What Are We Doing In The Oklahoma vs Bama Game Tonight??

[jjgold]

On paper this looks too easy

Bama rolls??

THU 1/2	259	OKLAHOMA	+17	OVER 51.5
8:30 PM	260	ALABAMA	-17	UNDER 51.5

[Big Bear]

how the hell is Oklahoma in a BCS bowl game?

The Big 12 is horrible.

any team that loses to Texas should not be in the Sugar Bowl

question is will alabama even care?

remember Florida didnt show up in this game last year

[Big Bear]

but to answer your question i will pass.

going to see Anchorman 2 instead.

[BigDofBA]

As a huge fan and alumni, here are my quick thoughts.

- 2nd least talented team Stoops has had
- The Big 12 sucks. That's the only reason OU won 10 games
- OU wasn't deep to begin with and has four starters out
- OU has good WRs but the QBs are horrendous and can't get them the ball
- I think OU will play well since no one expects them too and still lose by 20.

I'm going to be consuming a lot of alcohol tonight at a watch party but honestly Bama could name their score. Since Bama likes to run and be physical, I think they'll probably only score around 30 points but who knows. Maybe Saban will want to make a statement

So yeah, as a Sooner fan, I think if we play well we will lose like 30-10. OU will get lucky and hit a deep pass or get a return for Saunders so we might score at least one TD.

Hope I'm wrong but it's going to take a miracle.

[LT Profits]

Only play I would consider is Oklahoma +17, but passing as of now. There is precedent here as last time Alabama lost its last game after being undefeated going in and having national title hopes, it lost this Sugar Bowl to Utah. Add in back-to-back championships and three in the last four years and I REALLY think Bama will be disinterested here. But like I said, pass for now.

[Trmeyer]

Im leaning OU. Especially if their starting QB is back. The only decent defense bama faced was VT. If I remember correctly, I think bama's D score 2-3 TDs in that game. Bama's offense isnt what it has been the past few years. I havent made my bet yet, but where I'm looking right now. GL

[BigDofBA]

Im leaning OU. Especially if their starting QB is back. The only decent defense bama faced was VT. If I remember correctly, I think bama's D score 2-3 TDs in that game. Bama's offense isnt what it has been the past few years. I havent made my bet yet, but where I'm looking right now. GL

Neither OU QB is very good. If you're talking about Knight, you might want to check out his stats against Louisiana-Monroe and West Virginia earlier in the year.

[Hot Jerry]

WNT - fro me !! No opinion !!

[VegasInsider]

What??

This is one of the best offenses Alabama has had in recent years. AJ has had a tremendous year.

[VegasInsider]

Christ, they averaged 39 PPG this season with McCarron, Yeldon and Cooper all studs at their given positions. What more do you want???

Jesus.

[BigDofBA]

Christ, they averaged 39 PPG this season with McCarron, Yeldon and Cooper all studs at their given positions. What more do you want???

Jesus.

Yeah, I feel like if Bama passed all game they would score like 45 points on my Sooners. Since they like run too and that eats clock, they'll probably only score in the 30s in win by about 20 instead of like 35.

[WWCD]

I'm going to play the Over on this game.

[Hot Jerry]

Cant go against Alabama - but 16.5 points is just to many !! I'm NOT going to touch the game !! Good luck to u guys !

[LT Profits]

Christ, they averaged 39 PPG this season with McCarron, Yeldon and Cooper all studs at their given positions. What more do you want???

Jesus.

Won't matter if they don't want to be there though. And Bama defense was actually scored on vs. the better teams they faced, a lot of of their great defensive numbers came vs. a putrid non-conference schedule.

[Frenchy616]

Here is the winner of the night!

1/2/14 7:00 PM	NCAA /Basketball	[#523] Wisconsin -622	1/2/14 12:01 PM
1/2/14 8:25 PM	NCAA /Football	[#260] Alabama -16½ -110	1/2/14 12:01 PM

[BigdaddyQH]

You are the same guys who thought that Baylor -17 could not lose. What about A&M -12? They did not cover. Georgia -9 did not cover. Lost outright. Arizona State outright lost at -13. Notre Dame did not cover -15. The fact is that teams favored by 9 or more are 2-5 ATS. How much more are you guys going to drop before you finally figure it out?

[Giroux]

"....team that finishes #3 in the final BCS standings is 0-9 ATS the last 9 years in their bowl game.."

[LT Profits]

"....team that finishes #3 in the final BCS standings is 0-9 ATS the last 9 years in their bowl game.."

I like that stat because of the actual logic behind it. Nice find!

[saints1856]

You are the same guys who thought that Baylor -17 could not lose. What about A&M -12? They did not cover. Georgia -9 did not cover. Lost outright. Arizona State outright lost at -13. Notre Dame did not cover -15. The fact is that teams favored by 9 or more are 2-5 ATS. How much more are you guys going to drop before you finally figure it out?

