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[Mike in STL]

3-2

Central Michigan +13.5 vs. Tulsa

[Mike in STL]

3-3

 

Memphis +6.5 vs. Western Kentucky

 

Both teams can score a boat load of points. But WKU lost it's head coach and play caller to Purdue.

 

Maybe Memphis to win outright if you're feelin' frisky.

[Mike in STL]

3-4

 

Wyoming +10 vs. BYU

 

Both teams have played a handful of games very close. BYU going to a backup QB. BYU probably wins, but 10 seems a bit high.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Yea I'm all over Wyoming.

[Mike in STL]

4-4

 

Colorado State -16 vs. Idaho

 

Why is it the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl? Adding "Famous" to it doesn't mean anyones ever heard of it. Colorado State is one of the more efficient and consistent teams in the MW. Idaho is in the worst of the FBS conferences in the Sun Belt. They're dropping down to FCS in a couple years. Most impressive is CSU rolling up 63 points on a solid San Diego State defense. I don't see any home field advantage in the football hot bed of Idaho.

 

Like the spread just under -17. So inviting. -17.5 would require a little more thought. Then you pretty much have to think can they win by 21. 

[McNulty]

I demand a Popeyes Bahamas Bowl pick as I will be attending tomorrow

[Pedro Cerrano]

I demand a Popeyes Bahamas Bowl pick as I will be attending tomorrow

Gun to my head? Eastern Mich (+4.5)

Can I get odds on you attending the NUGA draft live this year?

[McNulty]

I demand a Popeyes Bahamas Bowl pick as I will be attending tomorrow

Gun to my head? Eastern Mich (+4.5) Can I get odds on you attending the NUGA draft live this year?

30%. I'm spending a week in New Orleans for Mardi Gras end of Feb to early March. Dunno if I'll be back to the states before opening day. If you set a date early it's easier to make it work.

[Pedro Cerrano]

30%. I'm spending a week in New Orleans for Mardi Gras end of Feb to early March. Dunno if I'll be back to the states before opening day. If you set a date early it's easier to make it work.

Noted. Bitch.

[McNulty]

Weekend before opening day? That would work

[Mike in STL]

4-5

 

Eastern Michigan +6 vs. Old Dominion

Don't be fooled that ODU is 2-0 against EMU in recent years. Recent EMU teams were much worse than this squad. 

 

Louisiana Tech -7 vs. Navy

Weary about Navy keeping pace with a high powered offense without Will Worth. Like this pick a lot.

 

Troy -4 vs. Ohio

Troy damn near upset Clemson this year. But are coming in cold losing two of their last three and Ohio comes in hot almost upsetting Western Michigan in the MAC title game. I overlooked the home field advantage in the CSU/Idaho game in Boise last night. Idaho, a 16 point dog, and not known for any type of offensive prowess, won 61-50 Behind a raucous crowd. This game is in Mobile, Alabama. I'll take Troy in their home state to cover.  

[Pedro Cerrano]

2-1 so far

[Mike in STL]

6-6

 

Hawaii +7 vs. Middle Tenn. State

 

Might as well keep the home team trend going. 

[Mike in STL]

7-6

 

Miami (Ohio) +14.5 vs. Mississippi State

Miami started 0-6, finished with 6 straight wins to get bowl eligible. Coming in hot, probably lose, but lose by two TDs or less is a win for me. 

 

Boston College +2 vs. Maryland

BC is a running team and Maryland has been gashed in run defense at times. Not sure why BC isn't the favorite. MD is terrible. 

 

NC State -5.5 vs. Vanderbilt

NC State had close losses to Clemson and Florida State. Vandy played the soft SEC, Kentucky, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Georgia, etc... Played Auburn pretty close. Don't like it, but I'm picking all the games, so I'll take one favorite today. 

[Pedro Cerrano]

Banging Vandy hard

 

Was almost a pickz....

[Mike in STL]

3-0 clean sweep today!

10-6 on the bowls so far.

[Mike in STL]

10-6

 

Forgot to get the Army/North Texas Pick in.

 

Temple -11 vs. Wake Forest

Temple is playing very well, and won't have to travel far.

 

Washington State -8.5 vs. Minnesota

Beautiful weather for airing it out down in San Diego. Benefits the Cougars. 

 

Bosie State -7 vs. Baylor

Baylor has just burned me too much this year. Boise likes to make statements in bowls. Baylor has drama for days.

 

Looks like all favorites today.

[Mike in STL]

Figures after going 3-0 I go 0-3 the next day. Christmas hangovers by the favorites? Boise and Wazzou scoring just 12? Temple stifling defense a complete let down? Whatever.

 

10-9

 

Pitt -4 vs. Northwestern

James Connor is such an inspiring story. His last game to showcase for the NFL scouts. Pittsburgh has beaten Clemson and Penn State this year. Two conference champs. Also put up a basketball score in Syracuse, in a 76-61 win. Like the Panthers to roll.

 

Miami -3 vs. West Virginia

Games in Orlando. Home enough for the Canes and thats been a solid trend in bowls thus far.

 

Indiana +5.5 vs. Utah

Utes are 9-1 in Bowl games since Urban Meyer left. Indiana is led by a head coach coaching his first game ever. Maybe they get up for the new coach, but I expect Utah to win a close game, FG or less. I also don't want to take all favorites again. Lol.

 

Texas A&M -3 vs. Kansas State

Games in Houston. Recruiting hot bed for A&M so they want to look good. 

[Mike in STL]

12-11

 

USF -10.5 vs. South Carolina

South Carolina is just bad. 

 

Virginia Tech -7 vs. Arkansas

VT comes in hot, Arkansas comes in cold.

 

Oklahoma State +2.5 vs. Colorado

The Buffaloes had a heck of a surprise season. But I think Coach Gundy and the Cowboys are more battle tested for big games like this. Probably the best bowl game worth watching yet this bowl season.

[Mike in STL]

2-1, brings me up to 14-12

 

Georgia +3 vs. TCU

Both teams are disappointments. The Big 12 seems most unpredictable. So since TCU is predicted to win, I'll go against the grain with Georgia.

 

North Carolina +2.5 vs. Stanford

McCaffrey accounted for something like 65% of the Stanford's yards. Thats a lot to replace. Plus it appears to me that the line is based on if McCaffery was playing. 

 

Tennessee -9.5 vs. Nebraska

Both teams come in missing some key players, but Nebraskas may hurt more. Defensive captain ruled ineligible and QB Tommy Armstrong hasn't practiced since injuring a hamstring. If he plays won't be at 100% which limits his running ability. Game is in Nashville. Tennessee by 10 could happen.

 

South Alabama +14 vs. Air Force

Air Force will likely win, but they play some close games. 14 seems too big against a team that has risen to the occasion to beat Mississippi State and Mountain West champ San Diego State.

 

Florida State +6.5 vs. Michigan

The main event of the day. Both teams have something to prove. Michigan feels snubbed by the playoff committee. FSU's Dalvin cook knows a big day could have him jump up draft boards with Fournette and McCaffrey sitting out their games. Cook is from Miami, the game is in Miami, thats my deciding factor in a close game. Michigan maybe wins with stifling defense, but not by more than a TD. I'll take FSU to hang in there.