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Penn State vs Boise State Betting Analysis

The Nittany Lions come off a thrashing of SMU. This is a solid team on offense but a stellar squad on defense. Boise State gave Oregon a big game earlier in the year. Still, the Broncos come in as an 11-point underdog. Penn State’s run defense is 29th in the nation.

That will be tested by Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman runner-up. The Nittany Lions pass rush is also ferocious. Boise State has the Fiesta Bowl charm from its past but it will need more than that to stay with Penn State. It’s a big line for a big game. The number is a big one and the total of 52 is also a tricky play. Might be best to just go with Penn State at -425 in NCAAF predictions today.

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Pick: Penn State ML (-425)

 

Arizona State vs Texas Betting Analysis

A Jan. 1 CFP game will see Texas play Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. The Longhorns are a huge favorite, sitting at 14 points. That’s a smack in the face to Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo.

Arizona State is new to this kind of playoff pressure. ASU comes in on a six-game winning streak and has a potent offense led by its great RB. This figures like a game that will see a lot of points. The number is 52 and that can be had with the talent on both of three offenses.

Pick: Over 52 points

 

Georgia vs Notre Dame Betting Analysis

Both teams will be missing key players. Dawgs QB Carson Beck is out and that pushes Gunner Stockton front and center on New Year’s Day in the Sugar Bowl. This is a rough spot for Stockton. Notre Dame loses its star DL Rylie Mills to a knee injury.

So we are at CFP quarterfinal and both teams have dents. Notre Dame is getting two points and that feels like a smart take. Hard to believe this team somehow lost to Northern Illinois in South Bend. The Fighting Irish feel like an old-school team that will punch you in the face on offense and knock you out with a hard-hitting defense. One more win for ND in a defensive struggle as the Irish win 21-17 in NCAA football score predictions.
Notre Dame +2; Under 44 points

 

Oregon vs Ohio State Betting Analysis

The Rose Bowl sets up as an incredible rematch from a game that was a sparkler for these Big Ten teams in October. It almost feels unfair that Oregon draws Ohio State because of the weird way the CFP is bracketed. Oregon is the lone undefeated FBS team in the land.

For some reason, Ohio State is the favorite by 2½ points. That feels like a strange number for the New Year’s Day clash. Why would a team that won the first time they met and is undefeated be a ‘dog to a team that has two losses and has issues. The first meeting saw 63 points scored and the total is 54 here. Defenses to rise up?

Pick: Oregon +2½ points

 

Colorado vs BYU Betting Analysis

Deion Sanders brings Colorado into the Alamo Bowl as four-point favorites against BYU. This is the going-away party for Sheduer Sanders and Travis Hunter. The Buffs are four-point favorites.

The Cougars had a long run as an undefeated team, stumbled and cracks started to show. Don’t think they are ready to keep up with the Buffs. One can be sure Colorado is going to put on a big show in this one so give the four points in best college football bets.

Colorado -4 points

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