2022-23 Faculty soccer bowl predictions, odds for each postseason recreation

RJ Younger

FOX Sports activities Faculty Soccer Analyst

Bowl season is upon us! In relation to the Faculty Soccer Playoff (CFP), I am predicting the No. 4-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will play the No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines within the nationwide title recreation.

As for the remainder of the postseason enjoyable?

I checked out each single bowl recreation from a betting perspective to provide you my greatest bets for all of the matchups. 

Right here is the whole bowl schedule, together with my picks for each recreation.

Let's get into all of it with odds by way of FOX Wager.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Bahamas Bowl
Miami (OH) vs. UAB (11:30 a.m. ET, ESPN)

The Pink Hawks gave up 180 on the bottom to Ball State operating again Carson Steele, and the Blazer boasts a 1,700-yard again in Dewayne McBride. Add to this Miami (OH) QB Aveon Smith is only a 49% p.c passer and has 101 rushes this season.

I've a tough time seeing this recreation hitting over the entire.

PICK: Underneath 44.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Remedy Bowl
No. 25 UTSA vs. No. 24 Troy (3 p.m. ET, ESPN)

With Frank Harris saying his return for a file seventh season, the Roadrunners mainly have a professional at quarterback.

UTSA is searching for back-to-back 12-win seasons for the primary time in class historical past earlier than leaping to the American Athletic Convention subsequent season.

I like them on this one.

PICK: UTSA (+1.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 1.5 factors (or win outright)

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Fenway Bowl
Cincinnati vs. Louisville (11 a.m. ET, ESPN)

With out quarterback Ben Bryant, the Bearcat passing offense took a step again. Nonetheless, with each applications being run by interim head coaches, I do not foresee numerous scoring.

Take the Underneath.

PICK: Underneath 44.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Celebration Bowl
Jackson State vs. NCCU (Midday ET Saturday, ABC)

This can be a stress check for the JSU Tigers, whose coach this season, Deion Sanders, has already begun constructing his program at Colorado. Nonetheless, NC Central acquired trounced by 30 by Campbell. 

Campbell is a standard foe for the Eagles and the Tigers, and the Tigers defeated Campbell by only a rating.

JSU misplaced this recreation final yr and its likelihood to say the Black Faculty Soccer Nationwide Championship outright. 

The purpose unfold of 15.5 is an enormous quantity. Take the factors.

PICK: NC Central (+15.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 15.5 factors (or win outright)

Las Vegas Bowl
Florida vs. No. 14 Oregon State (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Beavers try to notch solely their second 10-win season since 2006. However they're already poised to be a competitor on the West Coast subsequent yr. I like Oregon State to win and canopy.

PICK: Oregon State (-10.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 10.5 factors

LA Bowl
Washington State vs. Fresno State (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

This matchup will function two of the most effective quarterbacks on the West Coast with Fresno State's Jake Haener and Wazzou's Cameron Ward. We additionally get to look at two of the West Coast’s greatest offensive minds at work in Wazzou coordinator Eric Morris and Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford. 

All this offensive explosiveness. Anticipate a high-scoring affair.

PICK: Over 53.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Lending Tree Bowl
Rice vs. Southern Miss (5:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Will Corridor’s Golden Eagles are on the uptick. As a matter of truth, one in all their spectacular wins this season was towards Cotton Bowl-bound Tulane.

Southern Miss will get the bowl win over Rice.

PICK: Southern Miss (-6.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 6.5 factors

New Mexico Bowl
SMU vs. BYU (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

With All-American extensive out Rashee Rice opting out of this recreation, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Tanner Mordecai must discover a new go-to receiver towards Huge 12-bound BYU.

PICK: BYU (+3.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 3.5 factors (or win outright)

Frisco Bowl
North Texas vs. Boise State (9:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Imply Inexperienced will play this recreation with an interim coach, and the Broncos have gained their final three out of 4. 

PICK: Boise State (-9.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 9.5 factors

Monday, December 19, 2022

Myrtle Seashore Bowl
Marshall vs. UConn (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

At their greatest, the Huskies beat Liberty. Nonetheless, at their greatest, the Thundering Herd beat Notre Dame in South Bend.

PICK: Marshall (-10.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 10.5 factors

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Well-known Idaho Potato Bowl
Jap Michigan vs. San Jose State (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

This recreation options two of essentially the most underrated applications within the nation. These are offenses that may and may rating typically.

PICK: Over 53.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Boca Raton Bowl
Liberty vs. Toledo (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The MAC champ will tackle a program that is in transition with head coach Jamey Chadwell constructing for 2023.

PICK: Toledo (-4.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 4.5 factors

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

New Orleans Bowl
Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

South Alabama s having a magic season. The Jaguars will end it off proper with a powerful win over Western Kentucky.

