12/31 Bowl Picks

Back in action after a few days in transit.

I always like the 12/31 bowl games although this year's slate is just ok. Here goes.

Top Picks

Ga Tech/USC over 62
USC team over 34.5
Vandy -7.5 vs NC St

Leans


Iowa St/Tulsa over 51
LSU/Clemson 1st Half under 29.5

Vandy- After a rough start, Vandy turned it up and put together a solid. They did not step and beat any of the elite SEC teams however they are not facing an elite team in NC St. The Wolfpack are in transition and without their head coach O'Brien leading them in this game, I don't think they will put up much resistance.

USC- This is a bit of wildcard game, not sure exactly with USC team will show up. I am confident though that SC has loads of talent on the offensive side of the ball and if some of the marquee players are not available then their is another horse in the stable ready to go. With that in mind, I am taking their offense to score against a hapless Ga Tech defense. I think Ga Tech will be able to break some big runs which will help the overall total get their as well.

Iowa St/Tulsa- Two offensive minded teams will end up relying on their offenses to get over the total.

LSU/Clemson- will likely have an update on this side later, however I do expect both teams to come out hitting hard on the defensive side early and for the game to start slow. The offenses will eventually take over however the first half will be a hard hitting slugfest.