Virginia Tech vs Maryland

**onlooker** · 10-18-05, 06:28 PM

Where did the line drop to 10 at? Stardust? Still shows -11 for me.
Did it drop on a offshore book?

Matter a fact, looks like it went up to -12 then back down to -11.
Stations and IP are down to -10.5.

**Razz** · 10-18-05, 07:03 PM

It's 10 everywhere that I know of.

**Senator7** · 10-18-05, 07:14 PM

Olympic opener was VA Tech -10. Pretty steady -10 offshore right across the board. I'm expecting a move to 10.5 before midnight.

Senator 7

**dacanesrule74** · 10-18-05, 07:22 PM

I took VT -10.5 (-105) on BoDog.com

**SBR_John** · 10-18-05, 08:07 PM

I love Va Tech on paper but this is a tricky spot for them. Maryland is certainly a live dog at home. They continue to improve. If Va tech slumbers in expecting a free 'W' they could be beaten. Va Teck triggerman Vick is just too good though. Still, Va Tech is walking into a team that always gives top rated teams fits.

**jjgold** · 10-18-05, 08:24 PM

We like Maryland here as Tech is due for a letdown and really how tough is there schedule?

**Razz** · 10-18-05, 10:01 PM

I'm on Maryland also if the line rises. As much as I love Virginia Tech (I picked them to win it all preseason), I pinpointed two games that I thought they could lose that few people were expecting. The first was their opener at NC St., because I felt the Wolfpack would be more prepared early in the season, especially with Vick's inexperience. Indeed, NC St. outgained the Hokies by about 200 yards, but failed to win, and only pushed/lost to the spread (depending on what line was available).

The second was Maryland, for a plethora of reasons, starting with Maryland's record at home under Friedgen. He will remember last year, when VT was up 38-3 late in the first half, and went out of their way to kick a field goal when coaches' etiquette dictated running the clock out. He played it off as being no big deal because of his longstanding relationship with Frank Beamer. Still, he has been simmering inside, and will have his team superbly prepared for this game.

Also, Virginia Tech will not be looking to this game nearly as much. Their next two games are at home against #13 Boston College and #6 Miami. Then, they travel to Charlottesville to face rival #23 Virginia. It's easy to see them looking past this game.

Virginia Tech has played three road games this season: the aforementioned game at NC St. which they deserved to lose, at Duke, which I disregard, and at West Virginia. They won by 17 in Morgantown, largely because of several Mountie injuries, including starting QB Bednarik.

Just my thoughts. I know Virginia Tech is a very good team, and is capable of winning this game by 30, but I feel that if they lose a game this season, it is this one.

**SBR_John** · 10-18-05, 10:07 PM

Good write up Razz. Very nice breakdown. Va Tech certainly could get caught looking ahead.

**onlooker** · 10-18-05, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by Razz

It's 10 everywhere that I know of.

Offshore yes.

But most of Vegas is still sitting on -11. A few places have -10.5.

**bigboydan** · 10-19-05, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

We like Maryland here

this was the way i was leaning myself JJ but, not sure if i'm gonna play it though.

**smoothsuave** · 10-19-05, 05:57 AM

VTech should cover easily,

**kdmfox** · 10-19-05, 06:41 AM

VT won vs Maryland at home last year 55-6 ... VT is 8-1 ATS on Thurs. night games ... Both teams coming off a bye week ... Best bet in any sport is the dog at home ... I'll take VT and give the points ... hehe ... The Fox

**jjgold** · 10-19-05, 07:50 AM

You know I might reverse my bet now and take Tech

**bigboydan** · 10-19-05, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

You know I might reverse my bet now and take Tech

JJ, you gonna be getting any good info on this game ???

**pags11** · 10-19-05, 02:57 PM

no play for me here...

**raiders72001** · 10-19-05, 05:17 PM

There's sharp action on this game. Pinny opened at 12.

**raiders72001** · 10-19-05, 05:19 PM

Nice info Razz

**bookie** · 10-19-05, 06:40 PM

There's $4000 available at Mansion on VT -10 +100.

**Senator7** · 10-19-05, 07:10 PM

The Prick is on VA Tech so that makes me wonder if Maryland isn't the choice here.

Senator 7

**fabric86** · 10-19-05, 07:13 PM

The prick isnt on VT.

**rm18** · 10-19-05, 07:17 PM

yeh he is just not for the contest, it is his strongest play of the week

**Illusion** · 10-19-05, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by rm18

yeh he is just not for the contest, it is his strongest play of the week

Well, if you wanna win bet the other way.

AK · 10-20-05, 12:57 AM

Love overs first half 23.5

**Todd** · 10-20-05, 01:02 AM

Im on VTech -10

**Max Levine** · 10-20-05, 01:19 AM

I too picked VTech -10. Also took them 1st half -6.

Max

**sergfro** · 10-20-05, 01:34 AM

80% of the public on VT....line hasnt moved much..if anything line is going down

**pags11** · 10-20-05, 03:33 AM

I like listening to Herbstreit and Terico sp?...