Northwestern’s defense did a heck of a job this year. Only two teams exceeded 30 points against them (Michigan State and Ohio State) and the Wildcats limited capable offensive clubs like Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa to 17, 10 and 17 points respectively. All told, they allowed just 19.2 points per game.
BetUS NCAA Football Betting Odds: MISSOURI -12.5, Total 66
The Missouri Tigers have faced a number of big spreads this season – without much success.
As the #21 Tigers enter Monday’s Valero Alamo Bowl against the #23 Northwestern Wildcats as 12 ½-point favorites, bettors should be reminded that Missouri has covered just three of their last 10 games.
This year the 16th annual Valero Alamo Bowl will be played on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. CST. The game will televised internationally on ESPN HD as well as heard on ESPN Radio and 1200 WOAI-AM. The game will feature the (25) Missouri Tigers (9-4) vs. (22) Northwestern Wildcats (9-3). Missouri has won two of the last three meetings between these two clubs.
