First and foremost happy new year to everyone. I hope 2024 will be just as profitable for those who have tailed as it's been for me in 2023. I enjoy helping people and being of service so I do hope it's appreciated. With that being said, the bowl season has been mediocre for me though I did slam a handful of winners on Saturday but was out and about and also somewhat affected by what other threads where stating (e.g. MD vs. Auburn game).
My observations up until this juncture is part of what's shaping todays plays. I have seen a handful of SEC teams go down in bowl games many of whom did not have as many opt outs as some of the teams today. I also saw the Big Ten do very well thus far in bowls, but I think some of that is just in the "weight" of those matchups. What I mean is, when you look at the Top 5 SEC teams, with Alabama obviously being one of them, they more or less harassed their opponent in the bowl game, especially since some of those teams still had key pieces playing (Georgia, Missouri, Ole Miss). The second tier teams (call them Georgia, Texas A&M, Auburn) all got handled. So what does that mean for today:
IOWA (+6): Sorry, but this Iowa defense if for REAL. I was just going to pound the UNDER and call it a day. I have watched Tennessee all year play to their opponent and today they won't have Milton (QB), Wright (RB) or Small (RB) against the 4th best defense in the country. This is NOT Penn State vs. Ole Miss. Iowa is ready for this game, they are always tough in bowl games and face a freshman QB. Low scoring, Iowa will run and defend, and most likely even win the game outright.
LIBERTY (+18): I have to say, I am a big Bo Nix fan, especially since he's coming back for this game. But the Ducks will be losing some key offensive pieces namely Troy Franklin, and I think, strangely enough, that's why they don't cover the game. The Flames are amongst the top running teams in the nation led by Quentin Cooley. They will want to keep the Ducks on the sidelines and I think will do just enough to get the game covered. They are also confident and undefeated so those psychological angles could play a part in keeping it close.
I will be back very shortly with the other games which will be epic (I hope). As many of you stated, these massive opt-outs and transfers are ruining a very exciting time. As always, tail or fade, good luck to all....
First and foremost happy new year to everyone. I hope 2024 will be just as profitable for those who have tailed as it's been for me in 2023. I enjoy helping people and being of service so I do hope it's appreciated. With that being said, the bowl season has been mediocre for me though I did slam a handful of winners on Saturday but was out and about and also somewhat affected by what other threads where stating (e.g. MD vs. Auburn game).
My observations up until this juncture is part of what's shaping todays plays. I have seen a handful of SEC teams go down in bowl games many of whom did not have as many opt outs as some of the teams today. I also saw the Big Ten do very well thus far in bowls, but I think some of that is just in the "weight" of those matchups. What I mean is, when you look at the Top 5 SEC teams, with Alabama obviously being one of them, they more or less harassed their opponent in the bowl game, especially since some of those teams still had key pieces playing (Georgia, Missouri, Ole Miss). The second tier teams (call them Georgia, Texas A&M, Auburn) all got handled. So what does that mean for today:
IOWA (+6): Sorry, but this Iowa defense if for REAL. I was just going to pound the UNDER and call it a day. I have watched Tennessee all year play to their opponent and today they won't have Milton (QB), Wright (RB) or Small (RB) against the 4th best defense in the country. This is NOT Penn State vs. Ole Miss. Iowa is ready for this game, they are always tough in bowl games and face a freshman QB. Low scoring, Iowa will run and defend, and most likely even win the game outright.
LIBERTY (+18): I have to say, I am a big Bo Nix fan, especially since he's coming back for this game. But the Ducks will be losing some key offensive pieces namely Troy Franklin, and I think, strangely enough, that's why they don't cover the game. The Flames are amongst the top running teams in the nation led by Quentin Cooley. They will want to keep the Ducks on the sidelines and I think will do just enough to get the game covered. They are also confident and undefeated so those psychological angles could play a part in keeping it close.
I will be back very shortly with the other games which will be epic (I hope). As many of you stated, these massive opt-outs and transfers are ruining a very exciting time. As always, tail or fade, good luck to all....
clearly that was an error meant to say Kentucky. I cited Georgia above that and can't go back to correct now guessing most people could sense that was an error and not a lack of knowledge or reality.
clearly that was an error meant to say Kentucky. I cited Georgia above that and can't go back to correct now guessing most people could sense that was an error and not a lack of knowledge or reality.
@LAGameofInches TENN -4 now, you got a great nunber. My guy tells me it goes over even though my mind and common sense says under. It went to 37 now GL
Yeah total so low but these ho-hum games tend to either be a snooze fest or some sort of derby nobody was expecting. That's really why I made Iowa a play and yes I got a solid spot this AM I usually get not so great lines as compared to some others posting on here.
Just would like a close game and I think that's what to expect regardless so the points still have value imo.
@LAGameofInches TENN -4 now, you got a great nunber. My guy tells me it goes over even though my mind and common sense says under. It went to 37 now GL
Yeah total so low but these ho-hum games tend to either be a snooze fest or some sort of derby nobody was expecting. That's really why I made Iowa a play and yes I got a solid spot this AM I usually get not so great lines as compared to some others posting on here.
Just would like a close game and I think that's what to expect regardless so the points still have value imo.
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