Bowl season is here, and while everyone is buzzing about the College Football Playoff, there’s still a lot of excitement in the other bowl games.

Even though these matchups might not have the same championship pressure, they’re packed with drama. Changes in coaching, player transfers and opt-outs can completely change the story for any game in an instant. 

 

 

 

With the regular season behind us and the new 12-team CFP format changing the postseason scene, it’s time to look at the bowl games left that are sure to create some unforgettable moments as the year 2024 wraps up. Let’s get into our 2024 college football bowl game predictions for the remaining matchups!

College Football Bowl Game Predictions For 2024

We’ve laid out some particular college football bowl game picks below, but first up, why not lay out our picks to win each remaining bowl game in 2024?

Our college football bowl game predictions for outright winners can be seen here in bold:

Friday, December 27

  • Oklahoma vs. Navy (Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl)
  • Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt (Birmingham Bowl)
  • Texas Tech vs. Arkansas (AutoZone Liberty Bowl)
  • Syracuse vs. Washington State (DirecTV Holiday Bowl)
  • Texas A&M vs. USC (SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl)

Saturday, December 28

  • UConn vs. North Carolina (Wasabi Fenway Bowl)
  • Boston College vs. Nebraska (Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl)
  • Louisiana vs. TCU (Isleta New Mexico Bowl)
  • Iowa State vs. Miami (Pop-Tarts Bowl)
  • Miami (OH) vs. Colorado State (Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl)
  • East Carolina vs. NC State (Go Bowling Military Bowl)
  • BYU vs. Colorado (Valero Alamo Bowl)
  • Louisiana Tech vs. Army (Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl)

Monday, December 30

  • Iowa vs. Missouri (TransPerfect Music City Bowl)

Tuesday, December 31

  • Alabama vs. Michigan (ReliaQuest Bowl)
  • Louisville vs. Washington (Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl)
  • South Carolina vs. Illinois (Cheez-It Citrus Bowl)
  • Baylor vs. LSU (Kinder's Texas Bowl)

 

 

 

College Football Bowl Game Picks & Odds

You’ll be able to see the complete list of college football bow game odds, and betting lines for other sports, after you create a new DraftKings account.

For the purpose of this article, we’ll lay out the odds for just our Syracuse vs. Washington State predictions and Alabama vs. Michigan predictions below:

  • Syracuse Orange (-900) vs. Washington State Cougars (+600)
    • Spread: Syracuse -17 (-112) vs. Washington State +17 (-108)
    • Game Total: Over 59.5 (-110) vs. Under 59.5 (-110)
  • Alabama (-425) vs. Michigan (+330)
    • Spread: Alabama -12.5 (-110) vs. Michigan +12.5 (-110)
    • Game Total: Over 43 (-110) vs. Under 43 (-110)

 

 

 

Syracuse vs. Washington State Predictions & Pick

We’ll start out these college football bowl game predictions by laying out how Syracuse should have no issues covering the -10.5 spread in the first half of the DirecTV Holiday Bowl against Washington State.

The Orange have a stronger roster, led by their passing offense with 363.1 yards per game. Their balanced attack with quarterback Kyle McCord under center allows them to score quickly and build early leads.

On the other hand, Washington State is facing major roster issues, with key players opting out or transferring, including quarterback John Mateer, who was crucial to their offense as their leading passer and rusher. Without him, their production will likely drop significantly, especially against Syracuse's aggressive defense.

Additionally, WSU's defense has struggled all season, ranking 115th in total yards allowed, making them an easy target for Syracuse's potent passing game. With Syracuse's offensive strength and WSU's weakened lineup, the Orange should take control early and comfortably cover the first half spread.

 

 

 

Alabama vs. Michigan Predictions & Pick

Going with another favorite, look for Alabama to cover the -12.5 spread against Michigan due to a clear advantage in depth and talent. Even without considering Michigan's notable opt-outs, Alabama's roster is designed to outperform the Wolverines’.

The Crimson Tide score an average of 35.5 points per game, placing them 16th in the nation, largely thanks to quarterback Jalen Milroe. Milroe has been exceptional, with 20 rushing touchdowns and 2,652 passing yards. This level of performance will be challenging for a Wolverines defense that is missing key defenders in Mason Graham and Will Johnson.

Meanwhile, Michigan has faced offensive difficulties all season, ranking 128th in total yards and 130th in passing yards per game. Without their top defensive players, the Wolverines' one-dimensional offense, which relies on a rushing attack ranked 71st, will struggle against Alabama's strong defense that allows only 139.8 rushing yards per game.

Considering Alabama's ability to shine in high-pressure situations and Michigan's poor record against tough teams (1-4 ATS as underdogs this season), Alabama is expected to secure a solid win and cover the spread comfortably, capping off our 2024 college football bowl game predictions.

 

 

 

How To Watch The 2024 College Football Bowl Games

Experience all the excitement of the 2024 bowl games happening from now until January 20, 2024, on multiple platforms. Major games will be shown on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and FOX, giving you plenty of options to catch the action.

Be sure to check the game schedule to find out when and where to watch. You won't want to miss any touchdowns, thrilling plays or celebrations during this exciting bowl season!

 

 

 

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