Predicting the Outcomes of All 40 Bowl Games
Grant White
Host · Writer
Bahamas Bowl
Buffalo Bulls vs Liberty Flames
Spread: Liberty -2.5 | Moneyline: Liberty -125 | Total: 52.5
The bar was set too high for Liberty this season. A loss to Buffalo is the poetic ending this team deserves.
Prediction: Buffalo 28 - Liberty 27
Cricket Celebration Bowl
Jackson State Tigers vs South Carolina Bulldogs
Spread: N/A | Moneyline: N/A | Total: N/A
Two FCS foes kick off bowl season in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. We give the edge to the Bulldogs in this one.
Prediction: South Carolina State 31 - Jackson State 27
IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl
South Alabama Jaguars vs Western Michigan Broncos
Spread: South Albama -7.5 | Moneyline: South Alabama -315 | Total: 57.5
Western Michigan can put up points and South Alabama's defense is leaky. Broncos pull off a major upset in this one.
Prediction: Western Michigan Broncos 35 - South Alabama 21
Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl
Memphis Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers
Spread: Memphis -4.5 | Moneyline: Memphis -188 | Total: 58.5
Bettors have been underestimating Memphis all season, but they're finally installed as chalk versus the Mountaineers. The Tigers trounce West Virginia in a high-scoring affair.
Prediction: Memphis 42 - West Virginia 35
Boca Raton Bowl
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes
Spread: James Madison -8.5 | Moneyline: James Madison -300 | Total: 52.5
Western Kentucky's perceived value has taken a hit but this game will be much closer than the betting line implies.
Prediction: Western Kentucky 24 - James Madison 21
Art of Sport LA Bowl
California Golden Bears vs UNLV Rebels
Spread: Cal -1.5 | Moneyline: Cal -122 | Total: 50.5
If not for Boise State, UNLV would be sitting as one of the top teams in the country. A Golden Bears friendly crowd won't help Cal in this one.
Prediction: UNLV 35 - Cal 28
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Georgia Southern Eagles vs Sam Houston Bearkats
Spread: Georgia Southern -6.5| Moneyline: Georgia Southern -215 | Total: 48.5
Sam Houston made a late-season charge up the standings, coming up short in the CUSA. Still, they get past the Eagles at the Caesars Superdome.
Prediction: Georgia Southern 27 - Sam Houston 28
StaffDNA Cure Bowl
Ohio Bobcats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Spread: Ohio -3.5 | Moneyline: Ohio -166 | Total: 54.5
Ohio plays a more complete game than Jacksonville State, but it won't be an easy task getting past the Gamecocks.
Prediction: Ohio 21 - Jacksonville State 19
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
Tulane Green Wave vs Florida Gators
Spread: Florida -13.5 | Moneyline: Florida -630 | Total: 49.5
Group of 5 teams rarely hold their own against SEC foes. Tulane is outmatched in this one.
Prediction: Tulane 10 - Florida 28
College Football Playoff - First Round
Indiana Hoosiers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Spread: Notre Dame -7.5 | Moneyline: Notre Dame -295 | Total: 51.5
This is Indiana's opportunity to prove that it can hang with the big boys. Try as they may, Notre Dame should be moving on.
Prediction: Indiana 30 - Notre Dame 35
College Football Playoff - First Round
SMU Mustangs vs Penn State Nittany Lions
Spread: Penn State -8.5 | Moneyline: Penn State -315 | Total: 53.5
SMU couldn't handle what Clemson threw its way. They don't stand a chance against the Nittany Lions.
Prediction: SMU 6 - Penn State 42
College Football Playoff - First Round
Clemson Tigers vs Texas Longhorns
Spread: Texas -11.5 | Moneyline: Texas -385 | Total: 51.5
A tough loss in the SEC final relegated the Longhorns to the first round. Nevertheless, Clemson offers little resistance in the playoffs.
Prediction: Clemson 13 - Texas 35
College Football Playoff - First Round
Tennessee Volunteers vs Ohio State Buckeyes
Spread: Ohio State -7.5 | Moneyline: Ohio State -275 | Total: 46.5
It's been a tumultuous few weeks in Ohio State. They have one too many distractions and Tennessee will make them pay.
