Daily Picks 12/26

Here are the expert picks for the NFL and College Football games scheduled on Thursday, December 26, 2024:

NFL Pick

Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears

• Moneyline: Seahawks (-170), Bears (+150)

• Spread: Seahawks -3.5

• Over/Under: 40.5 points

• Pick: Seahawks to win and cover; under 40.5 points

• Reasoning: Seattle’s offense, led by Geno Smith, should capitalize on Chicago’s inconsistent defense. The Bears’ struggles on offense will likely result in a low-scoring game.

College Football Picks

1. GameAbove Sports Bowl: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Toledo Rockets

• Moneyline: Panthers (-140), Rockets (+120)

• Spread: Panthers -2.5

• Over/Under: 52.5 points

• Pick: Panthers to win and cover; under 52.5 points

• Reasoning: Pittsburgh’s defense should control Toledo’s offense, keeping the game low-scoring. Expect the Panthers to outlast the Rockets in a tight matchup.

2. Rate Bowl: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Kansas State Wildcats

• Moneyline: Wildcats (-200), Scarlet Knights (+170)

• Spread: Wildcats -5.5

• Over/Under: 48.0 points

• Pick: Wildcats to win and cover; under 48.0 points

• Reasoning: Kansas State’s balanced offense and superior talent should overcome Rutgers’ strong defense in a methodical, low-scoring game.

3. 66 Ventures Bowl: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Bowling Green Falcons

• Moneyline: Red Wolves (-160), Falcons (+140)

• Spread: Red Wolves -3.5

• Over/Under: 54.5 points

• Pick: Red Wolves to win and cover; over 54.5 points

• Reasoning: Arkansas State’s offense should exploit Bowling Green’s secondary, leading to a high-scoring game.

Best Parlay Option

3-Leg College Football Parlay

1. Pittsburgh -2.5

2. Kansas State -5.5

3. Arkansas State -3.5

Odds: Approx. +550

$10 Bet Payout: ~$65

2-Leg NFL + College Football Parlay

1. Seahawks -3.5

2. Kansas State -5.5

Odds: Approx. +300

$10 Bet Payout: ~$40