Point/Counterpoint: Notre Dame vs Louisville – Free NCAAF Betting Picks

Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM in Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and that I shall detract to dip our feet and then also render our college football selections on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals.
It will probably be the first and only time this season we do this, as the previous week of display NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season game of NCAA soccer featuring one of the top clubs in the nation, and a legendary soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us start the debate following my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while the Titans were supported by me. We have been placing wins on and back so it appears like its my turn for the wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany all the squares putting the thick lumber onto a street favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds almost six days before this Monday night affair, I see the lineup has spiked a half-point on the favorite, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its now offered in a solid -20 round the board whatsoever of the best internet sportsbooks.
I enjoy the Irish but youre currently leaning within this season-opening clash onto the Cardinals. Other than the place do you think Louisville could hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup a triumph and IMO, it said a great deal about the Steelers and Titans management. Let us move to football, so will our recordings on this one and where the matches count.
Remember those Thursday night matches Louisville used to perform against competitions? They held their own and engineered upsets. These were enjoyable games to see and the Cardinals were an exciting golf club.
But just for example the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last year was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked miracles and will be out win matches and to change the civilization. This wont happen right away as the talent level is down in theVille. However this is a time for Louisville, a team that has the opportunity.
I have read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and that I like Hassan Hall because the direct running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins the defense that makes me more worried. Why you have your Irish up please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing flying in this game as the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and hes got a group coming from a dismal record last year at which they went winless. This rebuild is akin to seeking to turn it into an F-22 Raptor and taking a hot air balloon.
While this may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is facing a team that made it to the CFP this past year and possessed one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points over the normal season and going a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders averaging over 33 points per game.
My question is, how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, supposed to gain some traction against a defense? Particularly when he is working with a new coach and an offensive strategy that is entirely new?
Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form in which Louisville will be able to keep pace and Im desperate for your ancestral wisdom and handicapping expertise!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am glad to read in your last sentence youre coming on to the glowing side of sports gambling, or you are simply being the exact same wise a** you are. Ill allow the SBR readers who are currently making school football picks decide on that. I am the first to realize Louisville was, however, 1-11 ATS and completely sucked last year.
Like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons However, coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that staff COMPLETELY. A new coach brings a fresh mindset and his team will be sold by Satterfield on making a statement with this being a federal match. Louisville does need to trust they will not be taken by the Irish for granted and never have much fight.
Let us also think about, Brian Kelly using all the gold and blue is only 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, also a ATS if dishing out 20 or more digits. That defense you said may improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, if you dont/cant recruit like Bama or even Clemson, it is going to take some time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was being a bit facetious because though you have an impressive handicapping restart, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this situation, because Louisville could be better compared to last year but Id submit that they are trained with a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their deplorable document left by an coach such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the road would be square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but on occasion the general public is right, and also in this instance they definitely are. Until once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, lets see what happens on Monday night when the Irish come ready to squint at Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)