Prediction: Tennessee 21 - Ohio State 17
Myrtle Beach Bowl
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs UTSA Roadrunners
Spread: UTSA -8.5 | Moneyline: UTSA -320 | Total: 55.5
UTSA has struggled on the road, but they are better than Coastal Carolina on both sides of the ball. Roadrunners win but don't cover.
Prediction: Coastal Carolina 21 - UTSA 27
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Fresno State Bulldogs
Spread: NIU -2.5 | Moneyline: NIU -142 | Total: 40.5
This matchup of strengths pits Fresno State's offense against NIU's defense. Expect some late-game excitement and a Bulldogs upset victory.
Prediction: Fresno State 21 - NIU 20
Hawai'i Bowl
South Florida Bulls vs San Jose State Spartans
Spread: San Jose State -3.5 | Moneyline: San Jose State -170 | Total: 62.5
South Florida has been outmatched all season and is lucky to be in a bowl game. San Jose State is too much for the Bulls to handle.
Prediction: South Florida 24 - San Jose State 40
GameAbove Sports Bowl
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Toledo Rockets
Spread: Pitt -7.5 | Moneyline: Pitt -275 | Total: 51.5
Pittsburgh's offense can hang a crooked number on Toledo, but the Rockets will do their part to keep pace.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 38 - Toledo 35
Rate Bowl
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats
Spread: N/A | Moneyline: N/A | Total: N/A
Kansas State will dictate tempo and should have no problem besting the Scarlet Knights.
Prediction: Rutgers 13 - Kansas State 31
68 Ventures Bowl
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Bowling Green Falco
Spread: Bowling Green -6.5| Moneyline: Bowling Green -240 | Total: 49.5
It was easy to overlook the Falcons this season, but they put together a mighty defensive campaign. The RedWolves will appear toothless.
Prediction: Arkansas State 7 - Bowling Green 18
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
Oklahoma Sooners vs Navy Midshipmen
Spread: Oklahoma -8.5 | Moneyline: Oklahoma -320 | Total: 43.5
Navy drives possession better than any other team in the country. Keeping the ball out of Oklahoma's hands is half the battle. Sooners are on upset alert.
Prediction: Navy 18 - Oklahoma 15
Birmingham Bowl
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Vanderbilt Commodores
Spread: Georgia Tech -2.5 | Moneyline: Georgia Tech -130 | Total: 51.5
Georgia Tech commanded the nation's attention after they gave Georgia all they could handle. Vanderbilt still won't be ready.
Prediction: Georgia Tech 27 - Vanderbilt 23
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arkansas Razorbacks
Spread: Texas Tech -2.5 | Moneyline: Arkansas -152 | Total: 60.5
Texas Tech came on strong toward the end of the season, relying on its dynamic offense. Arkansas won't be able to keep pace.
Prediction: Texas Tech 49 - Arkansas 28
DirecTV Holiday Bowl
Syracuse Orange vs Washington State Cougars
Spread: Syracuse -7.5 | Moneyline: Syracuse -280 | Total: 61.5
Fran Brown got everything he could out of Syracuse this season. Orange will go out with a bang.
Prediction: Syracuse 30 - Washington State 20
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
USC Trojans vs Texas A&M Aggies
Spread: Texas A&M -3.5 | Moneyline: Texas A&M -156 | Total: 51.5
Foolishly, bettors continue to invest in the Trojans. Texas A&M is the superior program and will prove it in Las Vegas.
Prediction: USC 17 - Texas A&M 27
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
UConn Huskies vs North Carolina Tar Heels
Spread: North Carolina -3.5 | Moneyline: North Carolina -154 | Total: 54.5
Bill Belichick is commanding all of the attention in North Carolina, but all of that love will be redirected to the football field at the end of December.
Prediction: UConn 24 - North Carolina 27
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Boston College Eagles vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
Spread: Nebraska -2.5| Moneyline: Nebraska -134 | Total: 45.5
Bostonians will finally have a win to celebrate at Yankee Stadium. Boston College upsets Nebraska.
Prediction: Boston College 17 - Nebraska 14
Isleta New Mexico Bowl
Lousiana Ragin' Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs
Spread: TCU -12.5 | Moneyline: TCU -450 | Total: 58.5
A once dominant season comes to an unceremonious conclusion for Louisiana. TCU cruises.
