TCU vs Boise State odds: TCU -3
Online betting: TCU -3
TCU and Boise State meet up in one of the sexiest bowl game matchups on the schedule. Both teams have stellar defenses and both have just enough offense to make this an entertaining contest. TCU has gone through the tougher schedule and has the better defense so roll with the Horned Frogs in this contest.
Notre Dame vs Hawaii odds: Notre Dame -1.5
Online betting: Hawaii +1.5
Notre Dame really struggled down the stretch of their season and there was plenty of debate as to whether head coach Charlie Weis should even keep his job. Now the Fighting Irish have to travel off the mainland to a place where most people would rather vacation, than focus. The Warriors have played well down the stretch of the season and nearly toppled a BCS-bound Cincinnati team when they came to visit. If Notre Dame isn’t focused, this could be an easy win for Hawaii.
Florida Atlantic vs Central Michigan odds: Central Michigan -6
Online betting: Central Michigan -6
Florida Atlantic has had a disastrous season considering their expectations heading into this year. They were expecting to win the Sun Belt conference against and potentially upset a quality team (at one point they taunted the Texas Longhorns) but that never came to fruition. Meanwhile, Central Michigan has had a disappointing season themselves but they still finished 8-4. They are the better team in this contest.
West Virginia vs North Carolina odds: West Virginia -1.5
Online betting: North Carolina +1.5
West Virginia has dropped from the elite ranks into the mediocre ranks this season and instead of playing for a BCS bowl, they are stuck in the middle of the pack with an up-and-coming North Carolina squad. UNC had some ugly losses to finish up the year but that was mostly because injuries finally caught up to them. The time off should give them some time to regroup and shutdown a soft West Virginia squad.
Wisconsin vs Florida State odds: Florida State -5.5
Online betting: Florida State -5.5
Florida State and Wisconsin meet up in a battle of two teams who can really run the ball. The problem is that one of those teams (Wisconsin) has an average defense and no passing game. The Seminoles have been improving as the season has progressed and nearly fell short of the ACC Championship game. Wisconsin nearly lost to Cal-Poly at the end of the season.
Miami vs California odds: California -8
Online betting: California -8
The Miami Hurricanes are a young team that will essentially be playing a road game as the California Golden Bears will make the short trip to San Francisco, California for this contest. The Hurricanes will be without starting quarterback, Robert Marve, and will have to limit their nerves. They are a young team chalk full of freshmen and that will likely be their downfall as they gain valuable experience.
Northern Illinois vs Louisiana Tech odds
Online betting: Louisiana Tech
This game will take place in Shreveport, Louisiana, which gives Louisiana Tech a bit of a home field advantage. NIU won just two games last year but finished 6-6, which is quite the turnaround. The Bulldogs, though, are hot right now and won five of their final seven games to get into a bowl game. This will be Tech’s first bowl game since 2001 and look for them to get the win.
