Arizona State at Arizona 2010 College Football Picks: Like many big college football rivalries, teams play for a trophy of one sort or another, Oaken Bucket, Ax, a Boot, but Arizona and Arizona State play for the Territorial Cup. In reality however, Arizona (7-4) is playing for state pride, while Arizona State is playing to keep its season alive. At 5-6, the Sun Devils are one win shy of getting bowl qualified, something they can do with a win at Arizona this Thursday night. Most offshore sportsbooks list the Wildcats as 5 1/2-chalk favorites versus the Sun Devils.
Early betting trends show 76 percent of public players wagering on Arizona against the point-spread, while 60 percent are betting on underdog ASU for a straight up win. The OVER (54) is favored by 95 percent of college hoops gamblers in totals betting.
Dennis Erickson's Sun Devils seemed to be caught on the bad side of a few close games. And we're talking about some ranked teams, losing at home to Standord by four points, losing on the road at USC by one. Back in September the Sun Devils showed all kinds of promise going into a big road game at Wisconsin game with a 2-0 record and nearly beating the Badgers, but falling by a point 20-19. Overall, the Sun Devils record against the point-spread is one of the nations best at 7-1. The bottom line for people betting this game is, Arizona State has found ways to lose six games, they are playing some good football. Arizona State , with a little luck could have had eight wins by now.
Arizona, had a spectacular first two-thirds of the season by going 7-1, with a signature win over Iowa Sept. 18. The Wildcats have not won, going zero-for-November, since their Oct. 30 SU win SU at UCLA. So now, mired in a three game losing streak, they must get up to play their rivals.
Reno Gold Picks: I think Arizona State, based on their recent quality of play, and Arizona's lack of it, is the best value side bet, getting 5 1/2 points. This game could come down to a field-goal.
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