Chick-fil-A Bowl Odds
ATLANTA, GA (The Spread) – Auburn and Virginia look to cap off their 2011 season with a win in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Saturday at 7:30PM ET on ESPN from the Georgia Dome.
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Virginia is 8-4 on the season and 6-6 against the spread while Auburn is 7-5 on the year and 4-8 against the spread. Virginia has hit the under in 10 of its 12 games while Auburn has split the over/under in 12 games. These two teams have split their last two meetings, dating back to 1997 and 1998.
Trends show that Virginia is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 bowl games while Auburn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at a neutral site. The Tigers are just 1-7-1 against the spread in their last 9 games against ACC opponents. Virginia has hit the over in their last four games against the ACC and in 7 of their last 8 bowl games.
Oddsmakers have made Auburn the favorite in this game with the Tigers getting odds of -3 points against Virginia. The over/under odds have been set at 49 points. (View Matchup)
Virginia went 5-3 in the ACC this season but the Cavaliers ended the regular season with a 38-0 loss to Virginia Tech. Virginia scored just 23.2 points per game this season but allowed only 22.3 points per contest. Seven games this year for Virginia were decided by 10 points or less. The team has been led by quarterback Michael Rocco, who has thrown for 2,359 yards and 11 TD’s.
Auburn went 4-4 in the SEC this season after winning the national championship last season. The Tigers lost two of their last three games to end the regular season. This year, Auburn struggled offensively, averaging just 24.3 points per game. The offense has been led by running back Michael Dyer, who has rushed for 1,242 yards and 10 TD’s. On defense, Auburn is giving up 29.3 points per game.
In terms of Injuries, Virginia receiver Bobby Smith and long snapper Michael Terrell are both doubtful with lower body injuries while Auburn linebacker LaDarius Owens (foot) and offensive lineman Ed Christian (back) are both doubtful for the game.
Currently over 25,000 Public Bets have been placed on this game and 65% of the wagers have been placed on Auburn with a point spread of -3 against Virginia.
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