[ShogunRua]

I saw the 4.5 for UCLA and immediately wanted to jump all over it but i'm not so sure anymore. Any thoughts?

[fishmonger]

some good angles toward the game

[kidcd]

Don't count out Temple they had some impressive wins and UCLA traveling back east.

[hoop guru]

UCLA -3 1st half (+105 at betphoenix) is the play that I really like. UCLA is going to take temple out of its running game and force them to pass. Temple will not score a touchdown in the first half. I think they will get a field goal in the first half.

[MTek]

I like UCLA but I'm not sure why.
Temple found their legs this year after being a laughing stock for the past 3 decades, I'm actually a Temple Grad but I can't get past the weak MAC and its overall lackluster performance in bowls, but I'm not very knowledgable about UCLA

Any west coasters can fill us in ?

[hugh_morris]

something tells me that Temple is a little bit more hungry...i'm going to roll small on Temple and the points...out....

[Brocc]

The things that scare me about Temple....They haven't beat a team with a winning record, they beat Navy when they were without their starting QB, and their conference. Not that UCLA has beaten anyone either, they're playing in DC with temps in the mid 20s...ugh..ugly game.

[trix]

any insights on the total?

[iwantcougars]

temple ml

[Superman455]

I am leaning Temple here. I think Temple will be fired up for this game..GL

[BigdaddyQH]

UCLA is going to play in Washington D.C, where the temp will be around 32 at game time, and dropping. They are going to freeze their tails off. Kids from Sunny California are not used to playing in that kind of weather. UCLA is 1-4 in their last 5 bowl games, but none were with Neuheisel at QB.

I took Temple and the ML +150 a while ago and here is why. UCLA should have the talent edge, but Temple has a lot more to play for. Al Golden took one of the worst teams in college football history and built them into a bowl team. I can not remember the last time Temple went to a bowl game. Temple did have a win against the Navy, the teams who'se win over Army allowed UCLA to even get into this game. UCLA does not have a very good team. There 6 wins consist of 5 wins against non bowl teams, and an upset of Tennessee, who may have been looking ahead to the Florida game the following week. UCLA has been around a .500 team for 4 straight years now. Knowing UCLA, they can get discouraged in a hurry. If they score first, they have a good shot at winning, but if Temple scores first, UCLA may just quit. I will take the team that is used to the cold weather and wants the game more. Temple has everything to gain. UCLA has nothing to gain.

Bowl Mad Money record so far: 2-2. +25 units.

[thezbar]

From all I've heard on the radio in southern California the Bruins really wanted to play in this bowl game. Their defense is solid and overall they are bigger and stronger than Temple.I laid the 4.5 here for a chunk of change.

[Dolfan4life]

Ohio was pumped up to against a crappy Marshall team ohio is better then temple mac sucks ucla covers

[Money]

In the final game of Temple's season they lost to Ohio pretty badly which also meant they got 2nd in the MAC to Ohio. I feel like Temple will be pushed around and beaten down by this UCLA team. UCLA will be excited to play this game. They have some east coast recruits they're recruiting pretty heavily too and they would love to put on a show for them for the things to come. This game will provide a forecast of the season to come for the Bruins and I expect them to come out and dominate this game.

[ranman92]

I am from Ohio Mac country and love ucla here. If they can't whip temple then something crazy is going on. I mean just the fact that UCLA's defense held up pretty well against USC for 3 quarters. Does any1 really think Temples athletes compare at all to USC or Oregon's for that matter. And at first I wondered if UCLA could score many points. But Ohio did pretty well offensively vs Temple and did nothing vs a terrible Marshall team. It seems too easy but I am putting big money on UCLA here.

[jackpot269]

No good reasoning here I just like UCLA call it a gut feeling but GL to all !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ranman92]

Bernard Pierce is no Joe McKnight. But goodluck taking Temple. If a MAC team beats UCLA anywhere anytime it will be a major upset in my eyes. The last 2 years a MAC team has covered once in bowl games I believe. UCLA is my lock of the bowl season the weather does scare me some though.

