2011 Alamo Bowl Free Pick
SAN ANTONIO, TX (The Spread) – This year’s Hesiman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III will be on display in tonight when Baylor takes on Washington in the 2011 Alamo Bowl at 9:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Baylor as an 8.5-point favorite over Washington, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 78 for tonight’s game. The Huskies finished the regular season with a 7-5 record while the Bears went an impressive 9-3 thanks in large part to Griffin III’s outstanding play.
Line Movement: Baylor opened as a 10-point favorite but the line is now down to 8.5 at most sports books, although some places are keep the spread at either 9 or 9.5. The over/under total opened at 75 but is now up as high as 79.5 at some books.
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Public Betting: Of the 30,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 79% of college football public bettors currently favor Baylor. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Huskies. According to latest college football trends, Washington is 5-1 against the spread in its last six bowl games and 4-1 ATS in its last five non-conference games. They’re also 4-0 against the number in their last four bowl games as an underdog and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in December. The Bears, meanwhile, are just 18-37 against the spread in their last 55 games following an ATS win. The Huskies have enough weapons offensively in quarterback Keith Price and running back Chris Polk to keep the game close and exploit Baylor’s 114th-ranked defense.
2011 ALAMO BOWL FREE PICK: WASHINGTON HUSKIES +8.5
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