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<p>The Guardians and White Sox face off in an AL Central matchup at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday. This one is being played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, and the Guardians are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -222 compared to the White Sox at +186. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Cleveland will be starting Ben Lively, while the White Sox are sending Jonathan Cannon to the mound. The Guardians are currently 1st in the AL Central with a record of 82-62, while the White Sox are 5th in the division at 33-112. NBCS will be televising this game.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 7:40 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Cleveland picked up a 5-3 road win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a two-run lead after the first inning and never trailed in the game. As for the White Sox, they scored their only run in the 7th and added two more in the 8th.</p>

<p>Joey Cantillo pitched well for the Guardians in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but didn't factor into the decision. Emmanuel Clase got the save. Jared Shuster had a rough outing for the White Sox, taking the loss.</p>

<p>At the plate, Cleveland was led by Bo Naylor and David Fry, as they were the only two Guardians hitters to have more than one hit. Naylor, Josh Naylor, and Harold Ramirez each homered for Cleveland's offense.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is leading the AL Central by 3.5 games over the Royals and have an overall record of 82-62. The Guardians have been good at home this season, going 43-25, and they are just above .500 on the road at 39-37. So far, they have gone 25-21 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>So far, the Guardians have been favored in 87 of their games, and they have gone 57-30 in those games. As the underdog, Cleveland is just under .500 at 25-32. They have won three straight games as the favorite. Cleveland's overall series record is 26-14-5, and they are up 1-0 in this series vs. the White Sox.</p><p>When the Cleveland Guardians are on the road, they have a run line record of 39-37. Their average run margin for the season is 0.5 runs per game. They have a run line record of 72-72 overall. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.3 runs per game. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.2 runs per game. They have covered the run line in each of their last three games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 8.5 runs is right on the nose for the Cleveland Guardians, as their games have averaged exactly 8.5 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 65-68, and when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, they are 20-20. The under has hit in their last two games, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in 20.1% of their games this season.</p><p>Cleveland is sending Ben Lively to the mound today vs. the White Sox, and he comes in with a record of 11-9 and an ERA of 4.07. Lively has made 25 starts this season and has a WHIP of 1.25. Looking back at his last outing, Lively took the loss vs. the Royals, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he is 7-2 this season. On the road, Lively is 4-7 with a 4.42 ERA.</p>
<p>So far this season, the Guardians have been a slightly above average offense, averaging 4.5 runs per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .238, which is 17th in the league, and have the worst team BABIP in the league. One thing to note is that they have been good at putting the ball in play, as they have the league's 3rd fewest strikeouts.</p>

<p>Jose Ramirez has been the team's top power threat this season, as his 34 homers are 8th in the league. He also comes into the game with the 2nd most RBIs in the league (106). Over his last five games, Lane Thomas has gone 5/20 with a home run and three RBIs.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 33-112, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 49.5 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-39 this year. Chicago has dropped 9.0 games behind the Tigers for 4th place in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 18-55 this season, which is the worst home record in the AL. On the road, they are 15-57. Chicago has dropped eight straight home games and are 13-53 as the home underdog this year. So far, they have an even worse record in day games, going 12-45.</p><p>The White Sox are 29-44 vs. the run line at home this season and have failed to cover in their last four games at Guaranteed Rate Field. They are 5-3 vs. the run line as the favorite, but 53-84 as the underdog.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have gone under the total in two straight games, and the under has hit in 48.3% of their games this season. The White Sox have a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game, and their games have an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, Chicago's games have gone over the total 18 times and under 22 times. Overall, the over/under record for the White Sox this season is 62-75.</p><p>Jonathan Cannon will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Orioles. In that September 4th outing, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up just one earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Cannon has made 17 starts and six of them have been quality starts. The right-hander's record for the season is 3-9, and his ERA is 4.53. For the year, he has allowed 15 homers, and his ERA on the road is 9.12 compared to 4.53 at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has really struggled this season, as they are dead last in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the majors. The White Sox are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. As a team, they are batting just .221.</p>

