deskgameI like taking the over at 16.5 points. The odds are so short that your winnings on a $5 wager will be negligible, but all you need is 17 combined points and you’ll be swimming in your $250 bonus.
deskgameAt the beginning of March, the team has tough consecutive away games at Kentucky and Texas A&M. Since 2014, the Tigers have been 131-32 against SEC teams at Legacy Arena. With a strong finish to their season, they can win the SEC, with the season finale at home against Alabama.
deskgameQB Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion early in Week 16 and has been ruled out this week. It’ll be another week of QB Kenny Pickett, who went 14-for-24 passing for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception last week versus Washington.
deskgameThe dual-threat quarterback has thrown for 2,383 passing yards with 18 touchdown passes, but he’s also scampered for 831 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
deskgameYou can even bet an alternate point spread. FanDuel offers as high as +12.5 for Texas, meaning you win the bet even if Texas loses by less than 13 points. The profit would be negligible, but the only thing that matters is winning that $250 bonus.