Point/Counterpoint: Notre Dame vs Louisville – Free NCAAF Betting Picks

Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM in Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and that I will detract to dip our feet into uncharted waters and render our school football picks.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this year we do this, as the last week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season game of NCAA soccer comprising one of the best teams in the country, plus a legendary football program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets start the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while I backed the Titans. Weve been swapping wins forth and back so it looks like it is my turn for the golden wreath, as I will accompany the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a street favorite and heartily endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the school football odds almost six days ahead of this Monday night event, I see that the line has spiked a half-point about the preferred, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered at a solid -20 round the board whatsoever the very best internet sportsbooks.
Youre currently leaning to the Cardinals within this season-opening clash although doug, I like the Irish. Apart from the venue, why is it that you believe Louisville could hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup Swinger, IMO and a convincing win, said a great deal about the direction of the Steelers and Titans. Lets move ahead to real football, in which the games rely and so will our recordings on this one.
Recall all those Thursday night games Louisville utilized to play against competitions that are big-name? They held their engineered and own upsets. These were enjoyable games to watch and also the Cardinals were an golf club.
However, such as the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield are out win games and to change the culture and worked wonders. This will not happen immediately as the talent level is down from theVille. This is a time for Louisville, a group that has the opportunity to start taking actions.
I have read in which the Cards trainers have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall as the direct running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the shield which makes me more nervous. Why you have up your Irish please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not 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 team coming off of a dismal 2-10 album last year, in which they went winless. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and attempting to turn it in an F-22 Raptor.
While that may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is confronting a group that made it into the CFP this past year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points within the normal season and moving a perfect 12-0 until they met Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per game over.
My query is, how will be a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, designed to get any traction against a shield? Especially when hes working with an offensive scheme that is entirely new and a new coach?
Please, Doug, rescue me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville will be able to keep pace with this Golden Domers and Im desperate to handicapping experience that is prodigious and your brand new wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to read in your last sentence youre coming over to the bright side of sport betting, or you are just being the exact wise a** you are. Ill allow the SBR readers who are currently making college football selections decide on that. I am the first to realize Louisville completely sucked and was, however 1-11 ATS final year.
Just like he composed on the Atlanta Falcons However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A new trainer brings a new mindset and his staff will be sold by Satterfield on creating a statement with this being a game. Louisville does have to trust the Irish will take them for granted and not have a lot of fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly using all the blue and gold is only 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS, if dishing out more or 20 digits. That defense you mentioned might improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, if you dont/can not amuse like Bama or Clemson, it will take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was becoming a bit facetious because though youve got an impressive handicapping restart, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this case, you happen to be shooting blanks because Louisville could be greater but Id submit that they could be trained by a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable record rendered by an awkward trainer such as Petrino.
I know that placing nearly 3 touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy road chalk, but sometimes the people is correct, and also in this instance they really are. Until next week once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, let us see what happens on Monday night when the Irish come prepared to rumble in Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)