{"id":17239,"date":"2009-12-24T14:59:28","date_gmt":"2009-12-24T19:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=17239"},"modified":"2023-02-07T07:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T15:08:29","slug":"alabama-vs-texas-free-prediction-lines-241209","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/alabama-vs-texas-free-prediction-lines-241209\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 BCS Championship Odds + Free Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

BCS Championship Preview & Pick<\/h2>\n

Finally, it\u2019s time. Say what you want about the Texas Longhorns\u2019 right to play in the BCS Championship game, but the bottom line is that the matchup pits the nation\u2019s top two ranked teams against each other. Ideally, that will make for an exciting football betting matchup.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s break down the big game.<\/p>\n

BCS CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(1) Alabama Crimson Tide vs (2) Texas Longhorns<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Team records:<\/strong>
\nTexas: 13-0 SU, 5-7-1 ATS
\nAlabama: 13-0 SU, 8-5 ATS <\/p>\n

Date\/Odds:<\/strong>
\nThursday, January 7, 2010, 8:00 p.m. ET
\nSportsbook favorite: Alabama -4 <\/p>\n

After Alabama toppled Tim Tebow and the favored Florida Gators in the SEC title game, which many pundits viewed as the \u201creal\u201d national championship game, the message to the rest of the BCS contenders was clear: it\u2019s Alabama, then the rest.<\/p>\n

The Crimson Tide do most of their offensive damage via Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram in the running game. Ingram ran for 1,542 yards and 15 scores this season. Most importantly, he came up huge in crunch time with 118 yards and three touchdowns against Florida. Greg McElroy fills the roll of caretaker admirably; he threw 17 touchdown passes versus just four interceptions this season. His ability to take care of the ball is a trait Alabama doesn\u2019t take for granted.<\/p>\n

Against Texas, Ingram has an even tougher test than Florida gave him, as Texas boasts the country\u2019s best run defense, allowing an itty bitty 62.3 yards per game; that\u2019s 16 fewer yards than any other team. If McElroy can\u2019t establish the passing game and hook up with Julio Jones for some big plays, you can bet Florida will stack the box against Ingram.\"Bet<\/a><\/p>\n

That Alabama held Florida to 13 points tells you how strong the Crimson Tide\u2019s defense is. They ranked No. 2 in the nation, including second against the run. \u2019Bama will lean on outstanding linebacker Rolando McClain to assess Texas\u2019 offensive schemes and that\u2019s no easy task considering what Texas brings to the table.<\/p>\n

The Longhorns lack a go-to power runner like Ingram but, unlike Alabama, they have a Heisman-caliber quarterback. Colt McCoy threw 27 touchdown passes and completed over 70 per cent of his passes this year. He was also second on the team with 348 rushing yards. Jordan Shipley, who caught 106 passes this year, gives Texas a consistent receiving threat that Alabama can\u2019t match.<\/p>\n

On paper, you could argue this matchup is somewhat close, but how many people out there truly believe Texas belongs in this game with Alabama? The Longhorns had more than enough trouble beating Nebraska and now face a team that matches them in defensive ferocity and brings a much more balanced and efficient offensive attack to the table. I think Alabama covers \u2013 easily.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not the first person to say that this game may pale in comparison to the other battle of undefeateds \u2013 TCU vs Boise State.<\/p>\n

Trends:<\/strong>
\nTexas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
\nThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 6 games
\nAlabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games <\/p>\n

Pick: Alabama -4<\/strong><\/p>\n

This bowl season get all your BCS National Championship live online sports betting & college football betting lines, odds and props at Bodog Sportsbook.<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>
\nShea Matthews lives and breathes sports. He made the transition from athlete to sports journalist at a young age, writing in TV & national newspapers. He now applies his knowledge to sports betting and handicapping every day, and shares his winning picks with the world. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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