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**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:07 PM

NCAAF opening line report: 'Bama nearing double-digit chalk in Sugar Bowl

SUGAR BOWL (semifinal playoff game)
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (-9.5)

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer meet again. The Crimson Tide (12-1 SU, 5-8 ATS) capped the regular season with a 55-44 shootout win over archrival Auburn giving 9.5 points at home, then hammered Missouri 42-13 Saturday in the SEC championship game as a 14.5-point chalk.

Ohio State (12-1 SU, 8-5 ATS) is somewhat of a surprise here. The Buckeyes lost starting QB Braxton Miller in the preseason, and backup J.T. Barrett suffered a broken ankle two weekends ago in a win over Michigan. But third-stringer Cardale Jones helped orchestrate a 59-0 beatdown of Wisconsin in Saturday’s Big 10 title game, with the Buckeyes rolling despite being a 4-point underdog.

“Bettors don’t forget all the big games the Buckeyes have been in over the last handful of years, and how they were utterly embarrassed in most of them,” Lester said. “Ohio State certainly has its share of fans and supporters, which is part of the reason it’s in the playoff, but I expect we’ll be dealing a double-digit spread when this one closes. Alabama teasers will be aplenty.”

ROSE BOWL (semifinal playoff game)
Florida State Seminoles vs. Oregon Ducks (-8)

Florida State (13-0 SU, 3-10 ATS) hasn’t lost a game SU in more than two years, winning 29 in a row. That includes Saturday’s ACC championship game, a 37-35 victory over Georgia Tech, though again the Seminoles failed to cover as 3.5-point faves. The ‘Noles are nearly at rock-bottom against the oddsmakers, sitting 127th out of 128 teams.

Oregon (12-1 SU, 9-4 ATS) is arguably the hottest team in the country, having won eight in a row SU and ATS, all by double digits and seven by 18 points or more. In Friday’s Pac-12 title game, the Ducks avenged their only loss this season, whitewashing Arizona 51-13 laying 14.5 points.

“The Ducks come into a stadium where they are very comfortable playing, and they should have the majority of the crowd support,” Lester said. “The weaknesses of Florida State are well documented, and the ‘Noles haven’t seen an offense like this since last year’s title game. Oregon should be able to name its score. Again, players will be lining up to tease an Alabama-Oregon national championship.”

Peach Bowl
Mississippi Rebels vs. Texas Christian Horned Frogs

TCU (11-1 SU, 10-2 ATS) felt like it was robbed of a spot in the four-team playoff, dropping from No. 3 to No. 6 after capping the season with routs of 48-10 at Texas as a 4.5-point fave and 55-3 over Iowa State on Saturday as a 34.5-point home chalk. The Horned Frogs finished the year tied with Western Michigan for the best spread-covering mark in the nation.

Ole Miss (9-3 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) had its season derailed by a late-season three-game SEC skid (with a meaningless win over Presbyterian sandwiched in there). But the Rebels ended the year by dumping archrival Mississippi State 31-17 as a 2.5-point home underdog.

“As it is every bowl season, time to get that motivation model out,” Lester said. “Will TCU be eager to show the world they deserved to be in the playoff, or will they go through the motions because they egregiously got left out? I see this playing out as more of a defensive battle, because we’ve got two pretty salty ones on tap.”

Cotton Bowl
Michigan State Spartans vs. Baylor Bears

Like TCU, Baylor believed it was snubbed by the selection committee in being kept out of the playoff games. The Bears (11-1 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) ended the regular season on a 5-0 SU run (4-1 ATS), including Saturday’s 38-27 home win over Kansas State giving 7 points.

Michigan State (10-2 SU, 8-4 ATS) bounced back from a loss to Ohio State to win its last three SU and ATS. The Spartans bested Penn State 34-10 giving 10 points on the road in their Nov. 29 regular-season finale.

“It’s a long trip for the Spartan contingent, while Baylor is very close to home,” Lester said, noting the game is at AT&T Stadium. “We’ve seen Michigan State give up some big numbers to quality passing teams, and its secondary may not be able to keep up with the Bears’ big-bodied receivers. That said, the Sparties always seem to muster some extra motivation for the postseason.”

Orange Bowl
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Mississippi State (10-2 SU, 7-5 ATS) was on track for a spot in the four-team playoff, but dumped two of its last three games, falling at Alabama 25-20 as a 10-point underdog and ending the season with a 31-17 loss laying 2.5 points at Mississippi.

Georgia Tech (10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS) has been on fire at the betting window, cashing six in a row while winning five of those contests outright. The lone SU loss was in Saturday’s ACC final, a 37-35 setback catching 3.5 points.

“This is somewhat of a surprise matchup, but it is intriguing from a gambling standpoint,” Lester said. “The Bulldogs probably lucked out a bit not having to see TCU or Baylor, because those teams are more adept defending the run than the pass. Time is what you need to prepare for Tech coach Paul Johnson’s triple-option attack, and Mississippi State’s Dan Mullen will have three weeks to get his kids ready.”

Fiesta Bowl
Boise State Broncos vs. Arizona Wildcats

Boise State (11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS) got its berth by virtue of being the highest-ranked conference champion from the five minor FBS leagues. The Mountain West champion Broncos have won eight in a row SU (4-4 ATS), including a 28-14 victory over Fresno State giving 22.5 points in Saturday’s conference title game.

Arizona (10-3 SU, 5-8 ATS) found its way into one of the big six bowls despite getting boatraced in Saturday’s Pac-12 championship game, losing to Oregon 51-13 as a 14.5-point pup.

“You obviously have to factor in a huge home-field edge for the Wildcats. And we expect they’ll have quarterback Anu Solomon close to 100 percent after the layoff,” Lester said. “The Broncos should be extremely motivated to play well, but I don’t think Arizona is going to look past them. This one could be a quandary for a lot of handicappers.”

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:09 PM

Where the action is: College football bowl season's biggest line moves

Boca Raton Bowl: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Northern Illinois Huskies – Open: +11, Move: +10

All the action has been on the underdog for the first annual Boca Raton Bowl, being played at FAU Stadium on Dec. 23. Marshall opened as an 11-point favorite but has been bet down to the key number of -10 with bettors souring on the Herd’s weak finish to the regular season.

“Marshall was a very, very popular bet on team this season, but their last three games have been non covers and the betting market has turned on them, now looking to fade them in their Bowl game versus Northern Illinois,” Childs tells Covers. “Meanwhile, Northern Illinois comes in off of three straight covers and they look like they’ll be a popular bet this bowl season.”

Sun Bowl: Duke Blue Devils vs. Arizona State Sun Devils – Open: 62, Move: 67

The total for this ACC-versus-Pac-12 bowl game has jumped five points, according to Childs. The Blue Devils were one of the better Under plays this season, going 3-8 O/U, but that doesn’t seem to matter against the Sun Devils, who ranked 18th in scoring (37 ppg) and 75th in scoring defense (27.7 ppg).

Needless to say, books are having a “devil” of a time trying to figure out this number, with sharps pounding the Over at the opening number and every stop along the way – 64 and 66 – before setting at 67 points for this Dec. 27 bowl in El Paso, Texas.

“We eventually settled on 67 and no question, our opener here was bad,” admits Childs. “Way too low considering these two offenses. And most weeks this year, we took on Duke Over money. Mistake by us and sharps took advantage, but we’ll live to see another day.”

Cotton Bowl: Michigan State Spartans vs. Baylor Bears – Open: -1, Move: -3

We looked at the movement on this huge bowl matchup earlier in the week, when the early action on Baylor moved the spread to BU -2.5. Since then, more money has come in on the Bears and forced a move to a field goal (Baylor -115). It seems the market is expecting BU to play with a chip on its shoulder after getting snubbed by the College Football Playoff selection committee.

“You have to question Baylor’s mindset here. After playing all season trying to get into the four-team playoff, they have to feel beyond disappointed playing in this game,” says Childs. “That said, if they do bring their A-game, it’s no question they can cover this short price of three points. Very, very interesting game and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.”

Rose Bowl: Oregon Ducks vs. Florida State Seminoles – Open: +8, Move: +9.5

College football bettors have been fading Florida State all season and showed little respect for the defending national champs in the Rose Bowl – a semifinal matchup for the College Football Playoff. Wiseguy action on the Ducks has driven this line up 1.5 points, just sitting under the key number of 10 where public money has shown up and bought back the Seminoles at the fatter spread.

“Looks like a classic Joes versus Pros, as the public is on one side while sharp money is playing the other side,” notes Childs. “The only difference this time, the sharps are on the favorite and the public is on the dog.”

Despite the sharp money on Oregon and three weeks to go before this New Year’s Day kickoff – plenty of time for FSU to get in more off-field issues - Childs doesn’t expect this spread to go any higher. Or at least he hopes it doesn’t have to go to the key number of 10.

“Should be a great game for us to book and I doubt we’ll get to 10 so that leaves this game in what I like to call the ‘dead zone’,” he says. “The spread between seven and 10 and all numbers in between – eight and nine - are dead numbers.”

