2011 Independence Bowl Free Pick
SHREVEPORT, LA (The Spread) – Can North Carolina upset Missouri when the two teams clash today in the 2011 Independence Bowl?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Missouri as a 5.5-point favorite over North Carolina, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 52.5 for today’s game. Both teams finished the 2011 regular season with 7-5 records, respectively.
Line Movement: The Tigers opened as a 4-point favorite over the Tar Heels but now the line has climbed to 5.5 at most books. As for the over/under, the total opened at 52 or 53 and remains at 52, 52.5 or 53 depending on what book you view.
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Public Betting: Of the 20,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 63% of college football public bettors currently favor Missouri. 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 Tar Heels. Missouri may have a hard time getting up for this one. This is the Tigers’ third trip to Shreveport after playing in the Independence Bowl in 2003 and in 2005, and they may not have a very big turnout with this game coming a day after Christmas. According to latest college football trends, the Tigers are 0-5 against the spread in their last five December games and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games. Look for running back Giovani Bernard to have a big game and keep the score close throughout.
2011 INDEPENDENCE BOWL FREE PICK: NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS +5.5
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