The Vig: Week 1 Who is your money on this week?
Huge slate of games this week...Clemson is still -3 vs Georgia.
Georgia's starting center is recovering from a broken hand, and trying to snap with his off hand.
Their 2 best WR's are out, one with injury, one is awy from the team for personal reasons. Starting TE is also OUT. Also missing a starting DB and have another one probable tomorrow.
Tulane at Oklahoma, -26.5...Tulane displaced and likely distracted because of Hurricane Ida...could get ugly.
Louisiana at Texas -8....yeesh, Billy Napier has those boys rolling. And they beat Iowa State last year...by 17....
LSU at UCLA +3.5...DTR passed for 50%...against Hawaii last week. LSU has 2 excellent corners and a very good DL. Charbonnet had a 47 yard run, otherwise averaged 11 per carry...vs Hawaii. A LOT of poor tackling. I think they are markedly less successful this week vs a much better defense.
WHho you got??
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:00 PM ^
already a winner with OSU -13.5 and over 62.5
I've already got a parlay with KST -2.5, FRESNO +20.5 and BAMA -18.5 locked in at +593
ALSO in on ULL +9.5
very heavily considering LSU -2.5 and MSU (yes that MSU) +3.5
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:02 PM ^
Cincinnati -22 against Miami is my only play this week. UC is simply much much better than Miami. And they'll need to make statements if they are to make a playoff run.
Excluding the Terrible Tommy Tuberville regime, UC has won by more than 21 every time they have played Miami in the Queen City since 2007.
September 3rd, 2021 at 5:18 PM ^
Agree on that. I’ve only seen -23 for that game though.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:03 PM ^
UNC -5.5 against Virginia Tech. I'd bet the world on UNC there.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:15 PM ^
I am on them as well, however, no where near as confident as you!
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:33 PM ^
UNC is everyone's best bet. Even hearing people say they could give Clemson a run. We will see but usually when I hear everyone on board for a team NOT names Clemson, Bama, or OSU there is money to be made. We will see.
September 4th, 2021 at 1:29 AM ^
This aged well
September 3rd, 2021 at 7:06 PM ^
Would you still?????
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:03 PM ^
Texas is Smooth Jimmy's Lock of the Week.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:07 PM ^
I can't believe that Clemson/UGA line hasn't moved. I expect Clemson to win by 14. I also expect UCLA to struggle mightily against a defense that actually has the tiniest semblance of a clue.
I hope ULL blows out Texas and their latest dipshit head coach.
Disclaimer: Me expecting something to happen generally means the opposite will occur. This is why I do not gamble.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:09 PM ^
Thankfully I took OSU at -13.5 rather than 14 so that was a good start to the week
Tonight on I'm on UNC at -4.5 and I'm on MSU both at +3.5 and a little on ML. Northwestern had higher than normal turnover in a year where everyone is returning a bunch of production.
FYI that Oklahoma game spread is over 31 now that the game is in Norman. Good for anyone that got it at 26.
I originally took Georgia when it was +3.5 both spread and a bit of ML. Thought that line would move a bit so I took it early before Georgia started having guys out with injury. Still feel ok about it but less so than when I took it.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:09 PM ^
I wanted to take the Under, at 67, on the M-WMU game tomorrow, but cannot, since am in NY and still not allowed... to me it seems a good bet... I would have expected an Over/Under around 15-20 points less.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:26 PM ^
Western's defense was awful last year but they have a good offense. A higher scoring game would not surprise me.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:37 PM ^
That is because they think our defense will give up an average of 30 this year. Yikes I hope they are off.
Michigan 28
WMU 24
Still lots of wiggle room on the under.
Oh and when UM blows there doors off Ill be the giddiest one around I just got Army game vibes about our offense right now.
September 3rd, 2021 at 3:44 PM ^
I believe in MacDonald and his defense, and WMU lost their best weapon in Eskeridge.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:24 PM ^
I have an OSU, Bama, Clemson teaser that I'm hoping pays for my other bets this weekend.
I have an OSU, Indiana, Arizona, ND moneyline parlay I'm getting +1635 on.
Trying to talk myself into Clemson tomorrow.