[Seattle Slew]

I have UCLA teased down to +2, but like them -4 as well. But the weather is a big factor that can even this game.

The only thing I could think of on Saturday watching that putrid Ohio team, was they routed Temple last month 35-17.

Temple's only quality win was against Navy.

UCLA's coach has been very good in bowl games. Small lean to UCLA in this won.

[HedBustah1]

temple ml and under 45 here as well.

[dxguy2001]

Bruin season ticket holder here. I wouldn't take the Bruins for any reason, we are not very good at all. THE EASIEST MONEY YOU GUYS WILL EVER MAKE IS ON THE UNDER!! This game will literally be a field goal kicking contest filled with 3 and outs in between. Our defense is VERY GOOD at shuting down the run which I hear spells doom for Temple. Our QB Prince has a very tender shoulder. Our O-Line is completely banged up, I expect at least 4 sacks from Temple today. I rarely tell anyone what to bet but TRUST me when I tell everyone to pound the UNDER on this game. Any questions about UCLA I can answer.

[mcbaseball10]

UCLA is going to play in Washington D.C, where the temp will be around 32 at game time, and dropping. They are going to freeze their tails off. Kids from Sunny California are not used to playing in that kind of weather. UCLA is 1-4 in their last 5 bowl games, but none were with Neuheisel at QB. I took Temple and the ML +150 a while ago and here is why. UCLA should have the talent edge, but Temple has a lot more to play for. Al Golden took one of the worst teams in college football history and built them into a bowl team. I can not remember the last time Temple went to a bowl game. Temple did have a win against the Navy, the teams who'se win over Army allowed UCLA to even get into this game. UCLA does not have a very good team. There 6 wins consist of 5 wins against non bowl teams, and an upset of Tennessee, who may have been looking ahead to the Florida game the following week. UCLA has been around a .500 team for 4 straight years now. Knowing UCLA, they can get discouraged in a hurry. If they score first, they have a good shot at winning, but if Temple scores first, UCLA may just quit. I will take the team that is used to the cold weather and wants the game more. Temple has everything to gain. UCLA has nothing to gain. Bowl Mad Money record so far: 2-2. +25 units.

Seems like we are on the same page here Bigdaddy.

UCLA vs. Temple

[ranman92]

I have a question for you about UCLA. Is a 6-6 Marshall team better than a 6-6 UCLA team that is what this comes down to for me. I see on the 1 page on here it's 51 percent for UCLA and 49 percent for Temple I truly must be missing something here. Can Temple really have the athletes to compete with UCLA? I don't think so at all but alot of people do even a Bruin season ticket holder.

[dxguy2001]

I have a question for you about UCLA. Is a 6-6 Marshall team better than a 6-6 UCLA team that is what this comes down to for me. I see on the 1 page on here it's 51 percent for UCLA and 49 percent for Temple I truly must be missing something here. Can Temple really have the athletes to compete with UCLA? I don't think so at all but alot of people do even a Bruin season ticket holder.

I'm sorry dude but I really don't know anything about Temple or Marshall. The more and more that I read about Temple the more I feel confident about UCLA covering. Our defense is wicked and I don't think Temple has seen anything like it this season. I can gurantee one thing, UCLA will not be blown out of this game. I know for a fact they are VERY excited to be playing in this game even if it's all the way on the east coast. I say you put your money on UCLA and the under after re-evaluating things. If Kevin Prince's shoulder holds up and our O-line can manage to provide him some protection then he should be good for a TD maybe 2. If he however gets hurt and they bring in Kevin Craft then your money is gone lol.

