3* Big East Game of the Week on Louisville +3

Louisville vs. Rutgers, 11/29/2012 19:30 EDT, Score: 20 - 17

Point Spread: +3/-105 Louisville

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

3* Big East Game of the Week on Louisville +3
The Cardinals were stunned at home by Connecticut Saturday, but they still have plenty to play for as well. They can earn a share of the conference championship with a win.

Louisville has been terrific in bounce back spot recently. In fact, it is 6-1 against the spread in its last seven games following a defeat. It is also 7-0 ATS all-time under coach Strong in road games following one or more consecutive losses. It is 6-0 ATS all-time under Strong in road games following losses in two of its last three games.

The Cardinals have also been a terrific investment when catching points on the road. They are 8-1 against the spread as a road underdog under Strong, including a perfect 6-0 against the spread in their last six in the role.

It is significant that Louisville enters off an upset loss at home because it has covered the number in nine of its last 10 road contests following an upset defeat at home. It has won by an average score of 27.0 to 17.3 in these games.

The Cardinals are even 12-4 against the spread in their last 16 road games versus a team that has a winning record at home.

Louisville is also 2-0 SU and ATS versus Rutgers the past two seasons. It won 40-13 the last time it visited Rutgers Nov. 26, 2010. Take the Cardinals.