NCAA Free Winning Bowl Picks: The Wildcard picks the last games of 2008
Hey Fellas, here is everything for tonight and tomorrow. The math is on my side tonight and looking at stats will probably be tomorrow as well.
Oklahoma State -1.5 vs. Oregon
I think there will be more Oregon fans at the game, but OK State will have a strong showing in sunny San Diego. Offenses should be firing on all cylinders, and Oregon has been very strong lately. Don’t buy into the hype, though; Oklahoma State may be the nations most underrated team. They out-played Oklahoma at home, but OK got every break in the book. The Jeremiah’s for the Ducks will put up points, but it won’t be enough. I think the aerial attack of Robinson to Dez Bryant will be the defense. OK State’s defense might not be great, but they’re better than Oregon’s. Take the Cowboys to drop 40 (I’m a man!) in this one. OK State 44, Oregon 38. (I’m buying the half point, FWIW).
Oregon State -2.5 vs. Pittsburgh
Pitt might be the most inconsistant team in the country. If there is one thing Mike Riley is, it’s consistant. That provides a mismatch right there. McCoy is the real deal, but coaching wins this one. The playmakers they have on offense are better than many give them credit for with the Rogers brothers and Strougther at wideout. Mike Riley has never been beaten in a bowl, and don’t expect Dave Wannstedt to be the first one to do it. Oregon State 27, Pittsburgh 23.
Boston College -3.5 @ Vanderbilt
There’s an “@” in there because this is a road game for the Eagles. The few weeks off have given BC a chance to groom their young QB who has shown promise when they have opened up the playbook. Vanderbilt will come out on fire because they have more to play for and it’s at home, but I hope talent overcomes. The ACC has been fantastic in bowls this year (Undefeated so far!). The Commodores don’t even have a QB, so take Herzlich and that defense. BC 26, Vandy 16.
LSU @ Georgia Tech -4
LSU’s reputation is the only reason this one is at 4. It’s a home game for the Yellow Jackets coming off a huge Georgia win. I don’t know if there is any coach better than Paul Johnson in the country. They may not be more talented but they are the much better team. LSU’s QBs have damn near more pick 6’s than TD’s. The telling sign for me in this matchup is Georgia. The Bulldogs went into LSU and smoked them, but GT took UGA down at home. I like Georgia Tech and HUGE. Georgia Tech 38, LSU 20.
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Record: Overall 22 - 14 (61%)
Bowls: 4-3
Good luck!
Forget Zac Robinson…folded under pressure.
All of my picks will be in the comments thru Sunday so keep reloading!