2017 College Football Bowl Game Picks: Boca Raton, Frisco, Gasparilla, Bahamas & Famous Idaho Potato Bowls: After a big opening wave of games, college football bowl season continues Monday, Dec. 19, and sprinkles in a game or two each day over the next week. While the top teams in the country won’t be in action just yet, the upcoming bowl games can still be a nice appetizer to the upcoming main course. They can also be a way to make some money.
The Cheribundi Tart Cherry Bowl gets the action started, and the following day the DXL Frisco Bowl takes center stage. The Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl will be held Dec. 21, and the Bahamas Bowl and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will help usher in the weekend.
I’ve got you covered for the week-long slate of games with a closer look at each of the five matchups.
2017 College Football Bowl Game Picks: Boca Raton, Frisco, Gasparilla, Bahamas & Famous Idaho Potato Bowls
Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl: Florida Atlantic vs. Akron
Lane Kiffin has Florida Atlantic rolling, and the Owls enter this matchup with a 10-3 record and an offense that is averaging nearly 40 points per game. Florida Atlantic running back Devin Singletary has run for nearly 1,800 yards and scored 29 times, and the Zips are allowing nearly 200 yards per game to opponents on the ground. Akron is fresh off a loss to Toledo when they Rockets topped 40 points for the second time this year against the Zips. Look for the Owls to exploit Akron’s leaky defense and win easily. If you are playing a confidence point bowl betting challenge, you might want to bet the house on Kiffin’s team.
Prediction: Florida Atlantic Owls (-23) Cover the Spread
DXL Frisco Bowl: SMU vs. Louisiana Tech
Consistency hasn’t been the strong suit of either of these teams, and the Mustangs enter the matchup at 7-5 while the Bulldogs sit at 6-6. In terms of offensive firepower, the Mustangs have an enormous edge. Led by dynamic receivers Courtland Sutton and Trey Quinn. However, SMU’s defense is allowing over 35 points per game and almost 500 yards. The Bulldogs should be able to put up some points of their own, but in the end, I think the Mustangs’ scoring ability and playmaking receivers will be the difference.
Prediction: SMU Mustangs (-5) Cover the Spread
Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl: Temple vs. Florida International
These teams are remarkably even across the board, and while the Panthers’ 8-4 record is better than the Owls’ 6-6 mark, their offensive and defensive numbers are practically identical. Yes, Temple plays in the stronger conference overall, but the Owls weren’t really competitive on either side of the ball against top competition. Temple was blown out by Notre Dame, South Florida and UCF. Of course, Florida International isn’t on par with those teams, but I think the Panthers are good enough to keep things close. I’ll take FIU and the points.
Prediction: Florida International Panthers (+7.5) Cover the Spread
Bahamas Bowl: UAB vs. Ohio
Hats off to the Blazers for resurrecting their program and earning a bowl bid, but I think the Bobcats will be too much in this one. Yes, the Bobcats have been a little shaky in the secondary, but the Blazers aren’t even averaging 200 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, Ohio is averaging 38.9 points per game thanks in large part to a versatile running back group that has accounted for 40 touchdowns and more than 240 yards per game. Granted, UAB has been no pushover on defense, but the Bobcats should be able to ride their potent rushing attack and wear down the Blazers and eventually pull away.
Prediction: Ohio Bobcats (-7.5) Cover the Spread
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Wyoming vs. Central Michigan
The Chippewas have been hot of late, and they bring a five-game winning streak into this one. Even with a potential Top 5 pick in the NFL Draft under center in Josh Allen, Wyoming had been struggling to score points with a lackluster supporting cast. Now, Allen might not even play in this game because of an injury. With Allen, the Cowboys have a chance to keep pace against a shaky Chippewas defense. Without Allen, I don’t see how they keep up with quarterback Shane Morris and a decent Central Michigan offense. Not surprisingly, the is no spread up yet for this one as oddsmakers wait on Allen’s status, but even if he does suit up, I’ll take the Chippewas straight up.
Prediction: Central Michigan Chippewas Win the Game
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