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:11 PM

NCAAF line watch: Three bowl bets you should wait on

TEXAS BOWL

Texas Longhorns (+6) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas opened as a 5-point favorite over Texas, and money quickly came in on the Razorbacks, pushing the line up to 6. I expect more Arkansas money to come in as this game gets closer to kick off, especially since the SEC is considered the superior conference to the Big 12, and that will influence the betting on this game.

Both teams are just 6-6 SU on the season, but bettors are going to remember Arkansas beating LSU and Mississippi by a combined 47-0. The lasting memory of Texas is a 48-10 blowout loss at home versus TCU on Thanksgiving night. Arkansas also possesses the better offense, and bettors are more inclined to lay points with those types of teams. Getting +7 with Texas might not appear, but it is still best to hold out for a possibly better line on the Longhorns.

TAXSLAYER BOWL

Iowa Hawkeyes (+3.5) vs. Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee was initially posted as a 3-point favorite versus Iowa, and the line has since gone up to -3.5 on the Vols. I anticipate this line going even higher, especially since the SEC has historically dominated the Big 10 in bowl games over the years.

Iowa and Tennessee also come into this game from opposite directions. The Hawkeyes have lost three of their past four games, while the Vols have won three of their past four games. Recent results have a direct impact on how the public bets bowls games, and this game will illustrate that to a tee. Wait this game out, and take Iowa plus more points closer to kick off.

ORANGE BOWL

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (61.5)

Georgia Tech and Mississippi State are both similar teams in that they are heavily reliant on running the football. Despite that, both teams have extremely efficient offenses that produce a lot of points. The Yellow Jackets rank No. 1 in offensive efficiency while averaging 37.0 points per game. The Bulldogs rank No. 14 in offensive efficiency while averaging 37.2 points per game.

Mississippi State has a good defense that is allowing just 19.4 points per game on 5.5 yards per play. Overall, the Bulldogs rank No. 9 in defensive efficiency. Georgia Tech’s defense is not so good as they allow 25.1 points per game on 6.2 yards per play. The Yellow Jackets rank No. 58 in overall defensive efficiency. Something has to give in this game, and the leaning here is that the two offenses may prove to be too much for the two defenses as the total has already risen higher from the opening number of 60.5.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:14 PM

College Football Bowl Betting Bible: Book I - Capping Thy Coaches

The names are different but the situations stay the same.

Each college football bowl season, select teams pack their bags and head off for their postseason matchup, giving sports bettors a fresh set of intriguing non-conference competitions. While there is an aura of the unknown when it comes to bowl teams – these programs don’t know much about each other – football bettors can find familiarity – and value – looking for teams in these certain situations.

We break down some of the important factors to figure into your bowl betting this December with our Bowl Betting Bible.

BOOK I: CAPPING THY COACHES

One of the biggest differences between wagering on college and professional sports is the impact of the coaching. In the college ranks, these coaches are the molders of young men and build a program from the bottom up, having a bigger influence on how the game is played. Oddsmakers factor coaching into the lines in college sports more than any other option.

That’s why it’s such a big deal when coaches are swapped out just before bowl season. Whether it be a coach taking a new job and leaving his former team in the hands of his assistants or a team firing its coach just before the postseason and pretty much hoping for the best in the bowl game. Bettors can find added value when handicapping the turnover on the sidelines.

“Teams and players often rally behind a new coach or departing coach, while other times players and teams are disappointed and provide a weak effort,” says Covers Expert Steve Merril.

Wisconsin is one team undergoing a transformation in the coaching department. The Badgers were stunned when Gary Andersen decided to leave Madison for Oregon State, putting the team and its Outback Bowl battle with Auburn (Wisconsin is a 6.5-point underdog) in the hands of Barry Alvarez.

This is familiar territory for Alvarez, who stepped in for the departed Bret Bielema in 2012 and coached Wisconsin to a loss versus Stanford in the Rose Bowl. The Badgers are coming off a terrible loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game and are dealing with another punch to the stomach following Anderson’s departure. These letdowns could be a lot for Wisconsin to overcome as a program.

Another school swapping out head coaches is Florida, which canned Will Muschamp after another disappointing season. The Gators fired Muschamp following a Week 12 loss to South Carolina and left the team in the hands of defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin.

The team rallied around Durkin, going 1-1 SU and 2-0 ATS including a near upset of Florida State in the finale. Programs are courting Durkin and a solid performance versus East Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl on Jan. 3 could help him land a new gig. The Gators are touchdown favorites over the Pirates.

The situation is a little different for another Florida program bowling after a down year. The Miami Hurricanes, coming off a 6-6 campaign, are 3-point favorites over South Carolina in the Independence Bowl on Dec, 27.

Head coach Al Golden has been the target of animosity from the Coral Gables faithful heading into bowl season, but the athletics department has given Golden the vote of confidence. Players have also come to Golden’s aid, and could hold his job in their hands this postseason. The ax may not fall right away but if push comes to shove, one of the first things an AD will do is size up a coach’s bowl record. Golden lost to Louisville in the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl, 36-9, as a 5.5-point underdog. He’s only been to two bowls in four years at Miami despite being eligible each season.

Here are teams undergoing changes at head coach this bowl season: Colorado State, Florida, Houston, Nebraska, Wisconsin.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:16 PM

College Football Bowl Betting Bible: Book II - Motivation

BOOK 2: DO NOT PLACE MONEY WITHOUT KNOWING MOTIVATION

Bowl season is many things to many teams.

To some, it’s the culmination of a hard-fought season. To others, it’s a relief from years of losing. And to a few programs, it’s a reminder of missed opportunities and wasted potential. Understanding the mindset of a bowl team is paramount before placing any bets.

“Which teams are just happy to be playing in a bowl and which ones are serious about winning?,” says Covers Expert Sean Murphy. “It is important not to write off teams that are disappointed by the bowl game they've drawn, as sometimes that perceived snub can result in a team playing with a big chip on their shoulder and can serve as a motivating factor.”

No bigger snub was dished out this bowl season than that of the Big 12 when it came to the Final Four teams for the first ever College Football Playoff. Baylor and TCU (which was ranked third in the CFB rankings heading into the final game of the season) were left out of the playoffs and handed big-name bowl matchups instead.

Baylor, which has only one loss to West Virginia and a win over TCU, settled for a showdown with Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl (BU -3). The Horned Frogs aren’t even playing on New Year’s Day, facing 9-3 Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 31 (TCU -3).

Bettors must determine whether or not these Big 12 programs try to prove the playoff committee wrong by rolling their bowl opponents or if they'll come out flat, disappointed with a season gone sour based on the opinion of a bunch of NCAA suits.

Alabama suffered from a major letdown in bowl season last year. The Crimson Tide were booked into the national title game until the stunning upset to Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Alabama never overcame that loss or the disappointment, and was rolled by Oklahoma 45-31 as a 17-point favorite in the Sugar Bowl.

Motivation just isn’t reserved for the big boys, though. Programs that barely qualified for bowl eligibility and still earned a berth in a postseason game can often times feel a sense of accomplishment. Covers Expert Art Aronson calls these “Just glad to be there” teams, and has his eye on one program in particular this bowl season.

“This might take some digging, but there are teams which are just happy to be aboard the gravy train,” says Aronson. “Coaches get a little more job security and players get to brag when they go home for semester break. With dozens of games, it’s a win-win for everyone.”

He points to the UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and their bowl matchup with Nevada in the New Orleans Bowl, with oddmakers setting them as 1-point favorites. The Ragin’ Cajuns went 8-4 SU on the season but don’t have any notable wins on their resume and recently lost to FCS Appalachian State, 35-16 at home as 8-point favorites.

Bettors must also measure the motivation of teams that are ending an extended bowl drought, and determine whether they're feeling a false sense of accomplishment – bound for a letdown – or using that big stage to push the program even further up the food chain.

The Memphis Tigers earned a postseason showcase for the first time since 2008 after going 9-3 this season, and are 1-point favorites against BYU in the Miami Beach Bowl. The Cougars, however, have been bowling for 10 straight years, going 6-3 SU in the previous nine postseason games, and are used to the bright lights of bowl season.

South Alabama is another program that is in unfamiliar territory. The Jaguars have cracked a bowl game for first time since jumping from the FCS to FBS six years ago, and are tagged as 2.5-point favorites versus Bowling Green in the inaugural Camellia Bowl. While they could be ripe for a letdown, South Alabama is making the two-hour drive to Montgomery and should have a strong home-field edge at the Cramton Bowl.

One of the most underlying motivational capping tools is finding a team playing in the same bowl as it did last season. The 2013-14 bowl schedule finds Arkansas State back in the GoDaddy Bowl, set as a 3-point underdog to Toledo. The Red Wolves will have played in four straight GoDaddy Bowls in Mobile, Alabama, including last season’s on Jan. 5, edging Ball State 23-20 as 6.5-point underdogs. They’re 2-1 SU and ATS in their three GoDaddy Bowl appearances.

“Teams returning to the same minor bowl game they played in last year tend to become dis-interested,” notes Marc Lawrence.