Prediction: Louisiana 10 - TCU 42
Pop-Tarts Bowl
Iowa State Cyclones vs Miami Hurricanes
Spread: Miami -3.5 | Moneyline: Miami -176 | Total: 54.5
After being left out of the playoff, Miami has something to prove. Even without their NFL departees, the Hurricanes will dominate.
Prediction: Iowa State 20 - Miami 40
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Colorado State Rams
Spread: Miami (OH) -2.5 | Moneyline: Miami -137 | Total: 42.5
Miami's being overvalued in this spot. Colorado State is capable of pulling off the win as underdogs.
Prediction: Miami (OH) 14 - Colorado State 17
Go Bowling Military Bowl
East Carolina Pirates vs NC State Wolfpack
Spread: NC State -5.5 | Moneyline: NC State -205 | Total: 58.5
NC State is the deserving favorite and they should make short work of East Carolina. Expect offensive fireworks.
Prediction: East Carolina 28 - NC State 45
Valero Alamo Bowl
BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes
Spread: Colorado -2.5 | Moneyline: Colorado -138 | Total: 54.5
In an alternate universe, this was the Big 12 Championship Game. Personnel decisions could limit the Buffaloes chances of winning.
Prediction: BYU 28 - Colorado 21
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Army Black Knights
Spread: Army -14.5 | Moneyline: Army -670 | Total: 48.5
Army was in contention for a playoff spot, ultimately coming short. There's still a lot of pride in the program but this spread is too hefty.
Prediction: Marshall 20 - Army 31
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Missouri Tigers
Spread: Missouri -3.5 | Moneyline: Missouri -156 | Total: 40.5
First one to 20 wins this one. Missouri could have a hard time breaking through the Hawkeyes defense.
Prediction: Iowa 20 - Missouri 17
Reliaquest Bowl
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Michigan Wolverines
Spread: Alabama -10.5 | Moneyline: Alabama -420 | Total: 43.5
Kudos to the schedule-makers for getting us interested in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Michigan's moment came back in Week 14, though.
Prediction: Alabama 32 - Michigan 14
Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl
Louisville Cardinals vs Washington Huskies
Spread: Louisville -2.5 | Moneyline: Louisville -137 | Total: 49.5
Washington consistently came up short throughout the regular season. We don't expect that trend to change against Louisville.
Prediction: Louisville 31 - Washington 28
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Spread: South Carolina -9.5 | Moneyline: South Carolina -360 | Total: 47.5
South Carolina flew under the radar in the SEC. Low-key, they were one of the most dominant teams in the country. Move aside Illinois.
Prediction: South Carolina 27 - Illinois 10
Kinder's Texas Bowl
Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers
Spread: LSU -1.5 | Moneyline: LSU -118 | Total: 59.5
Defense will be an afterthought when LSU takes on Baylor. This one could turn into an instant classic.
Prediction: Baylor 48 - LSU 49
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels
Spread: Ole Miss -14.5 | Moneyline: Ole Miss -650 | Total: 52.5
This could end up being the most notable upset of bowl season. Duke catches Ole Miss off guard.
Prediction: Duke 24 - Ole Miss 21
ServePro First Responder Bowl
North Texas Mean Green vs Texas State Bobcats
Spread: Texas State -9.5 | Moneyline: Texas State -350 | Total: 67.5
Both teams will move the ball effortlessly, but this spread is too much for the Bobcats to handle.
Prediction: North Texas 41 - Texas State 49
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Spread: Minnesota -5.5 | Moneyline: Minnesota -215 | Total: 42.5
Virginia Tech's inconsistent offense won't beat the Golden Gophers' defense. Minnesota ends the year on a high note.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 17 - Minnesota 24
Bahamas Bowl
Buffalo Bulls vs Liberty Flames
Spread: Liberty -2.5 | Moneyline: Liberty -125 | Total: 52.5
The bar was set too high for Liberty this season. A loss to Buffalo is the poetic ending this team deserves.
Prediction: Buffalo 28 - Liberty 27
Cricket Celebration Bowl
Jackson State Tigers vs South Carolina Bulldogs
Spread: N/A | Moneyline: N/A | Total: N/A
Two FCS foes kick off bowl season in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. We give the edge to the Bulldogs in this one.
Prediction: South Carolina State 31 - Jackson State 27
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