September 3rd, 2021 at 2:05 PM ^
What do you see in Arizona over BYU?
September 3rd, 2021 at 9:47 PM ^
Just have a feeling. BYU has to replace a very good QB that covered up a lot of weaknesses for them and they have a big rivalry game in week 2 so would be easy to come out and not play their best. Also I don’t think Arizona is terrible and I think Coach Fisch will at least be competent.
September 3rd, 2021 at 1:32 PM ^
Love Clemson and UNC. Cashed on osu last night and got ufc +3.5 after they were down 10 in the 2nd qtr and they won going away
September 3rd, 2021 at 2:01 PM ^
Going with UNC ML
LSU -1.5
Clemson -3
I wanted to put something on MSU vs Northwestern but I can't make up my mind either way so I'm going to leave that one alone.
September 3rd, 2021 at 2:25 PM ^
I parlayed OSU (-13.5) and Rutgers (-14). Halfway done there.
Threw a few bucks on Northern Colorado (+37.5) this morning for a goof since I live in Denver and am excited to see what Dylan and Tru can do.
September 3rd, 2021 at 2:30 PM ^
UNC WINS BIG
September 3rd, 2021 at 7:08 PM ^
Down 14 zip
September 3rd, 2021 at 2:32 PM ^
i may be the only one apparently in the world who likes GA there.
I took MSU moneyline - and will feel as if I've won no matter the outcome there.
I liked the CA -3 vs nevada.
Other than that, everything seems to be a crapshoot.
hard to feel confident about anything in week one.
September 3rd, 2021 at 2:59 PM ^
I have a 6 game parlay- because, why not?
Northwestern -3.5 vs MSU (I know, I missed this line at 3.0)
Michigan -17 vs WMU (for some reason, I think M runs away with this)
USC -14 vs San Jose State
Syracuse -1 at Ohio
LSU -3 at UCLA (I got this one better than it was earlier, it was -4 during the week)
FSU +7.5 vs ND
September 3rd, 2021 at 3:46 PM ^
Last night I won on BGSU +35 and pushed on OSU -14. But lost on UCF -6.5 thanks to the hole they dug themselves.
Tomorrow I will take Michigan -17 (call me crazy and a homer, fine)
I like Georgia and the points.
I like UNC minus the points.
And I like UCLA and the points.
September 3rd, 2021 at 3:55 PM ^
I have a very stupid question: what is the meaning behind "The Vig" and how does it relate to sporting wagers? I'm finally old and mature enough to feel slightly comfortable asking silly questions. Enlighten me.
September 3rd, 2021 at 9:45 PM ^
The "vig" (vigorish) or "juice" is the built-in house edge. Often with you bet against the spread, you are wagering 11 dollars to win 10, rather than 10 for 10. That extra buck is the vig.
Other bets -- such as prop bets or bets on an important number (like -3) -- may have extra juice. For example, to get XYZ State -3, you may see a line of (-130), meaning you have to bet 13 dollars to win 10 (or 130 to win 100).
September 4th, 2021 at 12:56 AM ^
Awesome info. Thanks much.
September 3rd, 2021 at 6:00 PM ^
Kansas St -3
Fresno St +20.5
UMass +38
South Alabama -1
Arizona +12.5
Notre Dame -7
Good luck everyone
September 3rd, 2021 at 6:19 PM ^
3-1 yesterday. Lost first half buckeyes but won for the game. BGSU and the under worked against Tennessee.
Trying Sparty game under 46 and money line tonight. Don’t see much offense happening. Also have under 52.5 in the Rutgers game and Rutgers -13 in a parlay with buckeyes.
Ohio ML against Syracuse. A friend’s kid plays for Ohio and I think Syracuse is bad.
Put a little on ULL money line over Texas. Screw Smooth Jimmy.
I will do some more looking around if Sparty wins tonight.
Forgot I have a ML parlay working with NC State, UCF, and Rutgers. Just need Rutgers to finish that one out.
September 3rd, 2021 at 6:59 PM ^
I'm taking Indiana at +3 vs Iowa. Don't usually go for road dogs, but this is too good to pass up.
