TheSportsGeek is back with more college football over under bets for bowl games. We are looking at our best college football over under bets for the second weekend of bowl season. As has usually been the case this season, our college football overs and unders were profitable last week.
Our first pick did not go down as a winner on the Over in the Troy-UTSA game. After the loss, we were able to win on the Florida-Oregon State and Cincinnati-Louisville Under. The Cinncinati-Louisville game did not get off to the best start, but the scoring died after halftime.
This is another weekend of meaningless bowl games. Meaningless in the sense that these are not College Football Playoff games. That said, when the ball is kicked off, the competitive juices begin to flow.
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It has not been the most exciting bowl season so far. We have some good bowl matchups coming up soon, though. For our college football over under picks for this week, we’re looking at three games from Thursday to Saturday on Christmas Eve.
This slate does not have the most highly anticipated games. Look at what we have next weekend for New Year’s Eve, though. Both playoff games are scheduled for New Year’s Eve.
We only have two more weeks of college football over under picks. It feels like just yesterday that we were kicking this season off. The playoffs in the NFL are right around the corner, and then the third attempt at the XFL begins shortly thereafter.
Our college football unders and overs cover a game on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. TheSportsGeek will have NFL picks for this weekend, as well. Head below for our best college football over under bets for bowl games in Week 2.
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Best College Football Over Under Bets For Bowl Games
Baylor Bears vs. Air Force Falcons Predictions:
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | +3.5 (-110) | +145 | Over 43 (-110) |
| Air Force Falcons | -3.5 (-110) | -170 | Under 43 (-110) |
The Baylor Bears and Air Force Falcons are in the spotlight on Thursday night. They meet in the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon. G Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Despite this game being unlikely to catch the most attention this bowl season, it’s an interesting matchup.
Triple-option teams always make for an interesting game against an SEC opponent. Air Force is the best triple-option offense in the nation this season. They have done very well and can end the season with a big win.
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— Air Force Football (@AF_Football) December 22, 2022
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The Falcons were the best military academy football program this year. Army and Navy did nothing to impress, but Air Force held things down for the triple-option. Air Force went 9-3 in the regular season and enter the Armed Forces Bowl on a four-game winning streak.
They have won five of their previous six attempts going into bowl season. In their latest outing, Air Force outmuscled San Diego State for a 13-3 victory. Air Force has won a lot of games this season where they put up a wall on defense and dominate the time of possession.
The Falcons have been especially dangerous in the secondary. They’ve allowed 155 passing yards per game for the best mark in the FBS. Air Force has also been tough on the ground, with 100.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
Expect a motivated Air Force team to severely damper the Baylor offense. With weeks to prepare for quarterback Blake Shapen, the Bears should find that this is going to be difficult. Shapen has passed for 2,602 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions for a mediocre campaign.
Air Force will have the tools to stop Baylor’s offense. On the other side, the Air Force is going to be incredibly predictable. They will run the ball and then do it some more for 4 quarters.
The Falcons lead the nation in rushing yardage per game. In the regular season, Air Force notched 335.3 yards on the ground per game. With only 67.8 passing yards a game, the Falcons will not take to the air often.
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— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 22, 2022
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They will stick to what they know best and bleed the clock. The Bears should provide some form of resistance. They likely take away from the home run at least.
Baylor is 44th in the FBS against the run. Stopping the Air Force offense completely is very unlikely, but going up and down the field? No.
Look for a close game that does not see a lot of points. Getting on this college football under looks like a sharp bet.
Baylor vs. Air Force Predictions: 21-19 Air Force
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Missouri Tigers Predictions:
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | -2 (-110) | -130 | Over 58.5 (-110) |
| Missouri Tigers | +2 (-110) | +110 | Under 58.5 (-110) |
For another college football under, consider this matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Missouri Tigers. Wake Forest is looking to heat back up after going ice cold to end the season.
The Demon Deacons have lost four of their previous five attempts going into the Gasparilla Bowl. They slid hard after a promising start to the season. Wake Forest was 6-1 on October 22 following a 43-15 win over BC.
