College Bowl Picks

[bam bam]

During the Bowl Season, I am left with little choice but to continue betting favorites. It hasn't even been all that profitable for me. But what the heck?

South Florida -13 over Memphis. Strong play as So. Fla gets a virtual home game and although Memphis is purportedly a bowl team, it is only because half of the FBS gets bowl bids.

TCU -2.5 over Boise St. TCU's only losses are to BCS teams Utah and OKlahoma. They shutdown Utah for 3 quarters. I think Gary Patterson wins the coaching matchup here.

Florida St -5 over Wisconsin. FSU has been very strong in these low level bowl games the last few years. They get a favorable matchup here as they play strong run defense against a one dimensional Big Ten opponent.


Missouri -12 over Northwestern. Mizzou puts up 55 points in a non-competitive game.

Rice -3 over Western Michigan. Rice gets a virtual home game at Reliant Stadium. WMU completely fell apart against Ball St in their season finale.

Boston College -3.5 over Vandy. Strong play here on BC as Vandy like their cross state counterparts, Memphis, has no business being in a bowl game.

Iowa +3.5 over South Carolina. Iowa has been a tough team all year. I hate SC qb play. My first strong dog play.

Ole Miss +4.5 over Texas Tech. The line in this game is dropping fast. Really question TT's motivation here after leaving their season on the field in Norman. I also like Ole Miss QB play with Snead. He makes things happen. Nutt is a big game coach and I think he pulls the upset here. Ole Miss was 8-3 ATS this season. TT only 5-4-1. I think the line drop pulls the game to where the line should be. I still like Ole Miss outright.

UCONN -4 over Buffalo--Great season by Buffalo but UCONN's running game shreds their defense in a boring non-competitive matchup.

Texas -9 over Ohio St. Texas is playing for a split NC. OSU hasn't shown up to a bowl game since the wanning days of the Clinton Administration. Horns roll.

Oklahoma +3 over Florida--I am posting a pick because I figured someone was going to ask. I don't have strong feeling either way. I lean Okla because of the youth in Fla's secondary and b/c the offenses in the SEC this season have been horrible and I don't think Fla is prepared for what is about to hit them. That being said, I can see Fla matching Okla point for point and possibly getting the one or two stops they need late.

[Schuarta]

What, no Rose Bowl Pick?

[Titchou]

Or Sugar Bowl?????????

[cstoehr]

or Peach Bowl ??? (Chick Filet now I guess)

[Turbodog]

First weekend resuilts:

S fla win
Colorodo St. win
troy loss
BYU loss

2-2 on the sides, but hit all 4 totals.

I will post picks this wek. I sometimes find the bowl games difficult tohandicap, so I wanted to get a taste of a few games before posting any picks.

[bam bam]

USC wins 22-13. The line is 10, hence no play for me.

I think Alabama wins the Sugar Bowl but I can see Utah keeping it close. I never bet on a team in a bowl game that can't win the game outright.

[Schuarta]

If I had been betting heavily, I would be a poor man right now (PSU, TT, etc.). I've only gotten one right so far - YEAH UTAH.

Wait a minute, I am a poor man anyway!

[bam bam]

The National Championship Game is a no play for me. I was hesitant to the pick the game, I hadn't placed my bet but I think based on the way the bowl season has panned out, you can't make a decent pick.

[Turbodog]

Very strange bowl season. Was 4-1 on New Years Day, but 1-2 on the 2nd. 3-1 in NFL this weekend (yea!!!!).

I am not sure on BCS Title game either.

Should be a hell of a game to watch.