When you only open up a 3 pt favorite at home

[OleYeller]

Then vegas thinks the visiting team is just as good as you are, maybe slightly better, otherwise we would be a 7 pt favorite. So yes, if we win, people will start paying attention. We need to win this game

 

[Maroonthirteen]

I will take a 3pt win. Based on this years results, stats and the history of the programs; I would say that is about right.

But regardless, if we win, then the talking heads will say UT sucks. If we lose...well you know what will be said.

 

[BigMotherTucker]

I would be happy with a 1pt victory.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

No, Vegas thinks that number will encourage equal betting on both sides. If enough money comes in one way or another the line will move. Does that mean one team magically gets better when that happens?

 

[lazlow]

No what it means is that historically Vegas makes a killing off of stupid vol faithful. The same idiots that bet the farm on UF game will do the same this game.

 

[Salty.sixpack]

We did not open at -3; we opened at -1.5 and by Sunday evening, it had moved to 3.

I wouldn't be surprised to see more money on State throughout the week and the line move a little more --- to 4 or 5 by Sat. morning.

 

[ChevChilios]

Then vegas thinks the visiting team is just as good as you are, maybe slightly better, otherwise we would be a 7 pt favorite. So yes, if we win, people will start paying attention. We need to win this game

The topic sounds like a new Direct tv commercial. LOL