Bad beat for Pitt bettors as players couldn't drain free throws

The Pittsburgh Panthers had four free throw attempts in the final 30 seconds to cover the spread against Boston College Wednesday. Both shooters for the Panthers went 1-2 at the line ensuring that Boston College covered the spread by .5.

This all happened because Talib Zanna of Pitt was called for a foul against BC's Olivier Hanlan that allowed Hanlan to complete a three point play with under a minute left.

This was Boston College's first win ATS at home all season. 

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Featured Free Pick
Free pick available NCAAF: San Jose State vs. New Mexico
Pick:
New Mexico
Capper:
Dave Cokin
Start:
October 1, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Offered at:
pinnacle @ -7.5 -106 New Mexico
Analysis:

This is a 1* free play on Saturday's MWC game between San Jose State and New Mexico.

Kenny Potter's status for this game is uncertain. The San Jose QB was unable to go against Iowa State and he's very iffy as of now for this week's game. He has a leg injury that won't require surgery but if the swelling doesn't subside, he won't be able to play. If that's the case, then it's freshman Josh Love, and the rookie really struggled at Iowa State.

Beyond that, the Spartans have absolutely horrific on defense. They've been outgained by a whopping 547 yards in the losses to Tulsa, Utah and San Jose State. The defensive rushing stats in those games were abysmal, 5.5 yards per carry and all three opponents went run-heavy on San Jose. That will definitely be the case Saturday as New Mexico prefers to run out of their option as much as possible.

I think we're catching a good spot here, as New Mexico has had an extra week to prep and should be extremely motivated after losing two games they really should have won. The bye week should be a real plus coming out of those two tough losses, and New Mexico also has a revenge motive from a poor showing against the Spartans last season.

It looks like a good matchup for the Lobos in terms of strength vs. weakness, and if Porter is unable to play, this is a bargain price in my opinion even with the bump from where it opened on Sunday night. I'll therefore go ahead and lay it right now with New Mexico.

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