Everyone else is doing it, I figured I would too. All of my wagers are flat wagers....same amount every game (give or take) with an occasional double wager on some games. I bump my wagers up and down depending on my bankroll. I don't have a huge bankroll and don't manage my money like most of the old timers on here by playing 5% etc, so I usually win big or lose big. If I lose big early I may quit betting until later in the season....good luck everyone!
Picks for Thursday 09/03/2009
South Carolina vs. NC State
Yes, NC State has a great quarterback. Yes, they have payback on their minds after last years 34-0 beating. The problem is they don't have the muscle to dish out much of a payback. Even the bad SEC teams have above average defenses and I don't think USC's defense is bad even by SEC standards. I don't see NC State being able to establish the run to set up the pass.
On offense for the Gamecocks, Beecher transferred and Smelley quit football to play baseball. No more two quarterback system. Garcia is the man and I think he's going to perform much better than expected without having the added pressure of fighting for his position week in and week out, not to mention how the shuffling of quarterbacks affects the rhythm of a team. I have never been a fan of two quarterback system.
The above being said, I don't think either team will be scoring points in flurries. NC State won't because of the better defense. South Carolina won't because well its South Carolina and they have not been an explosive offense since Spurrier took over.
I see the scoring difference between these two teams coming down to turnovers and special teams play. South Carolina has the edge and is getting points, I'm taking the points.
SOUTH CAROLINA +5
$110 to win $100
Oregon vs Boise State
Not a huge writeup for this one. Revenge on the minds of one of these teams as well. Oregon not only lost, but was victim of some dirty hits and everyone knows it. The only difference in this game is the team with revenge on their mind is the bigger, stronger, and faster team. Boise State's inflated stats as everyone knows are attributed to playing weak teams and a creampuff schedule. The nation's longest home winning streak comes to an end tonight.
OREGON ML +140
$100 to win $140
Bowling Green vs. Troy
Bowlong Green has a new first year head coach and a very tough scedule this season and easily could start 0-4. There is going to be a ton of pressure to win this game as it is the only real chance they have in the first 4. Troy has been consistently at the head of the Sun Belt conference and has been to 2 bowl games in the past 3 years. They are going to pick up where they left off last year and start strong against Bowling Green.
Troy -6.5
$110 to win $100
Picks for Thursday 09/03/2009
South Carolina vs. NC State
Yes, NC State has a great quarterback. Yes, they have payback on their minds after last years 34-0 beating. The problem is they don't have the muscle to dish out much of a payback. Even the bad SEC teams have above average defenses and I don't think USC's defense is bad even by SEC standards. I don't see NC State being able to establish the run to set up the pass.
On offense for the Gamecocks, Beecher transferred and Smelley quit football to play baseball. No more two quarterback system. Garcia is the man and I think he's going to perform much better than expected without having the added pressure of fighting for his position week in and week out, not to mention how the shuffling of quarterbacks affects the rhythm of a team. I have never been a fan of two quarterback system.
The above being said, I don't think either team will be scoring points in flurries. NC State won't because of the better defense. South Carolina won't because well its South Carolina and they have not been an explosive offense since Spurrier took over.
I see the scoring difference between these two teams coming down to turnovers and special teams play. South Carolina has the edge and is getting points, I'm taking the points.
SOUTH CAROLINA +5
$110 to win $100
Oregon vs Boise State
Not a huge writeup for this one. Revenge on the minds of one of these teams as well. Oregon not only lost, but was victim of some dirty hits and everyone knows it. The only difference in this game is the team with revenge on their mind is the bigger, stronger, and faster team. Boise State's inflated stats as everyone knows are attributed to playing weak teams and a creampuff schedule. The nation's longest home winning streak comes to an end tonight.
OREGON ML +140
$100 to win $140
Bowling Green vs. Troy
Bowlong Green has a new first year head coach and a very tough scedule this season and easily could start 0-4. There is going to be a ton of pressure to win this game as it is the only real chance they have in the first 4. Troy has been consistently at the head of the Sun Belt conference and has been to 2 bowl games in the past 3 years. They are going to pick up where they left off last year and start strong against Bowling Green.
Troy -6.5
$110 to win $100
