NCAA Betting - Showdown In the Desert
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FLORIDA (+7) vs. OHIO ST. (-7):
In their first meeting ever,
the No. 2 Florida Gators face Heisman Trophy winner
Troy Smith and the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on
Jan. 8 in Glendale, Ariz., for the BCS Championship
Game.
Smith threw for 2,507 yards,
30 touchdowns and only five interceptions this
season, while compiling a 167.9 passer rating,
fourth-best in the nation. He also ran 62 times
for 233 yards.
Smith led the 12-0 SU Buckeyes
past the then-No. 2 Wolverines 42-39 in their
season finale, Nov. 18, completing 29 of 41 passes
for 316 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.
Smith, receiver Ted Ginn Jr., and running back
Antonio Pittman flashed speed and talent that
could prove difficult for the Gators.
Florida's defense ranks sixth
in the country with 13.5 points and 74.5 rushing
yards allowed per game, despite playing in what
was widely regarded as the nation's top conference.
Ohio State owns a dominant
defensive unit of its own. Gators quarterback
Chris Leak directs an offense that averaged 398.1
yards and 28.8 points a contest, but the Buckeyes
are giving up only 273.0 yards and 10.4 points
per game, which is second in the nation.
Florida head coach Urban
Meyer is 3-0 SU in bowl games, while Ohio State's
Jim Tressel is 4-1 in bowls.
Against the spread (ATS)
stats are important to bettors, so here's some
notable trends to help put you at the ticket counter
with a winner:
- Gators are 5-1 ATS in their
last 6 non-conference games.
- Gators are 7-3 ATS in their
last 10 games as an underdog.
- Gators are 2-5 ATS in their
last 7 Bowl games.
- Gators are 1-4 ATS vs.
a team with a winning record.
- Gators are 1-5 ATS in their
last 6 games overall.
- Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in
their last 5 non-conference games.
- Buckeyes are 20-6 ATS in
their last 26 games as a favorite.
- Buckeyes are 4-0 ATS in
their last 4 Bowl games.
- Buckeyes are 10-2 ATS vs.
a team with a winning record.
- Buckeyes are 20-6 ATS in
their last 26 games overall.
Summary
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes
face the No. 2 Florida Gators on Jan. 8 in Glendale,
Ariz., for the national championship. It's the
first ever meeting between the two powerhouses,
and the action surely won't disappoint.
Ohio State's high-octane
offense will attempt to cash for Buckeye backers,
as the speedy Gators try to send their investors
running to the bank. It's a much anticipated matchup,
so don't miss this unprecedented game between
No. 1 vs. No. 2.
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Posted on 1/2/2007 7:04:31
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NCAA Betting - Showdown In the Desert
By Robby Maddux
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