Originally posted on 09/16/2016:
Good question. I create my own set of power numbers---and right now, I have significantly different ratings for Army and Notre Dame than lines makers do.
I have ND as 14 points better than Michigan State, and a number down around 6-7 is a steal for me. Pretty much the same for Army right now. Now, the question is obvious. What makes my numbers better than Vegas? Honest answer? Absolutely nothing. But I created them on criteria I view as important to rating each team. So, I'm going with the horse that I rode in on til the bitch throws me off.
Good luck this weekend.