2011 Pinstripe Bowl Free Pick
NEW YORK, NY (The Spread) – Will Rutgers’ quarterback struggles doom the Scarlet Knights today when they take on Iowa State in the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl?
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Rutgers as a 1-point favorite over Iowa State, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 44.5 for today’s game. The Scarlet Knights finished the regular season with an 8-4 record while the Cyclones wrapped up 2011 at 6-6.
Line Movement: The Cyclones opened as a 1-point favorite and that’s where the line currently sits at most books, although some places have the spread set as a pick’em. The over/under total opened at 43 points but is now up to 44.5 at most books. (At least one book even has the total listed at 45.)
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Public Betting: Of the 8,200-plus wagers on today’s game, 61% of college football public bettors currently favor Iowa State. 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 Cyclones. According to latest college football trends, Iowa State is 5-0 against the spread in its last five games as an underdog and 5-1 ATS in its last six games overall. The Cyclones are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight non-conference games and 5-0 ATS versus a team with a winning record. The Scarlet Knights, meanwhile, are 1-4-1 against the number in their last six games following an ATS loss. If Iowa State can figure out a way to blanket receiver Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers’ indecision at quarterback (Chas Dodd and Gary Nova have both seen time under center but neither has claimed the job outright) could be its undoing. Plus, the Cyclones are battle tested coming out of the Big 12 while the Scarlet Knights haven’t faced the same level of competition coming from the Big East.
2011 PINSTRIPE BOWL FREE PICK: IOWA STATE CYCLONES +1
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