Another program that may not be all that excited for its bowl matchup is San Diego State, which is set to appear in the Poinsettia Bowl for the third time in five years. The Aztecs, who are 3-point favorites versus Navy, are pretty much playing a home game in Qualcomm Stadium. These teams played in the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl, with SDSU winning 35-14 as a field-goal favorite.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:18 PM

College Football Bowl Betting Bible: Book III - The Waiting Game

BOOK III: TIME BETWEEN BOWLS GIVETH AND TAKETH AWAY

The Ravages of time. Idle hands do the Devil’s work. Time, time time… is my on my side - yes it is!

All three phrases have everything to do with the time between a college football team’s final game of the regular season and it postseason bowl appearance.

Some programs are thrust right into the bowl schedule with a small break between the finale, finals and the bowl game. Other teams are collecting dust for almost a month while they prepare for their year-end showcase.

“The long layoff - several weeks - before the game is played can often lead to bizarre over or under-performance by teams involved,” says Covers Expert Steve Merril.

A team that gained momentum late in the year may not have that same mojo working for them in bowl season, thanks to the extended hiatus. Depending on the break between games, programs could be completely different come game day and that opens up a lot of value to go against with oddsmakers setting these lines based on their past accomplishments.

The gap between the end of the regular season to the bowl game can be more than a month, so what difference does it make if a team won its last six in a row?” asks Art Aronson.

He points to the Central Florida Knights as an example. They closed the regular season with four straight victories, going 4-0 ATS in that span, but have now been sitting idle for more than three weeks (last game on Dec. 4) before facing North Carolina State as 2-point favorites in the St. Petersburg Bowl on Dec. 26.

“Central Florida, which somehow managed to lose to Connecticut, gives two points to N.C. State, which played a much tougher schedule and still won three of its last four,” notes Aronson.

The gap between season finale and bowl game, however, can also work in a team’s favor. A late-season swoon or a rash of injuries toward the end of the year can be remedied by a few weeks off.

One program that is relishing the bowl break is Penn State. The Nittany Lions dropped their final two games of the schedule – losing to Illinois and Michigan State – and finished with 2-6 SU and 2-5-1 ATS in the last eight games.

Penn State is slated to face Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27, giving head coach James Franklin plenty of time to study his opponent and get his players in the right frame of mind for what will be the program’s first bowl appearance since the Sandusky scandal. Not only is PSU anxious to turn the page on that ugly chapter but the time off will allow LB Brandon Bell to return from a shoulder injury. He missed the final two games of the season and is an important cog to the Nittany Lions’ running defense.

Some other programs returning key players thanks to the time off are Oklahoma and QB Trevor Knight, as well as Marshall and RB Devon Johnson.

Knight suffered a neck injury versus Baylor on Nov. 8 but with the Sooners not taking the field against Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl until Dec. 29 – and Knight cleared to play – OU’s offense could be back in top form by then. He passed for 2,197 yards and 14 touchdowns before getting hurt.

The Thundering Herd should have their biggest weapon back at full strength after running back Devon Johnson was limited down the home stretch. Johnson, who rushed for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns, was nursing a bum shoulder and saw his workload trimmed significantly in the final two games of the year. Marshall is a 10-point favorite against Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 23.

But while the bowl break has allowed those teams – and many others – to heal up, other programs are wishing the postseason game would just get here already. Every bowl season is plagued with news of player suspensions, from either academics or off-field issues, as well as player injuries suffered in the limited practices allowed during bowl prep.

Arkansas threw the book at two important members of its secondary last week, suspending corner Carroll Washington and safety Rohan Gaines for violating team policy. Both were regular rotation players for the Razorbacks defense. Arkansas is a 6-point favorite facing Texas in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 29.

These will likely not be the only suspensions handed out between now and the end of bowl season. With finals over and classes done, as well as practices limited by NCAA rules, players don’t have the same structured schedule to keep them busy and out of trouble. And trips home over the holidays have been the catalyst for many suspensions with players getting into fights and violating team rules while visiting with friends and family.

Last season, Oregon’s top tight end Pharaoh Brown was suspended for the Alamo Bowl for his role in a snowball fight on campus. An online video captured the hijinks, which included pelting cars with snow as well as hitting a professor with snowballs and dumping snow through the car window.

On the injury front, Tennessee lost one of its top targets in wide receiver Jason Croom, who injured his knee in practice last Sunday. Croom caught 21 balls for 305 yards and was tied for the team lead with four receiving touchdowns. This injury is especially tough for the Volunteers, who have already lost four members of the receiving corps to injury this season. Tennessee is a 3.5-point favorite over Iowa in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Jan. 2.

Local media are usually the first sources to report on these issues, so keeping a close ear to the ground and anticipating either injury or disciplinary news is the best way to stay ahead of the bookmakers during the bowl break.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:25 PM

76 need-to-know betting notes for 76 college football bowl teams

With the holidays heating up, you might not have time to handicap all the college football bowl action you'd like this month. With that in mind, Covers gives you need-to-know notes for all 76 bowl teams taking the field this postseason. Enjoy!

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl - Saturday Dec. 20

UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (-1, 61)

* After not going to a bowl since 1970, The Ragin’ Cajuns have been to the New Orleans Bowl three straight years and have won and covered in every game.

* Nevada is 3-1 ATS this season against non-Mountain West Conference foes and 4-1 ATS in its last five non-conference games.

Gildan New Mexico Bowl - Saturday Dec. 20

Utah State Aggies vs. UTEP Miners (+10, 45.5)

* Despite losing three starting QBs to injury, Utah State delivered on the defensive side of the football with the second-best scoring defense in the MWC, giving up just 20.8 ppg.

* The Miners went 6-1 ATS in their last seven games but only one of those teams (7-5 WKU) finished with a winning record. The Miners went just 1-3 ATS on the year against teams that finished with winning records.

Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl - Saturday Dec. 20

Colorado State Rams vs. Utah Utes (-3.5, 57.5)

* With Jim McElwain taking the Florida job, offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin will step in as interim coach. The Rams were the best in the Mountain West Conference at 8-4 ATS.

* The Utes started out strong this season going 7-1 ATS in the first eight but folded down the stretch finishing 1-3 ATS. Those three SU losses came at the hands of Arizona, Arizona State and Oregon who finished with a combined record of 31-7.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Saturday Dec. 20

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Air Force Falcons (-1.5, 56.5)

* The Broncos had a miraculous turnaround from 1-11 in 2013 to 8-4 this season but they were also tied for the best ATS record in the nation at 10-2 ATS.

* Air Force is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS against non-conference opponents this season. The Falcons are used to strong non-conference foes, as the team is 24-16 SU (21-19 ATS) against non-conference foes under Terry Calhoun.

Raycom Media Camellia Bowl - Saturday Dec. 20

Bowling Green Falcons vs. South Alabama Jaguars (-3, 54)

* After losing defensive coordinator Mike Elko to Wake Forest, Bowling Green went from having the best defense in the MAC last season (allowing 15.9 ppg) to giving up 33.9 ppg this year (12th in the MAC).

* The Jaguars went just 3-8-1 O/U this season. They were ranked 112th at scoring TDs in the red zone, converting on just 48.65 percent of their trips.

Miami Beach Bowl - Monday Dec. 22

BYU Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers (-1.5, 57.5)

* Since QB Taysom Hill's injury, the Cougars have not beaten a team with a winning record SU or ATS.

* Memphis won a share of the AAC title, which was its first title since 1971, and makes its first bowl game since 2008. The Tigers were the best team in the nation with 50 scores on 53 red-zone attempts.

Boca Raton Bowl - Tuesday Dec. 23

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (-10, 65)

* Northern Illinois has only been a double-digit underdog once this year and it lost that game 52-14. In fact, the last four times NIU has been a double digit underdog it has failed to cover.

* The Thundering Herd have beaten only one team that won more than 60 percent of its games this season (Louisiana Tech) and they failed to cover in that game.

San Diego CCU Poinsettia Bowl - Tuesday Dec. 23

Navy Midshipmen vs. San Diego State Aztecs (-3, 54)

* San Diego State had the best defense in the MWC this year in terms of yards allowed and points allowed, going 1-11 O/U.

* Navy started the season 0-6 O/U but finished 4-0 O/U. It wasn’t able to stop teams on third down at the end of the season. During the first six games, the Middies were allowing teams to convert on 40 percent of their third downs and in their final four they allowed a 57 percent conversion rate.

Popeyes Bahama Bowl - Wednesday Dec. 24

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (-4, 66)

* Central Michigan was just 2-3 ATS as an underdog but that includes one of their most impressive victories in recent memory as they beat MAC Champ NIU 34-17.

* Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty has been granted a sixth year of eligibility. The C-USA Player of the Year finished No. 1 in the FBS with 44 touchdowns and 4,344 passing yards.

Hawaii Bowl - Wednesday Dec. 24

Rice Owls vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (+2, 58.5)

* Rice is favored by one point. That's important because the Owls have covered in six straight games in which they've been single digit favorites.

* Fresno State is the only team with a losing record going bowling. The last team with a losing record to make a bowl game was Georgia Tech in 2012 and they won the infamous Sun Bowl over USC 21-7 SU and ATS.

Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl - Friday Dec. 26

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (+6, 59)

* The Bulldogs were one of the best teams in the nation ATS going 10-3. They improved offensively as their ppg increased year-over-year by 18.3 ppg. The addition of Iowa transfer Cody Sokol was the biggest reason for their improvement and he was named C-USA Newcomer of the Year.

* The Fighting Illini have the worst defense in the Big Ten giving up 33.9 ppg. They've only held two FBS teams under 30 points this season.

Quick Lane Bowl - Friday Dec 26, 4:30 PM

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+3, 66.5)

* Rutgers has beaten only two teams with winning records this season but did cover the spread in both wins.

* North Carolina has parted ways with defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. They gave up 44 ppg and 540 ypg against non-conference foes.

Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl - Friday Dec. 26

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Central Florida Knights (-2, 49.5)

* The Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as their running game has really started to blossom. Over the last five games, they’ve averaged 230 ypg on the ground vs. 188 in their first seven games.

* The Knights are 4-0 ATS in their last four games. In the three games they were favorites, the defense allowed an average of 4.6 ppg.

Military Bowl - Saturday Dec. 27

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (+3, 51)

* The Bearcats allowed just 117 points in the last seven weeks. Cincy has given up 30 points or more just twice in that span after having that happen four times in the opening five contests.

* Virginia Tech has just one play of 50 or more yards this season. The only team worse was Wake Forest, which beat the Hokies 6-3 in double overtime.

Hyundai Sun Bowl - Saturday Dec. 27

Duke Blue Devils vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (-7.5, 66.5)

* The Blue Devils rank 18th nationally in third-down defense, 20th in scoring defense and 20th in pass efficiency defense. Duke allowed 21 points or less in nine of its 12 games this season.

* Arizona State allowed 19 sacks in November (126th in the nation) and have given up a total of 37 sacks on the year – more than three sacks allowed per game.

Duck Commander Independence Bowl - Saturday Dec. 27

Miami Hurricanes vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (+3, 61)

* Every FBS team that Miami played (except Virginia) is going to a bowl, yet its strength of schedule didn't rank in the Top 25.

* Despite having just six wins, the Gamecocks beat four bowl teams and covered the spread in three of those four contests.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Saturday Dec. 27

Boston College Eagles vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (+2.5, 40)

* Penn State linebacker Brandon Bell expects to play. Bell missed the last two regular season games with a shoulder injury. The sophomore averaged 4.3 tackles per game with two sacks and one interception in 10 contests.

* Boston College runs the ball on over 72 percent of its offensive plays and is eighth in the nation in rushing attempts per game. The Eagles are 11th in time of possession, holding on the ball an average of 33:09.92 per game and is 4-7-1 O/U.

National University Holiday Bowl - Saturday Dec. 27

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. USC Trojans (-6.5, 61.5)

* The Huskers have won their last nine games in which RB Ameer Abdullah has rushed for over 100 yards.

* Southern Cal QB Cody Kessler's TD-to-INT ratio (36:4) this season is better than Matt Barkley, Mark Sanchez, John David Booty, Matt Leinhart or Carson Palmer's best seasons.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl - Monday Dec. 29

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Texas A&M Aggies (-3.5, 67)

* West Virginia is 0-8 O/U in its last eight games. During this stretch, the defense has allowed 24.8 ppg. Last season, it allowed 40.3 ppg over the last eight games.

* The Aggies were 4-0 SU/3-1 ATS to start the season, outscoring opponents 221-47. Since then, Texas A&M is averaging 24 points with a 3-5 SU record and only covering once in that span.

Russell Athletic Bowl - Monday Dec. 29

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Clemson Tigers (+3, 54)

* With offensive coordinator Chad Morris off to SMU, Clemson co-coordinators Tony Elliot and Jeff Scott will share play calling duties. Before the announcement, Elliot served as the running backs coach while Scott handled the receiving coaching duties.

* Oklahoma's Samaje Perine set the FBS record with 427 yards rushing against Kansas. The Clemson defense gave up 300-plus yards on the ground to Georgia in Week 1.

AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl - Monday Dec. 29

Texas Longhorns vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (-6, 45.5)

* When Texas wins the turnover battle it is 6-1 with the only loss coming by three points to UCLA. When the Horns lose the turnover battle they are 0-5 SU.

* Arkansas had two 1,000-yard rushers (Jonathan Williams and Alex Collins) for the first time since 2007 when the Hogs ran wild with Darren McFadden and Felix Jones.

Franklin American Music City Bowl - Tuesday Dec. 30

LSU Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+7, 52.5)

* LSU is 0-5 O/U in its last five games and has averaged just 17.4 ppg in those games. In those five games, the Tigers’ QBs have completed just 47 percent of their passes and have thrown four TDs vs five INTs.

* After giving up just 50 yards rushing in a loss to Florida State, the Irish have given up an average of 244 rushing ypg in their last five games. They've gone 1-4 SU/0-5 ATS in those games.

Belk Bowl - Tuesday Dec. 30

Louisville Cardinals vs. Georgia Bulldogs (-6.5, 56.5)

* Georgia has been favored to win every game it’s played in this season and in two of its losses, UGA was a double-digit favorite.

* Louisville has allowed opponents to convert on just 28.25 percent of third downs. When Louisville DC Todd Grantham was at Georgia last year, his defense allowed a 39.49 third-down percentage.

Foster Farms Bowl- Tuesday Dec. 30

Stanford Cardinal vs. Maryland Terrapins (+14, 48)

* As a double-digit favorite this year, Stanford is 4-1 with the lone loss coming at the hands of Utah.

* The Terrapins have beaten just one team with a winning record this season (7-5 Iowa). Against teams with winning records they are just 1-5 ATS (with that one win coming against the Hawkeyes).

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Wednesday Dec. 31

Mississippi Rebels vs. TCU Horned Frogs (-3, 56.5)

* Ole Miss OL Aaron Morris will not play in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl after tearing the ACL in his left knee. The Rebels are 20-2 SU under Huge Freeze when they rush for 150 yards or more.

* Gary Patterson is 7-5 SU/4-8 ATS in bowl games. Texas Christian has failed to cover in its past five bowl matchups.

VIZIO Fiesta Bowl - Wednesday Dec. 31

Boise State Broncos vs. Arizona Wildcats (-3.5, 69.5)

* The Broncos have been held to under 20 points just twice this season (vs. Ole Miss and Air Force) and lost (and failed to cover) both games.

* The Wildcats O/U record was 1-5 away from home this season. They scored 9.6 less ppg on the road.

Capital One Orange Bowl - Wednesday Dec. 31

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (+6.5, 61)

* Georgia Tech is 5-1 ATS as an underdog this season and has won four of those games SU.

* Mississippi State completed seven third-down conversions per game, with Dak Prescott posting a QB rating of 179.7 and throwing for 10 touchdowns on those third-down snaps. He rushed for 27 first downs on third down – tops in the SEC.

Outback Bowl - Thurs Jan. 1

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Auburn Tigers (-6.5, 62)

* Wisconsin has only been an underdog once this year and lost that game to LSU in the opener. They were favored by 4 points versus Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship and got walloped 59-0.

* The Auburn Tigers fired DC Ellis Johnson after giving up 30 points in each of their last six games against FBS opponents.

Cotton Bowl Classic - Thurs Jan. 1

Baylor Bears vs. Michigan State Spartans (+3, 71)

* Baylor head coach Art Briles is the owner of an 89-61 career collegiate record, but is just 2-5 SU and ATS lifetime in bowl games.

* The Spartans set school single-season records for points (517), total offense (5,958 yards), offensive touchdowns (64), rushing touchdowns (40) and made point-after attempts (66).

Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl - Thurs Jan. 1

Missouri Tigers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (+5, 48)

* Despite winning the SEC East and playing in the SEC Championship, Missouri was only favored in six of its games this season. As a favorite the Tigers went 5-1 SU and 3-3 ATS.

* The Gophers went 7-2 ATS in their last nine games. They were the best red-zone team in the Big Ten scoring TDs on 73.33 percent of their trips inside the 20-yard line.

Rose Bowl (Playoff semifinal) - Thurs Jan. 1

Oregon Ducks vs. Florida State Seminoles (+9.5, 71)

* This is the first time since their 2011 matchup with Clemson that Florida State comes into a game as an underdog. The Seminoles are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 bowl games.

* Marcus Mariota threw five interceptions in his first seven games. Since then he's thrown just seven in his last 33 games. Heisman winners are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS during bowl season since 2009.

Allstate Sugar Bowl (Playoff semifinal) - Thurs Jan. 1

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (+9.5, 58.5)

* Ohio State has been an underdog just twice this season (Michigan State and Wisconsin) and have won both SU.

* Alabama has been a single-digit favorite four time this year and in those four games the Tide have a 1-3 O/U record. Alabama is 0-7-1 ATS in its last eight non-conference clashes.

