NCAA Football Betting Preview - Sun Devils aim for Georgia upset

Posted: 2008-09-17

Arizona State were picked by many to challenge USC for the Pac-10 title this season, but an unexpected loss at home threatens to derail their dreams. The Sun Devils will try to get back on track this Saturday night, when they host No.3 Georgia at Sun Devil Stadium as underdogs according to online sportsbook odds.

No.3 Georgia (3-0) at Arizona State (2-1) - Saturday, September 17

The Bulldogs showed some mental toughness in overcoming mistakes to win 14-7 at South Carolina last week, as they committed 11 penalties along the way. However, having a player like Knowshon Moreno around definitely helps, as the Heisman candidate rushed for 79 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown. The Georgia defense was also in top form, forcing a pair of turnovers while holding South Carolina to only 18 rushing yards. With a showing like that, it is no wonder why the Bulldogs are thought of so highly in the online sportsbook industry.

The Sun Devils had a field-goal attempt blocked at the end of overtime as they were stunned 23-20 at home by UNLV, a team with only four combined wins in 2006 and 2007. Arizona State watched a ten-point lead unravel with six minutes left in regulation, which is not fitting of a team that was ranked 15th coming into the season. Rudy Carpenter was 13-of-23 for 242 yards, two touchdowns and a pick, but the highly-touted quarterback could not get his offense to convert on third down, as Arizona State was only 2-of-9.

The Bulldogs have NCAA football odds of -7 on the road this week, but Arizona State will be amped up to rid themselves of last week’s nightmare. However, the Sun Devils were 25-point favorites at home to UNLV, so how confident can they really be against the No.3 team in the country? Meanwhile, the Bulldogs will look to Moreno to carry load and keep the Arizona State offense on the sidelines, and their defense is improving each game. Bet on the Georgia Bulldogs to continue their quest for the BCS title with a win this weekend.

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