Pioneer Las Vegas - UCLA vs BYU

[onlooker]

Las Vegas - December 22, 2007, 8 p.m. EST - ESPN HD

Lets get the discussion going on this bowl game between UCLA and BYU.

[imgv94]

This should be a blow out.

I think BYU wins by 24+

[hawk 5]

I agree, still don't see how UCLA stayed within 19 of USC.

[Louisvillekid1]

Byu 27 - 16

[imgv94]

7 units on BYU -4.5 for me..

GOY

[BuddyBear]

I'd lean toward BYU myself....

But remember, UCLA really handed it to this team when they were healthy. UCLA was up by 17 if I remember correctly and won by 10. They were favored by -7.5 and this is a huge huge turn around in just three months for the dog to now be favored by -4.5 (12 point swing). You have to ask yourself, is it justified......I think it might be. UCLA still has considerably more talent than BYU but coaching, heart, motivation, revenge, momentum, etc... all belong to BYU in this game.

[imgv94]

The Bruins won despite being outgained by the Cougars, 435-236. Thats a completely different UCLA team BB. Bruins have an absymal offense and if you noticed sucked really bad away from home. These teams have gone in completely different directions since.

BYU hasn't lost a game since September and for the most part been killing opposition winning 6 of those games by big margins. BYU has a solid offense and defensive combo which should drive UCLA nuts.

I think it's also worth mentioning that UCLA had Khalil Bell in that game as well.

[rjt721]

I like BYU myself and this line is definitely short. I'm not sure what to make of Dorrell getting the boot, but it can only be a positive for the Bruins. Still, BYU should win decisively.

remember, UCLA really handed it to this team when they were healthy. UCLA was up by 17 if I remember correctly and won by 10. They were favored by -7.5 and this is a huge huge turn around in just three months for the dog to now be favored by -4.5 (12 point swing). You have to ask yourself, is it justified......I think it might be. UCLA still has considerably more talent than BYU but coaching, heart, motivation, revenge, momentum, etc... all belong to BYU in this game.

I remember this game quite well (I was on UCLA). UCLA jumped out 20-0 largely because of 2 costly BYU turnovers, but the Mormons dominated the last 2.5 Q's of the game and could've (and probably should have) won the game. BYU had the ball deep in Bruins' territory late in the 4th Q down only 3 and were on the verge of taking the lead, only to turn the ball over on a fluke play. UCLA later added a TD in the final minute to complete the scoring in the game, but BYU moved the ball with ease threw the air throughout the 2nd half. Basically, UCLA didn't beat BYU... the Mormons beat themselves. Also, the game was at the Rose Bowl and, obviously this isn't the same UCLA team because of injuries (Bell) and other factors. BYU is the much better team.

I agree with the play. Good luck GV.

[Ted Stickle]

B Y U wins but Bruins cover +6.5.

[ppdougla]

what is up with the bruin's qb system...can anyone shed any light on what should happen in the bowl game at that position?

[VegasDave]

I've got a nice 2 unit parlay on BYU -6 and Cinci -11 myself.

[onlooker]

I had the line set about the same. BYU -6. But with the UCLA QB situation shaky, I would lean toward BYU here. No bets for me in this one though.

Good luck in this one everyone.

[sweethook]

very good point buddy- so now we change up and go with 4*UCLA+7 right now