2011 Beef ‘O’ Brady Bowl Free Pick
ST. PETERSBURGH, FL (The Spread) – Can Wesley Carroll lead Florida International to a victory in tonight’s Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl versus Marshall at 8:00PM ET?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Florida International as a 4.5-point favorite over Marshall, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 48.5 for today’s game. The Panthers finished the regular season with a record of 8-4 while the Thundering Heard was 6-6 despite facing the 15th toughest schedule in the nation.
Line Movement: Marshall opened as a 5-point underdog but the line has dropped at least a half point at all books, if not a full point at 4. The over/under total opened at 51 but has droppd to 48.5 at most sports books, although some places are offering the line at 49.
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Public Betting: Of the 18,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 70% of college football public bettors currently favor Florida Intentional. 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 under. According to latest college football trends, the under is 7-1-1 in the Golden Panthers’ last eight games overall and 4-1-1 in their last six games as a favorite. The under is also 5-1 in the Thundering Herd’s last six bowl games and 4-1 in their last five games overall. Carroll and the entire Florida International offense will have a tough time with Marshall defensive end Vinny Curry, who recorded 21.5 tackles for loss this season, which was the second in the nation. Look for both offenses to sputter as the combined score falls under the total.
2011 BEEF ‘O’ BRADY BOWL: FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL/MARSHALL UNDER 48.5
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