Love SMU and the Under today. SMU has an underrated DEF and Nevada is missing some key players. Nevada's system should still allow for a lot of yardage but will also chew up the clock. SMU will try to get their run game going tonight as well. I like the Under a little more than SMU but both should cover.
Nevada 34
SMU 23
I believe the play of the day is the Utah Utes and Over. Parlay em, tease em, take em each separately, whatever I like both Utah and the Over tonight. They have 24 seniors that all know how to win. Also, unlike some speculation that they will be disappointed they are playing in a non BCS Bowl they are still the Utah Utes. They will not take any bowl game lightly. Utah's defense is also underrated and Cal, if any team, will be the team with a let down. Another thing to take into consideration is how bad OSU looked last night (maybe the Pac-10 just really isn't that good this year). Finally, Cal's pass DEF is horrible, I see a few big pass plays from the Utes tonight even though they are starting an untested QB.
Utah 27
California 24
I believe that the Eagles will get pressure early and often on Warner and force mistakes. The key to the Eagles covering is the health of Westbrook. If the knee holds up he should be able to have a big game today. The Cards from line has been playing well but I believe the Eagles will utilize their short passing game today and get Westbrook past the D line where he can do some damage.
Prediction:
Eagles: 27
Cards: 17
As for the other game I think that the Baltimore D will again cause some turnovers and I actually expect Flacco to have a decent game. In the end Pittsburg is too strong but I like the points in this one.
Prediction:
Baltimore: 13
Pittsburg: 17
Well, after a weekend where I thought the Falcons and Colts would win on Saturday. This philosophy made me change my mind on the Ravens & Eagles which I absolutely loved on Sunday. Wound up betting Dolphins & Vikings/Over teaser. So after going 0-4 I need some love on College Football. Love the Buckeyes tonight but didn't take it. I have become gun shy and need some help!!!
I really love the Eagles. Andy Reid has NEVER lost a first round game. I don't think Tavaris Jackson bucks that trend today. I can see Peterson's ground attack keeping this one close but I think the Eagles D will prove too much for the Vikings today. The Vikings have been playing better of late but Eagles have too many weapons through the air for the Vikings to deal with. If the Vikings can put pressure consistently on McNabb throughout this game they might be able to pull this one out but I think that the Eagles have too much in the end.
Eagles 27
Vikings 17
As for the other game today I have loved Baltimore all week until I woke up this morning. Too many people like them for it to actually come through. The NFL is full of great coaches an I think Miami's coaching staff will make enough adjustments from the first game they played to play a close game. Would definitely like to give Miami and extra 6 points and the Under should be safe as both teams are not explosive. Ed Reed might be the most explosive offensive player in the game.
Baltimore 20
Miami 19