PICK: South Alabama (-7.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 7.5 factors

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Armed Forces Bowl
Baylor vs. Air Pressure (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Air Pressure Falcons common 330 yards and 36 minutes of possession. That is not a recipe for scoring typically.

PICK: Underneath 49.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Friday, December 23, 2022

Independence Bowl
Louisiana vs. Houston (3 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Houston can rating typically. The Cougars common greater than 37 factors per recreation. However they permit opponents to do the identical, giving up greater than 33 factors per recreation. 

If the Ragin' Cajuns can get their offense began, anticipate a shootout.

PICK: Over 58.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Gasparilla Bowl
Wake Forest vs. Missouri (6:30 p.m. ET Friday, ESPN)

The Missouri Tigers misplaced 4 defenders to the portal, and Wake Forest expects to have its full complement of expertise, together with quarterback Sam Hartman who threw for over 3,400 yards and 35 TDs thus far this season. 

PICK: Wake Forest (-1.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 1.5 factors

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Hawai'i Bowl
Center Tennessee vs. San Diego State (8 p.m. ET Saturday, ESPN)

The Center Tennessee State Blue Raiders pulled off an excellent upset towards Miami earlier this season and gained their final three video games. Blue Raiders get the win in Hawai'i.

PICK: MTSU (+6.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 6.5 factors (or win outright)

Monday, December 26, 2022

Fast Lane Bowl
New Mexico State vs. Bowling Inexperienced (2:30 p.m. ET Monday, ESPN)

NMSU coach Jerry Kill additionally appears to be like to win a bowl recreation as a head coach for the primary time in his greater than three-decade profession. It is Jerry's time to shine towards Bowling Inexperienced.

PICK: Aggies (+3 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 3 factors (or win outright)

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Camellia Bowl
Georgia Southern vs. Buffalo (Midday ET, ESPN)

Asking these applications to attain early and infrequently is perhaps asking an excessive amount of. Buffalo hasn't scored greater than 27 in a recreation since October, and Georgia Southern has solely scored 30 or extra twice in its final 5 video games.

PICK: Underneath 67.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

First Responder Bowl
Memphis vs. Utah State (3:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Memphis is driving a wave of horrible type. The Tigers have gained simply two of their final six, so do not search for them to get again on monitor throughout bowl season.

PICK: Utah State (+7.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 7.5 factors (or win outright)

Birmingham Bowl
Coastal Carolina vs. East Carolina (6:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The joys of notching a third-straight, double-digit successful season won't be sufficient for the Chants to beat shedding their change-agent coach Chadwell to Liberty.

PICK: ECU (-9.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 9.5 factors

Assured Price Bowl
Wisconsin vs. Oklahoma State (10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Pokes will play with out longtime starter Spencer Sanders, and so they additionally misplaced arguably their greatest linebacker, Mason Cobb, to the switch portal.

Whereas Wisconsin misplaced Graham Mertz to the portal, it is operating again Braelon Allen who makes the Badger offense go.

PICK: Wisconsin (-3 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 3 factors

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Army Bowl
UCF vs. Duke (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard has been one of many breakout stars of the ACC. UCF, however, is licking its wounds after shedding the AAC title recreation to Tulane.

PICK: Duke (+1.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 1.5 factors (or win outright)

Liberty Bowl
Kansas vs. Arkansas (5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Jayhawks will stroll into the Liberty Bowl largely wholesome. Arkansas comes into this contest with a lame duck defensive coordinator in new UNLV coach Barry Odom and with out two of its greatest gamers on protection in linebackers Bumper Pool and Drew Sanders.

PICK: Kansas (+3 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 3 factors (or win outright)

Vacation Bowl
No. 15 Oregon vs North Carolina (8 p.m. ET, FOX and FOX Sports activities app)

Each applications are severely depleted. Between Oregon and UNC, 16 gamers have opted out or have hit the switch portal. On high of that, each offensive coordinators — UNC’s Phil Longo and Oregon's Kenny Dillingham — are lame geese.

It is asking numerous Bo Nix to guide the Geese previous UNC by double-digits, although.

PICK: North Carolina (+14.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 14.5 factors (or win outright)

Texas Bowl
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Pink Raiders may have their arms full with Ole Miss operating again Quinshon Judkins, who loved the most effective season by a real freshman this season.

PICK: Ole Miss (-3.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 3.5 factors

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Pinstripe Bowl
Syracuse vs. Minnesota (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Behind Minnesota operating again Mohamed Ibrahim, anticipate the Gophers to run the ball and eat clock and to maintain this recreation a low-scoring affair.

PICK: Underneath 42.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Cheez-It Bowl
Oklahoma vs. No. 13 Florida State (5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

If the Sooners cannot cease the FSU rush assault, it is gonna be an extended day for OU in Orlando. Alternately, the Sooners can pop rapidly offensively. Both method, anticipate scoring.

