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Oklahoma Sooners vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Picks, Odds, Lines, Props & Predictions

Oklahoma Sooners vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Picks, Odds, Lines, Props & Predictions

The Big 12 championship match on Saturday will feature Oklahoma (7-2 SU, 6-3 ATS), a perennial contender and a dominant force in the conference, and Iowa State (8-2 SU, 6-4 ATS), one of the more pleasant surprises in this weird online NCAAF betting season which could be looking at a first conference title in over 100 years. The two teams already met this season, with Iowa winning 37-30 in a tight game they entered as +7.5 underdogs. The Sooners, of course, have held a firm grip over the conference lately, winning ten of the last fourteen Big 12 Championship games including the last four.

Oklahoma Sooners vs Iowa State Cyclones Betting Line Movement

Oddsmakers see this game as one of the tightest championship online NCAAF betting matchups this week as the Sooners started the week favored by -4.5 before receiving a lot of early action which moved the line to -6 at most sportsbooks. The total dropped some since the opening odds were announced, moving from 60 to 58.

Notes On The Oklahoma Sooners

After the worst start of the season since 1998 and two opening losses, Oklahoma managed to bounce back and end the regular season with six consecutive wins. Since the first game against the Cyclones on October 4th, the Sooners significantly improved their defense, began running more effectively and freshman QB Spencer Rattler gained some much-needed experience.

Rattler led the 7th scoring offense in the nation and after some problems at the start of the seasons, he had himself a pretty decent campaign. He threw for 2.512 yards and 24 touchdowns with only 7 interceptions while also scoring 4 times on the ground. Rushing offense is a weaker part of Oklahoma’s attack and currently ranks 71st with 158 yards per game. On the defensive side, the Sooners excelled against the run allowing only 89.2 rushing yards per game, good enough to rank 4th in the country. The rushing defense will have a tough assignment on Saturday, though, as it’s going up against Iowa’s sensational RB Breece Hall.

Notes On The Iowa State Cyclones

After losing the opening game to Louisiana, Iowa State went on an 8-1 streak since, exceeding the preseason expectations and booking a spot in the Big 12 championship game. They are entering Saturday’s matchup of a bye week having previously shut down West Virginia in a commanding 42-6 win. They feature a very balanced team, with a rock-solid defense and versatile attack.

The first name on the team sheet for the Cyclones this season has been RB Breece Hall who’s getting some love lately as a potential Heisman contender. Hall handled most of the load in the backfield and is the leading rusher in the nation with 1,357 yards and 17 touchdowns so far. The offense is led by an experienced junior QB, Brock Purdy, who has flashed some pro potential and has provided a steady hand for Iowa State’s passing attack with only 6 interceptions this season and none in the last three games. The passing defense has struggled at times, while the Cyclones have been great against the run allowing only 3.1 yards per rush.

Online NCAAF Betting Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +6

The Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa State Cyclones are much closer in terms of talent that this online NCAAF betting line suggests, and the Cyclones have already proven this season that they can play against this Oklahoma team. We expect this one to go to the wire again and be decided by a field goal at most.

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Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Picks, Odds, Lines, Props & Predictions

Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Picks, Odds, Lines, Props & Predictions

Saturday’s Big Ten college football betting championship game brings us a matchup between one of the scariest offenses in the nation with Ohio State (5-0 SU, 3-2 ATS) ranking fourth in the FBS in points per game with 46.6 and the FBS’ second-toughest defense as Northwestern (6-1 SU, 5-1-1 ATS) allows only 14.6 points per contest. The Buckeyes have a significant edge in the all-time series with a 63-14-1 record and have won the last eight games against the Wildcats including the 2018 Big Ten championship game. The last win for Northwestern in this matchup came back in 2004.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Line Movement

The Buckeyes opened as a huge -20.5 favorites and the oddsmakers are clearly expecting a blowout, but over the week the line has moved slightly in favor of the visitors and stands at -18.5 at the moment. The total dropped from the opening 59.5 and can be found at 56 or 56.5 depending on where you place your bet.

