west virginia -16 vs maryland?

**moses millsap** · 09-12-06, 12:35 PM

Hope you got the opener at -13.5, that line moved quick.

**bigboydan** · 09-12-06, 12:42 PM

I myself am too enthused about this game at all. I guess if i had to play it though, I'd take my chances with Maryland +16.

This still is a rivalry game.

**pags11** · 09-12-06, 02:23 PM

with the way WVU is rolling, I'd take WVU or nothing in this one...

**EBone** · 09-12-06, 02:29 PM

My initial reaction on this concerns Maryland: it seems to me that Friedgen really has had a tough time out of the gate in recent years. With Maryland, it seems like they get exponentially better about the 5th game and later. I think the WVU backers are correct on this one. I haven't capped it yet but my initial thought is WVU and lay the wood.

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**hawk 5** · 09-12-06, 04:38 PM

i'm with r2d2, 3 td's or more.

**ntgarrett** · 09-13-06, 07:29 AM

This could be a tough game to call as both teams seem to really get up for this game. Here is some information I have found:

1.) "The two schools have played every year since 1980, and the all-time series is tied at 21-21-2."

2.) "The Mountaineers have won two straight games over the Terrapins, and used a 24-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat them 31-19 last season. They have not won three in a row against their ACC rival since 1996-98."

3. "Thanks to playing weaker opponents in its first two games, West Virginia owns one of the nation's top offenses. The Mountaineers lead the country in rushing yards (706), are third in total yards (1,076) and sixth in points (94)."

I am leaning towards Maryland at this point becuase I think they can cover with the ponts.

**darkghost** · 09-13-06, 07:29 AM

I was tempted to buy WVA @ -14 should've followed my instincts and pulled the trigger. Hindsight's 20/20. I'll wait and try to catch a good price on Md @ +17.5 Seems like the sharps & squares and their mothers are all lined up on WVA.

**darkghost** · 09-13-06, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by ntgarrett

2.) "The Mountaineers have won two straight games over the Terrapins, and used a 24-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat them 31-19 last season. They have not won three in a row against their ACC rival since 1996-98."

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That game brings back painful memories... ouch!! I had MD as a dog in that game. I believe that was a Thurs or Fri night game as well.

* I'm glad I caught this thread. I just checked pinny and took MD +17.5 -112. I can't believe this total hasn't climbed yet. Bought the over as well 47 -102 as I'm sure this will climb by gametime.

**sonnythekid** · 09-13-06, 08:05 AM

Darkghost play the under instead of the over

**JohnnyBoy928** · 09-13-06, 12:00 PM

I'm taking West Virginia minus the points... I have it at 16.5
They are going to cover it... WV is a force to be reckon with... against maryland!!! This is going to be easy...

Originally posted by sonnythekid

Darkghost play the under instead of the over

**LVHerbie** · 09-13-06, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

Hope you got the opener at -13.5, that line moved quick.

This about sums it up... I like West Virginia but can't play now that I've missed out on 2 and half points (unless the line drops back... which I doubt it will...)

**darkghost** · 09-13-06, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by sonnythekid

Darkghost play the under instead of the over

Yeah, the only concern for me is the weather. I didn't realize there's a 30% chance of rain by gametime tomorrow.

**joe blow** · 09-13-06, 02:16 PM

Game moved at most places i am seeing mostly -17 now.If it goes to 17.5 i am taking the dog

**pags11** · 09-13-06, 02:55 PM

why does anyone want to bet against a team this hot right now?...just can't figure that out...

**ntgarrett** · 09-13-06, 04:23 PM

pags....my only concern with WV is the fact they haven't played anyone good yet....so their offensive numbers to me are inflated. Add to the fact that WV and Maryland is a rivalry game that both teams get up for....well it's hard to pass on the points. WV has played Marshall and Eastern Washington (AA team)...I think any decent team would have put up similar numbers against those teams but I wouldn't call that team hot. Maryland has also played William & Mary (AA team) and Midd Tenn and each of those teams scored points on Maryland...so Marylands defense might not be all that good. Maryland is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 against WV and they have gone over the total in 4 out of last 5. I could see a parlay of Maryland/Over or even a teaser of WV/over.....I just think 16 1/2 or more points is a lot to give Maryland in a heated game like this.....just my thoughts.

**Todd** · 09-14-06, 01:12 AM

I'm taking WV (-17) in this one. Maryland's defense is soft
and they are going to give up a ton of yardage.

**pags11** · 09-14-06, 03:19 AM

ntgarret,

I wouldn't say that Marshall's terrible...E. Washington is definitely a weak team, but they took out their starters in the 2nd quarter in that one...these guys are just a freight train right now, and to me you either bet on them or don't bet their games...

