The holiday season and college football bowls are here, and fans have over 40 bowl games to bet. The spreads and totals for every game are listed below and will be updated as kickoff approaches.
Remember that information is the name of the game for bowls, even more so than the regular season. Teams’ motivation, NFL draft declarations and a record number of players entering the transfer portal make monitoring who’s in and out of every game paramount.
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Bowl game odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Subject to change.
CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game
No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan (-1.5, 45.5)
Jan. 1, 5 p.m. ET
This game opened Michigan -2.5 at several online sportsbooks, but the vast majority of early bets and money have been on Alabama. That’s not surprising after the latter beat No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship Game to grab a spot in the College Football Playoff. Jim Harbaugh vs. Nick Saban adds intrigue to a showdown that oddsmakers predict will be the most wagered-on college football game so far this season. The Crimson Tide are the best team the Wolverines have faced all season. This should be a terrific contest.
CFP Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl
No. 3 Texas (-4.5, 64.5) vs. No. 2 Washington
Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m. ET
Washington is undefeated (13-0) this season and has won 20 straight games dating back to last year. Texas (12-1) holds one of the season’s most impressive wins, beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa by double digits in September. Michael Penix Jr. didn’t win the Heisman, but he’s more experienced than the Longhorns’ Quinn Ewers. Penix should also be healthier and throwing to arguably the nation’s best wide receiving corps. Per ESPN, Penix Jr. and Kalen DeBoer are 9-0 against AP Top 25 opponents.
Myrtle Beach Bowl
Georgia Southern (-3.5, 48.5) vs. Ohio
Dec. 16, 11 a.m. ET
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Jacksonville State (-3.5, 59.5) vs. UL Lafayette
Dec. 16, 2:15 p.m. ET
Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State (-6.5, 44.5)
Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. ET
Isleta New Mexico Bowl
New Mexico State (-3, 51.5) vs. Fresno State
Dec. 16, 5:45 p.m. ET
Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk
UCLA (-3.5, 49.5) vs. Boise State
Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. ET
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
California vs. Texas Tech (-2.5, 57.5)
Dec. 16, 9:15 p.m. ET
Famous Toastery Bowl
Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion (-2.5, 55.5)
Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. ET
Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl
UTSA (-9.5, 52.5) vs. Marshall
Dec. 19, 9 p.m. ET
RoofClaim.Com Boca Raton Bowl
South Florida vs. Syracuse (-3, 61.5)
Dec. 21, 8 p.m. ET
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
Georgia Tech vs. UCF (-4.5, 63.5)
Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. ET
Camellia Bowl
Arkansas State (-1.5, 52.5) vs. Northern Illinois
Dec. 23, 12 p.m. ET
76 Birmingham Bowl
Troy Trojans (-7.5, 44.5) vs. Duke
Dec. 23, 12 p.m. ET
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
James Madison vs. Air Force (-2.5, 41.5)
Dec. 23, 3:30 p.m. ET
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Georgia State vs. Utah State (-1.5, 61.5)
Dec. 23, 3:30 p.m. ET
68 Ventures Bowl
South Alabama (-16.5, 46.5) vs. Eastern Michigan
Dec. 23, 7 p.m. ET
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Utah (-6.5, 41.5) vs. Northwestern
Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. ET
EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl
Coastal Carolina vs. San Jose State (-9.5, 53.5)
Dec. 23, 10:30 p.m. ET
Quick Lane Bowl
Bowling Green vs. Minnesota (-3.5, 40.5)
Dec. 26, 2 p.m. ET
Servpro First Responder Bowl
Texas State (-3.5, 58.5) vs. Rice
Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m. ET
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Kansas (-11.5, 66.5) vs. UNLV
Dec. 26, 9 p.m. ET
Military Bowl Presented By GoBowling.Com
Virginia Tech vs. Tulane (-10.5, 44.5)
Dec. 27, 2 p.m. ET
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
North Carolina vs. West Virginia (-6.5, 54.5)
Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m. ET
DirecTV Holiday Bowl
No. 15 Louisville (-7, 58.5) vs. USC
Dec. 27, 8 p.m. ET
Louisville was never going to make the College Football Playoff, but the Cardinals certainly should’ve played better in the ACC title game against a Florida State team without its top two QBs. There’s no better cure for a college football offense than facing USC, though, which ranks 119th in points per game allowed. Trojans star QB Caleb Williams isn’t playing, and USC may have other opt-outs before kickoff.
TaxAct Texas Bowl
Texas A&M (-1.5, 52.5) vs. No. 20 Oklahoma State
Dec. 27, 9 p.m. ET
Oklahoma State went up against a scary Texas offense in the Big 12 Championship Game and couldn’t get stops when needed, allowing the Longhorns to win 49-21. Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy has won five of his past seven bowl appearances, but the Aggies have the location advantage with this game in Houston. With top recruits on both sides, this will be another bowl game to monitor opt-outs and portal entries.
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
No. 24 SMU (-10, 49.5) vs. Boston College
Dec. 28, 11 a.m. ET
SMU is another team that was disappointed on Selection Day, going from a potential New Year’s Six bowl bid to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl in Boston. SMU is a much better team than Boston College, even without starting QB Preston Stone. The Mustangs have an 83.6% chance to win, according to ESPN Analytics, and should ride a strong offense and stout defense to victory.
