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Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
YESTERDAY 6:13 PM
TEMPLE +6
NORTH CAROLINA VS TEMPLE | 12/27 | 12:00 PM EST
MILITARY BOWL -- Temple has a chance to win this game, let alone cover this generous number. North Carolina finished with a 6-6 record but did play a tough schedule. Temple's defense has been the key to the team's success, along with a trio of receivers that has been very dangerous and should give the Tar Heels some trouble. The Owls also will have their hands full defensively, but this game will be decided by a field goal either way.
34-22 IN LAST 56 CFB PICKS | +946
3-0 IN LAST 3 TEMPLE ATS PICKS | +300
Tom Fornelli
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
YESTERDAY 1:04 PM
TEMPLE +6
NORTH CAROLINA VS TEMPLE | 12/27 | 12:00 PM EST
MILITARY BOWL -- North Carolina has played 11 games against FBS competition this year, and the average final margin -- win or lose -- in those games has been 7.5 points. The Tar Heels play close games against everybody, and in this game they're facing a Temple team that thrives as an underdog. Since 2010, the Owls have gone 39-20 ATS as a dog, and catching nearly a touchdown here, I can't pass up the opportunity to take them.
55-43-4 IN LAST 102 CFB PICKS | +1086
3-1 IN LAST 4 TEMPLE ATS PICKS | +190
Barrett Sallee
CFB GURU
MON 12/23
NORTH CAROLINA -4.5
NORTH CAROLINA VS TEMPLE | 12/27 | 12:00 PM EST
MILITARY BOWL -- Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell has put up a season that has been comparable to Clemson signal-caller Trevor Lawrence. Is that going to stop against a Temple pass defense that has given up 104 passing plays of 10 or more yards? Nope. The Tar Heels have been one of the biggest surprises of the season, and Howell will light up the Owls to cap off his sizzling freshman season.
Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
YESTERDAY 6:36 PM
UNDER 50
MICHIGAN ST. VS WAKE FOREST | 12/27 | 3:20 PM EST
PINSTRIPE BOWL -- This is a very intriguing matchup in what I believe will be a low-scoring game. The forecast calls for rain and temperatures in the low 30s, which should make it tough for Wake Forest's pass-heavy offense to operate. The Spartans rank 15th in the nation in rushing defense but have struggled vs. the pass. To make matters worse for the Demon Deacons, starting QB Jamie Newman (leg) is questionable. The Spartans averaged just 15.3 points over their last seven games and really struggled from the red zone.
34-22 IN LAST 56 CFB PICKS | +946
Barrett Sallee
CFB GURU
MON 12/23
UNDER 50
MICHIGAN ST. VS WAKE FOREST | 12/27 | 3:20 PM EST
PINSTRIPE BOWL -- The Under is 7-5 in Michigan State's games this season and is 6-5 in games involving the Demon Deacons. What's more, the Spartans have failed to score 20 points in five of their last seven games. Will trends suddenly change in chilly Yankee Stadium? Absolutely not.
Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
YESTERDAY 6:20 PM
OKLAHOMA ST. +5.5
OKLAHOMA ST. VS TEXAS A&M | 12/27 | 6:45 PM EST
TEXAS BOWL -- Oklahoma State RB Chuba Hubbard is going to play, and he obviously is the key to the team's success as he has rushed for almost 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns. He posted 11 100-yard performances, including four 200-yard efforts, but faces one of the tougher rushing defenses in the nation. Texas A&M's losses were to teams all ranked in the top five but is coming off a horrible loss to LSU. The Cowboys have covered in 12 of their last 14 games as an underdog.
34-22 IN LAST 56 CFB PICKS | +946
Micah Roberts
FORMER VEGAS Bookmaker
YESTERDAY 4:33 PM
OVER 54
OKLAHOMA ST. VS TEXAS A&M | 12/27 | 6:45 PM EST
TEXAS BOWL -- Texas A&M and Oklahoma State each averaged over 30 points scoring per game this season but stayed under the total in their last three games of the season. The Oklahoma State defense allows 27 ppg and A&M will have perfect conditions inside the dome to expose it. Both teams stayed Inder in seven of their 12 games. But this number looks too light so I’m on the Over.
12-9-1 IN LAST 22 CFB O/U PICKS | +200
2-1 IN LAST 3 TXAM O/U PICKS | +90
Emory Hunt
THE CZAR OF THE PLAYBOOK
TUE 12/24
OKLAHOMA ST. +6.5
OKLAHOMA ST. VS TEXAS A&M | 12/27 | 6:45 PM EST
TEXAS BOWL -- To me, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State are very similar. They're both spread teams with a ton of speed and athleticism on the perimeter, and both have QBs capable of getting the job done. Look for a back-and-forth affair in this one. I like the Cowboys' defense just a little bit more than the Aggies', which will allow them to cover.
