2011 Champs Sports Bowl Odds
ORLANDO, FL (The Spread) – Two teams that had dreams of playing for a national championship at the start of the season will square off tonight in the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl when Notre Dame takes on Florida State at 5:30PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Florida State as a 3-point favorite over Notre Dame, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 46 for tonight’s game. Both teams finished the 2011 regular season with identical 8-4 records.
Line Movement: The line opened at 3 and that’s where it currently sits at the majority of sports books both offshore and in Las Vegas, but some places are offering the spread at 3.5. The over/under total opened at 45 but is now up to 46, 46.5 or even 47 depending on what sports book you view.
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Public Betting: Of the 25,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 63% of college football public bettors currently favor Florida State. 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 Seminoles. According to latest college football trends, the Fighting Irish are just 2-6 against the spread in their last eight bowl games and 1-5 ATS in their last six bowl games as an underdog. The Seminoles, meanwhile, are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven bowl games and 5-1 ATS in their last six non-conference games. Florida State’s aggressive defense will likely be too much for Brian Kelly’s offense to handle, so look for the Irish to struggle generating many points tonight.
2011 CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL FREE PICK: FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES –3
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