One of the SEC’s golden programs, the LSU Tigers have caught the eye of SportsBetting.com players, as they have wagered significantly more on the Tigers to cover as 18-point favorites, feeling that Mississippi State won’t be able to keep it within the big number.
On the other hand, Point-Spreads.com legendary resident award winning handicapper Reno Gold thinks bettors should approach the LSU Tigers game with caution.
“Sylvester Croom has recruited some pretty good players to Mississippi State over the last three years,” Goldberg said. “In 2004, the Bulldogs had nowhere to go but up and I think they could be a great cover team this year. I don’t expect them to win many SEC games but they could be like Rutgers three years ago when they covered everything."
West Virginia feels confident they can legitimately contend for the BCS Championship this year, and bettors are also feeling confident with their program, as evidenced by the betting numbers. Over 80% of those playing on this game are backing the Mountaineers to cover the 23.5-points when they open the season vs. Western Michigan.
“I think the Mountaineers have a great chance to steal a national championship this year,” said Point-Spreads.com college football analyst Benton Vale. “West Virginia is actually fortunate they aren’t in a super powerful conference like the SEC. They pretty much only have Louisville and Rutgers to contend with. Beyond those two, I don’t see anybody stopping that running game of theirs.”
When Notre Dame plays, they always attract a lot of attention, so why would opening weekend be any different. Heading into their season-opener vs. Georgia Tech, the Fighting Irish are a small favorite (-2). SportsBetting.com is seeing almost twice as much action on Charlie Weis’ crew as those favoring the visiting Yellow Jackets.
Speaking of Georgia, the storied Georgia Bulldogs are feeling the love from SportsBetting.com players. Players are lining up at a 2-1 pace backing them to cover the spread as a 6.5-point favorite over Oklahoma State.
