Here are the expert picks for the NCAA bowl games scheduled on Friday, December 27, 2024:
1. Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Navy Midshipmen
• Moneyline: Oklahoma (-350), Navy (+280)
• Spread: Oklahoma -9.5
• Over/Under: 52.5 points
• Pick: Oklahoma to win and cover; under 52.5 points
• Reasoning: Oklahoma’s offense should be too much for Navy to handle, even with the Midshipmen’s disciplined defense. Expect a methodical win from the Sooners in a low-scoring game.
2. Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
• Moneyline: Georgia Tech (-140), Vanderbilt (+120)
• Spread: Georgia Tech -3.5
• Over/Under: 48.0 points
• Pick: Georgia Tech to win and cover; under 48.0 points
• Reasoning: Georgia Tech’s run-heavy attack should control the pace, and their defense will likely stifle Vanderbilt’s inconsistent offense.
3. AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
• Moneyline: Texas Tech (-125), Arkansas (+105)
• Spread: Texas Tech -2.5
• Over/Under: 56.5 points
• Pick: Texas Tech to win and cover; over 56.5 points
• Reasoning: Texas Tech’s high-powered offense should outlast Arkansas in a shootout.
4. Holiday Bowl: Syracuse Orange vs. Washington State Cougars
• Moneyline: Washington State (-150), Syracuse (+130)
• Spread: Washington State -3.5
• Over/Under: 59.0 points
• Pick: Washington State to win and cover; under 59.0 points
• Reasoning: Washington State’s passing game and defensive line should give them the edge against Syracuse in a moderately low-scoring affair.
5. SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. USC Trojans
• Moneyline: USC (-120), Texas A&M (+100)
• Spread: USC -1.5
• Over/Under: 64.5 points
• Pick: USC to win and cover; over 64.5 points
• Reasoning: USC’s explosive offense, led by Caleb Williams, should overpower Texas A&M’s defense in a high-scoring game.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Oklahoma -9.5
2. Georgia Tech -3.5
3. USC -1.5
Odds: Approx. +600
$10 Bet Payout: ~$70
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