How safe is the USC moneyline?

SlickFazzer · 01-01-09, 02:41 PM

not worth the risk.

weird shit can happen in these bowl games.

Chi_archie · 01-01-09, 02:42 PM

not enuff 4 me... big 10 d looking 2 good today...

under looks good

psu slaughtered Or. St. but it was a long time ago... but anything can happen

SportsLockPicks · 01-01-09, 02:43 PM

this game wouldn't have 1/4 of the hype surrounding it if penn st didn't have a decent shot at winning...its a close game, definitely a nail biter...i'd go w/ penn st +10 and a small chunk on their ml

EBone · 01-01-09, 02:44 PM

I laid 9 and took USC. I think Penn State wins the game or USC blows them out of the water. I don't see any in between on this one. It really depends upon how prepared USC is.

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fiveteamer · 01-01-09, 02:52 PM

Pete Carroll.

Dhuepaxuz · 01-01-09, 02:53 PM

Hi,

I'm on the Moneyline -400. I personally think it's a pretty good play.

GL

jjgold · 01-01-09, 02:58 PM

Penn St is good, USC is not a powerhouse

Be careful here

jtuck · 01-01-09, 02:59 PM

If you're getting -340 on something that Pinny has at -375 then that should be a no brainer IMO

Chi_archie · 01-01-09, 03:05 PM

both teams have a lot to prove this year,

both 1 game from being undefeated....both games they win 9/10 times....

yisman · 01-01-09, 03:15 PM

I said earlier not to take Georgia, and I'll echo that with recommending against taking USC.

FreeFall · 01-01-09, 03:16 PM

oregon st. There should never be any other reason to think of a USC ml.

Chi_archie · 01-01-09, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by crisp

i figure they should be good at home since penn st has traveled from east to west. creditwagering still has them at -340 and everywhere else its -375 to -400.

I wouldn't factor in the east-west thing, since psu has prob been there for a week now at least, and its a mid day game...

playing almost at home is only a sleight edge here...

The Seer · 01-01-09, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by fiveteamer

Pete Carroll.

Paterno, the Big Ten coach of the year and all-time leader in bowl victories with a 23-10-1 record

fiveteamer · 01-01-09, 03:24 PM

Paterno sits in the booth and listens to Chronicles of narnia on tape.

Carroll owns the Big 10.

daggerkobe · 01-01-09, 03:27 PM

Bet it all. 1000% guaranteed winner. Pico approves.

Chi_archie · 01-01-09, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by The Seer

Paterno, the Big Ten coach of the year and all-time leader in bowl victories with a 23-10-1 record

how can you be head coach and not even be in the lockeroom at half time...

but I've said it before... PSU has a handful of guys that would be better head coaches and could be better head coaches then half of Div-1A

ton of experience...

I expect to see Derrick williams in the wild cat 6-10 times and

and a few other trick plays... with all their speed on the edge.... this game could be a psu cover or outright victory with just 1-2 plays... also could be vice versa with usc blow-out with 1-2 plays...

Darryl clark won't run much... not without a real backup..they will not run too many designed runs for him..and encourage him to not scramble too much.. can't afford to lose him.

D williams on kick returns is another x factor...

this guy came to a crappy psu team that hadn't been to a bowl in like 3 years when he was the number 1 hs recruit in all the nation.

He has had a couple big games lately and will not wanna end his career without making a statement...same with norwood and butler...

3 of the top 10 wr's in psu history all on the field at the same time

The Seer · 01-01-09, 03:46 PM

the thing is how many points can usc get on the penn state defense? I don't think very many. Penn State has one of the best defenses in the country as well. If it is low scoring then it favors the +10 dog.

Chi_archie · 01-01-09, 03:51 PM

weak point for psu is their defensive backfield.. they are undersized except for rubin... they aren't really playmakers either..... going against a big wr group from usc, might pose some mis-matches...

but I love this defensive matchup.... USC is no where near as explosive offensively as the public thinks/remembers they are... and PSU is not your traditonal big ten team.... they have alot of monster pash rushers on the d line too

james4512 · 01-01-09, 03:55 PM

USC's offense is sooo overrated. Sanchez throws at least 2 INTS tonight and penn st covers for sure and maybe wins outright

Poker_Beast · 01-01-09, 04:05 PM

USC should roll imo, teased it to -3 with LSU last night. Anything can happen with the time off on these bowl games though.

treece · 01-01-09, 04:32 PM

Pete Carroll is not going to lose to a gimp.

mmike032 · 01-01-09, 04:43 PM

Penn shocks the nation today

treece · 01-01-09, 04:43 PM

When I read this thread about 10 minutes ago i checked CW and they still had -340, so I bet it. I look now and they got it at -400.

flyingillini · 01-01-09, 05:22 PM

Ask Pico how safe USC ML is.