[stevenash]

Has there ever been a 52 point road favorite in the history of football?
I know late Sunday early Monday 5Dimes had Ohio State -55.5, now the line has settled at 52 and 52.5
I need to go to Mr. Database later and find out if OSU Saturday is indeed the biggest road favorite ever.
You like the money line, no problem you need to lay 6750 dollars to win one dollar.

Ohio State at Rutgers
Sat 11/16		331 Ohio State	-52 -110	-675000	o61½ -110
3:30PM		332 Rutgers	+52 -110	+225000	u61½ -110

Now if my math is correct and it usually is (I take pride in my math skills)
If the total is 61.5 and Ohio State is favored by 52 the Buckeyes implied team total would be 57 points.
What Las Vegas and offshore is saying is Ohio State wins this 57 to 5.
So if you think Rutgers can muster up a TD of any kind, a freak scoop and score what have you then over 61.5 may be the way to go.

If Ryan Day wanted to be a dick head his boys could hang an 80 burger on the pathetic squad that is the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers.

Which begs the question which team is a bigger disgrace to their state?
Rutgers to New Jersey or UConn to Connecticut?
Inquiring minds want to know.

[krk1030]

At least uconn has had basketball.success.

[Lord_Mar7]

No.

They could easily cover, IMO. But not worth it.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

I like the 1st half much better. Ohio St will probably take most of the starters out in the 3rd/4th quarter.

[2daBank]

Fukk no. Not like I’m looking to take them either. I can’t stand 20-30 point spreads, good luck figuring out 52!! Lol

[unlearn]

I like the 1st half much better. Ohio St will probably take most of the starters out in the 3rd/4th quarter.

Even their backups will score at will. This is like playing a JV team. 70-0

[DrunkHorseplayer]

I'd literally lay 75 points if I thought both teams would go all out for 60 minutes; this is the ultimate name the score game.

[shadymcgrady]

They have a historical tendency to get wrecked by playoff bound hopefuls. Michigan covered the -35 a few yrs back despite a bad game

[Hu$tle]

if they go up too much early they dont even play starters

[kidcudi92]

I’d be scared to lay 52 at home, but this game...ugh tempting but a pass

[Fidel_CashFlow]

Considering the fact that Rutgers lost to Maryland (in their own stadium) by 41 points

and Ohio State just beat Maryland by 60 points

I can at least understand why it’s so incredibly high

[krk1030]

What's the first half line?

[Kermit]

College football isn't real football, so why not?

[agharah1]

I remember a few years back Michigan was 35 point favs and I took it without hesitation because I had a strong feeling Michigan would shut them out, and sure enough they won 78-0.

Maybe Ohio State won't be as mad as they appeared to be vs. Maryland (dropping 73 points and going for onside kicks), but I think there's a pretty strong chance Rutgers gets shut out, and if that's the case then OSU -52 is the play.

[USCPHILLYGUY]

https://www.sportsbookreview.com/for...s-rutgers.html

[jjgold]

Rutgers a little above a great HS team

They should cover easy

[Jayvegas420]

Florida -62.5 over Pacific in 90s.

[USCPHILLYGUY]

Florida -62.5 over Pacific in 90s.

Pacific Univ is a Div III program Doubt they’ve ever played.

[Jayvegas420]

You're right, it wasn't Pacific. I actually had to look it up. It was The Citadel in 1998, and I believe the spread was 62.5, looking into it now.

[USCPHILLYGUY]

You're right, it wasn't Pacific. I actually had to look it up. It was The Citadel in 1998, and I believe the spread was 62.5, looking into it now.

Think in my initial thread it showed the away fav at 45 points or more. Of course could be wrong.

hoping you’re well Jay

[stevenash]

Think in my initial thread it showed the away fav at 45 points or more. Of course could be wrong.

hoping you’re well Jay

Sorry Philly dude, I totally missed your thread.
I try not to create dupe threads/posts.

You still in Vegas?

[USCPHILLYGUY]

Sorry Philly dude, I totally missed your thread.
I try not to create dupe threads/posts.

You still in Vegas?

Stevie no worries brother. Some of the jibberish is hard to read as it is!

In AC man. Enjoying the 23 degree weather

[PhillipKessel]

no ... but I did throw $5 on UMass at 250/1 vs. one-win Northwestern ... ha.

[spippen]

Rutgers probably doesn't score

[swordsandtequila]

Rounding off, your guy Sagarin has it @ 53, FEI has 71.5. Another source I like is right on 52. Bottom line, too many variables, no touch for me. You could probably throw them in a teaser if so inclined.

[jjgold]

Ohio St kills everyone

[stevenash]

Rounding off, your guy Sagarin has it @ 53, FEI has 71.5. Another source I like is right on 52. Bottom line, too many variables, no touch for me. You could probably throw them in a teaser if so inclined.

Too many variables indeed.
This is what I mean by Vegas's numbers often mirrors Sagarin's numbers.
He's got Ohio State rated out at 107.55 (#1 almost 10 rating points better than his #2 LSU)
He's got Rutgers rated out at 55.5 (with the RU home field factored in)

107.55 - 55.5 is 52 and that is where the line sits.

Hey, everybody 'caps their own way.
Me? I make my own decisions but I will refer to sources like rotowire and Jeff Sagarin.
Some people poo-poo Sagrin to which I say "fine, but why?"