<p>Andrew Vaughn has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/25 over his last seven games, including two home runs. For the season, he is batting .244 with a team-high 17 homers and 63 RBIs. Andrew Benintendi is also near the top of the White Sox home run and RBI leaderboards, but he is batting just .223 for the season.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bears and Red Storm face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Baylor is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. John's Red Storm +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. JOHN'S RED STORM:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Not only will St. John's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bears Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Baylor’s season continued with a dominant 104-41 win over Tarleton State on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Bears entered the game as -31.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 142.</p> <p>Baylor took control early, leading 56-13 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they added 48 points while allowing 28, maintaining their strong defensive performance throughout the game.</p><p>Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 104 points with a 51.7% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 46.9% of their threes, hitting 15 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%.</p> <p>Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Robert O. Wright III dished out 9 assists, and the team recorded 22 assists overall, with 18 offensive rebounds and 27 made free throws at a 75% clip.</p><p>Even though Baylor allowed 41 points from the free-throw line, they still managed to win. The Bears sent their opponents to the line 36 times, where they shot 75%.</p> <p>Baylor also gave up 15 three-pointers, with their opponents shooting 46% from beyond the arc. Overall, they allowed 31 field goals on 60 attempts, a 51% shooting performance.</p><h3>Will the Red Storm Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>St. John’s improved to 4-0 on the season with an 85-71 win over New Mexico on Sunday. The Red Storm, who were -7 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>St. John’s led 40-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 42. The total points for the game ended up at 156, just under the O/U line of 162.</p><p>St. John's put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>The Red Storm grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil hit 4 threes, finishing with 16 points. Nelly Junior Joseph was efficient, shooting 8 of 11 for 16 points.</p><p>St. John's gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (30/50).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, St. John's held the other team to 22% shooting, as they made just 4 of 18 three-point attempts. The Red Storm sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws (65%).</p>

Baylor Bears vs St. John's Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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Jackson State Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Merrimack College Warriors vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Cal State Fullerton Titans vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

George Washington Revolutionaries vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

Tarleton State Texans vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Hawkeyes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 167.5 points, with Iowa being favored by -2 over Utah State.</p><h3>UTAH STATE AGGIES VS IOWA HAWKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -2</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA HAWKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hawkeyes.</li><li>Not only will Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aggies Make it Happen in Kansas City?</h3><p>Utah State improved to 3-0 on the season with a 95-83 win over Montana on Monday. The Aggies were -16.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 178, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Utah State led 49-35 at halftime but allowed Montana to score 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. The Aggies will need to tighten up defensively as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Utah State's offense put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 28-for-36 from the line.</p> <p>Ian Martinez led the way with 32 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three, while Mason Falslev and Money Williams each added 25 points. Joe Pridgen was nearly perfect, shooting 8-for-9 from the field, and Karson Templin chipped in 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting.</p><p>Utah State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 20 of 38 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Utah State's defense gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 28 free throws, shooting 77%. Utah State allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Iowa?</h3><p>The Hawkeyes cruised to an 83-58 win over Rider on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, Iowa entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -19, and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, falling short of the 155-point over/under line.</p> <p>Iowa took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, outscoring Rider 43-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Iowa's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, while making 22 of 42 two-point shots for a 52.4% success rate. At the free-throw line, the Hawkeyes converted 15 of 21 attempts, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>Payton Sandfort led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field despite hitting just 2 of 7 from three-point range. Owen Freeman added 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting, while Tariq Ingraham contributed 14 points, also going 6 of 11 from the floor. Iowa finished with 18 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even though Iowa gave up 58 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (22/42). From beyond the arc, Iowa's defense saw their opponent hit 8 of 22 threes, good for 36% shooting.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Iowa's opponent went 15/21, a 71% success rate. The Hawkeyes also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in this game.</p>

Utah State Aggies vs Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Crimson? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA. Colgate is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Harvard. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Harvard Crimson +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Crimson.</li><li>Not only will Harvard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Raiders Chances in Cambridge</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Raiders dropped their latest game on Monday, November 18th, falling 72-49 to NC State on the road. Colgate went into the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Colgate trailed 40-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 27 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Colgate struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 19.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Ben Middlebrooks led the Raiders with 19 points in 16 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the floor. Marcus Hill added 17 points, hitting 60% of his shots, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield contributed 11 points on 50% shooting.</p><p>Colgate's defense gave up 72 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field. The Raiders struggled to contain shots inside the arc, where they allowed 52% shooting on 40 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Colgate's defense held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts for 80%.</p><h3>Does Harvard Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they went on the road to take on the Colorado Buffaloes. The Crimson, who entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs, fell 88-66, failing to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-34 at halftime, Harvard was unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 154, going over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Harvard managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 37.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 38.1% mark on two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 20 points, while Elijah Malone added 16, shooting 55.6%. Javon Ruffin was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Harvard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Harvard's defense couldn't contain the shooters, who connected on 47% of their threes, going 9/19. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%. Harvard gave up 11 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Harvard Crimson NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Betting on today's Warriors and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Butler is favored by -11.5 against Merrimack College in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 88-61 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Merrimack College Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Merrimack College fell 74-63 to Rutgers on Wednesday, November 20th. The Warriors, who were +19.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 137, just over the 134.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Merrimack trailed 37-30 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37. Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance against a strong Rutgers team was better than anticipated.</p><p>Merrimack's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a strong 55% shooting on two-pointers but struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 24 threes (16.7%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, they were perfect, going 7 for 7. Ace Bailey and Adam Clark led the way, with Bailey scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Clark added 22 points and 6 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Merrimack's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Warriors gave up 18 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, also at a 41% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Merrimack's opponents hit 7 of 17 threes, shooting 41%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws, or 73%. Merrimack allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Butler picked up an 81-70 win over SMU on Friday, November 15th. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Butler led 36-33 at halftime and outscored SMU 45-37 in the 2nd half. The O/U line was set at 157.5, but the teams combined for 151 points, falling just under the total.</p><p>Butler's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 for 79.2%.</p> <p>Chuck Harris led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three, while Kolby King was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 and finishing with 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jahmyl Telfort added 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Boopie Miller contributed 17 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Butler's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They held them to 37% on two-point attempts, as the other team made 13 of 35 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Butler gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sometimes bowl games offer the opportunity to put together teams that don't customarily play each other for the sake of creating a great geographical matchup. There is no question that the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Texas A&amp;M Aggies utilize many of the same recruiting territories, but they play in different conferences - A&amp;M in the SEC and OSU in the Big 12. But they were once yearly rivals in the Big 12.

