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The Delicious December Triple Play

Play each game for the units designated and then play 3 - 2 Team Parlays for 1 Unit Each. If you go 3 - 0 you will win over 25 units. If you go 2 - 1 ATS you will clear from 5 to 9 units.

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Big Ten Game of the Year 2: Penn State (-5) over Virginia. 7 Stars. We are amazed at the turn around at PSU this season and we have jumped on their bandwagon over the last several weeks. After coming from behind last week again Michigan State, the Zach Mills led attack faces an easier foe in Virginia. Virginia has collapsed after a decent start losing 6 of 7 games and still lack a competent starting quarterback. Although these teams are statistically equal, since Penn State has covered their last 6 and won 5 of those games, they should win again here.

Underdog of the Year: Tennessee (+18) over Florida. 7 Stars. This is a huge game for both teams and it is wonderful to see that it is being played late in the season as opposed to September 15. Florida has a superior offense but both teams have defenses that are equally strong. The difference may be that Tennessee has been more careful with the ball this season. Tennessee also only has a single blemish on the season in their crazy loss to Georgia almost 2 months ago. Although Florida should win, they need to save their players for the SEC championship game the following week. In the last three years, this game has gone down to the wire and it will again this season.

Stanford (-20) over San Jose St. 5 Stars. Stanford has to be thankful for this game being moved to late in the season because San Jose St. has upset the Cardinal the last three seasons at Stanford and has covered 6 in row in the series. Stanford over the past three years has been a better road team going 10-3 ATS over their last 13 on road and Stanford has covered their last road game for the last 10 seasons. San Jose State allows over 500 yards per game on defense and should allow more to high powered Stanford offense. We love the triple revenge in this match up.

Saturday Pick

Miami (-13.5) over Virginia Tech. 3 Stars. Miami is not just beating teams, but they are crushing them. The letdowns of Nebraska and Colorado will keep Miami focused on the task at hand. Virginia Tech rolled up most of the impressive stats while playing their early cupcake schedule. The Hokies have failed to cover 4 of their last 5 and are only 2-3 ATS at home. Virginia Tech is 5-0 ATS as a home dog with revenge but they are also 1-6 as a Double Digit dog (a situation they have not been in since late 1997). Virginia Tech defense is solid but their passing game has fallen off under the pressure of playing good teams. Miami is 8-1 ATS in their last regular season game.

BYU (-4) over Mississippi St. 4 Stars. The lines makers have been against BYU all season but BYU is undefeated on the season and 4-1 ATS over their last 5 games. As they are coming off a bye week, they should be well rested to face a Mississippi State team that has not been strong on defense this season. Mississippi State won their big rivalry game against Ole Miss on the road last week as a dog which takes away the motivation for this week. Additionally BYU will be seeking revenge for last season's home loss against Miss. St. when BYU was in a stretch of playing 4 games in 19 days.

Fresno St (-21.5) over Utah St. 2 Stars. Fresno St. has covered their last 4 games easily and have really gotten back on track after some trouble in the middle of the schedule. QB Carr and HC Hill will finish his season and career at Fresno with another huge performance. Fresno State's defense creates lots of turnovers that lead to good chances for the offense and Utah St. Home team cruises.

Arizona St. (+10.5) over UCLA. 2 Stars. What the hell happened at UCLA and can coach Toledo right this sinking ship before he gets shipped out. UCLA has lost 4 in a row SU and ATS, after winning and covering their first six. UCLA is still shuffling quarterbacks and has not found someone to make up for the loss of DeShaun Foster's rushing yardage. UCLA has a bad history against ASU going 1-6-1 ATS over the last eight in the series. Take the points.

Thursday Night

Southern Miss (+6.5) over Alabama. 2 Stars. Southern Miss Straight Up. 1 Star. Southern Miss's dormant offense has come back to life they have covered and won three of the last four games. They play a solid defense (ranked in the top ten in 4 defensive categories) and seem to have some momentum after beating ECU on the road last week. Alabama has still not figured out who they can turn to week in and week out on offense. Although Southern Miss beat Alabama for the first time in the last nine years by shutting them out last season, Southern Miss will still be up for this game since they don't get any respect from Bama always playing at Bama for the 10th year in a row. We are for equity at the Moss Report and we like seeing Alabama missing a bowl game for the second year in a row and to lose out right.