I think offensively the advantage has to go to A&M simply because they can pass & run effectively. A&M has outgained LSU through the air 3381 yds per gm to 1865 yds per gm.
LSU avg 155 ypg through the air while the AGGIES avg 280 ypg passing.
What's interesting though is that both of these teams run the ball just as well with LSU having the slight edge in TOTAL YARDS rushing @ 2126 vs. 1990 for the AGGIES.
A&M tailback GRAY actually averages a slightly higher YPC (5.7) to Ridley's (4.6).
Defensively Von Miller leads the way for the Aggies and he is a one man wrecking ball when healthy.
I like the fact that this game is in Arlington, TX as the AGGIES will not have to travel far; I do not buy into the whole 'home team advantage' thing in bowl games but it's got to be beneficial in some ways to play in your home state.
As far as common opponents go A&M lost to Arkansas 24-17 without Tannehill early in the season & LSU fell to the Hogs 31-23 in Little Rock.
Texas A&M's strength on defense lies in their 15th ranked RUSHING Defense while their weakness is against the pass. Seeing as how they've faced Arkansas, OU & OSU it's understandable that their pass D has been exploited this year.
LSU ranks 10th against the pass and that is their strength on DEFENSE whereas their RUSH D is 38th overall.
I think that this is a very evenly matched game, hence the line is 1.5, however I will take the team playing in their native state with a far superior QB and a more balanced offensive attack.
I think offensively the advantage has to go to A&M simply because they can pass & run effectively. A&M has outgained LSU through the air 3381 yds per gm to 1865 yds per gm.
LSU avg 155 ypg through the air while the AGGIES avg 280 ypg passing.
What's interesting though is that both of these teams run the ball just as well with LSU having the slight edge in TOTAL YARDS rushing @ 2126 vs. 1990 for the AGGIES.
A&M tailback GRAY actually averages a slightly higher YPC (5.7) to Ridley's (4.6).
Defensively Von Miller leads the way for the Aggies and he is a one man wrecking ball when healthy.
I like the fact that this game is in Arlington, TX as the AGGIES will not have to travel far; I do not buy into the whole 'home team advantage' thing in bowl games but it's got to be beneficial in some ways to play in your home state.
As far as common opponents go A&M lost to Arkansas 24-17 without Tannehill early in the season & LSU fell to the Hogs 31-23 in Little Rock.
Texas A&M's strength on defense lies in their 15th ranked RUSHING Defense while their weakness is against the pass. Seeing as how they've faced Arkansas, OU & OSU it's understandable that their pass D has been exploited this year.
LSU ranks 10th against the pass and that is their strength on DEFENSE whereas their RUSH D is 38th overall.
I think that this is a very evenly matched game, hence the line is 1.5, however I will take the team playing in their native state with a far superior QB and a more balanced offensive attack.
BOL OZZ! Loving Over!!! If I like ATM, I would have teased them to +7 over 42 as well like I did on my LSU pick. Matter of fact we could middle and both win that one! That would be too kool! <lol> !
BOL OZZ! Loving Over!!! If I like ATM, I would have teased them to +7 over 42 as well like I did on my LSU pick. Matter of fact we could middle and both win that one! That would be too kool! <lol> !
Ozz, that was one big loss for me lastnight. Arkansas was the better team IMO. Oh well, so u like A&M? I will look at it some more but first glance I thinking LSU but their offense is horrible. BOL
Ozz, that was one big loss for me lastnight. Arkansas was the better team IMO. Oh well, so u like A&M? I will look at it some more but first glance I thinking LSU but their offense is horrible. BOL
Ozz, that was one big loss for me lastnight. Arkansas was the better team IMO. Oh well, so u like A&M? I will look at it some more but first glance I thinking LSU but their offense is horrible. BOL
Sorry about that bud. I actually changed my play on the Arkansas game yesterday.
I like A&M because they're more offensively balanced and defensively capable against the run.
Ozz, that was one big loss for me lastnight. Arkansas was the better team IMO. Oh well, so u like A&M? I will look at it some more but first glance I thinking LSU but their offense is horrible. BOL
Sorry about that bud. I actually changed my play on the Arkansas game yesterday.
I like A&M because they're more offensively balanced and defensively capable against the run.
Miles eats GRASS off the sidelines when he gets anxious in big games
Big games like bowl games where he is 4-1 at LSU with a 28+ margin of victory and Sherman is 0-2.
Stats are stats that can't denied. LSU can't and hasn't thrown the ball effictively all season, or the last 2 years for that matter. I think LSU will have a tough time in this game scoring against A&M, but Miles will not be the factor if the lose. I will take Miles over 110+ D1 coaches in a bowl game.
Miles eats GRASS off the sidelines when he gets anxious in big games
Big games like bowl games where he is 4-1 at LSU with a 28+ margin of victory and Sherman is 0-2.
Stats are stats that can't denied. LSU can't and hasn't thrown the ball effictively all season, or the last 2 years for that matter. I think LSU will have a tough time in this game scoring against A&M, but Miles will not be the factor if the lose. I will take Miles over 110+ D1 coaches in a bowl game.
But for only 4 units... which is an average play for me; generally 4U would be a larger-than-normal play but I've had a helluva winning streak and I've been betting slightly larger than normal on every game I play.
But for only 4 units... which is an average play for me; generally 4U would be a larger-than-normal play but I've had a helluva winning streak and I've been betting slightly larger than normal on every game I play.
A lot of my posted plays in my 15-4 run since 7 days ago were contrarian plays for the most part : nc st +3 , iowa +3, army +8, ucf +7, over 41 in usf / clemson, over in the SYRACUSE / K-state game, etc
A lot of my posted plays in my 15-4 run since 7 days ago were contrarian plays for the most part : nc st +3 , iowa +3, army +8, ucf +7, over 41 in usf / clemson, over in the SYRACUSE / K-state game, etc
update: line is up to +3 on A&M at Bodog and I'm hoping I can catch the FG. I don't place my wagers until 5 pm cst so I'll probably be getting this line at +3 especially since the money is pouring in the the Tigers
update: line is up to +3 on A&M at Bodog and I'm hoping I can catch the FG. I don't place my wagers until 5 pm cst so I'll probably be getting this line at +3 especially since the money is pouring in the the Tigers
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