Point/Counterpoint: Notre Dame vs Louisville – Free NCAAF Betting Picks
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Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM at Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and leave our school football picks on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals and then also that I shall detract to dip our feet.
It will probably be the first and only time this season we do so, as the previous week of exhibition NFL football is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season sport of NCAA football featuring one of the very best clubs in the country, plus a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us start the discussion after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while the Titans were backed by me. We have been swapping wins back and forth so it appears like its my turn to get the golden wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany all the squares putting the thick lumber onto a public street favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days prior to the Monday night event, I see the line has spiked a half-point on the favorite, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered at a solid -20 round the board at all the very best internet sportsbooks.
Youre currently leaning on the Cardinals although doug, I like the Irish. Other than the venue is it that you believe Louisville will hang with the boys in South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yes a convincing triumph and IMO, said a great deal about the management of the Steelers and Titans. Lets proceed to real football, so will our records on this one and in which the games count.
Remember those Thursday night matches Louisville used to play against opponents? They more than held their engineered and own upsets. These were enjoyable games to watch and also the Cardinals were an exciting golf club.
However, just like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its fake (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders at Appalachian State and are out to alter the culture and win games. This will not happen immediately as the ability level is down in theVille. This is a big moment for Louisville, a group which has the opportunity.
I have read where the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall since the lead running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season 23, the defense, well, that makes me more nervous. Why you have up your Irish, please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing flying in this match as the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and hes got a group coming off of a dismal album where they went winless in ACC action last year. This rebuild is comparable to trying to turn it and taking a hot air balloon.
While that could eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is facing a team that made it into the CFP last year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points over the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 until they fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense clicked on all cylinders averaging 33 points per match over.
My question is, how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, supposed to gain any traction against a swarming shield that is Irish? Especially when he is working with an entirely new offensive strategy and a coach?
Please, Doug, rescue me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville will be able to keep pace with the Golden Domers and Im desperate for your ancestral wisdom and handicapping experience that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im happy to see in your last sentence you are coming around to the glowing side of sports betting, or youre simply being the identical wise a** you are. Ill let the SBR readers that are currently making college football selections decide on that. Im the first to understand Louisville was 1-11 ATS, although not just 2-10 and sucked last season.
Like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons but coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that team COMPLETELY. A new mindset is brought by A new trainer and this being a game, Satterfield will market his team on making a statement. Louisville does need to trust they will not be taken by the Irish and not have a lot of fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly with the gold and blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS when dishing out more or 20 specimens. That defense you mentioned may improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, even when you dont/can not recruit like Bama or Clemson, it is going to take time.
I was being a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this case, because Louisville might be better than last year but I would submit that they could be coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their record left by an coach like Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the road would be square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but at times the general public is right, and also in this situation they surely are. Until once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, let us see what happens on Monday when the Irish come prepared to squint at Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)
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