College football bowl season is ramping up, with an exciting lineup of three bowl games set for Tuesday, December 23. The action kicks off at 2 p.m. ET as Louisville faces Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl. Following that clash, at 5:30 p.m. ET, Western Kentucky will go head-to-head with Southern Mississippi in the New Orleans Bowl, and finally, UNLV will take on Ohio in the Frisco Bowl, starting at 9 p.m. ET.
In the latest betting lines, Louisville is a 7.5-point favorite against Toledo, with an over/under set at 43.5. Western Kentucky holds a slight edge as a 1.5-point favorite in the New Orleans Bowl, where the over/under is 58.5, while UNLV is favored by 6.5 points against Ohio, with a total set at 66.5. Bettors are advised to consider these odds carefully before making their picks.
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The betting insights for December 23 are as follows:
– Louisville -7.5 vs. Toledo (-111)
– Western Kentucky money line vs. Southern Miss (-121)
– UNLV -6.5 vs. Ohio (-110)
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Toledo enters the game also coming off an 8-4 season but does so under the guidance of interim head coach Robert Weiner, following Jason Candle’s acceptance of the head coaching position at UConn. Additionally, Mississippi State is set to face a challenge after defensive standout Malachi Davis opted out of the Boca Raton Bowl to enter the transfer portal, which could impact Toledo’s defensive strategies. Meanwhile, the model suggests Louisville has a 57% probability of covering the spread.
In the New Orleans Bowl, Western Kentucky finished strong with an 8-4 record. However, Southern Miss will be adjusting to a coaching change, having lost Charles Huff to Memphis. Although both teams have faced roster shifts due to player departures, Western Kentucky’s stability with Tyson Helton at the helm gives them the upper hand. The model predicts a 67% chance of a Hilltoppers win.
As for the Frisco Bowl, UNLV boasts an impressive 10-3 record this season under the leadership of Dan Mullen, who remains with the program despite speculation about the Michigan coaching position. Ohio’s recent coaching turmoil, as they parted ways with Brian Smith amid a scandal, will pose additional challenges as they navigate the transition to new head coach John Hauser. The Rebels’ strong offensive capabilities are expected to play a vital role, with the model indicating a 56% chance of covering the spread.
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