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The Mustangs of SMU are coming off a hugely disappointing year. They were expected to challenge for the Conference-USA championship but didn't even come close. They went just 7-5 on the year, they lost four of its last six including blowout losses at Houston (37-7) and at Tulsa (38-7). SMU lost its final three road games and were outscored 102-17. They also lost its best offensive threat in RB Zach Line. So, what is there to like about the Ponies? Well, the Panthers are in even worse shape. Their head coach, Todd Graham, practically walked out on them for greener pastures at Arizona State. Pittsburgh had no interest in bowling in Birmingham for a second straight year even before the debacle that was Todd Graham's departure. Pitt's QB situation is as bad as its offensive line. Tino Sunseri behind center is without question the biggest liability at that position than any other QB in this year's Bowl participants. He's a disaster waiting to happen, he gets no protection and his skills and decision-making abilities are awful. The Panthers really have no desire to be here under these conditions. SMU has plenty of issues, including its own coaching drama, but if the Mustangs show up with any fight at all they'll beat a Pitt team in about the worst bowl spot imaginable. Pittsburgh is a train wreck that makes SMU look red-hot. Play: SMU +3½ (Risking 1.51 units to win 1.5). Play: SMU +156 (Risking 1 unit).
Sport: College Basketball Game: Virginia Tech Hokies @ Wake Forest Deamon Deacons - Saturday January 7, 2012 12:00 pm Pick: 4 units (Normal) ATS: Wake Forest Deamon Deacons +7 (-110)
Sport: NHL Hockey Game: Vancouver Canucks @ Boston Bruins - Saturday January 7, 2012 1:05 pm Pick: 5 units (Normal) MONEYLINE: Boston Bruins -160
Winnipeg/Buffalo OVER 5'
Vancouver/Boston OVER 5'
Ottawa/Philadelphia OVER 5'
Edmonton/Dallas under 5'
Carolina/Nashville OVER 5'
Minnesota/Calgary under 5
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BBVA Compass Bowl
Pittsburgh Panthers -3 over SMU Mustangs, 20 dimes
Pittsburgh might be without Todd Graham calling the shots, but their talent level is still head and shoulders above that of the Mustangs. The Panthers closed out the season on a five game ATS winning streak, while the Mustangs have had trouble covering the number all year. Look for the pass rushing attack of Pitt to force SMU into some turnovers.
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