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl - Friday Jan. 2

Houston Cougars vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (-3, 53.5)

* After signing a five-year contract earlier this year, the Cougars fired head coach Tony Levine and defensive coordinator David Gibbs will be the interim coach for the bowl game.

* If Paul Chryst takes the Wisconsin job, as rumored, you have to wonder how the team will respond. Pitt has had four head coaches since 2012. If Chryst leaves it will make five.

TaxSlayer Bowl - Friday Jan. 2

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (+3.5, 51.5)

* The Vols lead the SEC in sacks allowed (42) and tackles for loss allowed (97). The inability to get their offense going due to negative plays is a big reason for their 6-6 SU and ATS records.

* Teams are completing 14.1 passes per game and boast a 52.7 completion percentage against Iowa. The defense has not been as strong against run, allowing 158.8 rushing yards a game on 4.3 yards per carry.

Valero Alamo Bowl - Friday Jan. 2

Kansas State Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins (Pick, 59)

* The Wildcats have only turned the ball over 11 times this year and have only lost the turnover battle in three games. They lost two of those games (vs. Auburn and TCU).

* UCLA is just 4-8 ATS this year. One of the reasons is that the Bruins have played in seven games that have been decided by 10 or less points.

TicketCity Cactus Bowl - Friday Jan. 2

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Washington Huskies (-5.5, 56)

* Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy is making his ninth straight bowl appearance, going 5-3 SU and 4-4 ATS in those previous postseason games.

* In Chris Petersen's debut season at Washington, the Huskies didn't beat a single FBS team that finished with a winning record.

Birmingham Bowl - Saturday Jan. 3

Florida Gators vs. East Carolina Pirates (+7, 57)

* Since inserting QB Treon Harris into the starting lineup the Gators are 4-1 ATS. The offense averaged 32.6 ppg with Harris under center and 28.6 ppg without him - and that includes a 65-point explosion against EMU in their opener.

* Through their first four games, the Pirates had outscored opponents by an average of 18.5 points per game, but since then the team only has a plus-6.5 scoring margin.

GoDaddy Bowl - Sunday, Jan. 4

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Toledo Rockets (-3, 67)

* Arkansas State is a tough team to finish off with nine of its last 14 wins coming when tied or trailing in the third quarter.

* Toledo QB Logan Woodside came back from injury for the last two games of the season, including a five-touchdown performance against Eastern Michigan. At one point this season, the Rockets were down to their fourth-string QB.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:26 PM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Bowl Season

Saturday, December 20

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NEVADA (7 - 5) vs. LA LAFAYETTE (8 - 4) - 12/20/2014, 11:00 AM
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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UTEP (7 - 5) vs. UTAH ST (9 - 4) - 12/20/2014, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a bye week over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
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UTAH (8 - 4) vs. COLORADO ST (10 - 2) - 12/20/2014, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
UTAH is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) after a bye week since 1992.
UTAH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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W MICHIGAN (8 - 4) vs. AIR FORCE (9 - 3) - 12/20/2014, 5:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
W MICHIGAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
W MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
W MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in games played on turf this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
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S ALABAMA (6 - 6) vs. BOWLING GREEN (7 - 6) - 12/20/2014, 9:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
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Monday, December 22

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BYU (8 - 4) vs. MEMPHIS (9 - 3) - 12/22/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 74-101 ATS (-37.1 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

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

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Tuesday, December 23

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N ILLINOIS (11 - 2) vs. MARSHALL (12 - 1) - 12/23/2014, 6:00 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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NAVY (7 - 5) at SAN DIEGO ST (7 - 5) - 12/23/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 142-110 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 142-110 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 87-53 ATS (+28.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less since 1992.
NAVY is 71-35 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 71-35 ATS (+32.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) against Mountain West conference opponents since 1992.
NAVY is 66-37 ATS (+25.3 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
NAVY is 74-38 ATS (+32.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
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Wednesday, December 24

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C MICHIGAN (7 - 5) vs. W KENTUCKY (7 - 5) - 12/24/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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FRESNO ST (6 - 7) vs. RICE (7 - 5) - 12/24/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
RICE is 106-75 ATS (+23.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
RICE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing 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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Friday, December 26

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ILLINOIS (6 - 6) vs. LOUISIANA TECH (8 - 5) - 12/26/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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RUTGERS (7 - 5) vs. N CAROLINA (6 - 6) - 12/26/2014, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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NC STATE (7 - 5) vs. UCF (9 - 3) - 12/26/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games 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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Saturday, December 27

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VIRGINIA TECH (6 - 6) vs. CINCINNATI (9 - 3) - 12/27/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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DUKE (9 - 3) vs. ARIZONA ST (9 - 3) - 12/27/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after playing a conference game 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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MIAMI (6 - 6) vs. S CAROLINA (6 - 6) - 12/27/2014, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after playing a conference game 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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PENN ST (6 - 6) vs. BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 5) - 12/27/2014, 4:30 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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NEBRASKA (9 - 3) vs. USC (8 - 4) - 12/27/2014, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
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Monday, December 29

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W VIRGINIA (7 - 5) vs. TEXAS A&M (7 - 5) - 12/29/2014, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after a bye week over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 6-22 ATS (-18.2 Units) in road games after a bye week since 1992.
TEXAS A&M is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 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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CLEMSON (9 - 3) vs. OKLAHOMA (8 - 4) - 12/29/2014, 5:30 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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TEXAS (6 - 6) vs. ARKANSAS (6 - 6) - 12/29/2014, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents since 1992.
ARKANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on turf this season.

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

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Tuesday, December 30

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NOTRE DAME (7 - 5) vs. LSU (8 - 4) - 12/30/2014, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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LOUISVILLE (9 - 3) vs. GEORGIA (9 - 3) - 12/30/2014, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992.
GEORGIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
GEORGIA is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
LOUISVILLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games 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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MARYLAND (7 - 5) vs. STANFORD (7 - 5) - 12/30/2014, 10:00 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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Wednesday, December 31

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OLE MISS (9 - 3) vs. TCU (11 - 1) - 12/31/2014, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
TCU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
TCU is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
OLE MISS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a bowl game since 1992.
OLE MISS is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
OLE MISS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OLE MISS is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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BOISE ST (11 - 2) vs. ARIZONA (10 - 3) - 12/31/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 121-81 ATS (+31.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 121-81 ATS (+31.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 77-45 ATS (+27.5 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 69-40 ATS (+25.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 79-52 ATS (+21.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
ARIZONA is 49-81 ATS (-40.1 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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

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GEORGIA TECH (10 - 3) vs. MISSISSIPPI ST (10 - 2) - 12/31/2014, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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Thursday, January 1

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WISCONSIN (10 - 3) vs. AUBURN (8 - 4) - 1/1/2015, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
WISCONSIN is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 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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MICHIGAN ST (10 - 2) vs. BAYLOR (11 - 1) - 1/1/2015, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BAYLOR is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games 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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MINNESOTA (8 - 4) vs. MISSOURI (10 - 3) - 1/1/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 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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FLORIDA ST (13 - 0) vs. OREGON (12 - 1) - 1/1/2015, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
OREGON is 153-119 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
OREGON is 153-119 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OREGON is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
OREGON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game this season.
OREGON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
OREGON is 81-57 ATS (+18.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
OREGON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 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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OHIO ST (12 - 1) vs. ALABAMA (12 - 1) - 1/1/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
OHIO ST is 163-119 ATS (+32.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 163-119 ATS (+32.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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Friday, January 2

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PITTSBURGH (6 - 6) vs. HOUSTON (7 - 5) - 1/2/2015, 12:00 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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IOWA (7 - 5) vs. TENNESSEE (6 - 6) - 1/2/2015, 3:20 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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UCLA (9 - 3) vs. KANSAS ST (9 - 3) - 1/2/2015, 6:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a bye week over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 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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OKLAHOMA ST (6 - 6) vs. WASHINGTON (8 - 5) - 1/2/2015, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 77-104 ATS (-37.4 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
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Saturday, January 3

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E CAROLINA (8 - 4) vs. FLORIDA (6 - 5) - 1/3/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
FLORIDA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after a bye week since 1992.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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Sunday, January 4

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TOLEDO (8 - 4) vs. ARKANSAS ST (7 - 5) - 1/4/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:45 PM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Bowl Season

Saturday, December 20

New Orleans Bowl - Superdome - New Orleans, LA
Nevada vs LA Lafayette - 11:00 AM EST

Nevada
9-1 UNDER coming off a road game

LA Lafayette
8-1 ATS away from home and coming off back to back conf. games
26-13 ATS away from home after committing only 1 or less turnovers
37-17 OVER as a favorite
20-7 OVER after having won 2 of their last 3 games

New Mexico Bowl - University Stadium - Albuquerque, NM
UTEP vs Utah State - 2:20 PM EST

UTEP
4-12 ATS as an underdog
6-17 ATS in road games after gaining 125 or less passing yards the previous game
42-64 ATS after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers
6-0 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points

Utah State
19-7 ATS as a favorite
6-0 ATS after a bye week
6-0 ATS in road games off a road loss
10-2 UNDER after having won 3 out of their last 4 games

