2012 Ticketcity Bowl Free Pick
DALLAS, TX (The Spread) – Will Houston bury Penn State in the 2012 Ticketcity Bowl today at Noon?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Houston as a 7-point favorite over Penn State, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 56.5 for today’s game. The Nittany Lions enter the day with a 9-3 record while the Cougars finished the regular season with a 12-1 overall record.
Line Movement: Houston opened as a 7.5-point favorite for today’s game and while some sports books have kept the spread at that number, others have moved the line to the key number of 7. The over/under total opened at 59 but the number is now down between 56 and 57.5 depending on what book you view.
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Public Betting: Of the 30,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 63% of college football public bettors currently favor Houston. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Cougars. According to latest college football trends, Houston is 7-1 against the spread in its last eight games overall and 7-1 ATS in its last eight games as a favorite. Penn State, meanwhile, is 0-5 against the number in its last five non-conference games and 1-5-1 ATS in its last seven games as an underdog. Without quarterback Matt McGloin (concussion), the Nittany Lions will have a tough time moving the ball against Houston’s defense and if Keenum can get into a rhythm against PSU’s solid secondary then the game will be over in a hurry.
2012 TICKETCITY BOWL: HOUSTON COUGARS –7
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