2012 Sugar Bowl Odds
NEW ORLEANS, LA (The Spread) – The 2012 Sugar Bowl takes place Tuesday night at 8:30PM ET on ESPN with Michigan and Virginia Tech facing off from the Superdome.
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Virginia Tech is 11-2 on the season and 4-9 against the spread while Michigan is 10-2 on the year and 8-4 against the spread. The Hokies have hit the under 8 times on the season while Michigan has hit the under 7 times. These two have never met on the football field before.
Trends show that Michigan is 9-2 against the spread in their last 11 non-conference games while Virginia Tech is 18-8 against the spread in their last 26 games against a team with a winning record. Michigan has hit the over in 10 of their last 11 bowl games while Virginia Tech has hit the under in their last four non-conference contests.
Oddsmakers have made Michigan the favorite in this bowl game with a point spread of -3 against Virginia Tech. The over/under odds have been set at 51.5 points. (View Matchup)
Michigan went 6-2 in the Big Ten this season under first-year coach Brady Hoke. The Wolverines closed the season on a three-game winning streak, including a 40-34 win over rival Ohio State. This season Michigan averaged 34.2 points per game, which is no surprise. But, where the Wolverines did surprise people was on defense, allowing just 17.2 points per game, which ranks sixth in the country. Speedy quarterback Denard Robinson rushed for 1,163 yards and 16 TD’s this season while throwing for 2,056 yards and 18 TD’s, leading the team in both stats.
Virginia Tech went 7-1 in the ACC, losing to Clemson twice this year, including the conference championship game. The Hokies averaged 28.5 points per game on offense while ranking seventh in the country in defensive scoring, allowing just 17.2 points per game. Virginia Tech has been led by running back David Wilson, who rushed for 1,627 yards and 9 TD’s.
In terms of Injuries, Michigan defensive end Will Heininger is doubtful to play because of a foot injury while Virginia Tech kickers Tyler Weiss and Cody Journell will not play in the game due to disciplinary reasons.
Currently over 35,000 Public Bets have been placed on this game and 66% of the wagers have been placed on Michigan getting odds of -3 points against Virginia Tech.
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