Missouri vs. Iowa in Nashville
- Thread starter Beattheohiostate
- Start date
Would a 5.5 line suggest a blowout? That's what Tennessee was favored by over us last year. They won 35-0. Would 35-0 be considered a blowout?
Contrary to others, I think it will be an interesting matchup. For those who are going, Nashville is a fun town. Like Iowa, they only beat one FBS team with a winning record this year, and that was an out of conference game - BC. While it doesn't make or break a season, if you're going to a bowl game, you might as well win the damn thing. In the end 9-4 is better than 8-5. I'll be watching. So, Go Hawks!
I've bet sports almost every day for 30 years. I'm well aware that betting action and expected action are baked into the point spreads.
But I have no problem citing Vegas as an expert in prediction. They have to be accurate with their point spreads in order to receive the equal action from both sides that they desire. So in the end, Vegas is very much in the business of prediction. Do you have a better predictive tool for college football?
Again, this point spread will never reach a level that would suggest a blowout.
Now hearing spread opened at Mizzou -1.5 and has moved to -2.5. Which makes sense, as Kaleb known to be out, and Mizzou 8-4 against the spread and Iowa 6-5-1 ATS. Also just not any urgency for people to put money on Iowa the last few seasons.
There can be further nuance to how Vegas moves the lines. But it doesn't yet apply in this game, as Vegas has very little Intel on the teams in terms of opts outs and such
I assume your retired? It's just a regular work day, but I'll still be home before 2. Off the 1st....
Opt outs are clearly a big part of these games. Mizzou will be missing their NFL wide receiver who's super talented. Last year Drinkwitz was able to get them super fired up to play OSU and clearly the Buckeyes didn't want to be there and Mizzou kind of whipped their ass. Johnson has been Superman for us all year. Top 3 back in the country who can go to the house at any moment. Without him it's going to be super tough sledding. Whoever plays QB has got to be better. Sullivan hasn't played since UCLA, and he made a lot of bad decisions in that game. I'm hoping for a competitive game and a Hawk win. The past 4 years of history have not been kind against ranked teams. Obviously every year is different but for kicks Mizzou beat Tennessee last year 36-7.
We are going to get destroyed something like 40-0 by another SEC team and the fun thing is KF could care less! Is that about 5 years in a row?
Tennessee actually ended up -4.5. But earlier lines were as high as 9. Blowout is much more realistic with a 9 point spread.
The early line for Mizzou was as low as -1.5 Huge difference.
Even taking the Tennessee line at 4.5 would end in an outlier as a blowout. Iowa has rarely been blown out as a touchdown or less dog or as a favorite
It was once but announced for a second time but was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid.
At the end of the day, unless you're in the CFP field (which should expand to 16 teams IMO), then who really cares?
The bowl games will now just be a chance to get some up and comers some meaningful playing time and additional practice sessions prior to spring practice.
The bowl games will now just be a chance to get some up and comers some meaningful playing time and additional practice sessions prior to spring practice.
Anything that happens twice in 22 occurrences would be considered occasional: at times; from time to time; now and then.
as opposed to often: many times; frequently
Then again, if Iowa hadn't given the Iowa State game away, missed 19 tackles @ MSU, and failed to show up vs. UCLA, they would be in the CFP. The Hawkeyes and KF had a huge opportunity, and they--as usual--let it slip away.
Oh, well, let's use the Mizzou game to get ready for Albany . . .
Then again I don't think Iowa was a Top16 team and capable of playing high level all season. ISU game should have been a win, but MSU and UCLA were solid beatdowns. WE got lucky vs Nebraska which makes up for choking the ISU game away.
Good. I don't like being labeled a hater. I prefer a winnable game instead of an over reach and a curb stomping, like the Tennessee game last year.
No Kaleb and down our best cornerback and 128th ranked passing game, I don't think we should play Alabama.
I’m actually excited to see Moulton and Patterson with more carries. I like how they both run, and they’ve each broken a big run or two over the past couple seasons.
Really hoping Sullivan can play. If he’s out, I think it will be a blowout.
Really hoping Sullivan can play. If he’s out, I think it will be a blowout.
I understand your limited vocabulary but could you elaborate on your question in order for those who do have an extended vocabulary might understand what you're asking.
I thought my response was pretty to understand. You asked about mentally challenged people on disability and I responded. I am in fact not mentally challenged or on disability. Now maybe you are with limited reading comprehension. Since it's the Christmas season I'm trying to be nice to people like you.
"pretty to understand"?
He still gets paid his bonus for just going to a bowl game.
