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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Jackets Getting Respect — From Bettors
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Early in the week, despite the upset at Boston College, you could find Georgia Tech anywhere from a 7- to an 8-point underdog.
That seemed reasonable. Virginia Tech is at home. The Hokies have won at least 10 games four straight seasons and have won two of the last four ACC titles. They beat the Jackets 27-3 last year in Atlanta.
But as the week has progressed, there’s been a major shift toward Georgia Tech. Now nearly every Vegas and offshore sportsbook has the line at Virginia Tech minus 6, or 6.5.
That might sound like a small move, but it’s not. Any move across the hallowed gambling line of 7 is very significant.
It seems like two things are happening. People are taking a closer look at Virginia Tech’s 2008 team, not just the name of the program. And they’re starting to believe in Georgia Tech.
My question is, what do you think is the bigger factor? The sense that Va. Tech is down a bit? Or that Tech is on the rise?
