Clemson/Virginia Tech Capping and Discussions: Thursday October 26th, 2006

hawk 5 · 10-23-06, 11:24 PM

Clemson easy.

SYCEONER · 10-24-06, 10:49 AM

Im betting my kids on clemson -4.5

hawk 5 · 10-24-06, 11:03 AM

Are they hard workers?

Doc JS · 10-24-06, 11:58 AM

It is on Thursday night. It is in Blacksburg. And Va. Tech has been very good on Thursday night at home. That having been said...

I think Clemson covers 4.5 without much trouble.

The only way Clemson loses this game and fails to cover is:
1. Va. Tech blocks a couple of punts. Clemson has had kicking game issues this season and Va. Tech is know for their special teams prowess.

2. Va. Tech puts 9 in the box nullifying Davis and Spiller making Clemson throw the ball to beat them and Will Proctor throws a couple of pic-sixes.

Otherwise, Clemson is the better team by far and should cover easily...

Doc JS

Illusion · 10-24-06, 05:08 PM

VT has struggled this year, but they will get the job done at home on Thursday night.

Doc JS · 10-24-06, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Illusion

VT has struggled this year, but they will get the job done at home on Thursday night.

Illusion,

I curious... Why do you feel this way?

You're certainly correct, Va.Tech has struggled all year. Why do you think they'll get well against the best team team they will have played all year?

Doc JS

STEELCURTAIN3288 · 10-24-06, 07:50 PM

Actually the last Thursday night game VA Tech played against BC they got beat down. I am still kicking this game around.

dave11486 · 10-24-06, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by STEELCURTAIN3288

Actually the last Thursday night game VA Tech played against BC they got beat down. I am still kicking this game around.

Yeah that was at BC though right. I think Illusion might be right here. I have noticed that ACC home dogs have covered a lot of spreads this year. We need Ganchrow to give us a number.

STEELCURTAIN3288 · 10-24-06, 08:09 PM

Good point like I said I am still kicking it around what do you guys think about the over/under of 42 1/2 here?

SYCEONER · 10-25-06, 11:01 AM

There's is no way VT wins this game , but if it happens -see ya later folks becuz im layin my computer on the line!!!!

dave11486 · 10-25-06, 04:24 PM

Not tryin to be a smart ass, but they really don't have to win the game all they have to do is keep it close.

nosuzieno · 10-25-06, 07:09 PM

Clemson looks too easy, I was kind of surprised line this low baed on thrashing of GTech...SBR's matchup power rating has VT as -1 (?!) . I like the under better than the side.

ivyconniver · 10-25-06, 07:17 PM

When everybody thinks a pick is too easy, like Clemson -4, it usually is. Im on VT

Hoja Verdes · 10-25-06, 07:31 PM

I hit Clemson -3 (bought it down) for 4x as soon as I saw this line released.

All of what has been said here so far supporting Va.Tech. is true, and normally I'd take a team in their position. But I've been betting against them most of the year and will continue in this spot against a BCS contender.

This is one of those games where I've put the onus on my own shoulders, and i've got 4x down so it's not just an action play. If I lose, my handicapping ability is at fault, not some analysis of the public perception or reading of others' breakdown of the game. I've watched VT play 3 games and thought they looked overrated and undisciplined each time. So I'm essentially just 'going with the gut' here and don't care if it turns out to be a square play or on the losing side of a trap. I've made enough betting against Va.Tech. so far to counteract any loss here, and if I lose, I'll just learn from the mistake. So this is basically a bet against VT rather than one 'for' Clemson.

Good luck everyone.

pags11 · 10-26-06, 02:55 AM

something tells me this one's gonna be right around the number...

SYCEONER · 10-26-06, 08:33 AM

I disagree, i think most of the gamblers are taking VT, and thats why im taking CLemson

gummo · 10-26-06, 08:43 AM

Actually I'm seeing from 68-87% on the Clemson side so far.

