Texas A&M against Oklahoma St

**BrownTown** · 09-30-10, 01:14 PM

I agree ... Under is the play

**james4512** · 09-30-10, 01:35 PM

Osu lost all their good offensive players ie Russell okung zac Robinson fez Bryant and they were terrible last year how the hell do you get better after losing all that talent and on the flip side a&m returns like 18 starters including their qb Johnson who is a stud in the making... I don't think I'll be taking this game but I find it funny that 80% of the people are on osu and the is moving the opposite way

**aufordboy** · 09-30-10, 01:37 PM

I'm taking the UNDER

**JoMoney2785** · 09-30-10, 01:41 PM

A&M baby...line movement says it all

**sportsguy04** · 09-30-10, 01:42 PM

Hmmm 71% of public on OK State. Ill take AM

**hankcream** · 09-30-10, 01:47 PM

I've got A&M +3, but with Sherman as a coach I'm not overly confident.

**Grosshhit** · 09-30-10, 01:58 PM

i like am tonight in this spot

**dimetimekid** · 09-30-10, 02:07 PM

i love how because the public is betting large on someone that it means A&M is the play. The public is right sometimes.

Last week something like 90% of the bets were on miami...the line went up or down a point throughout the day...did you play pitt because of that?

**wandalsh84** · 09-30-10, 02:08 PM

Since 2008, Ok State has lost two home games. One to Oklahoma and one to Texas. Both those teams went on to play for the National Championship. In that same time frame, A&M has lost 6 of 8 road big 12 games with their wins coming @ Iowa State and at Texas Tech. I will take my chances with Ok State as the tiny home chalk.

**wandalsh84** · 09-30-10, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by dimetimekid

i love how because the public is betting large on someone that it means A&M is the play. The public is right sometimes.

Last week something like 90% of the bets were on miami...the line went up or down a point throughout the day...did you play pitt because of that?

Exactly. See you at the cashier with my Ok State ticket!

**pavyracer** · 09-30-10, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by dimetimekid

i love how because the public is betting large on someone that it means A&M is the play. The public is right sometimes.

Last week something like 90% of the bets were on miami...the line went up or down a point throughout the day...did you play pitt because of that?

I believe the public pounded the hell out of NC State 2 weeks ago and the sharps bet Cincinnati based on this. Last week the public annihilated the Miami line and the sharps were all over Pittsburgh.

You get the idea.

**Night-Tripper** · 09-30-10, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by hankcream

I've got A&M +3, but with Sherman as a coach I'm not overly confident.

I just added another couple of bucks to my ML bet because I don't believe I'm going to need the points. IMO, Okie Lite is gonna be exposed as the frauds that I think they are.

**supergo523** · 09-30-10, 02:33 PM

given the qualities of the past opponents of their last 3 games, OKST looks more legit to me. i guess that's also in line with the public perception as OKST is getting about 70% of the bets out there. however, one thing that's preventing me to pull the trigger is that the line has been driven down from 3.5 to 2.5 now. everyone knows the books will not give out free money so there's really no reason for them to move away from the key number 3. public is always on OKST and the books must also know that moving the line to 2.5 will attract even more bets on them. or am i overthinking too much?

also, just to point out that so far the previous 4 thursday college games have all gone UNDER. OKST should have no problem hanging 35 to 42, but how much TAM will get playing on the road? my guess is in the 20s.

**wake14** · 09-30-10, 02:39 PM

Gotta roll with the home team here.

**jayroy25** · 09-30-10, 02:41 PM

Under sounds good here

**sportsguy04** · 09-30-10, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by dimetimekid

i love how because the public is betting large on someone that it means A&M is the play. The public is right sometimes.

Last week something like 90% of the bets were on miami...the line went up or down a point throughout the day...did you play pitt because of that?

Play the team with 70% of public on every time, let me know how you do. You will lose alot more then you win.

**CharlestonCock** · 09-30-10, 02:49 PM

OK St has a young unproven team, like TAMU here, BOL gentlemen

**jabo1234** · 09-30-10, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by Sean81

A&M has a terrible defense? They lead in the nation in yds per play allowed and have 2 1st round draft picks on the unit.

have you seen there schedule so far. and getting beat by 2 TDs in 4th quarter against FIU. thats ridiculous. key to this game is OSUs running back. he has a good game and A&M will get hammered. also bama wins by 17

**dimetimekid** · 09-30-10, 02:50 PM

you have to be an A&M fan...sure they are going to run the ball but the only way they are going to keep up with okie state is to pass the ball. If you think that running the ball the entire game is going to win it for you...

Let me guess you think the rangers have a shot at the pennant too

**TUDINH** · 09-30-10, 02:51 PM

okl -3 only , wow easy win so i go texas am for this game

**sixpackdan** · 09-30-10, 03:02 PM

I'm going with Oklahoma st tonight. As an avid big 12 watcher/fan im pretty confident in this pick. Oklahoma st is at home on thursday night. I feel as if A&M is going to struggle on the road. Despite the fact the public is all over the cowboys I'm still very confident in this pick. Much like the Miami game last thursday.

