Alabama at Penn State (09/10/2011)

Bama should win and may cover but with their shaky QB situation the better play here is the under, and I hate under bets.  Bama's defense is excellent, and PSU always plays solid defense.   I know this looks like a low total for a college game these days but only major turnovers (unlikely with these two well-coached teams), or ST mistakes will get them over 33 combined. 

Under 42    3X

No mention of weather? I show a high of 73 with a 60% chance of rain? I'm not one to put all my eggs in one basket, but you have a young QB in his second start (2 QB's possibly) playing in the rain and in a hostile environment like Penn State, It's a long trip to PA from Alabama, only adding to the surreal mindset of a young player with a lot of pressure playing for a tradition layden school...

I think 10 points is too much to lay here personally... The fact that the line hasn't moved a wink with the majority on Alabama only gives me more confidence. Richardson is a great back! I put him above Ingram any year the two shared snaps. But, Penn State has seen this team and Richardson less than a year ago. They'll stack the box and force Alabama to beat them in the air... I'd also take the under based on what I've mentioned above. I see a lot of punting in this one and Penn State's special teams coming up big. I wouldn't be suprised if Alabama is upset, but I think a cover is at least logical.

Final Play- Penn State +10 (4 Units) & Parlay Penn St. +10 / Un 42 (1 Unit)

Good Luck to All...

I agree, Penn St +10 / Roll Tide Roll, right down the tolit bowl ...... 

You are right, Bama is not the powerhouse they have been recently, probably 2nd or 3rd best on the Western Division of the SEC, but they would win the Big 10/11/12.  QB is the biggest shortcoming, but the defense will keep them in most games.  I don't think they cover the 10, but should be good enough to win a close game.

This spread is way to big on this one for game two of the season.......Bama has too many primary player changes???

No play

aloha and good luck this season my friend

Hope all is well with you and your family...another correct pick for me and nothing to show for it...need to find a local real soon.

aloha