2010 Texas Bowl Free Pick
Houston, TX (The Spread) – In a game that will feature a pair of explosive players for both teams, Baylor will take on Illinois in the 2010 Texas Bowl on Wednesday evening. Continue reading for odds, picks and more on this college football bowl game matchup.
According to current college football bowl odds and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, Illinois is currently a 1-point favorite over Baylor in the Texas Bowl. The over/under total for this game is currently 64 points.
The Illini come into this game with a 6-6 overall record but they covered in eight of their 12 games this year according to latest college football trends. The over hit in eight of their 12 games this season as they averaged 32.1 points per contest.
The Bears finished the 2010 regular season with a 7-5 record but failed to cover in seven of their 12 games this season. The over also hit in eight of their 12 games, as they averaged 32.6 points per game, which is almost identical to that of Illinois’ PPG average.
2010 Texas Bowl Free Pick:
Both of these teams can score but this game will come down to which defense steps up first. The Illini held opponents to 344.17 yards per game this season, which ranks 38th in the nation. They’re also allowed 24.25 points per game, which is slightly skewed because of their 67-65 loss to Michigan earlier in the year. While Robert Griffin III and Jay Finley will be difficult to stop all four quarters, we like Illinois’ defense to rise to the occasion. And even if this game turns into a shootout, the Illini will be well-equipped thanks to Nathan Scheelhaase and Mikel Leshoure. The Illini are 4-1 against the spread versus a team with a winning record and 5-0 in their last five games following an ATS loss. Our pick is Illinois –1.
2010 TEXAS BOWL FREE PICK: ILLINOIS –1
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