Las Vegas Bowl - Sam Boyd Stadium - Las Vegas, NV
Utah vs Colorado State - 3:30 PM EST

Utah
23-43 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
20-4 UNDER off a close win by 7 points or less over a conference rival
12-4 UNDER after playing a conference game
19-8 UNDER off a no-cover where the team won as a favorite

Colorado State
9-1 ATS in non-conference games
7-0 ATS after 1 or more straight up losses
11-3 ATS after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games
31-16 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Albertons Stadium - Boise, ID
Western Michigan vs Air Force - 5:45 PM EST

Western Michigan
10-2 ATS in all games
6-1 ATS after playing a conference game
32-15 OVER off 1 or more consecutive under

Air Force
3-12 ATS in road games after a game where they forced 1 or less turnovers
17-6 OVER after covering the spread 3 out of their last 4 games
26-13 OVER in road games after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread

Camellia Bowl - Crompton Bowl - Montgomery, AL
South Alabama vs Bowling Green - 9:15 PM EST

South Alabama
8-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses
0-7 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 4 or 5 out of their last 6 games
3-0 UNDER after allowing 42 points or more last game

Bowling Green
14-4 ATS in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 out of their last 4 games
11-2 ATS after 3 or more consecutive losses against the spread
11-2 UNDER when the total is between 49.5 and 56
13-4 UNDER off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival

Monday, December 22

Miami Beach Bowl - Marlins Park - Miami, FL
BYU vs Memphis - 2:00 PM EST

BYU
6-3 ATS on a neutral field where the total is between 56.5 and 63
15-5 UNDER in games played on a neutral field
39-21 UNDER after gaining 325 or more passing yards in their last game
29-14 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3

Memphis
21-38 ATS off a win against a conference rival
6-16 ATS after a win by 28 or more points
13-4 UNDER in road games off a win against a conference rival
35-19 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread

Tuesday, December 23

Boca Raton Bowl FAU Stadium Boca Raton, FL
Northern Illinois vs Marshall - 6:00 PM EST

Northern Illinois
6-0 ATS after a win by 21 or more points
9-0 UNDER as a neutral field underdog
17-7 UNDER off a win against a conference rival
34-19 UNDER after scoring 37 points or more last game

Marshall
5-15 ATS after a 2 game home stand
3-7 UNDER after 2 consecutive games where they committed 3 or more turnovers

Poinsettia Bowl Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA
Navy vs San Diego State - 9:30 PM EST

Navy
10-2 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less
17-5 ATS against Mountain West conference opponents
15-7 UNDER after playing 2 straight non-conference games

San Diego State
1-10 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins against the spread
1-9 ATS in home games after gaining 275 or more rushing yards last game
7-0 UNDER as a favorite
7-0 UNDER after playing a conference game
7-1 UNDER off 2 or more consecutive unders

Wednesday, December 24

Bahamas Bowl - Thomas Robinson Stadium - Bahamas
Central Michigan vs Western Kentucky - 12:00 PM EST

Central Michigan
3-10 ATS in non-conference games
22-9 OVER in road games after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses

Western Kentucky
16-4 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins against the spread
7-0 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins
9-2 OVER in road games after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses

Hawaii Bowl - Aloha Stadium - Honolulu, HI
Fresno State vs Rice - 8:00 PM EST

Fresno State
0-6 ATS as a neutral field favorite
1-5 ATS on a neutral field where the total is between 56.5 and 63
1-5 ATS after gaining 100 or less rushing yards last game
26-13 OVER in road games off 1 or more consecutive unders
10-2 OVER in road games off a road loss

Rice
11-3 ATS when the total is between 56.5 and 63
6-0 ATS off 1 or more straight overs
28-13 OVER off a loss against a conference rival
61-36 OVER as an underdog
16-3 OVER after allowing 50 points or more last game

Friday, December 26

Heart of Dallas Bowl - Cotton Bowl Stadium - Dallas, TX
Illinois vs Louisiana Tech - 1:00 PM EST

Illinois
23-44 ATS after a playing a game where 60 total points or more were scored
21-42 ATS after a game where they forced 3 or more turnovers
12-4 OVER after a game where they forced 4 or more turnovers
11-7 OVER off 2 straight wins against conference rivals

Louisiana Tech
10-3 ATS in all games
30-15 ATS off a loss against a conference rival
7-1 ATS after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games
35-19 OVER as a favoirte
41-20 OVER after playing 2 straight conference games

Quick Lane Bowl - Ford Field - Detroit, MI
Rutgers vs North Carolina - 4:30 PM EST

Rutgers
31-15 ATS in road games in non-conference games
13-4 UNDER after a 2 game road trip
34-15 UNDER in non-conference games

North Carolina
2-4 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread
29-15 UNDER after being outgained by opp by 125 or more total yards last game

Saint Petersburg Bowl - Tropicana Field - St. Petersburg, FL
North Carolina State vs Central Florida - 8:00 PM EST

North Carolina State
7-19 ATS in road games after having won 3 out of their last 4 games
9-22 ATS off a road win against a conference rival
7-1 OVER off an upset win by 14 points or more as an underdog
5-1 OVER after a game where they committed no turnovers

Central Florida
6-0 ATS off a road win against a conference rival
10-0 ATS after playing their last game on the road
15-6 OVER off a win against a conference rival
10-3 OVER after having won 4 out of their last 5 games

Saturday, December 27

Military Bowl - Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - Annapolis, MD
Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati - 12/27/14 at 1:00 PM EST

Virginia Tech
0-6 ATS after allowing 125 or less rushing yards in 2 straight games
58-38 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread

Cincinnati
9-1 ATS in road games after playing 2 straight conference games
23-10 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins against the spread
27-13 UNDER after scoring 37 points or more last game
27-13 UNDER after a playing a game where 60 total points or more were scored

Sun Bowl - Navy - Sun Bowl Stadium - El Paso, Tx
Duke vs Arizona State - 2:00 PM EST

Duke
19-7 ATS in all games
12-4 ATS after playing a conference game
13-5 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins
14-7 OVER as an underdog

Arizona State
2-10 ATS in road games after having won 6 or 7 out of their last 8 games
1-5 ATS as a neutral field favorite
9-2 OVER after failing to cover the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games

Independence Bowl - Independence Stadium - Shreveport, LA
Miami vs South Carolina - 3:30 PM EST

Miami
3-12 ATS after playing a conference game
74-49 UNDER after playing a conference game
5-1 UNDER after a bye week

South Carolina
10-6 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders
16-9 UNDER against ACC opponents

Pinstripe Bowl - Yankee Stadium - Bronx, NY
Penn State vs Boston College - 4:30 PM EST

Penn State
1-10 ATS after playing a game at home
49-25 UNDER in non-conference games
6-0 UNDER after playing a game at home

Boston College
4-2 ATS after playing a game at home
29-14 UNDER in road games off 1 or more consecutive unders
30-13 UNDER after covering the spread in 3 out of their last 4 games

Holiday Bowl - Qualcomm Stadium - San Diego, CA
Nebraska vs USC - 8:00 PM EST

Nebraska
46-28 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games
10-2 UNDER as a neutral field underdog

USC
2-11 ATS off a home win
1-8 ATS in road games after scoring 37 points or more last game
6-17 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins
53-34 UNDER after scoring 37 points or more last game
27-13 UNDER after a game where they committed no turnovers

Monday, December 29

Liberty Bowl - Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium - Memphis, TN
West Virginia vs Texas A&M - 2:00 PM EST

West Virginia
6-15 ATS as a favorite
0-8 ATS as a neutral field favorite
0-6 ATS when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest
6-0 UNDER as a favorite

Texas A&M
8-17 ATS in all games
3-11 ATS after one or more ATS losses

Russell Athletic Bowl - Citrus Bowl Stadium - Orlando, FL
Clemson vs Oklahoma - 5:30 PM EST

Clemson
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Oklahoma
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Texas Bowl - NRG Stadium - Houston, TX
Texas vs Arkansas - 9:00 PM EST

Texas
0-6 ATS after covering the spread in 3 out of their last 4 games
9-2 UNDER as an underdog

Arkansas
10-2 ATS against Big 12 conference opponents
10-1 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite
10-2 UNDER in a bowl game
26-11 UNDER as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
7-0 UNDER as a neutral field favorite

Tuesday, December 30

Music City Bowl - LP Field - Nashville, TN
Notre Dame vs LSU - 3:00 PM EST

Notre Dame
15-29 ATS off a road loss
19-8 UNDER after allowing 325 or more passing yards in their last game
16-6 UNDER in road games after scoring 14 points or less last game

LSU
7-1 ATS as a favorite
43-26 UNDER when the total is between 49.5 and 56
7-0 UNDER off a close win by 7 points or less over a conference rival
8-1 UNDER in road games after 1 or more SU wins

Belk Bowl - Bank of America Stadium - Charlotte, NC
Louisville vs Georgia - 6:30 PM EST

Louisville
11-26 ATS after a game where they committed 4 or more turnovers
5-1 OVER after a win by 6 or less points

