5* Wi seg uy C F B New Year's Day "T ota l" B LOW OUT on Northwestern/Auburn OVER 54.5(-117 at 5dimes)

This total has been set far too low in a game between two high-powered offenses. Auburn scores 32.9 points/game and averages 432 total yards/game with a balanced attack that averages 214 rushing yards and 218 passing yards per contest. In a conference filled with great Big Ten defenses, the Wildcats managed to average 386 total yards/game with 120 rushing and 266 passing. Auburn gives up 240 passing yards/game on the road, so the Wildcats should have their way with the Tigers through the air. The OVER is 7-1 in Auburn's last 8 games as a favorite. Take the OVER 54.5 points here.



4* on Florida State +3(-115 at bodog)
The Seminoles will really want to win this one for coach Bobby Bowden. They know about his history with the program, and they know it would be a shame to send him out on a losing note. It's clear that FSU will be the more motivated team in this match-up, and they'll come out and win it for their coach. Florida State is 29-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses against the spread since 1992. West Virginia is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992. The Mountaineers are 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) vs. mistake prone teams - 60+ penalty yards per game over the last 2 seasons. Take Florida State and the points.



5* W iseg uy WVU/Purdue C B B B at tle of Unbeatens on West Virginia +4.5(-110 at bookm)

Both West Virginia and Purdue enter this game without a blemish on their record. Both teams are unbeaten, and this match-up will live up to the hype. That being said, we strongly feel that the Mountaineers have the stronger team this season. Head coach Bob Huggins finally has his players in place, and it's starting to pay off for the WVU basketball program. They knew they were getting an excellent coach when they hired Huggins, and he has not disappointed. Purdue is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after allowing 65 points or less 5 straight games over the last 2 seasons. Purdue plays solid defense, but they have not met a team as dynamic as WVU on the offensive end. The Mountaineers score 76.4 points/game this season, and those numbers get even better on the road. WVU is 5-0 in road games this season, scoring 82.4 points/game and shooting 50.4% from the field. Getting points here is a gift, because we likely won't need them. Take West Virginia and the points.



6* W ido w W iseg uy B C S Bowl G AME OF THE YEA R on Oregon -3.5(-110 at bookm)

Oregon finished 10-2 this season and won the Pac-10 title. They did it with an explosive offense that put up 37.7 points/game against opponents that surrendered just 24.6 points/game on average. Their defense was also solid, allowing 23.6 points/game against opponents that averaged 27.9 points/game. That's the sign of a really good team, and Oregon has too much offense for Ohio State to keep up with Friday. The Buckeyes have a solid defense, that cannot be denied, but they did their damage in the weak Big 10. Oregon has played very well when given some rest over the last few years. The Ducks are 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest over the last 3 seasons, scoring 52.2 points/game and allowing 22.7 points/game for an average margin of victory of nearly 30 points/game. Ohio State's bowl struggles continue Friday against a much superior team. Take Oregon and lay the points.