TONY GEORGE BIG 12 PREDICTIONS

Big 12 Betting Predictions By: Tony George
Tony George enters his 13th years a professional handicapper, and is a well known NFL guru. Tony George is a documented member of The Professional Handicappers League. Read more of his articles and get his premium plays here.

BIG 12 PREDICTIONS

tony george - Tony's Weekly Big 12 Reports

A NEW FEATURE, as my specialty is Big 12 Football, at least a 66% ATS record in football in the Big 12 over the past 2 seasons indicated I might know a thing or two about this conference. Weekly I will feature my Big 12 Game of the Week as a premium play, but also take a look around the conference and post some news and notes for you. In the opening week of College Football, some of the Big 12 schools are in action, here are my takes.

BIG 12 BETTING PREDICTIONS - Nebraska vs. Maine- Time for the Huskers to rebound off a 5-6 season, and who better than the Bears from Maine as a patsy opener in Lincoln. There Huskers start a new QB in JUCO transfer Zac Taylor running the West Coast offense, against the blitzing Bears, who did beat Mississippi State last year 9-7, but look for an un-lined game here to be a blowout and a glorified scrimmage for the Huskers who take on Wake Forest next week in Lincoln. A CRUCIAL game in Lincoln as the natives are restless, did I mention I live in Lincoln? Time will tell for Nebraska, and I doubt they throw the entire playbook out there this week, as they plan on rotating many players this week if things go well. Huskers by 30.

TCU vs. Oklahoma (-26) - THIS IS MY FEATURED PLAY OF THE WEEK!

BIG 12 BETTING PREDICTIONS - Colorado (-8) vs. Colorado State- This game is in Boulder this year versus being in Denver, so advantage Buffalo's here, as QB Joe Klatt for the Buffalo's breaks in all new receivers and head coach Gary Barnett looks to find a running game and pass defense this season, and what a tough opener. The Golden Rams had a rare losing season last year and head guy Sonny Lubick looks to 2005 as a better season, and with a tandem of QB's and 3 solid WR's, I look for Colorado State to hang tough. The underdog in this series has covered 6 out of 8, but that was on a neutral site. A small side with the dog in this one, I think Colorado is overrated.

BIG 12 BETTING PREDICTIONS - Missouri (-26) vs. Arkansas State - This game is at Arrowhead in Kansas City, and a showcase for the Tigers to open up their new spread attack on offense featuring all world QB Brad Smith, who is now the featured offensive weapon for Missou. I am not sure 26 points is an easy task, as Missouri will be breaking in a new offense and testing receivers and RB's in a game situation, so mistakes could happen. Coach Gary Pinkel is on the hot seat this year, so if he is up big, he may drop the throttle. Stopping Arkansas State RB Warren will be the key, and I think Missouri\'s front line on defense will blow ASU off the ball.

BIG 12 BETTING PREDICTIONS - Kansas (-20) vs. Florida Atlantic - A rare time for the Jayhawks to be a double digit favorite, and covering that number will be in question. The strength of Kansas is defense, the weakness is offense, and with a QB situation brewing and no running game in hand, this is a crucial test early for Kansas to get a confidence boost with a blowout win and get this young offense some experience. Florida Atlantic has a good QB and a decent defense and won some games against big time schools last year, they beat Hawaii and North Texas, both on the road. No pushover for Kansas, but I see them with a double digit win here.

These are my featured games this week in the Big 12, next week many teams from the Southern Division get going and we'll have some takes on those games.

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Big 12 Betting Predictions By: Tony George
Tony George enters his 13th years a professional handicapper, and is a well known NFL guru. Tony George is a documented member of The Professional Handicappers League. Read more of his articles and get his premium plays here.