The 2007 Poinsettia Bowl Odds are up at BodogLife and ready for bettors to take action. The Poinsettia Bowl features the Utah Utes and the Navy Midshipmen and kicks off the college bowl season this year. The game takes place in San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium. Even though a new coach will be patrolling the sidelines for Navy, the Midshipmen intend on sticking to their triple-option approach.
Navy’s offensive scheme has helped the Midshipmen lead the nation in rushing in four of the last five seasons. This season, Navy led the nation in rushing attempts, net yardage, and rushing touchdowns in the FBS. This strong running game has made Navy the public’s pick as they figure a ball control offense favors taking the points.
Analysts and bettors alike are really not giving much weight to the coaching change as former assistant coach Ken Niumatalolom, now head man, knows the option well, and QB Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada is very comfortable with the new play caller. A negative facet of the Midshipmen is that they gave up 36.5ppg this season and is the chief reason why oddsmakers have them as 8-point dogs .
Unlike, Navy, Utah has been a very solid defensive team this season. Utah has allowed 20 points or fewer in each of its last six games and the Utes own the nation's third-lowest points-against average at 15.6, trailing only Virginia Tech (15.5) and Ohio State (10.7). A loss to BYU, for the second straight year in the closing minutes keeping Utah from a better bow, has many thinking letdown for the Utes, but Utah has been very solid in bowl games of late winning their last 4 against the spread. Navy is 3-1 in its last three bowl games against the number as well, doing very well for their bowl backers.
Clearly oddsmakers feel that Utah is the better team here by making them 8-point favorites. The ability of QB Brian Johnson to handle Navy’s weak defense is a big reason why.
This matchup boils down to this: Navy wants to outscore you while the Utes want to stop you. Two contrasting styles will be on display in the first bowl game of the season and Jeff Alexander will be ready to deliver you the winner against the spread. Make sure you’re on board with Jeff for the entire bowl season for the most winners in the industry. Mr. Alexander specializes in the lesser known bowls that often throw bettors for a loop. We guaranteed that you will find his advice very lucrative.
Oddsmakers predicted outcome:
Navy Midshipmen 29
Utah Utes 37
2007 Poinsettia Bowl Odds:
Navy Midshipmen +8
Utah Utes -8
Total: 66.5
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