PAYNE SPORTS
10* TCU -7
NHL PRO PICKS
LA Kings +182
Bobby Flanagan
3* Boise State and TCU Under 53.5
Texas Christian held Boise State to 26 yards rushing last year and this year it could be the same kind of event. If Boise can't get running the ball than it will relying on special teams. So Broncos fans will be expecting a lot of punts and field goals this evening if they don't establish the running game in the first quarter.
TCU is the #1 defense in the country. They rank #2 against the run and #3 against the pass. Boise is going to have an extremely difficult time getting momentum going against this defense. This is the type of defense they haven't faced all season.
They didn't light up the score on the blue turf when they played the Oregon Ducks earlier this year. That was the best defense they have played against. This TCU defense is lights out compared to Oregon and on top of that they have to step away from their glorious Blue Turf.
The big stage and bright lights should bring out the best of this TCU defense. The TCU offense isn't the most powerful group but their balance using the running game is good enough to eat up clock and cash an under. Their stats got boosted against some of the bottom tier defensive teams in the Mountain West. When they stepped up against Clemson they only scored 14 points. They remind me of a Mountain West version of Alabama offensively when facing better talent. Boise State has a good enough defensive team to keep them from pushing this over.
Both teams are averaging over 40 PPG but tonight it will be a much different story. I think TCU gets into the upper 20's or low 30's and Boise gets into the high teens or lower 20's and this one trembles below the the total of 53.5. Play this one under tonight.
3* Pitt +4.5
I'm from Ohio as you can see in the name and please don't fall into the trap of the hype of the Bearcats. They are good but catching Pitt with a pocket full of momentum after beating Syracuse in the Carrier Dome isn't what they wanted. The Bearcats win against UConn was controversial and they should have lost that game without a doubt in my mind.
Cincinnati is good as I said before but I saw the imperfections against University of Alabama-Birmingham, Gonzaga, and Xavier. The Bearcats don't have a reliable three point artist in their repertoire and that what is causing them to collapse in tight games. Pitt has a variety of options on the perimeter to cause headaches. We saw what they did to the Syracuse zone defense in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Pitt is the better team and points have to be taken without second guessing.
I feel Pitt continues to show us growth throughout the season by getting better with each game and giving some experience to the young group. The true Cincinnati identity will be brought to the light as the Big East schedule continues on through March. Let's grab the points and take Pitt tonight.
RAS
Old Dom Over 132
Wm and Mary Under 136.5
Sean Michaels
100 Dime Release - 2 Team Teaser of the Year
TCU and Dallas
Using the standard six points you get in a football teaser, reduce the points you are laying with each favorite above.
TCU would be around a 1 to 1 1/2-point favorite against Boise State.
Dallas would be a +2-point underdog at home versus Philadelphia.
Score
400% TCU
Nationwide Gold Sheet
(1*)Boise St.
Joe Gavazzi
(3*)Boise St.
Wise Guys
(2*)Texas Christian
Carolina Sports
(3*)Texas Christian
Score
(400*)Texas Christian
Sports Authority
(2*)Texas Christian
Bankers Sportswire
(300*)Texas Christian Under
Millionaires Club
(2*)Texas Christian Under
Sports Unlimited
(5*)Texas Christian
LT Profits
(5*)Boise St.
FAIRWAY JAY
20* GOY - TCU
SUPERDOG PICKS
3 BONES - BOISE STATE
WINNING POINTS
4* BOISE STATE
EXECUTIVE
250% BOISE STATE
NORTHCOAST
3* BOISE STATE
MARQUEE - UNDER BOISE ST
NSA
20* CFB Boise St +7.5
10* CFB Boise St under 54
CHICAGO SPORTS GROUP
FORTUNE 500: 20* CFB Boise St under 54
EXECUTIVE: 10* CFB Boise St +7.5
TONY CAMPONE
CADILLAC: 20* CFB Boise St +7.5
FRED CALLAHAN
15* NBA Atlanta -1.5
10* CBB New Mexico St +3.5
SOUTH BEACH SPORTS
ZEBRA CLUB: 20* CFB Boise St +7.5
BIG ACTION: CFB Boise St under 54
HOLLYWOOD SPORTSLINE
INSIDE ACTION: 20* CFB Boise St under 54
BLUE RIBBON: CFB Boise St +7.5
MICHIGAN SPORTS NETWORK
BIG HOUSE: 20* CFB Boise St +7.5
LOCKERROOM: 10* CFB Boise St under 54
NEW YORK PLAYERS CLUB
INNER CIRCLE: 20* CFB Boise St +7.5
SYNDICATE: CFB Boise St under 54
VINCENT PIOLI
HIGH ROLLER: 20* CFB Boise St under 54
VEGAS WISEGUY: 10* CFB Boise St +7.5
VIP ACTION
VIP CLUB: 20* CFB Boise St under 54
ROXY'S: CFB Boise St +7.5
20* CONSENSUS
20* CFB Boise St +7.5
HIGH ROLLERS CLUB
20* CFB Boise St under 54 and 10* Boise St +7.5
PLAYERS CHOICE
2* UNDER TCU
WINNERS PATH
5* UNDER TCU
COBRA
1* OVER TCU
Big Money
Boise St
Blazer
(3*)Boise St
CHARLIE SPORTS
500* BOISE OVER
500* TCU
SPORTS DOCTOR
50* UNDER TCU
WINDY CITY SPORTS
8% UNDER TCU
Great Lakes Sports
4* TCU
RON RAYMOND
5* BOISE STATE
BOB BALFE
TCU
THE HOTLINE
10* OVER TCU
GUARANTEED
4* TCU
SPORTS NETWORK
UNDER TCU
SPORTS ONE
3* TCU
VEGAS STEAM
3* OVER TCU
VICTORY SPORTS
TCU
WORLD WAGER
TCU
END ZONE
UNDER TCU
BOBBY CASH
(5*)Texas Christian
Tipps
(10*)Boise St
DIAMOND STAR
Boise State
EXPERT
TCU UNDER
FAB FOUR PICKS
TCU
FINAL SCORE
TCU
GARDEN STATE SPORTS
TCU OVER
INSIDERS EDGE
40 TCU
LV INSIDERS CLUB
400* UNDER TCU
LV LOCKLINE
25* TCU UNDER
NY SPORTS
7* Boise
POINTSPREAD MAVEN
10* TCU
POWER PLAYS
10* BOISE
PLATINUM
TCU UNDER
PRIVATE INVESTORS
TCU
RAIDER
TCU
REED HARRIS
2* BOISE
SILVER STAR
TCU
SLAM DUNK
BOISE STATE
SPORTS INVESTORS
UNDER TCU
SPORTS NETWORK
TCU UNDER
SUPER LOCKLINE
TCU
SUPER SYSTEMS
BOISE STATE
THE COACH
TCU
THE INSIDER
TCU
THE SPORTS GURU
TCU OVER
TOMMY THUNDER
TCU
TRU-LINE
TCU
UNIVERSAL SPORTS
TCU
USA SPORTS
TCU
VEGAS CONNECTION
2 UNDER TCU
VEGAS PIPELINE
BOISE STATE
WIZARD
TCU
Lenny Stevens
(10*)Texas Christian
Rocco Vincintore Guaranteed Selections
PRIVATE INVESTORS CLUB FIESTA BOWL WINNER
TCU -7
BEN BURNS
8* NBA ANNIHILATOR - THUNDER/BULLS UNDER