Notes On The Northwestern Wildcats

Most of the people have already written the Wildcats off in Saturday’s game, and they will be extremely motivated to prove everyone wrong. The defeat to Michigan State earlier in the season has left them without a chance of appearing in the College Football Playoffs but a close game on Saturday may do the same for the Buckeyes and Northwestern will enter the game looking to play a spoiler and ruin fun for their Big Ten rivals.

The Wildcats had an impressive college football betting season and mostly have their fantastic defense to thank for it. They allowed more than 20 points only once, in a defeat to Michigan State. Only nine offensive touchdowns allowed in 7 games make them a scary opponent for anyone, even an offense as potent as Ohio State. The other side of the ball is a different story, though. They averaged only 180 yards through the air and the rushing is only a bit better, ranking 60th in the nation. Senior QB Payton Ramsey threw for only 9 TDs this season and is also responsible for 6 interceptions.

Notes On The Ohio State Buckeyes

The Covid-19 pandemic has pretty much messed up Ohio State’s season, and they have played only five games, a main point of contention for those who feel that the Buckeyes don’t deserve a spot in the College Football Playoffs. They could be up for more Covid-related problems as the latest reports indicate that an unnamed, but “prominent”, starter tested positive and could be out of Saturday’s game.

Ohio State may have played only five games but were rather convincing in all of them with the only scare coming in the home game against Indiana which they won 42-35. The offense has been nothing short of spectacular and QB Justin Fields is having an excellent season with an outside shot at getting the Heisman Trophy.

In just five games he threw for over 1.400 yards and 15 touchdowns adding 5 scores on the ground. On defense, the Buckeyes are dominating against the run, allowing only 95 yards per game on the ground, but passing defense is perhaps their biggest weakness. In this department, they rank last in Big Ten and 111th in the country

Online College Football Betting Pick: Under 56.5

There’s a lot of defensive talent on both sides here. Northwestern’s elite defense should be able to slow down Justin Fields at least to some extent, and it’s hard to see their college football betting offense doing anything of significance to challenge this bet.

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Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF Knights Betting Picks, Odds, Lines & Predictions

Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF Knights Betting Picks, Lines & Predictions

Cincinnati Bearcats (7-0 SU, 5-2 ATS) are yet to taste defeat this season, and with only a few games left, they face probably the biggest threat to their streak as they travel to Orlando to take on UCF Knights (5-2 SU, 2-5 ATS). Last year, The Bearcats snapped UCF’s 19-game winning streak, and the Knights will be more than eager to return the favor on Saturday. On the other hand, Cincinnati will be extra motivated since a strong showing will give them some chance of getting picked for the College Football Playoff.

Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF Knights Betting Line Movement

The Bearcats started the week as the -3.5 favorites but a lot of early bettors are backing Ohio driving the price to -6. The oddsmakers seem convinced in the potency of both offenses and the total is set at 63.5 rising slightly from the opening 61.5.

Notes On The Cincinnati Bearcats

The Bearcats have not only started the season with 7-0, but they did so in a very convincing fashion. They covered the spread in 5 games out of 7 and have won their last four games by at least 28 points. Their offense is getting better as the weeks go by, and they also feature a tough defense making them one of the best-balanced teams in the nation. In last week’s 55-*17 destruction of North Carolina junior QB Desmond Ridder added yet another stellar performance this year throwing for 327 yards and 3 TDs in addition to 75 yards and a touchdown on the ground. There’s already been some talk about him getting serious Heisman consideration.

Ridder is a certified dual-threat with nine rushing touchdowns so far adding to the already scary Cincinnati running led by RB Gerrid Doaks who has already amassed 563 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns on an impressive 6.4 yards per carry. UCF defense has difficulties dealing with rushing allowing 189 yards per game and Ridder and Doaks are a terrible matchup for them. The Bearcats also features one of the stingiest defenses in the country allowing only 12.4 points per contest, ranking 3rd in the nation. In addition, they forced 4th most turnovers with 16 in 7 games.

NCAAF Week 12 Betting Playoff Contenders

Notes On The UFC Knights

Most of the UFC Knights’ success this year has come on the back of their explosive offense. Both as a unit and individually they rank at the top on near it in several key categories. They rank No1 in the nation in total offense with 619.1 yards per game and lead in passing with 396 yards per game, mostly thanks to QB Dillon Gabriel who’s having an amazing season. He already threw for 23 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions and ranks second in the FBS with 2774 passing yards. UFC also has two of the top five receivers in the nation on their team in Tre Nixon and Jaylon Robinson.

