Get ready for some epic College Football Bowl Bets from Vaughn Dalzell! He’s got all of his top picks right here. From the College Football Playoff Semifinals to Iowa versus Tennessee, Rutgers vs Miami, and game picks for Missouri vs Ohio State, he’s got you covered.
December 23rd, 2023: Las Vegas BowlUtah (-7) vs Northwestern O/U 41.5
Utah’s on its fourth-string QB as Bryson Barnes, Nate Johnson, and Mack Howard all hit the transfer portal leaving the Utes with only the staff knows. Northwestern turns to its backup after Ben Bryant hit the portal. It’s going to be a wild ride.
The basic fact is that Utah’s defense has been solid all season. The Utes have kept eight of 12 opponents to 21 or fewer points. They are a force to be reckoned with. Northwestern may have something to say about that, though, with their top 25 pass defense during the regular season and strong performance overall.
Utah is definitely going to struggle through the air, especially with a backup QB and their leading receiver also leaving the team. This game should be a tight one, so you might want to try your luck with Northwestern at +7 with a sprinkle on the ML (+250).
My pick? Go Under 41.5 (-110) in this matchup down to 38.0 and place your bet on Northwestern +7 with a sprinkle on the ML (+250).
*odds courtesy of BetMGM
December 26th, 2023: Quick Lane BowlBowling Green vs Minnesota (-4): O/U 38.5
Minnesota and Bowling Green are about to go head-to-head in the Quick Lane Bowl, and they’ve had very different journeys to get here.
Minnesota didn’t have the smoothest ride, finishing the season 5-7 and losing four straight games. Bowling Green, on the other hand, won five of its past six games, with an impressive 38-27 win over Georgia Tech to top it off.
With Minnesota missing their starting QB, Athan Kalikamnis, and both teams boasting strong defenses, I’m counting on a defensive showdown. Let’s go Under 38.5 (-110) in this matchup down to 35.0.
My bet? Under 38.5 (1u)
*odds courtesy of BetMGM
December 28th, 2023: Pinstripe BowlRutgers vs Miami (-2.5): O/U 41.5
Get ready for an epic showdown at Yankee Stadium with the Pinstripe Bowl! Greg Schiano’s Rutgers Scarlett Knights are taking on Mario Cristobal’s Miami Hurricanes, and it’s bound to be a slugfest.
Both teams have had their challenges, with Miami losing QB Tyler Van Dyke to the transfer portal and Rutgers struggling with their passing attack. This is definitely going to be a game to watch!