Well, the adjusted lines are available now, but selling Indiana to -9.5 offers absolutely zero value. And the total has dropped a point to 47.5.
I was just about to buy Indiana down to 7.5 (-126), but I'll wait to see if I get a boost.
Assuming Bad Carson Beck doesn't suddenly reappear, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Miami keeps it close early. Their D is legit. But I think Indiana will gradually pull away.
One factor to keep in mind... talk about the ultimate distraction this week for the Miami players. Everybody they've ever met is asking for tickets. That's a lot on a college kid trying to get ready for a huge game.
Ok, I just put in 2 bets.
First Half Under (23.5) 4.1 to win 4. As you can see below, my record on Totals in the playoff games is... less than ideal. So take this with a grain of salt (unless you have high blood pressure). But I expect both defenses to dominate early. I thought about buying this up to 24.5, but like getting this at -102.
Indiana to win after trailing 2 to win 3.7. Sure, it's a silly bet. But I bet Buffalo and Houston this weekend with this bet, so I'm getting cocky. If Miami rides the early emotion to grab a lead, I've got Indiana at +185.
Quick note... I've mentioned in both Indiana write-ups about their excellent DL Stephen Daley, who was injured during the Big10 Championship Game. I just found more info. A) He is done for the season. And B) he... wasn't injured DURING the game. He was jumping up to high-five fans after the game and came down wrong on his leg. Obviously his absence hasn't hurt them so far. But, damn, what a way to miss this run for the Hoosiers. Pretty similar to "the Gramatica." But at least that took place on the field.
I was just about to buy Indiana down to 7.5 (-126), but I'll wait to see if I get a boost.
Assuming Bad Carson Beck doesn't suddenly reappear, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Miami keeps it close early. Their D is legit. But I think Indiana will gradually pull away.
One factor to keep in mind... talk about the ultimate distraction this week for the Miami players. Everybody they've ever met is asking for tickets. That's a lot on a college kid trying to get ready for a huge game.
Ok, I just put in 2 bets.
First Half Under (23.5) 4.1 to win 4. As you can see below, my record on Totals in the playoff games is... less than ideal. So take this with a grain of salt (unless you have high blood pressure). But I expect both defenses to dominate early. I thought about buying this up to 24.5, but like getting this at -102.
Indiana to win after trailing 2 to win 3.7. Sure, it's a silly bet. But I bet Buffalo and Houston this weekend with this bet, so I'm getting cocky. If Miami rides the early emotion to grab a lead, I've got Indiana at +185.
Quick note... I've mentioned in both Indiana write-ups about their excellent DL Stephen Daley, who was injured during the Big10 Championship Game. I just found more info. A) He is done for the season. And B) he... wasn't injured DURING the game. He was jumping up to high-five fans after the game and came down wrong on his leg. Obviously his absence hasn't hurt them so far. But, damn, what a way to miss this run for the Hoosiers. Pretty similar to "the Gramatica." But at least that took place on the field.