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) (-1.5, 40.5)
Dec. 28, 2:15 p.m. ET
Pop-Tarts Bowl
No. 18 NC State vs. No. 25 Kansas State (-2.5, 47.5)
Dec. 28, 5:45 p.m. ET
NC State has momentum after winning its last five regular-season games, while Kansas State was much more inconsistent and lost starting QB Will Howard to the transfer portal. Wolfpack QB Brennan Armstrong wants to end his career on a high note and secure the program’s first 10-win season since 2002. KSU was 6-4 ATS as a favorite this season, and NC State was 5-2 as an underdog.
Valero Alamo Bowl
No. 14 Arizona (-2.5, 62.5) vs. No. 12 Oklahoma
Dec. 28, 9:15 p.m. ET
There aren’t many teams outside of the College Football Playoff that you’d want to play less than Arizona right now. The Wildcats won six straight to end the season, including four against teams that were ranked at the time. Oklahoma starting QB Dillon Gabriel has entered the transfer portal, and the other opt-outs will likely come for the Sooners. Oklahoma probably isn’t thrilled to play in a non-New Year’s Six bowl, while the vibes are good for Arizona. This game has one of the schedule’s highest totals, so expect plenty of fireworks.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
No. 22 Clemson (-5.5, 46.5) vs. Kentucky
Dec. 29, 12 p.m. ET
Any Clemson season ending with four regular-season losses is a disappointment, while Kentucky struggled down the stretch after starting the season 5-0. The Tigers will be without linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and several other players, but Dabo Swinney wants to finish the season strong. The Wildcats beat rival Louisville in the Governor’s Cup and also want to end the year on a high note. Both teams were 6-6 ATS in the regular season.
Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl
No. 19 Oregon State vs. No. 16 Notre Dame (-4.5, 39.5)
Dec. 29, 2 p.m. ET
Neither team entered the season hoping to be in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl, but here they are. Oregon State starting QB DJ Uiagalelei entered the transfer portal, and RB Damien Martinez is suspended following a DUI arrest, so the Beavers won’t be at full strength. The Irish have also lost several players to the portal, and it remains to be seen if Joe Alt and Audric Estime will play.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Memphis vs. Iowa State (-10.5, 59.5)
Dec. 29, 3:30 p.m. ET
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
No. 9 Missouri vs. No. 7 Ohio State (-5.5, 50.5)
Dec. 29, 8 p.m. ET
Missouri is the more excited team to be here, as Ohio State needs to get over the loss at Michigan that kept the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff. OSU starting QB Kyle McCord entered the transfer portal on Dec. 4, shifting this line from Buckeyes -6 to +2.5. Ohio State could see more opt-outs as the game approaches, so the spread may grow even larger.
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
No. 11 Ole Miss vs. No. 10 Penn State (-4.5, 49.5)
Dec. 30, 12 p.m. ET
Penn State has the nation’s top defense and played well against strong offenses like Michigan (24-15 loss) and Ohio State (20-12 loss). Ole Miss has a good offense as well (top 20 in points per game), but the Rebels also lost to the two best teams on their schedule in Georgia and Alabama. Ole Miss went 1-2 ATS as an underdog this season.
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Auburn (-6.5, 47.5) vs. Maryland
Dec. 30, 2 p.m. ET
Capital One Orange Bowl
No. 6 Georgia (-20.5, 44.5) vs. No. 5 Florida State
Dec. 30, 4 p.m. ET
This is another game where motivation will be key. Georgia had won 29 straight games before losing to Alabama, falling from No. 1 in the CFP to No. 6. Meanwhile, Florida State became the first Power Five team to go 13-0, win a league title and still not make the CFP semifinals. Backup QB Tate Rodemaker will likely be cleared from his concussion and play for the Seminoles, but he’ll be challenged by the Bulldogs’ stingy defense.
Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
Toledo vs. Wyoming (-3.5, 44.5)
Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. ET
ReliaQuest Bowl
Wisconsin vs. No. 13 LSU (-9.5, 55.5)
Jan. 1, 12. p.m. ET
As expected, Heisman winner Jayden Daniels will not play for LSU. However, the Tigers are still favored. They went 11-1 to the Over this season, were 8-4 ATS and had a real chance to beat Alabama before Daniels was knocked out of the game with an injury in the third quarter. It was a down year for Wisconsin at 7-5 (5-4 in Big Ten play), but the Badgers are a respected program and likely won’t lay down.
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
No. 23 Liberty vs. No. 8 Oregon (-16.5, 67.5)
Jan. 1, 1 p.m. ET
Liberty made it to a New Year’s Six bowl in head coach Jamey Chadwell’s first season, leading the nation in rushing at over 300 yards per game. Oregon’s motivation will be the key factor here, as the Ducks blew their chance at the College Football Playoff by losing the Pac-12 Championship Game 34-31 to Washington. Oregon is the far more talented team, but will it show up?
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
No. 21 Tennessee (-6.5, 35.5) vs. No. 17 Iowa
Jan. 1, 1 p.m. ET
Most Iowa games have been tough to watch this season, but the Hawkeyes have been fascinating from a gambling perspective. They are 10-2 to the Under and set the college football record for the lowest Over/Under in a game. Iowa’s terrific defense (fifth in yards per game allowed, fourth in PPG allowed) and putrid offense (last in YPG) should limit points here.
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