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Tell me why Bama is favored over Clemson
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:03 pm
To me, Clemson is obviously the better team. But I've been gambling college football for years and most of the time when I think the point spread is crazy, the bookies are right and I am wrong. Tell me why Bama is favored.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:03 pm to prisonpunk
Clemson's dline is going to tear Bama's oline up. If they couldn't handle Auburn's dline they sure as hell won't handle Clemson's
This post was edited on 12/5/17 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:04 pm to prisonpunk
I never put any stock into betting lines. At all.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:05 pm to prisonpunk
It’s a betting line you idiot. Strictly meant to entice people to load up on the other side.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:06 pm to ipodking
We're aware of that. Lines are for betting period.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:06 pm to TT9
Vegas heard Tua will be playing
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:10 pm to prisonpunk
The other factor to consider is we won't know what the smart money gamblers think until just before the game.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:11 pm to prisonpunk
The bookies don’t set points on who they think is the better team. They set points to ensure they get as close to 50-50 action on either team. They make guaranteed money on the 10% transaction fees etc.
You’d be amazed how many people bet on Bama because of their name recognition. Most times it works because Bama delivers. Not so sure this time against Clemson.
You’d be amazed how many people bet on Bama because of their name recognition. Most times it works because Bama delivers. Not so sure this time against Clemson.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:11 pm to FredBear
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I never put any stock into betting lines. At all.
Good call. On championship sat, they got 3 of them exactly right.
This post was edited on 12/5/17 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:13 pm to prisonpunk
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To me, Clemson is obviously the better team. But I've been gambling college football for years and most of the time when I think the point spread is crazy, the bookies are right and I am wrong. Tell me why Bama is favored.
Just hope we can keep it close and not get embarrassed. I suggest you put the mortgage on the game
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:15 pm to StopRobot
if i was a betting person i would take the deal...easy money.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:25 pm to prisonpunk
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But I've been gambling college football for years and most of the time when I think the point spread is crazy, the bookies are right and I am wrong.
Truth. I would have made Clemson at least a 3.5 point favorite. Maybe more.
My personal experience from betting on football for 25 years is that, if a line looks too good to be true, it almost always is too good to be true.
This post was edited on 12/5/17 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:25 pm to prisonpunk
I know Vegas wants an even money split. Given Bama's late season issues, I expected Clemson to be favored by a little.
Maybe Vegas thinks injured players returning, offensive scheme adjustments, eliminating costly mental errors vs AU, etc. will correct Bama's recent performance issues.
I sure hope those things happen. They need to.
Maybe Vegas thinks injured players returning, offensive scheme adjustments, eliminating costly mental errors vs AU, etc. will correct Bama's recent performance issues.
I sure hope those things happen. They need to.
This post was edited on 12/5/17 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:26 pm to prisonpunk
More Bama fans bet on ballgames?
Posted on 12/5/17 at 12:38 pm to McGregor
You totally don't understand what I meant.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 1:04 pm to Ted2010
Clemson isn't a great running team and Kelly is an average passer at best. Bama can shut them down for the most part and if they can run for 200+ yards like they did against Auburn and not abandon it, they can win a close game.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 1:25 pm to prisonpunk
Because a lot of people are making statements like this.
Give Saban a month to prepare a pissed off team and it usually plays out in his favor.
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To me, Clemson is obviously the better team.
Give Saban a month to prepare a pissed off team and it usually plays out in his favor.
Posted on 12/5/17 at 1:26 pm to prisonpunk
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Posted on 12/5/17 at 1:27 pm to prisonpunk
All those recruits doe.............and BAMA!
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