alabama over 11, clemson over 11, washington over 10

knickfan · Jul 28, 2018

Is it just me or do these seem too good to be true?

I don't see bama losing a single game, let alone 2 given their soft schedule.

Clemson, I certainly don't see losing 2... could easily drop a random one

Washington.... if they win week 1, this is a lock.... if they lose week 1 (coinflip type game vs auburn)... then this becomes a coin flip of a bet... this is -115... others are avail -110 / -105 depending on where you bet

skins85 · Jul 28, 2018

College football is too crazy for that much chalk. All are clearly amazingly talented but there is always the shocking upset that nobody sees coming, both Clemson and Washington have fit that mold in the past. There is too much craziness in college football to play all 3. I think Alabama loses at a max 1 game. I think Washington is the least likely to win just cause there is a lot of dark horses in the pac-12 this year imo. Clemson had that game against pitt last year which made no sense. They seem to have at least 1 dud game a year. Pick your favorite and go with it but too much shakeup in the sport for all 3 to happen. Just my thoughts. On paper your right they are the best teams in every game they play except maybe wash to Auburn.

Knightrofins · Jul 28, 2018

Clemson lost to Syracuse
Miami lost to pitt

But i hear where you're coming from

skins85 · Jul 29, 2018

Yeah I guess that was 2 years ago pitt beat Clemson. Last 2 years, Clemson playing a team they are clearly more talented than and lose. College football is too crazy to think you can predict a team showing up every week. These kids still party and then get punched in the mouth by a team more focused.

The Pooh · Jul 29, 2018

Seeing as only three teams in the past 5 years have managed to go undefeated in the regular season, and NONE of those three teams won the NC when they did, I would say that your wagers on Alabama and Clemson were bad. Washington is different. A win against Auburn and a 11-1 or better season should be more or less of a lock. Even with a loss to Auburn, UDub can run the rest of the Pac 12 Schedule which is minus USC and Arizona this season.

Scott68 · Jul 31, 2018

Big Husky fan here and I think my Dawgs are in trouble with the way the schedule sets up in the middle of the season. On Oct. 6 the Huskies play AT UCLA against a UCLA team that gets an extra day of prep time having played on Friday night the week before. The following week, the Huskies travel TO OREGON to face an Oregon team coming off of a bye week.

Back to back road games against conference opponents, each of whom have extra time to prepare. Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me.

The Pooh · Jul 31, 2018

Scott68 said:
Big Husky fan here and I think my Dawgs are in trouble with the way the schedule sets up in the middle of the season. On Oct. 6 the Huskies play AT UCLA against a UCLA team that gets an extra day of prep time having played on Friday night the week before. The following week, the Huskies travel TO OREGON to face an Oregon team coming off of a bye week.

Back to back road games against conference opponents, each of whom have extra time to prepare. Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me.

I can understand your concern for the Oregon game, but UCLA is just a terrible team. I do not buy into the Chip Kelly hype. The facts are that UCLA returns only 4 players on offense and their returning skill players are very inconsistent. Their defense switches to a 3-4 operation and will be undersized and very inexperienced along the line. Washington's O-line should open up huge holes for RB Gaskin. Kelly's UCLA team will look more like his 2 win San Francisco 49'ers team than his last 12 win Oregon team.

rolltide · Jul 31, 2018

Bama has one of the least, if not THE least, experienced secondaries in the nation and we're severely lacking in depth at both inside LB and defensive tackle.

Deionte Thompson is the only kid with more than 7 tackles that returns in the secondary and is also the only dback to have an INT and a pass defended, of which he had only one of each. So the secondary has combined for 1 INT, 1 PBU, and about 50 tackles

skins85 · Jul 31, 2018

Davis, buggs, and Williams will help with that. A good pass rush will help he d-line. Although they aren’t experienced they are still plenty talented. They may move some guys from offense apparently but I always felt Saban was best at grooming defensive backs. It’s their wuestion mark to start the season for sure but I don’t think QBs will have so much time to exploit that weakness. Alabam d-line didn’t drop off much even though they lost Payne. Raekwon is a monster.