104-63-1 IN LAST 168 CFB ATS PICKS | +3541
2-1 IN LAST 3 TXAM ATS PICKS | +90
2-1 IN LAST 3 OKLAST ATS PICKS | +89
Josh Nagel
SENIOR ANALYST
THU 12/19
OKLAHOMA ST. +7
OKLAHOMA ST. VS TEXAS A&M | 12/27 | 6:45 PM EST
TEXAS BOWL -- Give Mike Gundy a few weeks to game plan for a bowl, and the Oklahoma State coach will usually deliver a victory. Or, at the very least, a competitive contest. The Cowboys with the points is the value position against a Texas A&M club that weathered one of the most brutal schedules in college football history. Its losses came to Auburn, LSU, Georgia, Alabama and Clemson. The good news is, the Aggies beat who they are "supposed" to beat, and Oklahoma State fits that criteria. But it's a safe bet that the Cowboys make this a one-score game.
70-56-3 IN LAST 129 CFB PICKS | +788
11-3 IN LAST 14 OKLAST ATS PICKS | +760
Emory Hunt
TUE 12/24
USC +2
USC VS IOWA | 12/27 | 8:00 PM EST
HOLIDAY BOWL -- I thought USC came on strong toward the end of the season, especially on offense. I like QB Kedon Slovis and what he has done for the Trojans' passing game. The Hawkeyes are one of the more steady programs in college football, but Slovis is playing much better than Iowa QB Nate Stanley. USC coach Clay Helton wants to make a statement to the team's fanbase, and there is no greater opportunity to do so than this one.
104-63-1 IN LAST 168 CFB ATS PICKS | +3541
6-3 IN LAST 9 IOWA ATS PICKS | +278
8-6 IN LAST 14 USC ATS PICKS | +142
Barrett Sallee
CFB GURU
MON 12/23
USC +2
USC VS IOWA | 12/27 | 8:00 PM EST
HOLIDAY BOWL -- It's been a wild season in Los Angeles, and 15 bowl practices will be huge for freshman quarterback Kedon Slovis after he was thrust into action in the first game of the year. Slovis averaged 11 or more yards per pass in each of the Trojans' last three games, which suggests that his confidence has already skyrocketed. They'll play inspired now that their coach, Clay Helton, solidified his job with a strong close to the season.
Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
YESTERDAY 6:44 PM
AIR FORCE -136
AIR FORCE VS WASHINGTON ST. | 12/27 | 10:15 PM EST
CHEEZ-IT BOWL -- The Falcons are riding a seven-game winning streak that includes a dominant performance against Wyoming last time out. Air Force is one of the top rushing teams in the nation and will create problems for a Cougars defense that has struggled all season. Washington State has dropped six of its last nine and may not be able to handle the type of offense the Falcons run. Air Force will need to control the clock and keep the ball away from the Cougars' potent offense.
34-22 IN LAST 56 CFB PICKS | +946
Tom Fornelli
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
YESTERDAY 1:02 PM
WASHINGTON ST. +2.5
AIR FORCE VS WASHINGTON ST. | 12/27 | 10:15 PM EST
CHEEZ-IT BOWL -- Motivation will be a key factor here. If Washington State shows up disinterested, it will likely lose, but if it shows up wanting to play, this is a great matchup for the Cougars. Air Force's pass defense has not been strong this season, and while it's done a decent job of limiting big plays, Wazzu's offense isn't built around big plays in the passing game. It takes shots, but it's just as content going five yards at a time. I like the Cougars here in an upset.
55-43-4 IN LAST 102 CFB PICKS | +1086
Emory Hunt
THE CZAR OF THE PLAYBOOK
TUE 12/24
AIR FORCE -3
AIR FORCE VS WASHINGTON ST. | 12/27 | 10:15 PM EST
CHEEZ-IT BOWL -- Option offenses in bowl games tend to add a few more wrinkles to their repertoire. The best time to play an option team is either in the opener, after a bye week or in a bowl game. The more preparation you have, the better. However, I don't think there's enough prep time to save the Cougars' defense, especially against an offense that requires an extreme level of discipline.
104-63-1 IN LAST 168 CFB ATS PICKS | +3541
3-1 IN LAST 4 WASHST ATS PICKS | +186
Sports Unlimited 4% IOWA -2 At first glance you look at this USC offense and think how does Iowa stay with them. USC scored 30 or more in 5 of their last 6 games. Freshman QB Slovis has been sensational this year and if not for JT Daniels getting hurt in the first game we may have never even seen him this year. But this Iowa team can play defense and although both teams had higher expectations than ending the season in the Holiday Bowl I have to figure this Bowl Game is a bigger disappointment to USC who will be making the short trip from LA to San Diego. I already felt Iowa would be the more motivated team but now with the passing of former HC Hayden Fry last week Iowa will be playing in his honor. Iowa owns the 14th ranked defense while USC has the 78th at YPP allowed. Big Coaching edge to Iowa as well as Ferentz over Helton is huge. PAC 12 have struggled in Bowl Games and I see that pattern continuing here. My Numbers have Iowa Winning 31-23 as Marco's Bowl Steamroller Play.
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