AC1318 · 10-26-06, 10:50 AM

V tech as a dog against clemson is 4-2
as a favorite 2-0

BigD · 10-26-06, 11:43 AM

I got VT here I think this is a pride game for them. It's rare to see them as a home dog so I will take it

HAPPY BOY · 10-26-06, 12:19 PM

This game reminds me of the Bears at the Cardinals MNF. No one gave the Cards a shot and jumped all over the Bears and got fvcked BIg time! I dont know who I like, was checking the 1st half line at -3 Clemson, but it smells like a booby trap?

dave11486 · 10-26-06, 12:44 PM

This game will be one that Clemson plays from behind from the beginning and makes a push at the end imo

hopefully +5 or whatever is enough

Tchocky · 10-26-06, 01:38 PM

Does anyone have any thoughts on the Total?

dave11486 · 10-26-06, 02:10 PM

Do you guys think the line will top off at +5 or should I wait if I am playing VT?

primo_skillz · 10-26-06, 02:16 PM

Why does everyone like VTech here?

They lost at home to GTech.
Georgia Tech 38
Virginia Tech 27

And then Clemson handled GTech.
Georgia Tech 7
Clemson 31

I don't understand how a play on VTech can even be made here?

dave11486 · 10-26-06, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by primo_skillz

Why does everyone like VTech here?

They lost at home to GTech.
Georgia Tech 38
Virginia Tech 27

And then Clemson handled GTech.
Georgia Tech 7
Clemson 31

I don't understand how a play on VTech can even be made here?

Take Clemson, I hope for the best.

dave11486 · 10-26-06, 02:34 PM

Actually I am on VaTech:

#1 Everyone is on Clemson
#2 Home ACC Dogs are the deal this year
#3 VaTech has something to prove
#4 Frank Beamer
#5 It is Thursday and the game is in Blacksburg
#6 I am starting the game +5

Razz · 10-26-06, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by primo_skillz

Why does everyone like VTech here?

They lost at home to GTech.
Georgia Tech 38
Virginia Tech 27

And then Clemson handled GTech.
Georgia Tech 7
Clemson 31

I don't understand how a play on VTech can even be made here?

You can't look at games that way.

USC won at Arkansas by 36.
Arkansas won at Auburn by 17.
So, USC would win by 53 at Auburn? Hell no, they probably would be the underdog.

dr03 · 10-26-06, 02:45 PM

Looks like I'm the only one on the over right now. I got it at 43. Like it because weather is supposed to be fine, clemson has a dynamic offense while tech is questionable while Tech needs big plays to have any chance vs. clemson.

primo_skillz · 10-26-06, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by dr03

Looks like I'm the only one on the over right now. I got it at 43. Like it because weather is supposed to be fine, clemson has a dynamic offense while tech is questionable while Tech needs big plays to have any chance vs. clemson.

VTech will need huge plays just to keep this game within a TD. I am playing Clemson -4.5 for 3 units.

dave11486 · 10-26-06, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Razz

You can't look at games that way.

USC won at Arkansas by 36.
Arkansas won at Auburn by 17.
So, USC would win by 53 at Auburn? Hell no, they probably would be the underdog.

Well said Razz couldn't have said it any better.

HAPPY BOY · 10-26-06, 03:19 PM

only thing that scares me on the over I saw VT against Boston College and the offense looked aweful.

primo_skillz · 10-26-06, 03:20 PM

Because it is awful and there team is no where near what they used to be a couple of years ago.

dr03 · 10-26-06, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by HAPPY BOY

only thing that scares me on the over I saw VT against Boston College and the offense looked aweful.

different opponent though. VT wanted to play a low scoring game on the road and BC has tougher defense at home. I actually see this game alot like the Wake-Clemson game. I think VT gets out ahead earlier and lets Clemson back. I think the score will get into the 50's.

prickbeater101 · 10-26-06, 03:46 PM

Clemson really should be good here but just off the news wire is that Clemson's star running back and ACC leading rusher James Davis is 50/50 for a start tonite. Bad shoulder. Keep an eye out...
Clemson is the better team BUT with VT getting points at home and Clemson coming off a big win, we could be in for a shocker. I will read some more before I decide on a play on this one..