Tuesday, December 22, 2009

One Game Tonight, #4 of 34

On a personal note: 
       Bien gracias a la Cubanina para los papas.
One game tonight, so if you still need to finish the last minute Christmas shopping, wait until tomorrow (the liquor store is open every night) and set aside some time for this game (you can always stop at the gas station, too, and give the gift of lottery tickets). 
     For now, here's a little Christmas cheer video.




#16 BYU vs  #14 Oregon State -2 1/2
The Las Vegas Bowl       Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
This is a pretty flashy match up. BYU, 10-2, is appearing in this game for the 5th consecutive year. Oregon State, the PAC 10 runner up, is 8-4. There is a veritable plethora of stats on this game that can be used to back an argument either way.  For the bet, it comes down to history, and I'm picking the Beavers.  BYU has the more impressive record straight up, but they are 5-7 ATS, while the Beavers are 8-4 ATS.  In addition, Oregon State has faced a bit stiffer competition throughout the year, including their final game of the season, a 37-33 loss to conference champ Oregon.  The O/U on this game is 59.  I think it's an UNDER play, OSU 34, BYU 20, if you're thinking parlay.

     Now, another Christmas ditty, a lesson to be discrete with your Christmas spirit(s).


It's going to get really busy, game wise, over the next week.  The challenge: finding enough time to watch all the games you want to watch while remaining employed and actually socially engaged with other real, non-video-imaged humans. 

3 comments:

Doc said...

Steve- you're welcome for the papas! They make any loss taste better.
Two-gun has been keeping track and his formula notes that there have been four consecutive overs... So that means the Under has to come up soon.. just prophesying.
Have fun in Florida- go a few days early and cheer for the U!
Go Cats!

Anonymous said...

Two-gun here. Bought us a hook. We have the Running Utes plus 3 1/2 not three.

PURPLE FLAG ON SATURDAY said...

Winning isn't everything. It's the only thing.
- Vinnie the Cheese