PICK: Over 65.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Alamo Bowl
No. 20 Texas vs. No. 12 Washington (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Doak Walker Award winner and Texas operating again Bijan Robinson goes to provide this recreation some juice towards Penix and the Huskies.

PICK: Over 68.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Friday, December 30, 2022

Mayo Bowl
Maryland vs. No. 23 North Carolina State (Midday ET, ESPN)

With out Devin Leary and lame duck offensive coordinator Tim Beck, the Wolfpack is perhaps in for a combat.

PICK: Maryland (-1.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 1.5 factors

Solar Bowl
Pittsburgh vs. No. 18 UCLA (2 p.m. ET, CBS)

UCLA’s star quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson will play and Pitt’s star quarterback, Kedon Slovis, and defensive lineman Calijah Kancey won't. The Bruins ought to roll simply on this one.

PICK: UCLA (-6.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 6.5 factors

Gator Bowl
No. 21 Notre Dame vs. No. 19 South Carolina (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Gamecocks are in uncommon type with wins towards Tennessee and Clemson to complete their common season. They may not get the win over the Irish however they're going to actually maintain it aggressive. 

PICK: South Carolina (+2.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 2.5 factors (or win outright)

Arizona Bowl
Ohio vs. Wyoming (4:30 p.m. ET, Barstool)

Ohio got here near successful its first convention title in 54 years however fell simply brief towards Toledo. Anticipate the Bobcats to take out their anger on the Pokes.

PICK: Ohio (-1.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 1.5 factors

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Orange Bowl
No. 6 Tennessee vs No. 7 Clemson (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton will stroll into this recreation seeking to show that he has potential to fill Hendon Hooker's sneakers. However Clemson discovered its groove towards UNC within the ACC title recreation. 

The Tigers get the sting within the Orange Bowl.

PICK: Clemson (-6.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 6.5 factors

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Sugar Bowl
No. 5 Alabama vs No. 9 Kansas State (Midday ET, ESPN)

Ten Alabama gamers have chosen to enter the switch portal or opt-out, however none of them are Bryce Younger. On the opposite aspect is Deuce Vaughn enjoying for Kansas State.

Anticipate Okay-State to maintain this one actually shut. Mark this down as among the best video games of this bowl season.

PICK: Kansas State (+3.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 3.5 factors (or win outright)

Music Metropolis Bowl
Iowa vs. Kentucky (Midday ET, ABC)

Each groups can be with out their beginning quarterbacks. And each groups have earned reputations for having robust defenses. This would possibly not be a high-scoring affair.

PICK: Underneath 31.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Fiesta Bowl
No. 3 TCU vs No. 2 Michigan (4 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Michigan’s dashing assault has been almost unstoppable this season — even with out Blake Corum within the backfield. That’s a tall job for Joe Gillespie’s 3-3-5 protection.

PICK: Michigan (-7.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 7.5 factors

Peach Bowl
No. 4 Ohio State vs No. 1 Georgia (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

If the Buckeyes are wholesome, they need to have the ability to give Georgia greater than the Dawgs can deal with.

PICK: Ohio State (+6.5 at FOX Wager) to lose by fewer than 6.5 factors (or win outright)

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Monday, January 2, 2023

ReliaQuest Bowl
No. 22 Mississippi State vs. Illinois (Midday ET, ESPN2)

Illinois may have star operating again Chase Brown for his or her date with the Bulldogs, and the Illini have made it their id to run Brown and maintain the ball.

PICK: Underneath 46.5 factors scored by each groups mixed

Cotton Bowl
No. 16 Tulane vs. No. 10 USC (1 p.m. ET ESPN)

If Heisman winner Caleb Williams fits up towards Tulane, the Trojans ought to hand the Inexperienced Wave simply their second lack of the season.

PICK: USC (-1.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 1.5 factors

Citrus Bowl
No. 17 LSU vs. Purdue (1 p.m. ET, ABC)

The quarterbacks for these two groups, Garrett Nussmeier and Aidan O’Connell, have proven a propensity to sling it. In the event that they each keep true to type, this recreation might be a high-scoring one.

PICK: Over 58.5 factors scored by each groups mixed at FOX Wager

Rose Bowl
No. 8 Utah vs. No. 11 Penn State (5 p.m. ET, ESPN)

The Nittany Lions will enter this recreation with out star wideout Parker Washington and star cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. That is perhaps an excessive amount of for Penn State to beat towards the Pac-12 champs.

PICK: Utah (-2.5 at FOX Wager) to win by greater than 2.5 factors

RJ Younger is a nationwide school soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports activities and the host of the podcast "The Quantity One Faculty Soccer Present." Observe him on Twitter at @RJ_Young and subscribe to "The RJ Younger Present" on YouTube.

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