2012 Rose Bowl Free Pick
PASADENA, CA (The Spread) – In what should be a thrilling game in Pasadena, Wisconsin will take on Oregon in the 2012 Rose Bowl at 5:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Oregon as a 5-point favorite over Wisconsin, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 72 for today’s game. Both teams finished the 2011 regular season with 11-2 records and won their respective conference championship games.
Line Movement: Oregon opened as a 5.5-point favorite over Wisconsin but the line has dropped slightly to 5. (Although some books still list the spread at 5.5 or even 6.) The over/under total opened at 72 points and remains at that number, although some books have moved the line down a half point to 71.5.
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Public Betting: Of the 30,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 56% of college football public bettors currently favor Oregon. 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 Badgers. Wisconsin has the balance offensively to keep Chip Kelly’s up-tempo offense off the field and frustrate the Ducks into making mistakes. While Montee Ball will play a huge role in whether or not the Badgers can pull off an outright upset, quarterback Russell Wilson is the key. If he keeps the offense moving and doesn’t turn the ball over, Wisconsin will keep this game close throughout. According to latest college football trends, the Badgers are 3-0-1 against the spread in their last four non-conference games and 4-1 ATS in their lat five January games. The Ducks, meanwhile, are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus the Big Ten and 1-4 ATS in their last five bowl games as a favorite.
2012 ROSE BOWL FREE PICK: WISCONSIN BADGERS +5
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