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ROSE BOWL
STANFORD vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Wednesday, Jan 1, 5:00 pm
ESPN In one of the
biggest games of the bowl game season, we have the 4th ranked team in
the country against the 5th ranked team in the country. The Stanford
Cardinal and Michigan State Spartans are two teams who had some big
years, with Stanford going 11-2, and Michigan State going 12-1. It took
Michigan State pulling off the big win against Ohio State in the Big Ten
Championship game, and Stanford knocking off the Arizona State Sun
Devils in order to get to the Rose Bowl. Both teams more than deserve
this big game, and it's going to be great to watch.
The Michigan State Spartans and Stanford Cardinal are both great
defensive teams, but you just can't say enough about the Michigan State
defense this year. The Spartans averaged only giving up 12.7 points per
game all year, which is just amazing. Stanford on the other side gave up
only 18.6 points per game, which is incredibly impressive as well since
they played some very, very strong offenses who can really put up
points.
Offensively these two teams are pretty even, but Stanford has put up
better numbers by a few points per game. Stanford averages 33.2 points
per game, while Michigan State averages 29.8 points per game. I actually
think that Michigan State flew under the radar a good bit this year,
which is surprising for a 12-1 team.
Passing Games
My real question in this game is which passing offense is going to get
things going. These two teams are almost exactly even in passing, as
Stanford throws for 202.2 yards per game, and Michigan State throws for
an average of 202.5 yards per game. I actually think that whichever team
can air it out better in this game could end up getting the win, and I
see this game being close throughout, and it could even come down to a
final drive.
Consensus
Originally when the line came out on most
sportsbooks it was around -3 for the Cardinal and told everyone to get
down at that point.Both teams have a solid defense and won their
conference championship and always look forward to the game in Pasadena.
Hopefully you grabbed this at a moneyline or a field goal but still
like them laying the points although I would buy down to 6.
STANFORD -6 STANFORD PK (moneyline early in bowl season)
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ROSE BOWL
STANFORD vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Wednesday, Jan 1, 5:00 pm
ESPN In one of the
biggest games of the bowl game season, we have the 4th ranked team in
the country against the 5th ranked team in the country. The Stanford
Cardinal and Michigan State Spartans are two teams who had some big
years, with Stanford going 11-2, and Michigan State going 12-1. It took
Michigan State pulling off the big win against Ohio State in the Big Ten
Championship game, and Stanford knocking off the Arizona State Sun
Devils in order to get to the Rose Bowl. Both teams more than deserve
this big game, and it's going to be great to watch.
The Michigan State Spartans and Stanford Cardinal are both great
defensive teams, but you just can't say enough about the Michigan State
defense this year. The Spartans averaged only giving up 12.7 points per
game all year, which is just amazing. Stanford on the other side gave up
only 18.6 points per game, which is incredibly impressive as well since
they played some very, very strong offenses who can really put up
points.
Offensively these two teams are pretty even, but Stanford has put up
better numbers by a few points per game. Stanford averages 33.2 points
per game, while Michigan State averages 29.8 points per game. I actually
think that Michigan State flew under the radar a good bit this year,
which is surprising for a 12-1 team.
Passing Games
My real question in this game is which passing offense is going to get
things going. These two teams are almost exactly even in passing, as
Stanford throws for 202.2 yards per game, and Michigan State throws for
an average of 202.5 yards per game. I actually think that whichever team
can air it out better in this game could end up getting the win, and I
see this game being close throughout, and it could even come down to a
final drive.
Consensus
Originally when the line came out on most
sportsbooks it was around -3 for the Cardinal and told everyone to get
down at that point.Both teams have a solid defense and won their
conference championship and always look forward to the game in Pasadena.
Hopefully you grabbed this at a moneyline or a field goal but still
like them laying the points although I would buy down to 6.
STANFORD -6 STANFORD PK (moneyline early in bowl season)
The picks are posted at the Express website, facebook page and at BTB
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apologize if all the picks were not posted in time here at Covers but
everything was put up weeks ago and hours if not days in advance of the
game on our website. We usually wait until the previews are written (do
that in house) before we update the games and why its so hard to keep
up. Thanks to Finance for helping
to stay on top of things here.
Here are the updated results for 2013/2014 Spooky thread
All these numbers are directly from this thread and they are also posted
at Spooky Express website on all the game previews. Basically the
numbers are just a guide for the most part and relative to what and how
you or I may have played. I will try and keep up with this when I can
but will update it after everything is over to keep it real.
Remember the strength of the side plays are MUCH stronger than the
totals. The system is all about the side and that is the play that
represents how we do each year. The totals are just an opinion and
should not dramatically effect the bottom line. Again its what I do, not
what you do that counts for me and what you do is what should count
for you.