[Rich Boy]

These crazy spreads are a complete crap shoot, nobody knows how hard guys are playing in the 4th

[Shutup]

2017 they lost 56-0 at home to Ohio St
2016
78-0 to Michigan

[rainmaker82]

That number is insane but they probably cover it. Question is, how many points to do you think Rutgers scores? Ohio State can easily put up 65-70. Can Rutgers put up 14-17, I doubt it.

[stevenash]

That number is insane but they probably cover it. Question is, how many points to do you think Rutgers scores? Ohio State can easily put up 65-70. Can Rutgers put up 14-17, I doubt it.

Personally I think RU scores one TD more than likely on a fluke like a defensive scoop and score for instance.
The football is a funny shaped object and funny shaped objects sometimes takes funny bounces.

So I think and this is just my opinion RU will see the scoreboard just once meanwhile Ohio State may short out the electric supply to the scoreboard. I think and this is just my opinion once the Buckeyes go up 42-0 or 45-7 or what not they call off the dogs.
I can envision a final score of 58-3 or 55-7 a final score where if your laid or took the 52 it'll be close.

Me? I'm not in the practice of laying or receiving 52 points.
When you have a game line that high intangibles come into play, intangibles even the greatest of all living sports handicappers can't factor in. Intangibles like at what point does Ryan Day pull his 'A' team and call off his dogs.
Intangibles like to what degree will Rutgers be motivated, these are college kids not pros, will the RU team be extremely motivated hell bent on shutting up the thousands that say they don't belong and are a bottom feeder NCAA squad, will the Scarlet Knights treat this game like it's their own personal Super Bowl and give max effort and leave everything on the turf, or will they just say screw this we have nothing to play for.

No thanks I don't want any part of this game, none, zero, squadoosh.
There's close to 100 games this Saturday, 90 plus of those games are better wagering options then this lopsided landslide.
Oh sure I'll pay attention to this game, the same way I pay attention to a eight car pileup with two jack knifed Peterbilts involved here on the I-95.

If you put a double sawbuck in my hands and say "hey Nasher do something for me with this in the OSU game"
I'd probably toss it on the over for my buddy, but that's the only way I bet this clusterfuck, with somebody else's money.

[Lord_Mar7]

Personally I think RU scores one TD more than likely on a fluke like a defensive scoop and score for instance.
The football is a funny shaped object and funny shaped objects sometimes takes funny bounces.

So I think and this is just my opinion RU will see the scoreboard just once meanwhile Ohio State may short out the electric supply to the scoreboard. I think and this is just my opinion once the Buckeyes go up 42-0 or 45-7 or what not they call off the dogs.
I can envision a final score of 58-3 or 55-7 a final score where if your laid or took the 52 it'll be close.

Me? I'm not in the practice of laying or receiving 52 points.
When you have a game line that high intangibles come into play, intangibles even the greatest of all living sports handicappers can't factor in. Intangibles like at what point does Ryan Day pull his 'A' team and call off his dogs.
Intangibles like to what degree will Rutgers be motivated, these are college kids not pros, will the RU team be extremely motivated hell bent on shutting up the thousands that say they don't belong and are a bottom feeder NCAA squad, will the Scarlet Knights treat this game like it's their own personal Super Bowl and give max effort and leave everything on the turf, or will they just say screw this we have nothing to play for.

No thanks I don't want any part of this game, none, zero, squadoosh.
There's close to 100 games this Saturday, 90 plus of those games are better wagering options then this lopsided landslide.
Oh sure I'll pay attention to this game, the same way I pay attention to a eight car pileup with two jack knifed Peterbilts involved here on the I-95.

If you put a double sawbuck in my hands and say "hey Nasher do something for me with this in the OSU game"
I'd probably toss it on the over for my buddy, but that's the only way I bet this clusterfuck, with somebody else's money.

Great analysis.

Gun to my head - I'd lay the points. Luckily for me I'm safe.

[Al Masters]

On the subject of large numbers.

Saturday Umass plays Northwestern very
interesting game.

Umass basically lines up without a defence
May be worst in history if not.. not far off.
Gave up 52 to Charlotte and a bunch of 60+
to awful teams.

Northwestern has trouble scoring to say the
least.. line is 40.5 which they haven’t come
near in total points in any game thus far.

That said I believe they’ll cover.any opinions?

[BigdaddyQH]

What's the first half line?

31 to 31 1/2 as of now, down from 35. The problems with many alleged gamblers in here is this. They are afraid to give a lot of points. This is why there are so many losers in here. If the line drops to 31 in the books I play, I will give the 31 points and be prepared to jump on the 2nd half line in case that fails to cover.

[BigdaddyQH]

On the subject of large numbers.

Saturday Umass plays Northwestern very
interesting game.

Umass basically lines up without a defence
May be worst in history if not.. not far off.
Gave up 52 to Charlotte and a bunch of 60+
to awful teams.

Northwestern has trouble scoring to say the
least.. line is 40.5 which they haven’t come
near in total points in any game thus far.

That said I believe they’ll cover.any opinions?

Northwestern has won 1 game this season and has been eliminated for any bowl contention. UMass normally scores 14 a game, so Northwestern would have to put up 54 points. Disregarding the UNLV game, Northwestern has put up 60 points ALL SEASON. I can't see them covering this game, but I sure hope I am wrong.