2012 Music City Bowl N.C. State vs. Vanderbilt Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
NASHVILLE, TN (The Spread) - N.C. State boasts one of the top passing offenses in the nation while Vanderbilt has one of the top pass defenses. The two teams will meet today in the 2012 Music City Bowl at 12:00PM ET.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Vanderbilt is currently a 7-point favorite versus N.C. State while the over/under total is currently sitting at 51.5 points. The Wolfpack finished 7-5 in the regular season while the Commodores finished with an 8-4 record.
LINE MOVEMENT: Vanderbilt opened as a 5.5-point favorite but the line has been bet up to 7 at most sports books. As for the total, it's gone from 52 to 51.5.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 57% of College Football public bettors currently favor the Commodores. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL PICK: Take Vanderbilt. According to latest college football trends, the Commodores are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games following a straight up win and 4-0 ATS in their last four games following an ATS win. Vandy is also 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall and 6-2 ATS in their last eight non-conference games. The Commodores ride a six-game win streak into today's game and was victorious in this bowl four years ago when they beat Boston College 16-14. Take Vandy in what essentially is a home game for the Commodores.
2012 MUSIC CITY BOWL: VANDERBILT COMMODORES -7