That's what scares me... Just when all the other big faves don't cover, Bama will win by 3 tugs

[easyliving]

leaning over but not gonna bet it. Not sure about motivation of either side.

[greenhippo]

how the hell is Oklahoma in a BCS bowl game?

The Big 12 is horrible.

any team that loses to Texas should not be in the Sugar Bowl

question is will alabama even care?

remember Florida didnt show up in this game last year

Big 12 in 3 bigtime bowls this year, shit's crazy.

[greenhippo]

but to answer your question i will pass.

going to see Anchorman 2 instead.

Seeing American Hustle tonight myself.

[Big Bear]

You are the same guys who thought that Baylor -17 could not lose. What about A&M -12? They did not cover. Georgia -9 did not cover. Lost outright. Arizona State outright lost at -13. Notre Dame did not cover -15. The fact is that teams favored by 9 or more are 2-5 ATS. How much more are you guys going to drop before you finally figure it out?

dont be a rooster

[In The Money]

I like Bama fh -9.5
tease bama and under 7pt teaser

[zoso11871]

Not only is it sill a BCS game, but it's McCarron's last game. Oklahoma pulled off a miracle to beat Oklahoma State to get into this game so I don't think motivation will be an issue for either team.

That being said, give me Bama and the over. 38-17.

[Chong Wizard]

Seeing American Hustle tonight myself.

Don't waste your time or money on that movie. Feels like a rip off of Casino but lacks Joe Pesci.

[Tommy Karate]

but to answer your question i will pass.

going to see Anchorman 2 instead.

lol....give us a review

[chilidog]

You are the same guys who thought that Baylor -17 could not lose. What about A&M -12? They did not cover. Georgia -9 did not cover. Lost outright. Arizona State outright lost at -13. Notre Dame did not cover -15. The fact is that teams favored by 9 or more are 2-5 ATS. How much more are you guys going to drop before you finally figure it out?

Your insight this bowl season has been a farce. Stick to fundraising (you probably suck at that, too). Back to the phones, boy!

[DoubleR90]

The more I cap this game the more I'm leaning towards the under or no play at all. I don't think there is much of any edge on either side of that spread

[Gamble32jn]

im from Oklahoma. Just about 45 min from norman and i can assure u that OU is gonna get killed tonight no doubt. I wount be surprised to see OU get beat by 35+ points

And for the record the only big spread game i gave points was the ducks. Took the points on all the other games and some small bets on certain ML but here bama rolls easy

[suicidekings]

On principle, +17 is too many points to give a well coached team in a BCS game. And admittedly, I wouldn't mind seeing the Tide get humbled here. But that's really just wishful thinking. Oklahoma is sitting at their worst F/+ ranking since 2005 and when you break them down, they just don't do anything really well, so there's not really one element that they can lean on to give them a chance at winning.

Worse still, the thing the Sooners have really struggled with on defense this season is in stopping the run. Their defense is among the worst in the FBS both in getting stops on 3rd/4th and short, and in generating negative plays. They also don't generate many sacks, and when presented with 40+ running plays from Yeldon/Drake and McCarron play-action passing, I feel like they're going to have a really hard time getting off the field.

If the Sooners' gameplan for today is play more of a ball control offensive style, and they can keep their defensive line relatively fresh into the second half, the +17 has some potential, although I think the 1H +10 probably has a better chance of hitting. I won't be laying -17, but I think Alabama will score 31+ with relative ease, and absolutely dominate the second half. Props on Yeldon/McCarron would probably be a good idea, if available.

I find it hard to believe Bama won't field a solid effort offensively, but they might get gashed for a couple of big plays on defense. I really doubt they want their season to end on that Auburn Kick 6 followed by an unimpressive bowl effort. Saban doesn't like losing.

[itchypickle]

Bama wins by 13.

[BigDofBA]

im from Oklahoma. Just about 45 min from norman and i can assure u that OU is gonna get killed tonight no doubt. I wount be surprised to see OU get beat by 35+ points

And for the record the only big spread game i gave points was the ducks. Took the points on all the other games and some small bets on certain ML but here bama rolls easy

Yep. Pretty much sums it up.

[InTheDrink]

Only play I would consider is Oklahoma +17, but passing as of now. There is precedent here as last time Alabama lost its last game after being undefeated going in and having national title hopes, it lost this Sugar Bowl to Utah. Add in back-to-back championships and three in the last four years and I REALLY think Bama will be disinterested here. But like I said, pass for now.

utah was an embarrassment for bammer and theyre consciously using that game to prevent a let down tonight...bammer can send seniors out 4-0 in bcs games so thats something to play for

they will roll but i just worry about a back door by oklahoma with such a high line

[JamesBrown]

Teasing to 24 and under 60 at -120 is my favorite play.