Pros:
UCLA has better atheletes on both sides of the ball (especially defense) We have a first rounder to be in Brian Price on our d-line that should give Temple's QB hell. Also a potential first rounder in our secondary in Verner who WILL shut down Temple's number one receiver. Rick Neuhessiel is a far superior coach with a VERY good bowl record. Our field goal kicker is one of the best, if not the best in the nation, dude is automatic.

Cons:
UCLA's running game has been average at best. I don't like how our coach has done a running back by comitee style offense. That being said, we do have VERY talented running backs but our O-line does not let them shine. Our O-line is downright shameful.

Bottom line:
If our O-line gives Prince time in the pocket UCLA covers. If not I don't see UCLA winning by more than 3, in fact they may even be beat.

Prediction:
UCLA 21- Temple 10

GL to all. GO BRUINS!!

[babyanni]

und 23 1h

thats probably solid

[jram68]

Temple should have a major edge in the crowd. UCLA went just 6-6 in a weak PAC-10 this season and was hit hard by injuries.
I have 1 unit on Temple to cover +4.5

[dxguy2001]

Temple should have a major edge in the crowd. UCLA went just 6-6 in a weak PAC-10 this season and was hit hard by injuries.
I have 1 unit on Temple to cover +4.5

Weak Pac-10???? Ok bud GL with Temple.....

[dxguy2001]

Temple should have a major edge in the crowd. UCLA went just 6-6 in a weak PAC-10 this season and was hit hard by injuries.
I have 1 unit on Temple to cover +4.5

If Temple was in the Pac-10 there is no way in hell they make it to a bowl. Also don't forget UCLA did go into Tennesse and beat them, so I think they can handle crowd noise.

[jackpot269]

Its a coin toss so ill toss the coin GL everyone !!!!!!!!!

[MJT1212]

temple ml and under 45 here as well.

I have UCLA -4.5 and the Over. Also to note, I usually win.

[mcbaseball10]

Bruin season ticket holder here. I wouldn't take the Bruins for any reason, we are not very good at all. THE EASIEST MONEY YOU GUYS WILL EVER MAKE IS ON THE UNDER!! This game will literally be a field goal kicking contest filled with 3 and outs in between. Our defense is VERY GOOD at shuting down the run which I hear spells doom for Temple. Our QB Prince has a very tender shoulder. Our O-Line is completely banged up, I expect at least 4 sacks from Temple today. I rarely tell anyone what to bet but TRUST me when I tell everyone to pound the UNDER on this game. Any questions about UCLA I can answer.

I'm sorry dude but I really don't know anything about Temple or Marshall. The more and more that I read about Temple the more I feel confident about UCLA covering. Our defense is wicked and I don't think Temple has seen anything like it this season. I can gurantee one thing, UCLA will not be blown out of this game. I know for a fact they are VERY excited to be playing in this game even if it's all the way on the east coast. I say you put your money on UCLA and the under after re-evaluating things. If Kevin Prince's shoulder holds up and our O-line can manage to provide him some protection then he should be good for a TD maybe 2. If he however gets hurt and they bring in Kevin Craft then your money is gone lol.

Pros:
UCLA has better atheletes on both sides of the ball (especially defense) We have a first rounder to be in Brian Price on our d-line that should give Temple's QB hell. Also a potential first rounder in our secondary in Verner who WILL shut down Temple's number one receiver. Rick Neuhessiel is a far superior coach with a VERY good bowl record. Our field goal kicker is one of the best, if not the best in the nation, dude is automatic.

Cons:
UCLA's running game has been average at best. I don't like how our coach has done a running back by comitee style offense. That being said, we do have VERY talented running backs but our O-line does not let them shine. Our O-line is downright shameful.

Bottom line:
If our O-line gives Prince time in the pocket UCLA covers. If not I don't see UCLA winning by more than 3, in fact they may even be beat.

Prediction:
UCLA 21- Temple 10

GL to all. GO BRUINS!!

This is why emotions should be checked at the door with sportsbetting. Contradicted yourself after 20 minutes of research.