2011 New Mexico Bowl Free Pick
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (The Spread) – The 2011 college football bowl season kicks off today with the 2011 New Mexico Bowl between Temple and Wyoming.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Temple as a 7-point favorite over Wyoming, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 50.5 for today’s game. Both of these teams finished with identical 8-4 records in the regular season.
Line Movement: Temple opened as a 6.5-point favorite but the line has since climbed to 7, or 7.5 depending on what book you view. The over/under total opened at 47 but has steadily climbed since then. It’s now up to 49 at most books, although some places still have the total as low as 48.5
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Public Betting: Of the 20,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 51% of college football public bettors currently favor Wyoming. 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 over. According to latest college football trends, the over is 4-0 in the Owls’ last four games overall and 4-0 in their last four games as a favorite. The over is also 6-1 in the Cowboys’ last seven games as an underdog of between 3.5 and 10 points and 10-4 in their last 14 games on grass. Temple’s defense may give Wyoming’s offense some issues early on but quarterback Brett Smith and the Cowboys should get rolling eventually.
2011 NEW MEXICO BOWL FREE PICK: TEMPLE/WYOMING OVER 50.5
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