2011 Holiday Bowl Free Pick
SAN DIEGO, CA (The Spread) – It’ll be the Pac-12 versus the Big 12 when California takes on Texas in tonight’s 2011 Holiday Bowl at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Texas as a 3.5-point favorite over California while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47.5 for tonight’s game. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 7-5 records.
Line Movement: The line hasn’t moved an inch after opening at 3.5 points. While some sports books have bumped the spread up to 4, most oddsmakers have been hesitant to move the line off 3.5. The over/under total has stayed relatively steady as well after opening at 48. Most books still have the total listed at 48 but some are offering the line at 47.5.
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Public Betting: Of the 17,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 67% of college football public bettors currently favor Texas. 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 Golden Bears. These two teams are coming off completely different finishes to the regular season. While Cal won three of its final four games, Texas lost three of four, including an embarrassing defeat at Baylor, 48-24. Thanks to running back Isi Sofele and dual-threat quarterback Zach Maynard, look for Cal to pull off the small upset tonight. According to latest college football trends, Texas is 0-6 against the spread in its last six bowl games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points, while Cal is 4-0 ATS in its last four games overall and 4-1 ATS versus its last five games versus the Big 12.
2011 HOLIDAY BOWL FREE PICK: CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS +3.5
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