On the other side of the ball, things are looking much worse as the Knights allow 28.7 points and 447.9 total yards per game. They are particularly prone to running making them very vulnerable given the potency of Cincinnati rushing. The bright spot has been their ability to force turnovers with 19 already.

Cincinnati Bearcats at UCF Knights Betting Pick: OVER 63.5

This is the lowest total in the UFC game since Week 1 and with Cincinnati also capable of easily getting into the 30s, there’s not much to think about here. Dillon Gabriel can put up points on anyone and the Bearcats will make the most of glaring holes in the opponent’s rushing defense.

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HARD ROCK SCOOPS UP CASINO, RACETRACK IN CINCY AREA

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Hard Rock International is expanding some more. The gaming giant recently entered into an agreement to purchase two gaming facilities from JACK Entertainment. Aside from their Cincinnati casino, JACK also sold Turfway Park, a pari-mutuel establishment in Florence, Kentucky, which is across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

The total figure is $780 million.

The sale should be final later in the year. Procedural issues will also affect a delay, such as approvals that have to be made on the part of both state and federal authorities.

When Will Hard Rock Take Over Jack Casino In Ohio?

Hard Rock will not own the property at which the Cincinnati casino is located; that was bought by VICI Properties, which was involved in a previous land transaction in which JACK sold its Greektown Hotel-Casino in Detroit to the Penn National organization. The Hard Rock will enter into a “favorable triple-net leased fee arrangement” and they are going to embark on upgrading on what will become a re-branded property, to be known, logically enough, as “Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.”

This would be the second casino destination for Hard Rock in the state of Ohio. The Hard Rock Racino Northfield Park was transferred to MGM Growth Properties last summer for $1.08 billion and is being re-branded.

JACK is very active in the Cleveland area, with the operation of two major facilities – JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino (connected to the thoroughbred racetrack there).

Gambling In Cincinnati

The former JACK casino is located on a 22-acre tract (which will now be owned by VICI) in the Broadway Commons area of downtown Cincinnati. And it is a rather spacious casino, with 100,000 square feet of gaming area. Reportedly it was the most popular casino in what is a market with some competition, pulling in $203.5 million in revenues.

Hard Rock wanted to purchase both the casino and the racetrack from JACK. At Turfway they will get both the operation itself and the land. Interestingly, although Turfway has been approved for “historical racing games,” otherwise known as instant racing, they were never installed under JACK Entertainment’s stewardship.

Turfway and Hard Rock Cincinnati won’t be physically connected, obviously. But there is not a whole lot of distance between them, as they are about 15-20 minutes away from each other. While the Hard Rock representatives talked about the improvements to the casino, there wasn’t a whole lot of discussion yet about what they want to do with Turfway Park. Their interest in thoroughbred racing is clear; they are currently involved in some sponsorship deals with leading jockeys in high-profile races.

Caesars bankruptcy Benefits VICI?

VICI Properties professes that “We will be the real estate partner of choice for the world’s leading creators & operators of place-based, scaled leisure & hospitality experiences.” They control more than 39 million square feet of space – 1.2 millions of it designated for gaming – and they the property itself to, among others, Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The CEO is Edward B. Pitoniak. Much of VICI’s original real estate portfolio came as a result of a Caesars bankruptcy, where the real assets were spun off. Pitoniak says that he would like VICI to become the “next great American REIT (real estate investment trust).”

The founder of JACK Entertainment and CEO of its parent company, Rock Ventures, is Dan Gilbert, who is perhaps better known as the founder and chairman of Quicken Loans are as the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. JACK’s special focus in gaming has been to focus on casinos that are located in urban areas, But the number of locations has been reduced. Aside from the Cleveland properties, they are involved in a limited way with the Horseshoe Baltimore casino, but that is all that remains at the moment.

• Source: Dan Gilbert’s JACK Entertainment will sell Cincinnati casino and Kentucky’s Turfway Park to Hard Rock From Cleveland.com On April 5, 2019.

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