Here are the expert picks for the college football bowl games scheduled on Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
1. ReliaQuest Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
• Moneyline: Alabama (-140), Michigan (+120)
• Spread: Alabama -3.0
• Over/Under: 49.5 points
• Pick: Alabama to win and cover; under 49.5 points
• Reasoning: Alabama’s defense and balanced offense should give them an edge in a physical, low-scoring rematch.
2. Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies
• Moneyline: Washington (-170), Louisville (+150)
• Spread: Washington -4.5
• Over/Under: 55.5 points
• Pick: Washington to win and cover; under 55.5 points
• Reasoning: Washington’s dynamic passing game, paired with a solid defense, will likely be too much for Louisville to handle.
3. Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
• Moneyline: Illinois (-125), South Carolina (+105)
• Spread: Illinois -2.5
• Over/Under: 51.0 points
• Pick: Illinois to win and cover; under 51.0 points
• Reasoning: Illinois’ strong defensive unit and efficient offense should lead to a hard-fought victory in a low-scoring game.
4. Kinder’s Texas Bowl: Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers
• Moneyline: LSU (-160), Baylor (+140)
• Spread: LSU -3.5
• Over/Under: 58.5 points
• Pick: LSU to win and cover; over 58.5 points
• Reasoning: LSU’s high-powered offense, led by their quarterback, should outscore Baylor in a high-scoring affair.
5. VRBO Fiesta Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal): Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Boise State Broncos
• Moneyline: Penn State (-300), Boise State (+240)
• Spread: Penn State -7.5
• Over/Under: 53.0 points
• Pick: Penn State to win and cover; over 53.0 points
• Reasoning: Penn State’s balanced attack and superior talent should dominate Boise State in a high-scoring playoff matchup.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Alabama -3.0
2. Washington -4.5
3. Penn State -7.5
Odds: Approx. +600
$10 Bet Payout: ~$70
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