Okie State-Tennessee: Classic Sucker Bet?

[EaglesPhan36]

Wondering what everyone thinks of this one? Current line I have is +3.5 to Oklahoma State. They're the ranked team here, but this is a Tennessee team that was ranked and now seems to have a good rhthym on their home court with wins over Memphis and a decent Western Kentucky team by double digits. Okie State has the neutral court win over Syracuse as their best.

So I'm wondering are books trying to sucker the general public into taking Okie State and the points?

I'm leaning toward Tennessee because of this thought, but appreciate any input. Happy wagering!

[Peyton2MarvinN06]

I am not really sure what to think about this game either bro... I would say that my early lean is definitely towards Tenn... This game will be played in Nashville and they should have a lot larger crowd than OK State... If Tenn plays even close to as well as they did against Memphis then they easily win this game... I watched all of the OK State/Syracuse game last week and was impressed by the Cowboys... However, I think Tenn has improved from their early season losses and will come out strong tonight... I'd lean towards the Volunteers as well... Will have to do some more looking at this game... Let me know if anyone finds anything interesting out about this matchup...

Best of Luck everyone!

[Willie Bee]

I did a preview of this one for our front page LINK and came away liking Tennessee at -3 that the spread was at earlier this a.m. Two reasons why I like the Vols is having more of the crowd behind them and revenge from Oklahoma State handing Tennessee their first loss last season. Sure Bruce Pearl and the Volunteers would like to return that favor tonight.

[Peyton2MarvinN06]

Willie thanks for the info on the OSU/Tenn game... I'm really liking the Volunteers on the revenge factor as well... If Lofton is on, then Tennessee is really tough to beat!
1 unit on the Vols for me!

[bigboydan]

I like the "T" in this game tonight guys. Bruce Pearl will have his team ready for this game.

[Willie Bee]

Man, one questionable charging call on the Vols late in the first half could be argued to be the difference in a cover or a loss for Tennessee backers in this one

[EaglesPhan36]

I made the gut call to avoid this game at the last second. Glad I did because I would have taken the Vols most likely. Was a great basketball game though.