TCU at Utah

sportsguy04 · 11-05-08, 10:30 PM

As of right now I am leaning toward TCU -2.5, but got to do some more research.

laxdjock · 11-05-08, 10:34 PM

I'm 2 units on TCU -2, and I may add a bit more, but I need to bone up on Utah more. I like TCU to go up and down the field. I think it should be at -5 or -6, but others think it is good where it is at. We'll see as the week goes forward where the money goes. I am a slight TCU homer, but I knew that going in...which is why I started with 2, and not 3 or 4.

Dbldown11 · 11-05-08, 10:39 PM

for what it's worth after my NIU pick tonight I'm on TCU haha....They are very solid on defense, and have been looking real good on offense lately also....If Utah struggled scoring against New Mexico they should struggle even more against TCU

Utah is ranked higher than TCU but TCU is better....homefield is big though in a game like this

masr · 11-06-08, 01:29 AM

im on Utah here, both solid teams
Utes have won by less than a TD only 3 times (Mich,Org St,Wyo)
TCU QB Dalton had 4 int & lost to UT LY 27-20 in Ft. Worth TCU is 1-4 SU against UT last 5 gms
I think Utes take it at home, & stop TCU's party
Utah + 3 (hooked from 2)

thesnowman · 11-06-08, 01:41 AM

if anyone wants a breakdown on these two teams let me know(its purely how utah does at home and how tcu has faired on the road) its nothing crazy i just do it to pass time and kinda get an idea how teams play away/home, send a pm if interested. heres a tidbit for u guys......

utah 4-0 at home:
averages 39.75 points scored at home
gives up on average 21.5 points at home

tcu 4-1 on the road:
averages 28.2 points scored on the road
(in there 4 road wins they have averaged 32.8 points a game)
gives up on average 13.2 points on the road
(in their 4 road wins they have given up on average 7.8 points a game)

onlooker · 11-06-08, 01:44 AM

This is the way I have the game capped.

TCU -1
Utah 53

sportsguy04 · 11-06-08, 01:45 AM

Not to familiar with the two teams but I know TCU's defense is in the top 10 in country, but how is their offense?

Same with Utah I know they have a good passing offense but how is their D?

madworld · 11-06-08, 03:27 AM

This is going to be an excellent game to watch, and one that I am very anxious for. I am a huge Mtn. West fan and Utah fan. I believe if this game was at TCU, Utah doesn't stand a chance. But since it is in Utah, this will be a very close game. If it is as close as I believe it will be Utah will have the edge with one of the best kickers in the NCAA (Louie Sakoda). This guy is amazing, he is the punter/kicker and he will play on Sundays. Home field and Louie are the only reasons I give advantage to Utah. Side note, most likely this will be for the Mtn. West conference. Utah still has BYU at home, but TCU showed teams how to take advantage of their secondary. Hope you all enjoy a great Mtn. West Conference game tomorrow, and good luck to all Utah backers. I will be routing with you!

laxdjock · 11-06-08, 09:14 AM

The challenge the Utes will have is that TCU indeed has a top defense, AND they can move the ball. They rack up yardage, but often take advantage of good field position, so while the Utes have a good kicker, he'll be more than negated by TCU's defense.

riggs · 11-06-08, 09:28 AM

TCU is clearly the better team here. TCU has been dominate over the past three weeks and Utah has looked very suspect as of late. Utah will struggle to move the ball early and I expect to see TCU jump out to an early lead. I don't think this game will be as close as most on here predict. TCU will win, win this game by a comfortable margin by at least a td. I see Utah settling for a few fg's tonight, they do have an excellent kicker. TCU will score over 20 on Utah, the question is, can Utah do the same? I don't believe so.

Prediction: TCU=24 UTAH=16

TCU -2
Under 43

carrenzo · 11-06-08, 11:26 AM

TCU -1 1/2 Great strong team. Watched them and bet them big last week. I always look for a strong second half team they have it.