BCS Championship Game Free Pick

Online sportsbook, BetUS.com, is all over Florida to win the 2009 BCS Championship as a now -4 favorite against the Oklahoma Sooners Thursday.

"As potent as these two offenses are, the decisive factor could end up being Florida's stellar defense that has the clear advantage," comments Robby Maddux of BetUS.com.  "My sports wagering dollars more times than not are placed on a stout defense over an explosive offense, even if that offense is averaging well over 50 points a game. And when the stout defense is backed by an explosive offense of its own, led by a guy named Tebow, how can you not like Florida?"

2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow faces 2008 winner Sam Bradford, who led the nation with 48 touchdown passes while throwing just six interceptions. Both clubs enter the title game with the same Straight Up record and money earned.

The line on this game was originally set at Gators -3.

Some important trends to consider: The Gators are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a Straight Up win; 15-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 non-conference games.  A stat that really stands out is that Florida against the spread when playing a team with a winning record is 13-2.

The Sooners are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a Straight Up win; 7-1 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games but are also 0-4 ATS in January games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. the SEC.

And while BetUS.com is suggesting a play on Florida, Gambling911.com presents a more compelling argument to play the OVER on the first half total, which is 35 at BetUS.com.

On the first half total in all games played on a grass field, the record for Oklahoma is 9 Overs and 0 Unders.  Likewise, the game total in all games for Oklahoma this season is 11 Overs and 1 Under. 

Remember, BetUS.com is offering a 50 percent cash bonus when you open an online betting account today.

Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com