Biggest Upset CFB History
September 3rd, 2017 at 2:59:28 AM
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tiny howard u. a mostly black college in d.c. beat unlv. they were a 40 POINT UNDERDOG.
"Longtime Vegas analyst RJ Bell said Howard’s win was the biggest upset in college football history, noting that a $100 bet on the Bison to win outright would have paid out an astounding $55,000. The Associated Press confirmed that it was indeed the largest upset in college football history based on point spreads, topping Stanford’s win over USC as a 40-point underdog in 2007."
according to covers.com howard was a 48 point dog
caylin newton, cam newton's brother is the quarterback for howard
pretty amazing - THE WIN WAS ON THE ROAD
in another big, but not quite as spectacular upset also in the d.c. metropolitan area maryland beat texas also on the road
according to covers.com maryland was a 29 point dog
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/09/03/howard-and-caylin-newton-stun-unlv-in-one-of-the-biggest-upsets-in-college-football-history/?hpid=hp_local-news_bog-howard-420am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.db40daa0233b
"Longtime Vegas analyst RJ Bell said Howard’s win was the biggest upset in college football history, noting that a $100 bet on the Bison to win outright would have paid out an astounding $55,000. The Associated Press confirmed that it was indeed the largest upset in college football history based on point spreads, topping Stanford’s win over USC as a 40-point underdog in 2007."
according to covers.com howard was a 48 point dog
caylin newton, cam newton's brother is the quarterback for howard
pretty amazing - THE WIN WAS ON THE ROAD
in another big, but not quite as spectacular upset also in the d.c. metropolitan area maryland beat texas also on the road
according to covers.com maryland was a 29 point dog
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/09/03/howard-and-caylin-newton-stun-unlv-in-one-of-the-biggest-upsets-in-college-football-history/?hpid=hp_local-news_bog-howard-420am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.db40daa0233b
Last edited by: lilredrooster on Sep 3, 2017
the foolish sayings of a rich man often pass for words of wisdom by the fools around him
September 3rd, 2017 at 4:27:57 AM
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I've never bet $100 besides BJ and craps. These games are supposed to be paid practice, they might have trouble getting a big school to play them next schedule. Back in the day, Ohio State probably didn't want to play Youngstown St. for this reason when Jim Tressel was YSUs coach. Sounds like the QB might have a future, with the Browns.
I am a robot.
September 3rd, 2017 at 8:56:16 AM
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Quote: lilredrooster
according to covers.com maryland was a 29 point dog
FYI only. Cheers mate.
MARYLAND @ TEXAS
Final Score Score
Teams Odds 1 2 3 4 T ATS
185 MARYLD « 58.5 14 16 7 14 51
186 TEXAUS -18.5 7 7 20 7 41
September 3rd, 2017 at 9:10:09 AM
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ESPN's story on the game says that none of the Vegas books had a line on it. Any idea why, considering that it was a UNLV home game?
September 3rd, 2017 at 9:24:48 AM
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I have a hard time believing the 550-1. An after-the-fact google search brings up vegasinsider.com showing that, but doesn't say which book was offering it. Even if those are the implied odds based on the point spread (props to the Wizard for being the best source: https://wizardofodds.com/games/sports-betting/appendix/11/ (everyone else stops at +20)), no Las Vegas book would ever expose themselves to that sort of liability. Can't think of any reputable online books would either. We can check the 35+ point spreads in the upcoming weeks and see if anyone really does have moneylines on those games
September 3rd, 2017 at 9:42:58 AM
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And Liberty upset Baylor as about a 30 point dog yesterday.
September 3rd, 2017 at 10:56:52 AM
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Quote: NokTangFYI only. Cheers mate.
MARYLAND @ TEXAS
Final Score Score
Teams Odds 1 2 3 4 T ATS
185 MARYLD « 58.5 14 16 7 14 51
186 TEXAUS -18.5 7 7 20 7 41
thanks. i read it wrong.
i hate it when i put wrong info out there
i was reading how much they covered by not how much of a dog they were
i was also wrong about howard. per covers.com they were a 45 point dog, not 48.
Last edited by: lilredrooster on Sep 3, 2017
the foolish sayings of a rich man often pass for words of wisdom by the fools around him
September 3rd, 2017 at 8:23:55 PM
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Quote: lilredrooster
i hate it when
That's nothing really compared to my sorry arse...I had picked Michigan two weeks ago to destroy Florida. Then the suspensions of key Florida players and hurricane Harvey hit and the line went up to 5 1/2 and I chickened out as felt the game had changed tenor wise. As we know now, Michigan did in fact destroy Florida. Not as close as the score indicates because of two defensive touchdowns by Florida. A free trip to Phnom Penh and a huge start to the season all gone now because I was a sorry chicken shit. Now at least I'm not interested in college football this year. On to the NFL.
September 3rd, 2017 at 9:06:38 PM
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This was to be the year UNLV finally turned around under Sanchez and make a bowl game. Guess not.
Bishop goreman also lost, ending a 55 game winning streak. Bad weekend for Vegas football.
Bishop goreman also lost, ending a 55 game winning streak. Bad weekend for Vegas football.
September 3rd, 2017 at 11:30:47 PM
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Wait until they play Ohio St, on the road.
The new stadium will help them recruit but I don't know if Sanchez will be around for it.
The new stadium will help them recruit but I don't know if Sanchez will be around for it.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 4th, 2017 at 4:33:59 AM
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Quote: TomGI have a hard time believing the 550-1. An after-the-fact google search brings up vegasinsider.com showing that, but doesn't say which book was offering it. Even if those are the implied odds based on the point spread (props to the Wizard for being the best source: https://wizardofodds.com/games/sports-betting/appendix/11/ (everyone else stops at +20)), no Las Vegas book would ever expose themselves to that sort of liability. Can't think of any reputable online books would either. We can check the 35+ point spreads in the upcoming weeks and see if anyone really does have moneylines on those games
It wasn't long ago I seen some soccer team was a 5000 to 1 shot and I thought some European Casinos booked that action. I could be mixed up though and completely wrong.
September 4th, 2017 at 5:49:43 AM
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Quote: monet0412It wasn't long ago I seen some soccer team was a 5000 to 1 shot and I thought some European Casinos booked that action. I could be mixed up though and completely wrong.
It was for a season long championship. Leicester City was the surprise team that won.
September 4th, 2017 at 10:32:15 AM
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I'm think Tom is right but I could be wrong. A UNLV game is a small enough event that you'd create some risk of funny business if you took significant action at 500-1.
I read an interview with some guy at 5dimes and even they have low limits on things like high school football and small MMA events for this reason.
I read an interview with some guy at 5dimes and even they have low limits on things like high school football and small MMA events for this reason.
September 4th, 2017 at 2:25:18 PM
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I doubt the odds were ~500:1. That implies about 0.2% chance to win. Take out the juice and it's probably 0.05-0.1% chance to win.
I'd probably take those odds, even if it was some sh** college team vs the patriots.
I'd probably take those odds, even if it was some sh** college team vs the patriots.
September 4th, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM
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Quote: RSI doubt the odds were ~500:1. That implies about 0.2% chance to win. Take out the juice and it's probably 0.05-0.1% chance to win.
I'd probably take those odds, even if it was some sh** college team vs the patriots.
No you wouldn't.