MattyMatt · Jul 31, 2018

skins85 said:
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BigTonyC · Aug 1, 2018

The problem is with Alabama and Clemson you have no margin for error. One loss and you have a push.

The Pooh · Aug 1, 2018

rolltide said:
Bama has one of the least, if not THE least, experienced secondaries in the nation and we're severely lacking in depth at both inside LB and defensive tackle.

Deionte Thompson is the only kid with more than 7 tackles that returns in the secondary and is also the only dback to have an INT and a pass defended, of which he had only one of each. So the secondary has combined for 1 INT, 1 PBU, and about 50 tackles

It matters not. Alabama has such a pathetically easy schedule that these kids will have plenty of experience by time the Tide actually plays a meaningful game, in late October (and calling games at Tennessee and LSU "Meaningful" is charity).

rolltide · Aug 3, 2018

rolltide said:
Bama has one of the least, if not THE least, experienced secondaries in the nation and we're severely lacking in depth at both inside LB and defensive tackle.

Deionte Thompson is the only kid with more than 7 tackles that returns in the secondary and is also the only dback to have an INT and a pass defended, of which he had only one of each. So the secondary has combined for 1 INT, 1 PBU, and about 50 tackles

looks like the Bama secondary is going to be THE LEAST experienced in the country. It is quite possible that Deionte Thompson will not be playing after Sept 21, if he even suits up for first 2 games. He was allegedly involved in march 2017 assault of a guy back home and it is now going to trial. Sept 21 is his hearing to get it thrown out with the trial starting Oct 8. Highly doubt CNS will let him play if the case isn't thrown out on Sept 21.

Inexperienced secondary, no depth at ILB, and no depth interior of DL are all very real issues the Tide's defense is facing this year...not to mention new Defensive Coordinator. While I'd love to say we go 12-0 I see a clear path that derails it as well. With no margin for error I think playing under is a lot smarter than needing an undefeated season

thekeyman · Aug 8, 2018

I don't like numbers like this,as just one slip up can mess your wager up.There may be one or two teams who go undefeated but thats about it,and really its one.Take for instance Alabama(who is my team)i don't see them winning more than 10 games especially in the toughest conference in college football.

lastly,just look at last year when Clemson lost to Syracuse in the middle of their schedule,so just one example of not being prepared every week and not take your opponent for granted

Knightrofins · Aug 8, 2018

thekeyman said:
I don't like numbers like this,as just one slip up can mess your wager up.There may be one or two teams who go undefeated but thats about it,and really its one.Take for instance Alabama(who is my team)i don't see them winning more than 10 games especially in the toughest conference in college football.

lastly,just look at last year when Clemson lost to Syracuse in the middle of their schedule,so just one example of not being prepared every week and not take your opponent for granted

You really think Bama loses 2x in the regular season?

Weird how the Bama fans in this forum see Bama as a little "vulnerable" this season and the non SEC fans on this forum keep remarking on how easy their schedule is.

We'll see what gives

REDEYE · Aug 14, 2018

Clemson was 10 1/2 -130 back in May at Dimes.. grabbed that up. couldn't see this team losing 2 games

The Pooh · Aug 14, 2018

RED EYE said:
Clemson was 10 1/2 -130 back in May at Dimes.. grabbed that up. couldn't see this team losing 2 games

Solid play. Too bad it was at Dimes, who have a very low limit on these wagers.

Here is a scheduling oddity. Both Alabama and Clemson face TWO common opponents this season. Alabama plays Louisville in Orlando in Week 1 and then hosts Texas A&M on 9/22. Clemson goes to A&M on 9/8 and then hosts Louisville on 11/3. Advantage Alabama.

REDEYE · Aug 14, 2018

The Pooh said:
Solid play. Too bad it was at Dimes, who have a very low limit on these wagers.

Here is a scheduling oddity. Both Alabama and Clemson face TWO common opponents this season. Alabama plays Louisville in Orlando in Week 1 and then hosts Texas A&M on 9/22. Clemson goes to A&M on 9/8 and then hosts Louisville on 11/3. Advantage Alabama.

Very few places you can bet these kinds of plays in May.. take what you can get

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