Georgia
23-10 ATS against ACC opponents
25-12 ATS in road non-conference games
4-1 OVER after a loss by 6 or less points

Foster Farms Bowl - Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara, CA
Maryland Terrapins College Football Team
Maryland vs Stanford - 10:00 PM EST

Maryland
6-0 ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49
13-4 UNDER after allowing 325 or more passing yards
22-8 UNDER after a game where they committed no turnovers

Stanford
1-8 ATS after a win by 17 or more points
2-9 ATS after outgaining opp by 175 or more total yards
8-1 UNDER as a favorite
9-2 UNDER after having won 2 out of their last 3 games

Wednesday, December 31

Chick-Fil-A Bowl - Georgia Dome - Atlanta, GA
Ole Miss vs TCU - 12:30 PM EST

Ole Miss
9-1 ATS in a bowl game
20-8 ATS in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest
11-3 ATS in non-conference games

TCU
24-10 OVER off 3 straight wins against conference rivals
13-4 OVER after gaining 525 or more total yards/game

Fiesta Bowl - Univ of Phoenix Stadium - Phoenix, AZ
Boise State vs Arizona - 4:00 PM EST

Boise State
61-40 ATS after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers
69-40 ATS off a win against a conference rival
121-81 ATS in all games

Arizona
49-81 ATS as a favorite
1-8 ATS after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games
19-35 ATS after scoring 14 points or less last game

Orange Bowl - Sun Life Stadium - Miami, FL
Georgia Tech vs Mississippi State - 8:00 PM EST

Georgia Tech
6-0 ATS after allowing 24 points or more in the first half last game
55-34 UNDER as an underdog
6-0 UNDER when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest

Mississippi State
4-13 ATS in road games after allowing 7 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games
9-2 UNDER after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers
12-3 UNDER after allowing 525 or more total yards in their previous game

Thursday, January 1

OUTBACK BOWL - Raymond James Stadium - Tampa, FL
Wisconsin vs Auburn - 12:00 PM EST

Wisonsin
29-15 ATS when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest
20-7 ATS after gaining 100 or less rushing yards last game
12-3 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread

Auburn
9-1 ATS after scoring 42 points or more last game
21-6 OVER after 2 consecutive games with a turnover margin of +1 or better

Cotton Bowl - AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX
Michigan State vs Baylor - 12:30 PM EST

Michigan State
23-10 ATS off a double digit road win
62-39 OVER as an underdog

Baylor
19-9 OVER as a favorite
6-0 OVER when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest

Citrus Bowl - Citrus Bowl Stadium - Orlando, FL
Minnesota vs Missouri - 1:00 PM EST

Minnesota
52-33 OVER after a game where they forced 1 or less turnovers

Missouri
19-8 ATS in all games
8-0 ATS in road games after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games
9-1 OVER in road games after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers

Rose Bowl - Rose Bowl Stadium - Pasadena, CA
Florida State vs Oregon - 5:00 PM EST

Florida State
3-10 ATS in all games
13-4 UNDER in major bowl games

Oregon
7-1 ATS off a win against a conference rival
7-0 ATS in road games after 3 straight covers as a favorite of 7 or more
13-5 ATS after a win by 17 or more points
7-0 UNDER after a bye week

Sugar Bowl - Superdome - New Orleans, LA
Ohoi State vs Alabama - 8:30 PM EST

Ohio State
1-8 ATS after gaining 7.25 or more yards/play in their previous game
11-2 OVER in all games

Alabama
45-24 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins
13-4 OVER as a neutral field favorite

Friday, January 2

Armed Forces Bowl - Amon G. Carter Stadium - Fort Worth, TX
Pittsburgh vs Houston - 12:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh
0-6 ATS after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games

Hosuton
6-0 ATS in road games after gaining 6.25 or more yards/play in their previous game
19-8 OVER after 2 consecutive game where they committed 1 or less turnovers

Taxslayer Bowl - Everbank Field - Jacksonville, FL
Iowa vs Tennessee - 3:20 PM EST

Iowa
39-22 UNDER in non-conference games

Tennessee
41-24 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread
43-25 UNDER after a game where they forced 3 or more turnovers

Alamo Bowl - Alamo Dome - San Antonio, TX
UCLA vs Kansas State - 6:45 PM EST

UCLA
50-28 UNDER off a loss against a conference rival

Kansas State
25-12 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
9-2 ATS after having won 2 out of their last 3 games

Cactus Bowl - Sun Devil Stadium - Tempe, AZ
Oklahoma State vs Washington - 10:15 PM EST

Oklahoma State
18-7 ATS after 2 straight games where 70 total points or more were scored
10-2 UNDER in road games off a road win

Washington
77-104 ATS after playing a conference game
11-3 UNDER as a favorite

Saturday, January 3

Birmingham Bowl - Legion Field - Birmingham, AL
East Carolina vs Florida - 1/2/14 at 1:00 PM EST

East Carolina
3-12 ATS after gaining 325 or more passing yards in 2 straight games

Florida
30-15 ATS in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest
44-27 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread

Sunday, January 4
GoDaddy.com Bowl - Ladd-Peebles Stadium - Mobile, AL
Toledo vs Arkansas State - 1/2/14 at 9:00 PM EST

Toledo
0-6 ATS after a playing a game where 60 total points or more were scored
16-6 OVER off a road win against a conference rival

Arkansas State
25-13 ATS in all games
6-0 OVER after playing a conference game

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:50 PM

NCAAF

Bowl Season

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Trend Report
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Saturday, December 20

11:00 AM
NEVADA vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Nevada's last 18 games
Nevada is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games

2:20 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. UTAH STATE
Texas El Paso is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 6 games
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah State's last 6 games

3:30 PM
UTAH vs. COLORADO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Utah's last 10 games
Utah is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado State's last 5 games
Colorado State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

5:45 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. AIR FORCE
Western Michigan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Air Force's last 9 games
Air Force is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

9:15 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. BOWLING GREEN
South Alabama is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
South Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Bowling Green's last 8 games
Bowling Green is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Monday, December 22

2:00 PM
BYU vs. MEMPHIS
BYU is 5-11-1 ATS in its last 17 games
BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games

Tuesday, December 23

6:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MARSHALL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northern Illinois's last 6 games
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Marshall is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall's last 6 games

9:30 PM
NAVY vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Navy is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Navy's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Diego State's last 12 games
San Diego State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Wednesday, December 24

12:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Central Michigan's last 19 games
Central Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Western Kentucky's last 13 games
Western Kentucky is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. RICE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Fresno State's last 9 games
Fresno State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rice
Rice is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Fresno State
Rice is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Friday, December 26

1:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. LOUISIANA TECH
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Illinois's last 9 games
Louisiana Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

4:30 PM
RUTGERS vs. NORTH CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rutgers's last 7 games
Rutgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina's last 5 games
North Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
No trends available
Central Florida is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Florida's last 6 games

Saturday, December 27

1:00 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia Tech's last 7 games
Virginia Tech is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

2:00 PM
DUKE vs. ARIZONA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke's last 8 games
Duke is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
Arizona State is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

3:30 PM
MIAMI vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games
South Carolina is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games

4:30 PM
PENN STATE vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Penn State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Penn State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston College's last 8 games

8:00 PM
NEBRASKA vs. SOUTHERN CAL
Nebraska is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Nebraska is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Southern Cal is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Cal's last 5 games

Monday, December 29

2:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. TEXAS A&M
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 6 games
Texas A&M is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

5:30 PM
CLEMSON vs. OKLAHOMA
Clemson is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Clemson is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma's last 9 games
Oklahoma is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

9:00 PM
TEXAS vs. ARKANSAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas's last 5 games

Tuesday, December 30

3:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. LSU
Notre Dame is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Notre Dame's last 7 games
LSU is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
LSU is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games

6:30 PM
LOUISVILLE vs. GEORGIA
Louisville is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Georgia's last 12 games
Georgia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

10:00 PM
MARYLAND vs. STANFORD
No trends available
Stanford is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Stanford is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

Wednesday, December 31

12:30 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. TCU
Mississippi is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Mississippi is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of TCU's last 14 games
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

4:00 PM
BOISE STATE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boise State's last 8 games
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Mississippi State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

Thursday, January 1

12:00 PM
WISCONSIN vs. AUBURN
Wisconsin is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
Wisconsin is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Auburn's last 6 games
Auburn is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games

12:30 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. BAYLOR
Michigan State is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Michigan State's last 14 games
Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MISSOURI
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Missouri is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

5:00 PM
FLORIDA STATE vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State's last 5 games
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:30 PM
OHIO STATE vs. ALABAMA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Ohio State's last 12 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Friday, January 2

12:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Houston's last 17 games
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

3:20 PM
IOWA vs. TENNESSEE
Iowa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games

6:45 PM
UCLA vs. KANSAS STATE
UCLA is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UCLA's last 8 games
Kansas State is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

10:15 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. WASHINGTON
Oklahoma State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games

Saturday, January 3

12:00 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA
East Carolina is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
East Carolina is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Florida's last 11 games
Florida is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games

