2012 Compass Bowl Free Pick
BIRMINGHAM, AL (The Spread) – Can SMU pull off the upset today when it takes on Pittsburgh in the 2012 Compass Bowl at 1:00PM ET?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Pittsburgh as a 4-point favorite over SMU, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47 for today’s game. The Mustangs finished the regular season with a 7-5 overall record while the Panthers wrapped up 2011 at 6-6.
Line Movement: Depending on what sports book you view, PITT opened as either a 6 or a 5.5-point favorite but the line has dropped considerably since then. Most offshore and Vegas sports books now have the spread listed at 3.5, while the over/under total has climbed two points from 45 to 47.
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Public Betting: Of the 21,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 58% of college football public bettors currently favor Pittsburgh. 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 Mustangs. SMU is the most mistake-prone teams in the country and will be without running back Zach Line, who had 1,244 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns before suffering a season-ending toe injury. But Pittsburgh will be without its head coach in Todd Graham, who left to become the next head coach at Arizona State. The Panthers are also paced by an inconsistent quarterback in Tino Sunseri, who has thrown 10 interceptions and is protected by a suspect offensive line. According to latest college football trends, SMU is 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous contest. Look for SMU to keep the score within a field goal.
2012 COMPASS BOWL FREE PICK: SMU MUSTANGS +4
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