2011 College Football Week 1 Free Pick: Boise State vs. Georgia
By Anthony Rome
(The Spread) - Can Boise State take the first step in its quest for a national title with a win tonight over Georgia?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Boise State Broncos as 3-point favorites over the Georgia Bulldogs in tonight’s game at the Georgia Dome. The over/under total for this game is currently 50.5 points.
Line Movement: The Broncos opened as 3.5-point favorites in Vegas early last month and actually dropped to -3 earlier this week. Depending on what online book you shot at, you could get Georgia with the hook or Boise at -3. The over/under total has stayed steady between 50.5 points and 51.
Public Betting: Of the 9,000-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 60% of public college football bettors currently favor the Boise State Broncos at -3.5. That said, this information is subject to change so make sure you click on the link provided for updated public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take Boise. According to latest college football trends the Broncos are 4-0 against the spread in their last four neutral site games and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games in September. The Broncos are also 10-4 against the number in their last 14 games overall and 22-10-1 ATS in their lat 33 non-conference games. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last five games in September. They’re 0-4 against the number in their last four games as an underdog and could have trouble slowing quarterback Kellen Moore and the high-powered Boise State offense.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: BOISE STATE –3
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