Originally Posted by
Pivotpoint
I also dislike that term "Sharp" and "Square".
The only Square is the guy who took the wrong side and doesn't cash. Love it when so called "Sharps" lose and say the Squares won today. I'll also take luck anyday and only want to win. I guess so called "Sharps" gain some satisfaction with blaming refs, luck and a slew of other excuses when they lose.
Duck backers have to be a little concerned with line movement. Will be interesting to see where this number closes.
It's possible I didn't make myself clear.
I'm not overly concerned with line movement. I said "DUCK BACKERS" have to be concerned. I'm on the Devils + 9 1/2. That's a big move and Books are looking for Duck money now. No denying.
Now, I'm not going to lie. I love getting a better # than what exist. I had this game using my own power rankings set at Ducks - 8. I was a little surprised it moved to 10 and for a moment, thought I could get 10 1/2 with slight juice. I was wrong. That # started getting hit and i had to grab the + 9 1/2 before the plunge.
More importantly, you missed by biggest point. I'm saying it's a joke to say this play is sharp or square BEFORE the game. That's only an opinion. Whoever cashes when the game is over is sharp and that is a fact.
I simply dislike when guys lose and say "Squares Won Today" How can you be sharp and lose?
How could you lose a game, be wrong on your analysis and claim you are sharp? This is usually followed with excuses. Puzzling?
Now, PowerRankings have an impact, but I like intangiables, trends and other data that I mentioned more on an earlier thread about whether the Devils could hang with the Ducks. It's easy to grab the USA today and look at the Sags and fire away. Better chance to get paid if you dig deeper.
Granted, Ducks could blow this game open. All it takes is a turnover or two, a couple stupid penalties and the fans sit on their hands. These are young kids, some with questionable IQ. That goes either way, though.
I really feel that Sun Devil Stadium will be Electric. Black-out, rumored sell out. Huge game and I like Coach Graham here. They will fill it with students and they will be loud. Freshman QB hasn't seen this. Oregon speed will be reduced on grass as they favor the Turf at home. Hope I'm not square after the game. But it's only a single battle among many. Have a nice little chunk on the Devils. If I win, I just capped it well or got lucky. Do your homework, bet smart and use some degree of money management and you'll play this game longer than most. gl with your plays