A total to put on your radar

[Ralphie Halves]

But don't bet it yet.

Colo/CSU ovr 63

I like both teams as OVR teams for the early part of the year, and they just happen to be playing each other.

Colorado showed a really strong D last year, but did inflate their stats a bit over bad offensive teams like Stanford, Idaho St, and UCLA. They lose a lot on D, which doesn't always mean much on a larger scale, but getting everything right with new players in week 1 can be tough.

Here's the thing though, Colorado should score even more points this year. A good offense got even better. The entire offense returns minus their QB, but Steven Montez is the real freaking deal, watch out for this kid.

"But they only beat CSU last year 44-7! That's only 51 points!!" Slow down.

That was before QB Nick Stevens took over for CSU. They were a completely different team before that. It was up up and away the moment he took over. And their D shouldn't be anything special this year again, at least not enough to stop what could be a juggernaut offense in Colorado this year.

The biggest advantage is that we all get to watch CSU play before we even bet this game! If my above paragraph about CSU rings true in the Oregon State game, I'm running to the books to play this total over, especially if it stays at 63.

[reigle9]

I'm with you.

Also took this today.
149 Boston College/Northern Illinois Under 46

[Riders23]

I've been saying this for a while now.

[Ralphie Halves]

I'm with you.

Also took this today.
149 Boston College/Northern Illinois Under 46

I talked about that game here https://www.sportsbookreview.com/for...preciated.html

Not playing the other side, just cautious.

[BigdaddyQH]

Here is the problem for Colorado. Montez does have a lot of potential, but this is game #1 for him and Colorado this season. The Buff's defense is basically unskilled and untested. Only 3 starters return and they have already lost two players on their 2nd string depth chart.

Colorado State is the exact opposite. Their offense returns 5 starters, and is not the most potent around. Their defense returns eight starters, but they were not that talented last season.

These two teams have combined for more than 51 points just once in the past 8 seasons. They normally play this huge rivalry game pretty close to the vest. This is game #1 for Colorado, so who knows what they really have. The 63 1/2 point total is simply too high is simply too high to go Over on. Way too many uncertainties for Colorado, a team that will probably regress this season.

[crackerjack]

Have to agree with bigdaddy on this one. That number seems too high. I'd for sure at least wait until after you see CSU play this weekend...

[Ralphie Halves]

Montez has 3 starts I believe.

What happened 8 seasons ago has zero bearing on this game. What happened 2 seasons ago has zero bearing in this game.

And yes, definitely wait until you catch a glimpse of CSU first, like I said it's a good advantage to have here. It's nice they're not playing a junk team to start, so you can get a much better idea of where they're at early.

[Ralphie Halves]

I just bet the Colo/CSU over 63, with lots of confidence.

[Gamblinmann]

And I just pounded Colorado St +7

[Riders23]

Colorado State is going to get wrecked by Colorado. Colorado might cover the over themselves.

[Ralphie Halves]

Colorado State is going to get wrecked by Colorado. Colorado might cover the over themselves.

Fine with me.

Colorado's D will still be in the figuring-things-out stage IMO. They had like 3 guys in their secondary go pro last year. Nick Stevens should have another good game, as usual.

[JMF2479]

After what I saw yesterday , I like the over too.

[Ballstothewalls.]

I easily see both teams combining for 75+.

[BigdaddyQH]

This is exactly what the books are betting on. Just because a good Colorado State team beat a bad Oregon State team, they push the Total up and up. It is already at 65 1/2 at some books now, and it will probably go higher. That means a 34-31 game does NOT cover the Over. If this goes much higher, the Under is going to be a solid wager.

[Ralphie Halves]

The books for the most part just want to get equal action on both sides, and hopefully they will now and the total won't go much higher. It was my fault for not hitting it right away after the game. I may wait for it to come down a bit now.

But IMO the total should be in the 70s. Colorado has some real questions to answer on D, and their offense is a lot better than OSU's.

[Gamblinmann]

Colorado State is going to get wrecked by Colorado. Colorado might cover the over themselves.

Not this time. Who's gonna cover Gallup? CSU has FOUR RB backs to carry the load. Their skill payers including QB are so much better than Colorado's. Montez is'nt fit to carry Stevens jock strap.

[2daBank]

Colorado State is going to get wrecked by Colorado. Colorado might cover the over themselves.

Why do you say this? I'm more than happy to listen cause good conversation what this place should be about, but simply saying "buffs gonna wreck them" doesn't do much for anyone. Why you think this?

Buffs lost a ton while col st returns a lot. Col st showed their offense is more than capable and I don't see much reason to believe that buffs secondary will be up to the challenge w lot of new pieces.

