2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Free Pick
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (The Spread) – It’ll be the battle of interim coaches in the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl today when UCLA takes on Illinois at 3:30PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Illinois as a 3-point favorite over UCLA, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47 for today’s game. The Bruins finished the regular season at 6-7 after losing to Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game, while the Fighting Illini wrapped up their season at 6-6.
Line Movement: Illinois opened as a 1.5-point favorite but the line is now up to 3 at most sports books, although some places list the spread at 2 or 2.5. The over/under total opened at 44 but is now up to 46.5 or 47 depending on what book you view.
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Public Betting: Of the 7,800-plus wagers on today’s game, 53% of college football public bettors currently favor Illinois. 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 Bruins. According to latest college football trends, the Bruins are 5-1 against the spread in their last six December games and 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games versus the Big Ten. The Illini, meanwhile, are 0-4 ATS in their lat four games as a favorite and 5-15 ATS in their last 20 non-conference games. While Illinois finished the season by losing six in a row, UCLA kept fighting throughout the second half despite its lackluster record. Look for the Bruins to pull off a small upset.
2011 KRAFT FIGHT HUNGER BOWL FREE PICK: UCLA BRUINS +3
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