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The two clear future college football betting
favorites in the Big 12
South are Texas and Oklahoma,
as they stand head and shoulders above the rest.
But upsets can happen, and three of the other
teams in this division could find themselves
in the bowl picture at season's end. One would
have to think there's a good chance the BCS might
get both the Longhorns and the Sooners. It all
comes down to the October 6 meeting between these
two, and I'm thinking it's about a 6/5 (+120)
proposition that the winner of that game will
take an undefeated record into the BCS. Let's
look at the Big 12 South entrants, with betting
odds and over/unders on total wins for each (Come
see all the NCAA football betting props, odds
and lines at BetUS.com):
Colt McCoy has established himself as one of
the nation's best quarterbacks, throwing for
29 touchdowns in his first year at Texas. With
Limas Sneed (801 yards) as one of the country's
best wide receivers and Jamaal Charles bringing
something of a running game to the table, the
'Horns won't be found wanting on offense. That
offense will get an early non-conference test
on September 8 against ambitious TCU. Then there's
the showdown with Oklahoma on October 6 that
will likely decide this division winner. If Texas
gets by those hurdles, there's a chance for an
undefeated season.
Texas to win Big 12 South +110 11/10
Texas regular season wins Over 10 100 (Even)
1/1
Texas regular season wins Under 10 -140 5/7
The Oklahoma Sooners are still trying to get
over the devastation of the loss to Boise State.
QB Paul Thompson is gone. Adrian Peterson, the
speedy running back, is gone too. With Allan
Patrick and DeMarco Murray, the running game
will be okay. In fact, the Sooners won all eight
games while Peterson was injured. Sam Bradford
won a fall practice battle for the starting QB
nod. This might still be the best defense in
the conference, despite losing five starters.
There is an early speed bump against Miami, but
much of the season will come down to the October
6 date against Texas. The winner of that game
has a shot at going unbeaten.
Oklahoma to win Big 12 South +100 1/1
Oklahoma regular season wins Over 10 -120 10/12
Oklahoma regular season wins Under 10 -120 10/12
Oklahoma
State could be troublesome for the top two in this
division, although they're not as well-rounded.
Certainly there is offense; the Cowboys are
led by QB Bobby Reid, who makes his passes
count (2286 yards and 24 TD's on 267 throws)
and Adarius Bowman may be the best wide receiver
in the country (1181 yards, 19.7 yds. per catch).
There is great run-pass balance here, but the
defense must get its act together. The opener
at Georgia should be a barnburner. It will,
however, be hard for OSU to break through,
since it hasn't beaten Texas since 1997. Taking
the "over" might be a good idea until
further notice. Also, the Cowboys have covered
just five of their last 18 as a road underdog.
Oklahoma St to win Big 12 South +700 7/1
Oklahoma St regular season wins Over 7.5 -120
10/12
Oklahoma St regular season wins Under 7.5 -120
10/12
Texas
A&M was
good enough to take Nebraska and Oklahoma down
to the wire, losing by a point to each. The
Aggies don't make a lot of mistakes on offense
- Stephen McGee threw just two interceptions
in 313 attempts last season. There is an inside-outside
running game, with speedy Mike Goodson and beefy
Jorvorskie Lane. Special teams are a strength.
Texas A+M to win Big
12 South +450 9/2
Texas A+M regular season
wins Over 8.5 -120 10/12
Texas A+M regular season wins Under 8.5 -120
10/12
Coach Mike Leach's Air Raid continues at Texas
Tech, with Graham Harrell (67%, 4555 yards, 38
TD's) returns for another year at the controls.
Shannon Woods (926 yards rushing, 572 receiving)
is his most reliable weapon. The Red Raiders
should draw on positive momentum from the 31-point
comeback against Minnesota in the Insight Bowl.
There is a very agreeable non-conference schedule,
with SMU, Rice and Northwestern State. That will
help Texas Tech in the total wins category, but
this is company too rich for them to contend.
Texas Tech to win Big 12 South +600 6/1
Texas Tech regular season wins Over 8 +100 1/1
Texas Tech regular season wins Under 8 -140
5/7
Baylor has some winnable non-conference games,
against Rice, Texas State and Buffalo, but wins
in the Big 12 will be scarce. Last year's defense
gave up five yards a carry and 45 ppg over the
last seven games. Only four starters are back
on offense. The Bears will be no factor, and
may go winless in the conference.
Baylor to win Big 12 South +4500 45/1
Baylor regular season wins Over 3.5 -160 5/8
Baylor regular season wins Under 8 +120 7/5
To recap......
The CHARLES JAY LINE
Who will win the Big 12 South?
* Texas +110
* Oklahoma +100
* Oklahoma State +700
* Texas A&M
+450
* Texas Tech +600
* Baylor +4500
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(Charles Jay of TotalAction.com ain't no corn
husker, but he's a cheerful contributor to the
BetUS.com Locker Room)
Posted on 9/11/2007 4:57:47 PM
College Football Betting - Big 12 South Futures
By Charles Jay
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