Now they will meet in the Texas Bowl, which has been with us since 2006. Texas A&amp;M has been in this bowl twice before, while OSU is making the trip for the first time.

Kickoff is slated for 6:45 PM ET on Friday (December 27) at NRG Stadium in Houston.

This would appear to give Texas A&amp;M something of a home field edge, and that may be reflected in the odds that are posted on this game from the folks at <a href="http://betanysports.eu/btb50/"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>:

<strong>Texas A&amp;M Aggies -7</strong>
<strong>Oklahoma State Cowboys +7</strong>

<strong>Over 54 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 54 points -110</strong>

OSU (8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS) lost to talented teams like Texas, Baylor and Oklahoma (in the 'Bedlam' game), with the big hiccup coming in Lubbock against Texas Tech (losing 45-35). They beat Kansas State and Iowa State, who have lurked around in the Top 25. The Cowboys currently occupy the #25 position in the Associated Press poll.

The offense is built around redshirt sophomore Chuba Hubbard, and if you're going to build it around any running back, he might as well be the guy. Hubbard is a native of Edmonton who played Canadian high school football for three years, rushing for 6880 yards with a 15-yard per carry average. He was also a track star, yet he came somewhat unheralded to the Stillwater campus.

He's not leaving that way. In fact, he's run for 1936 yards and 21 touchdowns, and feels a bit slighted to have been beaten out by Jonathan Taylor of Wisconsin for the Doak Walker Award. Only Barry Sanders has rushed for more yards in one season in an OSU uniform.

The big question for Cowboys' followers is whether he's leaving school after this game or sticking around for another season. Head coach Mike Gundy believes he's going to play for him next season.

He also thinks there's a possibility that quarterback Spencer Sanders might be able to play. Sanders had thumb surgery in mid-November, but he is about to be cleared and may be able to participate in some practices, at which time a decision will be made. Sanders completed about 63% of his throws with an 8.4-yard per attempt average and 16 TD's. He is also a rushing threat (625 yards). While he was out, Hawaii transfer Dru Brown filled in and completed 72% with five TD's. So they won't be hurting either way.

Stopping other teams presents a problem, as OSU is 86th overall in defense, allowing opponents to convert almost 39% on third down.

“I think they’re the best 7-5 team in the history of the NCAA, in my opinion,” is how Gundy described Texas A&amp;M, which has lost to five top ten teams, three of whom (LSU, Clemson, Georgia) were #1 in the nation when they played them. While they were competitive with Auburn (28-20), Clemson (24-10) and Georgia (19-13), they were blown out by LSU (50-7). So maybe there's some hyperbole there. Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher channeled Bill Parcells as he said. "you are what your record is."

A&amp;M (7-5 SU &amp; ATS) allows 129 rushing yards a game (four yards a carry), which places them 29th best in rushing defense - higher than any Big 12 unit - so maybe they have the capacity to prevent things from getting TOO far out of hand against Hubbard. And it should be noted that the better front sevens in the Big 12 - all of whom ranked outside the top 30 - kept him under relative control.

Aggie QB Kellen Mond didn't fold up against the better teams he played - except against LSU (10-30, 92 yards, 3 INT's). So at least that's one thing we can say about him. However, this was not a team that protected all that well (33 sacks allowed).

Sure, Hubbard may not run wild here. But he's not been held below 100 yards by any FBS team. And who knows - with that Doak Walker snub, he may have some extra incentive. OSU can hang in there, even if Brown has to play quarterback. Sanders could provide an additional run threat. And keep in mind that Gundy has beaten nationally-ranked teams (Colorado, Virginia Tech, Missouri) the last three seasons in bowl games - two of those as an underdog. So we're taking the points.

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