
Anyone who has followed my plays knows that I've yet to risk more than 4 units on any one game this season but this one is good, REALLY GOOD. You know I'm going to give you guys a writeup when I do a big play.
7* BYU -4.5
These are two teams going into completely different directions. UCLA defeated BYU on Sept 8th but dont let the score fool you. The Bruins won despite being outgained by the Cougars, 435-236. Turnovers killed BYU and keep in mind that the game was in Pasadena.
BYU outgained UCLA almost 200yds in Pasadena WOW
Let's also keep in mind that UCLA had Khalil Bell at the time who was later injured for the season.
BYU has improved since that game winning it's last 10 games all by at least 5 points. BYU has won 21 out of their last 23 games.
Let's look at what these teams did last season in their respective bowls....
UCLA got killed by Florida State 44-27
BYU Killed Oregon 38-8
It's worth mentioning that BYU played in the Las Vegas Bowl last season and it seemed that the entire crowd was rooting for BYU
Here is a quote for the AP if you don't believe me
"Brigham Young quarterback John Beck stood on the podium above a throng of blue-clad fans so dense that the green field was barely visible"
Crowd will be for BYU here..
UCLA has an abysmal offense that won't be able to keep up with BYU and their 13th ranked passing offense led by Max Hall.
QB play is so important in College Football and UCLA simply doesn't have anyone good in that position. The three weeks off is not going to help cause the QBs aren't really that good to begin with.
Let's look at the rankings here for a sec.
Let's start with offense
OFF RUN:
UCLA: 62nd
BYU: 58th
OFF PASS:
UCLA: 99th
BYU: 13th WOW
Now let's look at defense:
DEF RUN:
UCLA: 25th
BYU: 9th
DEF PASS:
UCLA: 71st
BYU: 41st
Looks to me like BYU is better in every category..
UCLA has no coach and the team just wants the season to end. BYU on the other hand finds themselves in a position to win their second straight bowl game after not winning in bowl game since 1996.
I think it's safe to say motivational wise BYU should have the edge. Oh wait let's not forget that BYU lost to UCLA earlier this season.
Can we say REVENGE?
Throughout the years I've done very well on BIG plays. I would be absolutely floored if BYU didn't win this game by DDs. I'm being 100% honest when I say this. It's hard for me not to bet more on this game but I worked hard to make 16 units in the regular season and would go crazy knowing I blew all the money made on one single play.
Hopefully nothing crazy happens here and BYU wins comfortably.
I'd enjoy some feedback on this game, I'd like to see what you guys think of this one..
Thanks for reading this thread and go BYU!!