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OK, Pitt is getting 10 and the O/U is 49. Your odds may vary.
Let's put our heads together and figure out the best play here.
State's QB (Winston) is a true freshman and Pitt's QB (Savage) is an experienced senior transfer from Rutgers.
Florida State looks to return a strong running game behind a strong offensive line. Their receiving core is mainly intact from last year.
Their defense will lose a lot of sack power and their best playmaker (Rhodes) in the secondary.
Pitt's running game is a massive question-mark as inexperienced junior Bennett will start. Pitt returns their best receiver and debuts a talented freshman.
PItt's stingy defense returns nine starters, including three-of-four in their secondary. They will be leaned on to keep games manageable while the offense finds its feet.
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Well, what do we think here? Under 49? Neither side's offense inspires a shoot-out type game and one should expect both defenses to show up. Winston in his first game and Savage in his first Pitt game don't make me think the scoreboard will be lighting up.
How about the side? Can Florida St. win by 11 or more? Can Pitt's defense bend but not break?
Also, let's look at perception here........everyone knows everyone and their square kitchen sink would and will take the Seminoles in this spot. So why should the books put out a 7, 7.5, or 8, when they can get just as much Seminole money on 10? I can't help but think that this line is inflated.
But then again, I can't see how Pitt is going to be able to hang within the number if Florida State comes to play and Winston is halfway decent.
What are your thoughts?
Let's put our heads together and figure out the best play here.
State's QB (Winston) is a true freshman and Pitt's QB (Savage) is an experienced senior transfer from Rutgers.
Florida State looks to return a strong running game behind a strong offensive line. Their receiving core is mainly intact from last year.
Their defense will lose a lot of sack power and their best playmaker (Rhodes) in the secondary.
Pitt's running game is a massive question-mark as inexperienced junior Bennett will start. Pitt returns their best receiver and debuts a talented freshman.
PItt's stingy defense returns nine starters, including three-of-four in their secondary. They will be leaned on to keep games manageable while the offense finds its feet.
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Well, what do we think here? Under 49? Neither side's offense inspires a shoot-out type game and one should expect both defenses to show up. Winston in his first game and Savage in his first Pitt game don't make me think the scoreboard will be lighting up.
How about the side? Can Florida St. win by 11 or more? Can Pitt's defense bend but not break?
Also, let's look at perception here........everyone knows everyone and their square kitchen sink would and will take the Seminoles in this spot. So why should the books put out a 7, 7.5, or 8, when they can get just as much Seminole money on 10? I can't help but think that this line is inflated.
But then again, I can't see how Pitt is going to be able to hang within the number if Florida State comes to play and Winston is halfway decent.
What are your thoughts?
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