deskgameArizona State’s defense may not match up well with Texas, but the unit is known for forcing takeaways. The Sun Devils have 22 turnovers, including a team-high three interceptions from CB Keith Abney II. ASU will need some luck to advance in the CFP, and timely takeaways would be a massive boost.
deskgameThe Cyclones’ defense was strong for most of the season, but an awful performance in the Big 12 Championship instilled little confidence in the unit’s chances against the Hurricanes. Arizona State ran for an eye-popping 248 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-19 victory over Iowa State.
deskgameThe oddsmakers respect for the Bills has gradually increased. Buffalo’s Super Bowl odds were listed at +1200 after Super Bowl 58 and at +1600 in early September. The eventual climb to third overall accurately reflects the team’s latest ascension to elite contender status, but past playoff failures may indeed be keeping it from a top two spot right now.
deskgameThe good news for bettors who want to wager on the Over is Philly will likely be favored in every game after that. The Eagles have home games against Carolina, Pittsburgh, Dallas, and New York Giants. Philadelphia’s only road game in the last five weeks is against Washington.
deskgameFor instance, you don’t have to wager on the Notre Dame vs. Georgia point spread. Georgia is a 1.5-point favorite so the game could be close. In some cases, you could just wager on the moneyline of a big favorite. That’s not as strong of a pick in the Sugar Bowl, so I wouldn’t do that.
