Is Virginia -2.5 a trap?

interclone · Dec 19, 2003

I've seen Virginia play a few times this year, and thought they had a pretty solid team. I haven't seen Loyola play, but I think there is a lot of value in Virginia -2.5. Is there some thing I'm missing here?

sportsmonitor · Dec 19, 2003

I don't feel this game is a trap since this is Virginia's first true road game of the year. It's not like Virg. had to travel very far to play VMI earlier this year. Loyola should play very inspired ball tonight to try and upset an undefeated major NCAA college team. Virg. on the other hand knows mentally they are more talented and should easily defeat a team like Loyola. I think Virg. though will be playing like a team trying not to lose tonight in this situation and attempting to keep their perfect record in tact.

Jointpleasure · Dec 19, 2003

Trap was my first thought.

sportsmonitor · Dec 19, 2003

Looks like a pretty good line on this game so far as Virg. is down by 4 at halftime. Hope many were able to layoff the Cavs.

TheFunkMonkey · Dec 20, 2003

People are too paranoid when it comes to these mythical "traps". Just pick the damn winner and stop worrying if Vegas is trying to use some sort of reverse-psychology on Joe Public!

Ole Miss supposedly was a trap @ Evansville. The Rebs covered.

UVa supposedly was a trap @ LMU. The Hoos covered.