Idaho vs. Louisiana Tech
Free Pick: Louisiana Tech +3.0 (-110 odds)
Sat October 31st 2009 5:00p
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The Idaho Vandals have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the country at 6-2 straight up and 7-1 against the spread, but after being underrated all year, they may now have crossed over to overrated status here vs. Louisiana Tech.

Please note that six of the seven covers by Idaho this season have come in an underdog role, and the only time they were favored, they covered vs. a terrible Hawaii team that has a worse defense than Idaho does.

Yes, the Vandals can score on most teams, but points will not come as easy vs. the stiff Bulldogs defense, and we do not trust the Idaho defense to win this game for them. After all, that unit is surrendering a poor 30.8 points and a whopping 401.6 total yards per game, and they were exposed big time when Nevada hung a 70 on them last week.

Conversely, Louisiana Tech is much more defensive oriented, as they are only allowing 22.1 points per game. They have done an excellent job of containing passing attacks, as they only allow 6.8 yards per pass attempt. That should neutralize Idaho quarterback Nathan Enderle somewhat here, as should the fact that the Bulldogs running game, which is averaging 172.0 rushing yards per game, is quite capable of keeping the Vandals offense on the sideline.

The bottom line here is that Louisiana Tech has the far superior defense and they have an excellent running game, a couple of traits we love to see in any underdog.

CFB Free Pick: Louisiana Tech +3 (-110)

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