Originally Posted by
mrsolodolo21
So, not only are you blindly following a trend, but the example you use to try and give support to that trend props up the very team you are betting against.
What if I told you Big Ten road underdogs are 6-2 ATS in the past two weeks (which they are). Now, two of those covers include Michigan State, who has been playing better the past two weeks. Should I put more weight in the trend that road dogs in general have been good (and side with Nebraska), or that Michigan State covered against Michigan and Wisconsin (and side with MSU)?
The point is, you can slice these games up several different ways with trends, stats, etc. Don't follow one trend blindly, instead consider it into the overall context of the matchup. You still have to look at playing styles, strengths, weaknesses, situational spots, injuries, and more.
I have a hard time believing that Nebraska will lose this game because they have a 22 next to their name. So I take it you are saying if Nebraska was rated 19th or out of the top 25, this would be a no play for you?
Also, MSU did not play fantastic at Wisconsin. They had three points until the final minute of the game. They injured Wisconsin's starting QB, then ate up their struggling backup. It was hardly a dominating performance.