[ZINISTER]

I'm surprised that the Books haven't made the totals higher to start the season. The way defenses are a bit ahead of the offenses may be the reason. I watched the CSU/OSU game. Anderson is an idiot coach. Neither team impressed me defensively. The OSU QB missed out on 3 TD passes early. The teams out west DO NOT play defense! If you like it take it now. Don't see it going down. I don't know much about Buffs, so I will wait to bet on a game they are involved in.GL

[2daBank]

I'm surprised that the Books haven't made the totals higher to start the season. The way defenses are a bit ahead of the offenses may be the reason. I watched the CSU/OSU game. Anderson is an idiot coach. Neither team impressed me defensively. The OSU QB missed out on 3 TD passes early. The teams out west DO NOT play defense! If you like it take it now. Don't see it going down. I don't know much about Buffs, so I will wait to bet on a game they are involved in.GL

I'm not sure defenses are ahead. Offenses have much more chances in practice to get in rythem while there ain't a ton a tackling going on. This might be more true in NFL than college but in general I think defenses need game action to sure up tackling and such while the skill players been playing bunch of 7 on 7 and such..

[JayDr3am]

who is going to score these pts lol thats what i want to know

[2daBank]

who is going to score these pts lol thats what i want to know

I certainly think there better totals out there. Really like tOSU/Indy over. Okie st/Tulsa over. Auburn over. To name a few.

[JMF2479]

But don't bet it yet.


Colo/CSU ovr 63

I like both teams as OVR teams for the early part of the year, and they just happen to be playing each other.

Colorado showed a really strong D last year, but did inflate their stats a bit over bad offensive teams like Stanford, Idaho St, and UCLA. They lose a lot on D, which doesn't always mean much on a larger scale, but getting everything right with new players in week 1 can be tough.

Here's the thing though, Colorado should score even more points this year. A good offense got even better. The entire offense returns minus their QB, but Steven Montez is the real freaking deal, watch out for this kid.

"But they only beat CSU last year 44-7! That's only 51 points!!" Slow down.

That was before QB Nick Stevens took over for CSU. They were a completely different team before that. It was up up and away the moment he took over. And their D shouldn't be anything special this year again, at least not enough to stop what could be a juggernaut offense in Colorado this year.

The biggest advantage is that we all get to watch CSU play before we even bet this game! If my above paragraph about CSU rings true in the Oregon State game, I'm running to the books to play this total over, especially if it stays at 63.

good Call !

[JayDr3am]

I certainly think there better totals out there. Really like tOSU/Indy over. Okie st/Tulsa over. Auburn over. To name a few.

i like where your heads at. too early to make anything official but that is one to definitely keep your eyes on

[2daBank]

i like where your heads at. too early to make anything official but that is one to definitely keep your eyes on

Too early? Shit I grabbed those all few days ago, think they have all moved up since then and I wouldn't be surprised if they ticked up more before kickoff..hopefully I don't get weather problems but rather take that chance than have them move up on me.

[Ralphie Halves]

Too early? Shit I grabbed those all few days ago, think they have all moved up since then and I wouldn't be surprised if they ticked up more before kickoff..hopefully I don't get weather problems but rather take that chance than have them move up on me.

If weather issues are light to medium, you should be fine -- it can actually work in your favor.

Heavy weather and especially wind -- good for unders.

[2daBank]

If weather issues are light to medium, you should be fine -- it can actually work in your favor.

Heavy weather and especially wind -- good for unders.

Yea the only one that I'm little concerned about was the okie st game as who knows if that hurricane will be effecting weather there by thu?? I bet that before the hurricane even hit Texas tho so I didn't know. Hopefully doesn't effect it.

[ZINISTER]

Good point on the lack of practice on tackling. These kids overall desire to tackle has left the body.

[Riders23]

Why do you say this? I'm more than happy to listen cause good conversation what this place should be about, but simply saying "buffs gonna wreck them" doesn't do much for anyone. Why you think this?

Buffs lost a ton while col st returns a lot. Col st showed their offense is more than capable and I don't see much reason to believe that buffs secondary will be up to the challenge w lot of new pieces.

Colorado st showed their offense? Against a def that allowed 30ppg last year and a offense that committed 5 turnovers? Don't read too much into the score. Colorado St couldn't stop Oregon ST, and Colorados offense is on a completely different level than Oregon States offense. Colorado put up 44? points on colorado state last year and their offense should be quite a bit more explosive this year. I'm expecting Colorado to score on almost every single drive.

[gilbert91016]

Line up to 69

[HeeluvaGuy]

Wonder what condition the field is in. There was an NFL preseason game there last night.

[2daBank]

I certainly think there better totals out there. Really like tOSU/Indy over. Okie st/Tulsa over. Auburn over. To name a few.

2-0 thus far

[2daBank]

Few more i like..

Scary/NC state over.

S.bama/ol miss over.

Like the Nevada/northwestern over as well but I played it at 56.5 and it now 60.5. Still think it goes over tho.

[Grits n' Gravy]

Nobody talking about CU's defense regressing with Leavitt taking off for Oregon.

Col St looked decent against a bottom feeding Oregon St program. I haven't touched this game but would lean towards Col St and under if it stays at 69.

[Ralphie Halves]

Yeah, can't take this over anymore. Still think it goes there, but won't donk into a bad line. Ah well, ya move on.