**Tricky** · 09-14-06, 05:35 AM

On paper this is a blowout win for the Mt.eers. But I see the Terps winning this outright in a shocker. Don't go just by the stats from the first 2 games this season - neither team showed much of their playbook. These teams absolutely go at it and "logic" goes out the door.

**crackerjack** · 09-14-06, 07:37 AM

Is Maryland really that bad? This is a team I know nothing about, but in the past they've been solid. I know WV is excellent and has the potential to put up Louisville-like numbers tonight. But I hate laying 17 points. I will probably pass on this one, or make a small play on the underdog.

**Tricky** · 09-14-06, 07:42 AM

No doubt MD can look pretty sucky at times but they can't be depended upon to stink it up when you expect them to (does that make sense?). Upset looming.

Originally posted by crackerjack

Is Maryland really that bad? This is a team I know nothing about, but in the past they've been solid. I know WV is excellent and has the potential to put up Louisville-like numbers tonight. But I hate laying 17 points. I will probably pass on this one, or make a small play on the underdog.

**cincy_1** · 09-14-06, 09:36 AM

Take Maryland +10.5/WVU -10 halftime wager

Take HT total at Over 23/Under 23.5 (+money)

You can find it all over the place.

**ivyconniver** · 09-14-06, 01:31 PM

"Take HT total at Over 23/Under 23.5 (+money)"

what??

**TexAg001** · 09-14-06, 02:49 PM

Guys after looking over the depths charts I am going ot have to go with Maryland plus the points. Ill be counting on Maryland having pride and not wanting to get there ass kicked up and down the field on national tv. Nothing crazy..just 1 unit or so. I just hope the public has that memory of the sugar bowl in there minds and moves this line another point.

**misteve** · 09-14-06, 04:23 PM

I'm going with small plays tonight. This may be good fade material, as I've gotten off to a not so good start in college. (3-5, -7 units)

Maryland +18.5 (1 unit)
Maryland game OVER 47 (1 unit)

We'll see what happens I guess. GLA

**pags11** · 09-14-06, 04:52 PM

still can't find a reason to bet on this one...GL guys...

**brusher** · 09-14-06, 05:28 PM

New to the board and somewhat of a novice at this.

I like WV to cover. I'm also liking WV -2.5 for the fourth quarter. WV's potent running attack should have MD's D sucking wind by the fourth.

**darkghost** · 09-14-06, 06:14 PM

Alright after looking at this game from a bunch of angles I decided to pass. I sold off my bets. Lost some juice on my MD bet but got a nice looking middle @ 47 & 50.5.

I agree w/ the previous poster. It's all about WVa running game and how well MD's D can contain it. In their last matchup WVa ran for 300 yds vs 50 yds for MD. If the same thing happens in this game, you'll see the lop-sided score that everyone expects.

Another thing that caught my attention, for trend followers, going back to last year WVa has covered eight games in a row. Really quite remarkable.

GLTA

**JohnnyBoy928** · 09-14-06, 06:15 PM

WV will conquer this game with ease... It will cover the spread easily... MD just does not rate against this program

Originally posted by darkghost

Alright after looking at this game from a bunch of angles I decided to pass. I sold off my bets. Lost some juice on my MD bet but got a nice looking middle @ 47 & 50.5.

GLTA

**r2d2** · 09-14-06, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by brusher

New to the board and somewhat of a novice at this.

I like WV to cover. I'm also liking WV -2.5 for the fourth quarter. WV's potent running attack should have MD's D sucking wind by the fourth.

i took a 1st quarter wv -3.5, plus wv -16. lets hope it works my friend. i am with ya, i think at home the mountaineers just shove, run up the gut, break a few loose, and have the maryland d sucking air and watching as the backs blow by!!!!

**Tricky** · 09-14-06, 07:35 PM

Well, ummm....nevermind.

Originally posted by Tricky

On paper this is a blowout win for the Mt.eers. But I see the Terps winning this outright in a shocker. Don't go just by the stats from the first 2 games this season - neither team showed much of their playbook. These teams absolutely go at it and "logic" goes out the door.

**Illusion** · 09-14-06, 08:15 PM

Anybody have any second half leans?

**JohnnyBoy928** · 09-14-06, 09:10 PM

Still a lot of regulation time left... Anything can happen... WV will keep the quoto...

Originally posted by Tricky

Well, ummm....nevermind.

**pickwinners** · 09-14-06, 09:57 PM

im only up 1. wv better learn how to run forward soon

**darkghost** · 09-14-06, 10:03 PM

Don't give up Tricky... Back door's wide open.