Sunday, January 4

9:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Toledo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toledo is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas State's last 5 games
Arkansas State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

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**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:57 PM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Utah vs. Colorado State
The Utes face Colorado State (10-2 SU) in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl and come into the contest with an 8-2 ATS record in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning SU record. Utah is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Utes favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-3). Here are all of this week's NCAA Football picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19

Game 141-142: Sam Houston State at North Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sam Houston State 79.919; North Dakota State 90.039
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 10

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

Game 201-202: Nevada vs. UL-Lafayette (11:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 74.100; UL-Lafayette 76.755
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 2 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Nevada by 1; 61
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (+1); Over

Game 203-204: Utah State vs. UTEP (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 91.129; UTEP 78.238
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 13; 43
Vegas Line: Utah State by 10; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-10); Under

Game 205-206: Utah vs. Colorado State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 96.360; Colorado State 90.817
Dunkel Line: Utah by 5 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Utah by 3; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-3); Under

Game 207-208: Western Michigan at Air Force (5:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 80.756; Air Force 85.277
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 4 1/2; 62
Vegas Line: Air Force by 1; 57
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-1); Over

Game 209-210: South Alabama vs. Bowling Green (9:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 70.408; Bowling Green 64.112
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 6 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 2 1/2; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-2 1/2); Over

OTHER MAJOR GAMES:
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST (12/18)
Game 145-145: Illinois State at New Hampshire (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 84.026; New Hampshire 84.801
Dunkel Line: New Hampshire by 1

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22

Game 211-212: BYU vs. Memphis (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 91.521; Memphis 90.063
Dunkel Line: BYU by 1 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Memphis by 1 1/2; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (+1 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 12:58 PM

NCAAF

Saturday, December 20

Rain could dampen South Alabama-Bowling Green

Rain could be falling on the Crompton Bowl Friday and Saturday. There is a 50 percent chance of showers starting Friday afternoon and continuing through until kickoff. The rain should bring winds blowing around six miles per hour as well.

South Alabama and Bowling Green are set to clash for the Camella Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama Saturday.

The Jaguars are currently 2.5-point favorites with a total of 53.

Small chance of rain for Saturday bowl matchup

Bowl season begins Saturday, Dec. 20 and early forecasts are calling for a small chance of rain at Bronco Stadium in Boise as the Western Michigan Broncos face the Air Force Falcons in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Forecasts are calling for a 20 percent chance of rain with temperatures in the high-30s. Wind shouldn't be a factor as gusts are expected of around 2 mph across the field.

Presently, Air Force is a 1.5-point favorite and the total is 56.5.

**Udog** · 12-19-2014, 09:39 PM

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Bowl Season

New Orleans Bowl 12/20
UL-Lafayette has won/covered this bowl the last three years, only three bowls they've played in; they were underdog in two of three. There will be thousands of Ragin' Cajun fans there, decent home field edge. Nevada has 4-year starting QB in Fajardo; Broadway is 3-year starter. Wolf Pack lost four of last five bowls, this is first one for coach Polian. Nevada lost two of its last three games; they allowed 31+ points in all five losses this year. Four of last five New Orleans Bowls went over total. Sun Belt teams are 18-18 vs spread out of conference; MW teams are 16-22.

New Mexico Bowl 12/20
UTEP was 5-19 last two years, is happy to be in bowl, the first one for coach Kugler, who is an old OL coach. Miners like to run ball; they split last four games, are 4-3 as underdog this year. QB Showers was ahead of Manziel on A&M's depth chart at one point, but transferred. Utah State was down to its #4 QB when regular season ended; they had 5-game win streak snapped 50-19 in finale at Boise. Aggies won 9+ games last three years, winning 41-15/21-14 in last two bowls. Under is 13-4 in C-USA bowl games last three years; C-USA teams are 11-6 SU in last 17 bowls.

Las Vegas Bowl 12/20
Utah is 6-1 in bowls under Whittingham; this is their first bowl since '11. Colorado State-Utah used to be rivals in Mountain West; Utah won last meeting 59-6 in 2010. Rams' coach McElwain is off to Florida after this magical (10-2) season- OC Baldwin coaches team here. State is 2-1 as an underdog with win over Colorado of Pac-12; they won last two bowls, despite allowing 80 points in two games. Grayson is senior QB who put up 48 points in LY's bowl win over Pac-12 squad (Washington State). Mountain West bowl dogs are 5-7 in last 12 tries. Favorite won last four Vegas Bowls (3-1 vs spread) with four of last five going over total.

Idaho Potato Bowl 12/20
Air Force is 2-4 in bowls under Calhoun, losing 42-41/33-14 in last two bowls, losing this bowl to Toledo in '11. Falcons also lost last two tilts on Blue Turf to play MW rival Boise State. Western Michigan was 1-11 LY, is 0-5 in bowls, with three of last four bowl losses by 5 points or less; they won six of last seven games, AF won five of last six. Broncos are 3-1 as a favorite this year. MW/MAC split this bowl last four years, with MW winning last two, 49-24/41-15. MAC teams are 2-9 in bowls last two years, 1-4 when favored. Under is 10-6 in last 16 MAC bowls.

Camellia Bowl, Montgomery AL 12/20
South Alabama is in its first-ever bowl in just its third year as I-A team; Jaguars lost four of last five games, allowing 36 ppg in last four. Bowling Green lost last three games, allowing 39.7 ppg- they lost last four bowls, losing last three by total of 13 points. Falcons were 18-9 last two years under (current Wake Forest) coach Clawson- they allowed 41+ points in half their games. USA beat Kent State of MAC last two years, 38-21, 23-13. BG played MAC title game only two weeks ago; they have least prep time of any of the ten teams playing today. Last three years, MAC bowl dogs are 4-6. MAC teams are 14-21 vs spread out of conference.

**Udog** · 12-19-2014, 09:45 PM

NCAAF

Saturday, December 20

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Game of the Day: Utah vs. Colorado State
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Utah Utes vs. Colorado State Rams (+3, 5.5)

Game to be played at Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

1. Two schools that are former conference mates square off in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl when No. 25 Utah faces Colorado State. The contest will mark the 80th meeting between the schools (Utah leads 55-22-2) that resided together in both the Western Athletic and Mountain West conferences. The Rams are looking for a win to record the second 11-win campaign in school history, while the Utes are vying for their 11th win in their last 12 bowl games.

2. Dave Baldwin will serve as Colorado State’s interim coach after Jim McElwain left to take the Florida job. Baldwin, who is the offensive coordinator, previously was a head coach at Cal State Northridge and San Jose State and is hoping the bowl performance will land him the Rams’ permanent head coaching job. “These guys know who I am, I have a personality that’s different from the head coach who was here in the past,” Baldwin told reporters. “I’m much more of a hands-on guy.”

3. The Utes regularly play in bowl games and keep chalking up the victories. Coach Kyle Whittingham wouldn’t reveal any program secrets but outlined his reasons for why Utah has experienced so much success in bowl games. “Our guys have historically done a great job of preparing,” Whittingham told reporters. “It’s a reward for the guys and there are a lot of activities, but at the same time you don’t want to go down with any other mission than to win the game.”

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC.

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Rams as either 5 or 5.5-point dogs, but that is now +3.5. The total opened at 58 and is up a half-point.

INJURY REPORT: Utes - DE Moana Ofahengaue (Out, suspension). Rams - WR Jordan Vaden (Probable, undisclosed), LB Aaron Davis (Probable, undisclosed), WR Joe Hansley (Probable, concussion).

WEATHER FORECAST: Temperatures expected to be in the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow toward the south endzone at around 8 mph.

ABOUT UTAH (8-4, 5-4 Pac-12): The Utes average 30.2 points and 374.8 yards per game and quarterback Travis Wilson overcame injuries and consistency issues to throw 17 touchdown passes against just four interceptions. Running back Devontae Booker emerged as a star with 1,350 yards and nine touchdowns while the receiving corps was hurt when star receiver Dres Anderson was lost to a season-ending knee injury in late October. Utah allows 26.2 points per game with defensive ends Nate Orchard (school-record 17.5) and Hunter Dimick (10) combining for 27.5 sacks, while returner Kaelin Clay has returned three punts for touchdowns and one kickoff for a score.

ABOUT COLORADO STATE (10-2, 6-2 Mountain West): The Rams roll up an average of 35.9 points and 497.8 yards per game with quarterback Garrett Grayson the ringleader by setting school records with 3,779 yards and 32 touchdown passes. Rashard Higgins had the best receiving season in school history with 89 receptions for 1,640 yards and 17 touchdowns while running back Dee Hart rushed for 1,254 yards and 16 touchdowns. The defense allows 23.4 points per game with strong safety Trent Matthews and cornerback Tyree Simmons sharing the interceptions lead of three and weakside linebacker Aaron Davis recording a team-best 110 tackles.

TRENDS:

* Utes are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight meetings.
* Over is 4-0 in Rams last four Bowl games.
* Utes are 7-2 ATS in their last nine Bowl games.
* Over is 4-1 in Utes last five bowl games.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 62 percent of bettors are backing the Utes.

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