This is updated thru Oklahoma State on Friday.
As I stated a few days ago been doing a lot of over thinking this bowl
season which has bit me in the behind. The system and power ratings have
worked out very well, including Iowa, Michigan State, Central Florida
among a few that I never followed. Shame on me. How I played Stanford
when I had Michigan State winning I dont know but I have to stand behind
that. The totals have bounced back nicely cashing the last 3 and two
of them being huge plays. Been another winning season and truly
outside of a few mistakes it would have been that much better. Here is
how we stand here on the BTB forum and on the Spooky Express
website which is updated by Frank Benjamin and Ryan K our writer.
SPOOKY 2013/2014 BOWL RECORD
26 WINS
20 LOSSES
0 PUSHES
UNITS
56 UNITS WON
30 UNITS LOST
SIDES
19 WINS
14 LOSSES
0 PUSH
UNITS
(Each unit valued at 3x compared to total)
44 UNITS WON (3x = 132)
24 UNITS LOST (3x = 72)
TOTALS
7 WINS
7 LOSSES
0 PUSH
UNITS
13 UNITS WON
12 UNITS LOST
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The picks are posted at the Express website, facebook page and at BTB
forum. We try to copy and post everything here to keep up. Truly
apologize if all the picks were not posted in time here at Covers but
everything was put up weeks ago and hours if not days in advance of the
game on our website. We usually wait until the previews are written (do
that in house) before we update the games and why its so hard to keep
up. Thanks to Finance for helping
to stay on top of things here.
Here are the updated results for 2013/2014 Spooky thread
All these numbers are directly from this thread and they are also posted
at Spooky Express website on all the game previews. Basically the
numbers are just a guide for the most part and relative to what and how
you or I may have played. I will try and keep up with this when I can
but will update it after everything is over to keep it real.
Remember the strength of the side plays are MUCH stronger than the
totals. The system is all about the side and that is the play that
represents how we do each year. The totals are just an opinion and
should not dramatically effect the bottom line. Again its what I do, not
what you do that counts for me and what you do is what should count
for you.
This is updated thru Oklahoma State on Friday.
As I stated a few days ago been doing a lot of over thinking this bowl
season which has bit me in the behind. The system and power ratings have
worked out very well, including Iowa, Michigan State, Central Florida
among a few that I never followed. Shame on me. How I played Stanford
when I had Michigan State winning I dont know but I have to stand behind
that. The totals have bounced back nicely cashing the last 3 and two
of them being huge plays. Been another winning season and truly
outside of a few mistakes it would have been that much better. Here is
how we stand here on the BTB forum and on the Spooky Express
website which is updated by Frank Benjamin and Ryan K our writer.
All
selections, analysis and thoughts will be posted on the Bowl Express
Thread
https://www.bangthebook.com/picks/t/136189/?
VIZIO BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME
FLORIDA STATE vs. AUBURN
Monday, Jan 6, 8:30
pm ESPN
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read all our betting previews at Spooky Express Number 1 vs. number 2. This is what
we all have waited to see, and this year there wasn't nearly as much argument
about the BCS National Championship game and which two teams deserved to be in
the big game. The Florida State Seminoles were the number one team in the
country after we saw the Alabama Crimson Tide go down to this Auburn team, and
the Seminoles then won the ACC Championship game against Duke. Auburn got in
after winning the SEC Championship game, and getting some help from Michigan
State when they knocked off the then-higher ranked Ohio State
Buckeyes.
There's no question that these two teams are the two teams who
deserve to be playing in the BCS National Championship game this year,
especially with the turnaround that the Auburn Tigers had, and the way that
Florida State has just dominated the teams that they've played this
year.
FSU finished up the year at 13-0, and their closest game was a two
touchdown win against Boston College. Outside of that, they won every game by at
least 27 points. They are an absolute offensive juggernaut, and their defense
isn't far behind this year, as they've really stepped up in a big way to help
out freshman phenom Jameis Winston.
The Auburn Tigers on the other side
had a major climb to make to number two, as they were actually unranked early in
the year. They finished at 12-1 this year, with the one loss coming early on in
the season on the road against the LSU Tigers. They not only knocked off the
Alabama Crimson Tide on that incredible last second missed field goal return,
but they also beat the Missouri Tigers in the SEC Championship game, and have
many other great wins on their resume.
Auburn's Run Game vs. Florida
State's Defense
In terms of total yards, these two teams are both in the
top 12, as FSU ranks 6th with 529.4 yards per game, and Auburn ranks 12th with
505.3 yards per game. The real match-up to watch here though is Auburn's run
game against the incredibly good Florida State defense. Auburn is 1st in the
nation in rushing yards per game at 335.7, while FSU's defense is first in the
nation in points per game allowed at just 10.7.
