Straight Cash Homey

If you’re looking to risk some of the next economic stimulus check, this weekend may be the perfect chance to do it. Here are some of the mid-week Vegas lines for your amusement.

Ohio State is currently a 20.5 point favorite over Michigan. I can’t recall when either team was favored double digits in the rivalry, let alone over 20. Stranger still is that Ohio State has only covered the spread 4 times this year and yet 83% of the money is going to the Buckeyes. With a sloppy track and Tressel ball in full bloom, it’s hard to believe OSU will cover, but here’s hoping they do.

How bad have things gotten at Syracuse? Not only was your coach fired but you’re a 19.5 point dog at Notre Dame. Probably going to get worse though- like losing to Notre Dame worse.

Where Vegas oddsmakers really earned their money this week was setting a line for 0-10 Washington at 1-10 Washington State. The good news for the Washington Board of Tourism is one of these teams is going to get a win. Whoopeeee!

Despite being 10-0, coming off a dominating performance of Oklahoma State, and a #2 BCS ranking, Texas Tech is still a 7 point underdog at Oklahoma. Still no respect for the Red Raiders I guess. I’m picking OU but wouldn’t risk a cent on this one. Except of course the over/under- the line is set at 76 points. My guess is this thing makes it to at least 80.

The game to decide the Big Ten (at least partially) has Penn State a 14-point favorite over visiting Michigan State. The line hasn’t budged but right now 91% of the money is going to Michigan State. Take from that what you will.

Finally, here’s an interesting link at trojanwire.com. Not surprisingly USC would be favored in any national championship match up, this according to the Wynn sportsbook. The worst game would be USC vs. Alabama, where USC is currently an 11-point favorite. The best game would be against Florida where USC is currently only a 1.5 point favorite.

You’re welcome.