Their only loss was in overtime against Clemson. However, everything came crashing down, and they finished the regular season with a loss against the Duke Blue Devils, 34-31. They went from taking Clemson to overtime to a loss against Duke.
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— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) December 14, 2022
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Wake Forest does not know what Sam Hartman has planned for next season. He can stay at Wake Forest, enter the transfer portal, or head off to the NFL. Hartman is playing in the Gasparilla Bowl, we do know that much.
Hartman passed for 3,421 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on 63% completions. He has the numbers, but the run game kept the Demon Deacons from going places. They had to be one-dimensional at times with Hartman running the RPO.
Overall, Wake Forest is 29th in the FBS with 447.8 yards per game. We’ll see if the offense is firing on all cylinders against a defense that can likely give them problems. Missouri was not an elite team in the SEC, but their defense gets after the ball.
The Tigers are giving up 337.3 yards per game going into the Gasparilla Bowl. They are 28th in the nation after a fairly tough schedule this season. Mizzou has been solid against the pass, with 209.8 yards allowed per game, and on the ground, 127.6 yards conceded.
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 21, 2022
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For this one to go OVER the total, Wake Forest will likely have to move the ball up and down the field with ease. This is unlikely to happen against the Tigers. Conversely, Missouri will look to play keep-away from Wake Forest.
Missouri is feeling good with quarterback Brady Cook heating up. Cook has been playing much better than he was earlier in the season. Mizzou is 82nd in the nation, with 370.8 yards per game.
They tend to lean on their defense more than the offense putting up big numbers. The Tigers have notched 25.5 points per game for 83rd in the country. Wake Forest has given up a little over 4 touchdowns a game, with 29.3 points against.
Missouri should be able to turn this one into a defensive battle. We have the Gasparilla Bowl at 54 points in Tampa.
Wake Forest vs. Missouri Predictions: 30-24 Missouri
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. San Diego State Aztecs Predictions:
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | +7 (-110) | +215 | Over 49 (-110) |
| San Diego State Aztecs | -7 (-110) | -260 | Under 49 (-110) |
The Hawaii Bowl is a matchup of differing offensive styles. Middle Tennessee will want to throw the ball around the yard and put up points. Conversely, San Diego State just wants to hold onto the ball and win with defense.
The Blue Raiders are looking to Chase Cunningham for a big-time performance in the Hawaii Bowl. Cunningham is going into the Hawaii Bowl playing pretty well in the pocket. The senior has passed for 5 touchdowns and 1 interception in his last two starts.
Middle Tennessee St. QB Chase Cunningham has 400 passing yards with only 15 COMPLETIONS 🤯
MTSU is beating No. 25 Miami 38-24 in the 4th quarter 👀
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 24, 2022
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He has passed for 2,920 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions this season. The Blue Raiders are 31st in the nation with 267.2 passing yards per game. San Diego State has a good defense, but Middle Tennessee will put some drives together.
The Aztecs are 27th in defensive yards allowed per game this season. They’ve been equally tough defending the pass and run. San Diego State has allowed an average of 20.2 points per game.
Those are some impressive numbers, but it is hard to see Middle Tennessee completely going silent. They have notched 29.2 points per game, and are likely good for two or three big plays in the San Diego State secondary.
This will not be enough for the Blue Raiders to win the game, though. They are struggling mightily on defense. While San Diego State does not have the most high-octane offense, Middle Tennessee will miss assignments and give up yardage.
There should be opportunities for Jalen Mayden to move the ball downfield. Middle Tennessee has been unable to stop most quarterbacks this season. They’ve gotten raked across the coals for 291.3 passing yards per game.
The Aztecs were not a big-ball threat in the passing game this season. However, this looks like a good spot for San Diego State to have some fun in Hawaii. The weak Middle Tennessee defense is a reflection of the point spread in this matchup.
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— San Diego State Football (@AztecFB) December 21, 2022
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Do not expect a high-scoring contest between the Blue Raiders and Aztecs. However, this still looks too low at 49 points. In a 31-21 game, the OVER is worth considering for a college football over under bet in bowl season.
Middle Tennessee vs. San Diego State Predictions: 31-21 San Diego State
