I always like to try and find teams that are motivated or more importantly, teams that AREN'T motivated to play in their particular Bowl Game. In the New Mexico Bowl, I think both teams will be motivated to play. New Mexico on their home turf (although I don't think the crowd will be much of a factor) and UTSA playing in their very first Bowl Game. I know the wind might be a factor in this game and the total keeps dropping, but I'm playing this game over.
In the Las Vegas Bowl, I think we have a definite motivational advantage. Houston at one time was hoping for a much bigger Bowl Game. They also lost their Head Coach when Tom Herman left for Texas. I just can't see the Cougars putting a whole lot of effort into today's game. Houston is 0-7 the last 7 times they have been installed as the favorite this year! On the other hand, S D State doesn't have that far to travel and I'm assuming will have a bigger fan-base at this game. SD State is +10 in turnover margin this year (Houston is -3). And I was amazed to find out that this is the first time all year that the Aztecs are installed as an underdog. I think that is motivation right there! I'm taking SD State as a Double Play for me.
NEW MEXICO/ UTSA over 54 L
SAN DIEGO STATE +5 1/2 Double Play W
Good luck!!
In the Las Vegas Bowl, I think we have a definite motivational advantage. Houston at one time was hoping for a much bigger Bowl Game. They also lost their Head Coach when Tom Herman left for Texas. I just can't see the Cougars putting a whole lot of effort into today's game. Houston is 0-7 the last 7 times they have been installed as the favorite this year! On the other hand, S D State doesn't have that far to travel and I'm assuming will have a bigger fan-base at this game. SD State is +10 in turnover margin this year (Houston is -3). And I was amazed to find out that this is the first time all year that the Aztecs are installed as an underdog. I think that is motivation right there! I'm taking SD State as a Double Play for me.
NEW MEXICO/ UTSA over 54 L
SAN DIEGO STATE +5 1/2 Double Play W
Good luck!!
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