2011 Gator Bowl Free Pick
Jacksonville, FL (The Spread) – Rich Rodriguez will probably need a strong showing by his Michigan Wolverines against Mississippi State in the 2011 Gator Bowl in order to retain his job for next season. But can the Wolverines pull off an upset? Continue reading for picks, odds and trends on this college football bowl matchup.
According to latest college football odds and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, Mississippi State is a 5-point favorite over Michigan in the Gator Bowl. The over/under total for this game is currently 59.5 points.
The Wolverines finished the regular season with a 7-5 record but failed to cover in nine of their 12 games according to latest college football trends. They averaged 34.3 points per game this season but allowed 33.8 PPG.
The Bulldogs went 8-4 in the regular season and covered in six of their 12 games in 2010. They averaged 27.1 points per game and 20.3 points against, as the under hit in eight of their 12 games.
2011 Gator Bowl Free Pick:
It’s no secret what Mississippi State has to do in this game: Slow down Denard Robinson and take advantage of a brutal Michigan defense. Running back Vick Ballard and quarterback Chris Relf shouldn’t have many problems moving the ball on offense today. Relf is going up against the 111th-ranked passing defense in the nation and he’s coming off a season-high 288 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Ole Miss. Robinson is the key to stopping Michigan’s offense and if Mississippi State can run the ball with success, they’ll keep Robinson on the sidelines. We don’t think the Wolverines will be able to slow down the Bulldogs for four quarters and Mississippi State may even roll big in this one. Our pick is MSU –5.
2011 GATOR BOWL FREE PICK: MISSISSIPPI STATE –5
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