**ExposingLines247** · 09-30-10, 03:04 PM

its a roll of the dice ppl no one has the edge and nobody has an idea whats goin to happen, very early and its gonna be fun. Johnson got sacked like 5 times last week and had to scrape by a gritty fiu squad late, while most of osu starters been sittin lately at the the end of games (hence some of the def stats) to say ppl have an "in" on this game is ridiculous. IMO vegas is rolling the dice and hoping for something close to even action before the weekend starts. Good luck to all tonight

**ExposingLines247** · 09-30-10, 03:04 PM

and isnt am like 0-15 on thursday nights?

**Cuse0323** · 09-30-10, 03:12 PM

Officially have no idea who to take here, think I might just flip a coin last minute.

**tenpinxx** · 09-30-10, 03:22 PM

Going with the better team here ok -2.5 gl all

**csknight3** · 09-30-10, 03:23 PM

I dont get why everyone thinks hunter is so much better than A&Ms running backs. Michael and Gray combined will definitely have more yards than hunter at the end of the game. A&Ms offense has way to many explosive players on offense to get stopped. If both teams play to their full potential A&M should win by over 10. The only way A&M will lose this game is if they give the game to OSU like Texas did to UCLA.

**Duby** · 09-30-10, 03:26 PM

Texas AM +3

and also small on Texas AM -3 for +160

Good trends backing Texas AM here. GL

**wandalsh84** · 09-30-10, 03:26 PM

Tulsa put up 7 pts on the Ok St 1st team D and that's a damn good offense, so don't think OK St is just going to get walked over like everyone is suggesting. I love how every write up is about the improved A&M defense and that is based on what.....Not saying Ok St has played much competition either, but seriously, how can people truly believe A&M D is legit on who they have played so far. I mean, they gave up on average 31 ppg last year and all of a sudden they're top 25. Last year A&M also started 3-0 and was only giving up 18 ppg before playing real teams.

**wandalsh84** · 09-30-10, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Duby

Texas AM +3

and also small on Texas AM -3 for +160

Good trends backing Texas AM here. GL

Please explain what trends are backing A&M?

**wandalsh84** · 09-30-10, 03:36 PM

Lets not forget that Coach Gundy is a MAN! Go with Ok St

**mv09** · 09-30-10, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by wandalsh84

Since 2008, Ok State has lost two home games. One to Oklahoma and one to Texas. Both those teams went on to play for the National Championship. In that same time frame, A&M has lost 6 of 8 road big 12 games with their wins coming @ Iowa State and at Texas Tech. I will take my chances with Ok State as the tiny home chalk.

Most of the players, minus Jerrod Johnson, were Freshmen and Sophomores last year. They didn't travel well, but they are older and have more experience now.

Originally posted by jabo1234

have you seen there schedule so far. and getting beat by 2 TDs in 4th quarter against FIU. thats ridiculous. key to this game is OSUs running back. he has a good game and A&M will get hammered. also bama wins by 17

They were losing by 2 TDs vs FIU but it wasn't because the team was terrible, they didn't play bad at all. The defense was solid, running game was effective, but Jerrod Johnson - the most solid dependable player on the team, had a nightmare game with 4 INTs by the 3rd quarter. He was inaccurate and made poor decisions until the 3rd. The team turned it around and played much better in the 4th quarter for the win. Jerrod won't have two terrible games.

Originally posted by dimetimekid

you have to be an A&M fan...sure they are going to run the ball but the only way they are going to keep up with okie state is to pass the ball. If you think that running the ball the entire game is going to win it for you...

Let me guess you think the rangers have a shot at the pennant too

They have one of the best passing games in the nation last year and they've only gotten better this year. The running game will be key to winning, but you are making it sound like A&M has no passing game and that couldn't be farther from the truth.

Originally posted by ExposingLines247

and isnt am like 0-15 on thursday nights?

I dont know about 0-15, but ever since the Coach Fran era, this team never plays well on National Television. They didn't play well at all on the road either last year. It's one of the reasons to be hesitant to bet on A&M, but the team is better than OSU. The defense is much better than last years and the offense is one of the best in the country.

The question is.. Can they play well on the road? TBD
I don't know. No one does. They would self destruct last year in all road games and being a relatively young team, will they mature and play better knowing the entire country is watching? The line seems to suggest that Vegas is on A&M, but I myself really don't know. Ok State lost too many players but I expect this to be a good game.

**tblues2005** · 09-30-10, 03:53 PM

I like Texas a & m here also.

**Metalhead** · 09-30-10, 04:01 PM

I'm on Oklahoma St. -2.5

**iQon** · 09-30-10, 04:01 PM

Thank God OSU is favored. I got sick of that "home dog" shtick.

I like the -3 and (barely like) Over. Taking OSU small for action.

**wandalsh84** · 09-30-10, 04:13 PM

Mv09, one of the best offenses in the country.....really? Top offenses don't have to rely on beating Florida International in the 4th quarter after they have finally wore them out. I agree that turnovers killed A&M in that game, but top offenses don't turn over ball 5 times to that caliber of a team. The fact that their o-line was destroyed in that game (6 sacks) and forced Johnson into bad decisions and 4 picks is not a good argument for your top offense.