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NCAA Basketball Gambling – Jan 9 Oklahoma at Oklahoma State Cowboys
The Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own kind of exhilaration, despite the fact that this specific competition might not have the same depth that its football version does. With the conference basketball season just under way, both the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will attempt to established the tone for the rest of their season with this match. In Oklahoma’s case, they will be seeking to continue what has been a solid start as they concluded the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.
Huskies against Red Wolves in GoDaddy.com Bowl Gambling
On January 8th, postseason ncaa football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves battle against the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads arrive in the game with rookie head coaches with the Northern Illinois Huskies headed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Temporary head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all year heads the Red Wolves. Arkansas State has hired Gus Malzahn who will take over after the year ends. The take from the sports book is now Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under set at 63 points.
NCAA Football Gambling – Division I-AA Tournament Game Jan 7
It’s not simply the Division I-A universities getting face time on ESPN, on January 7th the NCAA Division I-AA Championship game is played at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. The Bison face the Bearkats in a fight of the two best small colleges in the nation. Both the Bearkats and the North Dakota State Bison have steamrolled their rivals all season long and both are also arriving into play with comparable styles on offense. Anticipate lots of running and lots of first downs by each team as the defenses are going to get a workout. The sports book is having a hard time with this one as the line now is currently at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under set at 46.
Compass Bowl Gambling – Jan 7 Mustangs versus Pitt Panthers
Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January seventh with the Panthers taking on the Mustangs. The Pittsburgh Panthers come in just after the 1-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. Graham quit his post on December 14th to take the head coaching position at Arizona State. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will put on the headset for the Pittsburgh Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU comes into competition with the specter of the “Death Penalty” handed down in the 1980′s still being talked about today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is currently in his 4th year on the side lines of Southern Methodist University. The betting line has this set at Pittsburgh (-3) with an over-under of 47 points.
BCS Tournament Game Wagering – Jan 9
It all boils down to this as the #1 rated Tigers battle against the #2 rated Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January 9th. After winning the national tournament in 2009 and additionally winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003, Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this match. LSU head coach Les Miles is additionally no stranger at this time as he has won the national tournament in 2007. 2 fantastic teams and head coaches clashing on a collision course in what is certain to be an excellent game. The sportsbooks currently have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under established at 40 points.
Florida International Golden Panthers against Marshall Thundering Herd at Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl in Sports Wagering
December 20 symbolizes the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Golden Panthers taking on the Thundering Herd. FIU enters into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. FIU averages 26.3 points per game on offense and 19.4 points per game on defense. FIU furthermore leads the nation in punt return yardage with their return squad a constant menace to take it all the way. FIU is directed by fifth-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall enters into play with a 6-6 record that is 2nd in Conference USA. The Marshall Thundering Herd average 22 points per game on offense and a head-scratching 30.2 points per game on defense. Second-year head coach Doc Holliday will lead Marshall.
College Football Gambling – Carriers New Orleans Bowl – Aztecs versus Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns
The Louisiana Superdome comes alive on Dec. 17th when the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl kicks off. The San Diego State Aztecs face the Ragin’ Cajuns in a fight to the end. The Aztecs come into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 4-3 record in the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs average 24.4 ppg on defense and 29.8 ppg on offense. The Aztecs are led by first year head coach Rocky Long. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns come into New Orleans with an identical 8-4 record and a 6-2 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average 29.8 ppg on defense and 32.3 ppg on offense. Louisiana-Lafayette is led by first year head coach Mark Hudspeth.
Weekend Sports Gambling – December 17 Gildan New Mexico Bowl Wyoming Cowboys vs . Temple Owls
December 17th is circled on the calendar for the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this clash of 2 excellent squads, the Owls face the Cowboys. The Temple Owls come into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record, which is great for 2nd in the MAC. Arriving in 3rd in the Mountain West Conference, the Cowboys also have an 8-4 record with a 5-2 record. With near-identical records, this game should prove to go right down to the last whistle. Temple comes into the game averaging 30.1 ppg on offense with an amazing 13.8 ppg on defense which ranks 3rd in the country. s the Cowboys average 27 ppg on both sides of the ball.
Sat, Dec 17 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
An “A-Peelin’” match comes to Boise, Idaho on December 17th when the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl starts off with the Bobcats facing the Aggies. Arriving at first place in the MAC, the Bobcats come into play with a 9-4 record and a 6-2 record. The Bobcats average 31 points per game on offense and 22.1 ppg on defense. Ohio has played nicely in the second half of the season winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Bobcats are led by former Nebraska coach and Tom Osborne protégé Frank Solich who’s in his Seventh year as Ohio head coach. The Utah State Aggies come into Boise with a 7-5 record and a 5-2 record that is 2nd in the WAC. As is also typical of the shootout nature of the WAC, the Utah State Aggies average 34.5 ppg on offense and 28.3 ppg on defense. Utah State has also been on a streak as recently winning their last 5 games. The Utah State Aggies are led by 2nd year coach Gary Andersen.
Sat, Dec 10 SWAC championship game
On December tenth, 2011 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) competes in its title game. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs face the Grambling State Tigers in what is sure to be a real donnybrook at Legion Field. The Bulldogs come into play with a 8-3 record as well as a 7-2 record in the SWAC. Winning eight of their last nine competitions, they’ve been on a tear all year. The Bulldogs average 20.6 points per game on offense and 18.7 points per game on defense. Head coach Anthony Jones is leading the Bulldogs for the 10th year. The Tigers come into play with a 6-4 record and a 5-3 record in the SWAC. The Tigers are also on a hot streak winning their last five competitions this year. The Tigers average 22 points per game on defense and 23.2 points per game on offense. Football icon Doug Williams who is in his first year of his second period in coaching Grambling State will be leading the Tigers.
