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For example, if you would normally bet $110 to win $100 on a -110 spread wager, if we give a 3-star ranking, we suggest risking three times that amount: $330 to win $300.
New Year's Day is loaded -- four games featuring only ranked teams. There are also many great storylines heading into these matchups, such as the Michigan-Alabama matchup, and Minnesota and Baylor each looking to take the next step as a program by knocking off top SEC teams. This slate doesn't offer abundant betting value, but there are some opportunities for bettors according to our projections.
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