WISCONSIN (7 - 5) vs. FLORIDA ST (8 - 4)
Week 16 Saturday, 12/27/2008 4:30 PM
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Florida St. is coming into this game losing 2 of their last 3 games, and the Badgers are on a 3 game winning streak. Has Florida St. fell off late? I don't think so. The difference in competition the last few games has been extreme. I feel the line has been compenstaed because of recent results.
Last 3 games for each team:
Florida St.
1. Boston College L 17-27
2. @ Maryland W 37-3
3. Florida L 15-45
Wisconsin
1. @ Indiana W 41-20
2. Minnesota W 35-32
3. Cal Poly Slo (DI-aa) W 36-35
Wisconsin handled Indiana, as they should with the talent difference, barely beat Minnesota, who was slightly overrated this season in my opinion. And beat Cal Poly Slo by 1??
Florida St. may have lost recently, but who wouldn't lose to Florida, and they did lose to BC (but that was with Chris Crane still in the lineup.)
YPR offensively and defensively are about even with Florida St. holding a slight edge. Additionally, in the turnover over department, Florida St. holds a slight edge as well. I feel the numbers are skewed somewhat with the Seminoles having 7 turnovers in the Wake Forest game, so I think they hold considerable advantage overall in this key area.
Caoching must be looked at as well. Bowden has been here and knows how to prepare his team. This I believe will be a considerable advantage also. Not to mention the game is in Florida.
Trends:
WISCONSIN is 0-8 ATS vs. good teams - outscoring opponents by 10+ PPG on the season over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 0-8 ATS versus good defensive teams - allowing <=310 yards/game over the last 2 seasons.
My Power Ratings:
Florida St: 19th
Wisconsin: 52nd
My Effiency Ratings:
Florida St: 24th
Wisconsin: 67th
I am Taking Florida St. -5.5 (2 Units)
Good Luck,
Randy