2012 ESPNU College Football Week 9 Pick: Duke vs. Florida State
By ATSSportsline.com
TALLAHASSEE, FL (ATS Consultants) – No. 11 Florida State hosts Duke on Saturday at 3:30PM ET on ESPNU, live from Doak Campbell Stadium.
Florida State is 7-1 overall and 5-0 at home while Duke is 6-2 overall and 1-2 on the road. The Blue Devils are 6-2 against the spread while the Seminoles are 2-5 ATS. Florida State is 17-0 against Duke in its history.
Odds: The oddsmakers at Bovada.lv have Florida State as the clear favorite at home, as the Seminoles are getting odds of -28 points against Duke. The over/under total has been set at 58.5 points.
Line Movement: Opening odds had Florida State favored by 26.5 points. The spread never got lower than that and is now at its peak of 28 points.
Public Betting: Of the wagers that have been placed on this game, 60% are going on Duke +28 points at Florida State on Saturday. Be sure to click on the public betting link to get the latest odds and betting percentages.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Duke is 5-1 ATS L6 overall and 12-3-1 ATS L16 in October. Florida State is 3-14-1 ATS L18 on Homecoming. Last year: Florida State (-12) over DUKE, 41-16. Duke (6-2, 3-1 ACC) is already eligible for a bowl game and now they face a talented Florida State that will be without their leading rusher, Chris Thompson (ACL). David Cutcliffe has done a fantastic job with a program where fans usually wait for basketball season. The Blue Devils’ defense hasn’t been great, but they have forced 15 turnovers, which is the second-most in the conference. Duke put up 510 yards last week in a 33-30 home win over North Carolina (getting 10.5).
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 9 FREE PICK: DUKE +28
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