Bet the Mortgage Volume II: Arkansas vs. Texas

There are two things I hate in the world of handicapping: Huge home underdogs, and a slept-on team that has crazy talent on the line of scrimmage. Factor in some big oil money coming in late, but it won’t matter.

Texas is due for a shocker and Sam Pittman is a guy I believe in. Pittman is Arkansas’ version of Ed Orgeron. They were simply born to coach that state’s institution. Why does that matter, in terms of betting odds? Woo Pig Sooie is currently an 11.5-point dog at home. I think the sharps have this completely upside down.

"Bet the mortgage. Hell, buy a boat on this….Arkansas beats Texas."

One thing working in my favor is a noon kick local. Quinn Ewers hasn’t stopped posting on social media by then. Pittman’s group will be chowing down on biscuits and gravy and getting ready to manhandle those boys from Austin. I appreciate the generous buffer provided by the casinos here, but we don’t need ‘em.

You can use any cliche you want. You can stone cold pipe lead lock it. You can mother in law this pick. You can take this to your watery grave. You can see this game from a mile away. The only thing I ask is you send 10% of your winning to the Bet the Mortgage helpline. There are so many bowl games that need care and attention. I won’t send you a tee shirt but I will send you the directions to my favorite restaurant on the Causeway.

Last week we told you that Georgia Tech would beat Miami and they did. That opens the door for first-year ACC member SMU to be in the driver's seat for a trip to Charlotte for the ACC Championship Game. Not something a lot of people saw coming at the beginning of the season.