Someone tell me how Kent St is +8 1/2 in the MAC Title game??

[PAULYPOKER]

reasons?

Brock you are on the right side,

how you should know is, you are doubting yourself...................

[turbozed]

They've basically played the same SOS up to this point, and N Illinois is slightly better on paper.

Based purely on stats N Illinois deserves to be favored but I agree 8 seems like a lot. I still gotta look at other factors though.

Actually NIU's SOS has been worse. I've seen their YTD SOS as dead last in some power rankings.

[Big Bear]

a couple things scare me about this pick

1. the public is on Kent state. not by a large margin but still.
2. the lower ranked team is a big favorite over a team that is ranked higher. something fishy about that.

[ngates815]

Brock, post your ticket ASAP!

Thanks!

[ngates815]

They played 6 common opponents.

Kent State beat Army by 20...NIU beat them by 1


That should tell you all you need to know Brock...Kent ST ML and +8.5 for 6K each!!!


Post the fukkin ticket already.

[Wilfred]

Wow clearly haven't watched much MAC football. N.Illinois is plain and simple a much better team. If Archer doesn't play good this game won't even be competative.

[GiveMeaBJ]

It opened at 5 if my memories right

[ndirishfan]

Why cant niu make the bcs game? They are 21...they will move ahead of kent state with a win could jump number mich and with a ucla loss to stanford and texas loss to kstate could be #16. Boise could stumble nevada it is an away game.

[bane]

a couple things scare me about this pick

1. the public is on Kent state. not by a large margin but still.
2. the lower ranked team is a big favorite over a team that is ranked higher. something fishy about that.

I'm more concerned that the board is on Kent St. I'd be more comfortable if more ppl liked NIU here.

[ndirishfan]

I like niu

[Brock Landers]

Gunna be a GOOD game

NIU struggled BIG TIME in this game last year, was a miracle they even won it

[rocky16]

Just take the over and don't sweat sides. This will sail over.

[MTek]

Just take the over and don't sweat sides. This will sail over.

Thinkin the same, its a MAC game the overs gotta hit.
I was leaning Kent, but after reading these threads it could be a repeat of last nights fuk job

[Wilfred]

Have any of you watched Both teams? The eye test alone would show you how much bettter N Illionos is. You guys need to stop relying on box scores.

[uncynd]

Look at the trends in this match-up and try to take Kent st. +8.....how?

[ngates815]

Have any of you watched Both teams? The eye test alone would show you how much bettter N Illionos is. You guys need to stop relying on box scores.

Most people have probably seen both teams play since they've been on ESPN Tuesday/Wednesday nights.
Agreed, NIU is the much more complete team...Seems that's why they are -8

[Big Bear]

I havent seen either team play this year.

[PAULYPOKER]

a couple things scare me about this pick

1. the public is on Kent state. not by a large margin but still.
2. the lower ranked team is a big favorite over a team that is ranked higher. something fishy about that.

Both teams are N ILLINOIS (11-1) (8-0 con.)(9-2-1 ATS)(7-1Con.ATS)@KENT ST (11-1) (8-0 con.)(10-2 ATS) (7-1 Con.ATS)

Rushing Passing Turnovers Penalties Date Teams Score Line Result Half FD TOP ATT-YDS CMP-ATT YDS FL INT PEN-YDS 10/8/2011 KENT ST@ 10 53.5 Under 3 11 30:42 37-7 6-24 63 2 1 4-34 *non neutral location. N ILLINOIS 40 -14.5 SU ATS 27 16 29:18 43-209 15-19 135 3 0 8-79

11/18/08 was their last meeting before this..........

*This game will be played @ neutral location.Ford Field, DETROIT, MI



Books are making the line according to past match-ups,

the difference between the past and now is Kent State is a much better team this year compared to years past,

I would say the books are saying Kent State is still that same old team when playing N.Ill until proven otherwise or the books are expecting late one sided "Square" action on Illinois,if this is the case well then this will be your cue to pound the living fukk outta Kent State MONEY LINE!

The real question is do you think this?

[Brock Landers]

Can't wait!

[ngates815]

Can't wait!

What's the play? Got a ticket?

[darkhat]

Brock, post your ticket ASAP!

Thanks!

[stevenash]

I havent seen either team play this year.

I have, several times, NIU wins by DD's

[LT Profits]

NIU -6 here.

[pokernut9999]

Question is how is N ILL only a 7 point favorite ?

[Eagles27]

Who has the better defense? Im not very familiar with Kent State, Lynch is a beast though.

[rm18]

Kent St. has a better defense but it will be very hard for Kent. St. to throw against NIU and NIU should be able to be balanced

[ngates815]

Kent St. has a better defense but it will be very hard for Kent. St. to throw against NIU and NIU should be able to be balanced

Strongest part of NIU Defense is their Pass defense, too bad Kent St just runs ball...Will be fun to watch. Would be nice to find a prop for longest play over 60 yards or something of that nature.

[pokernut9999]

N ILL averages 40.5 a game and gives up 17.5
Kent St averages 34.4 and gives up 23.5

[PAULYPOKER]

Both teams are N ILLINOIS (11-1) (8-0 con.)(9-2-1 ATS)(7-1Con.ATS)@KENT ST (11-1) (8-0 con.)(10-2 ATS) (7-1 Con.ATS)

Rushing Passing Turnovers Penalties Date Teams Score Line Result Half FD TOP ATT-YDS CMP-ATT YDS FL INT PEN-YDS 10/8/2011 KENT ST@ 10 53.5 Under 3 11 30:42 37-7 6-24 63 2 1 4-34 *non neutral location. N ILLINOIS 40 -14.5 SU ATS 27 16 29:18 43-209 15-19 135 3 0 8-79

11/18/08 was their last meeting before this..........

*This game will be played @ neutral location.Ford Field, DETROIT, MI



Books are making the line according to past match-ups,

the difference between the past and now is Kent State is a much better team this year compared to years past,

I would say the books are saying Kent State is still that same old team when playing N.Ill until proven otherwise or the books are expecting late one sided "Square" action on Illinois,if this is the case well then this will be your cue to pound the living fukk outta Kent State MONEY LINE!

The real question is do you think this?

Money line no longer being considered for obvious reasons,books using scare tactics or setting hook line and sinker

but I would like to see them pull an upset,

so I'm rooting but not backing,

Playing the +7.5 -113 and under 57.5 -101 though,

rather large.................

[ngates815]

N ILL averages 40.5 a game and gives up 17.5
Kent St averages 34.4 and gives up 23.5

6 common opponents

Both played @ army...Kent won by 20 and NIU won by 1.

Kent played one of the shit Mich schools at home and won by 17...NIU played @ that shit school and won by 10

Other than that NIU won by more against the other common schools.

[Cuse0323]

I'll make it easy for everyone, I'm due to get buried by a big ML bet. Fade that shit.

Ticket#:9566502 Nov 30 07:05 PM

INTERNET / -1

Nov 30 05:09 PM

CFB

STRAIGHT BET [305] NO ILLINOIS HUSKIES -300

1500.00 / 500.00

[mynameismud]

golden flashes are +7.5 (-105) at my book.

[PAULYPOKER]

golden flashes are +7.5 (-105) at my book.

That fukkin name says it all..........

[tony_come]

Save your money pal

[in2thethickofit]

I like NIU.