/game on ground last four games.

Marshall is 4-2 with an OT loss at Virginia Tech; they're 1-10-2 against spread in last 13 games as a road favorite, with only cover in 2009. Herd is 19-35 vs spread overall in its last 54 road games. Middle Tennessee is 3-4, losing last three games while scoring only 11.3 ppg-- Blue Raiders covered twice in last ten games as a home dog- they split their two I-A home games this year, with games decided by total of nine points. MT has given up an average of 479 yards/game their last four games. C-USA home underdogs are 4-7 vs spread in conference play this season.

**Udog** · 10-25-2013, 07:51 AM

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 9

Friday's game

Boise State (-6.5) nipped BYU 7-6 LY, with +5 turnover ratio in a game where total yardage was 261-200 and Cougars were just 8-19/61 passing. Boise QB Southwick was out last week so Broncos ran for 407 yards in a 34-17 win over Nevada; they've lost both road games this season, 38-6 (+3.5) at Washington, 41-40 (+3.5) at Fresno, allowing 500+ yards both games- they're 4-2 as road dogs under Peterson. BYU won its last four games, scoring 38.3 ppg; they won 47-46 last week in Houston, allowing 435 passing in game where they outgained Houston 681-483.

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