Consensus
Last year Alabama was my Bowl Game of the Year and although
I had to wait all bowl season to get to my best play this year its not the same.
This is really a tough game to figure out. There is no way I thought the line
would be this high and at first glance it would seem advantageous to grab double
digits and Auburn. But surprisingly after more consideration it does seem that
Florida State just may be up to the task. Both of these teams average 40+ points
per game, as Auburn averages 40.2 points per game, and Florida State averages an
incredible 53 points per game. Florida State's defense could play a big role,
but I think that the Auburn offense will come in prepared. The line on this game
started at -7.5 for the FSU Seminoles on most sportsbooks, and has moved to -8.5
in most spots. I've seen it move around a bit in the past few weeks as well.
While I love the way that Florida State plays, I don't see this game as a
blowout. I think it's going to come down to it, and that Florida State will be
able to win it by a few touchdowns but it will not be easy and probably open it
up late. I will have to wait until we get closer to pull the trigger although I
do have some action with Auburn +11 when it came out and also at Florida State
-7 so I have a nice middle there with my money finally going to be settling on
FSU and pretty much going all in since its the last game of the year. I also
like the Over some early. Will update as we get closer to game if I play the
total.
FLORIDA STATE -7
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selections, analysis and thoughts will be posted on the Bowl Express
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VIZIO BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME
FLORIDA STATE vs. AUBURN
Monday, Jan 6, 8:30
pm ESPN
Click Here to
read all our betting previews at Spooky Express Number 1 vs. number 2. This is what
we all have waited to see, and this year there wasn't nearly as much argument
about the BCS National Championship game and which two teams deserved to be in
the big game. The Florida State Seminoles were the number one team in the
country after we saw the Alabama Crimson Tide go down to this Auburn team, and
the Seminoles then won the ACC Championship game against Duke. Auburn got in
after winning the SEC Championship game, and getting some help from Michigan
State when they knocked off the then-higher ranked Ohio State
Buckeyes.
There's no question that these two teams are the two teams who
deserve to be playing in the BCS National Championship game this year,
especially with the turnaround that the Auburn Tigers had, and the way that
Florida State has just dominated the teams that they've played this
year.
FSU finished up the year at 13-0, and their closest game was a two
touchdown win against Boston College. Outside of that, they won every game by at
least 27 points. They are an absolute offensive juggernaut, and their defense
isn't far behind this year, as they've really stepped up in a big way to help
out freshman phenom Jameis Winston.
The Auburn Tigers on the other side
had a major climb to make to number two, as they were actually unranked early in
the year. They finished at 12-1 this year, with the one loss coming early on in
the season on the road against the LSU Tigers. They not only knocked off the
Alabama Crimson Tide on that incredible last second missed field goal return,
but they also beat the Missouri Tigers in the SEC Championship game, and have
many other great wins on their resume.
Auburn's Run Game vs. Florida
State's Defense
In terms of total yards, these two teams are both in the
top 12, as FSU ranks 6th with 529.4 yards per game, and Auburn ranks 12th with
505.3 yards per game. The real match-up to watch here though is Auburn's run
game against the incredibly good Florida State defense. Auburn is 1st in the
nation in rushing yards per game at 335.7, while FSU's defense is first in the
nation in points per game allowed at just 10.7.
Consensus
Last year Alabama was my Bowl Game of the Year and although
I had to wait all bowl season to get to my best play this year its not the same.
This is really a tough game to figure out. There is no way I thought the line
would be this high and at first glance it would seem advantageous to grab double
digits and Auburn. But surprisingly after more consideration it does seem that
Florida State just may be up to the task. Both of these teams average 40+ points
per game, as Auburn averages 40.2 points per game, and Florida State averages an
incredible 53 points per game. Florida State's defense could play a big role,
but I think that the Auburn offense will come in prepared. The line on this game
started at -7.5 for the FSU Seminoles on most sportsbooks, and has moved to -8.5
in most spots. I've seen it move around a bit in the past few weeks as well.
While I love the way that Florida State plays, I don't see this game as a
blowout. I think it's going to come down to it, and that Florida State will be
able to win it by a few touchdowns but it will not be easy and probably open it
up late. I will have to wait until we get closer to pull the trigger although I
do have some action with Auburn +11 when it came out and also at Florida State
-7 so I have a nice middle there with my money finally going to be settling on
FSU and pretty much going all in since its the last game of the year. I also
like the Over some early. Will update as we get closer to game if I play the
total.
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