Talk about sensational, the professional gamblers of ScoresOddsPicks on the top football handicapping site in the world is now 14-3 with all NFL preseason and college football “named plays” this year.
They called the shot, the Broncos over the Hokies. While others were watching the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway, Boise State football and professional gamblers were dominating the NCAA Football Odds
As conspicuous as the Demi Moore Bush is the fortune pro bettors are making. Here is what bettors were told before the game:
College football odds: No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 10 Virginia Tech
Two of the best teams in the country wrap up Week 1 of college football odds on Monday when No. 3 Boise State battles No. 10 Virginia Tech. Both squads have their eyes on a National Championship at the end of the year.
Boise State (-1.5) vs. Virginia Tech – Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Boise State runs one of the most exciting offenses in college football. A spread attack with a variety of trick plays mixed in, the Broncos offense is expected to once again rack up the points—especially with Kellen Moore at the helm. Admittedly it came against mostly weaker competition, but the quarterback tossed 39 touchdowns to just three interceptions last season. Boise State has built a whopping amount of talent around him; both running back and wide receiver are almost unfairly stocked to the brim, and line returns eight players who started last year.
Though prone to occasional lapses, the Boise State “D” can be a real menace. All three levels of the defense are talented, but the best player is unquestionably end Ryan Winterswyk. The former walk-on picked up nine sacks in 2009 and should build on that this time around. The secondary will be quite aggressive; it forced a pile of turnovers last year and has plenty of continuity carrying over.
The Hokies defense, on the other hand, may be in line for a step backward. Traditionally the backbone of this team, graduation and injuries have taken their toll on the “D.” The biggest question mark is the pass rush. No current Hokie had more than 3.5 sacks last season and, if that problem isn’t rectified, Virginia Tech will be sunk. No doubt this team can get the defense up to its usual standards, but doing so in Week 1 against the Broncos is a tall order.
That means Virginia Tech will have to rely on the offense—and that’s not a bad thing. The Hokies may wind up employing the best running game in the country this year. Darren Evans set a freshman conference rushing record with 1265 yards in 2008. He sat out last season with a knee injury, only to watch teammate Ryan Williams rack up 1655 yards and top that record. Now, with both healthy and able, Virginia Tech will be a force on the ground.
This game means so much to Boise State. The Broncos don’t face a lot of tough competition throughout the year, meaning a loss in this one all but kills their BCS Championship hopes. Luckily, they face Virginia Tech before it can get its defense in order. Look for the Broncos to light up the scoreboard enough to keep ahead of the Hokies’ vaunted rushing attack. Boise State will cover the 1.5-point spread.
ESPN Best Bet of the Month is on Boise in squeaker.
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