The Ohio State -5.5 FH

In 2024, OSU was coming off a loss to Michigan, a loss to Oregon and a couple of close games mid-season. Then they slaughtered Tennessee 1st game of the playoffs, followed by doing the same to Oregon. Now Miami has a much better DL than the Vols did, and Miami also has a very good OL. In the trenches, Miami matches up well.

It's just for the rest of the parts of these teams that OSU should win and maybe even win by more than 10-14 points. Beck's stats and performance is drastically different vs. better competition like Louisville, SMU and A&M. He is more likely to turn the ball over than Sayin, and I think OSU will pressure him more than they did QBs during the season. OSU also might have the best secondary in the playoffs so single coverage is something they can handle better than Miami. They are also good at disguising coverages. Tate and Smith are 1st round picks and that doesn't include the other pass catchers that OSU uses.

A&M kept Marcel Reed pretty upright in that game, although Reed made a few turnover worthy plays that hurt his team. Sayin is not a runner, but is more mobile than Beck. He also has a great touch on long and medium passes. His 2 stud WRs make contested passes more like an 80-20 proposition. Miami will try to do what Indiana did in pressuring Sayin, but OSU will make the adjustments like they did last season. Got a sense that Miami is a little star struck getting this far and will maybe start slow. Then there's Cristobal's game management, which is sometimes under question. OSU has 10 players that are likely to go in the 1st and 2nd round of the draft, and that doesn't include Smith, Sayin and a few others that are not yet eligible.

And this it begins the countdown to 2026..........

Make this final day of 2025 a winning one............

Miami +9 This one should be close. OSU will overpower the quicker Canes late, but Sebastian will keep the game closer than 9

OSU vs. Miami U 41.5- I think both defenses will set the tone here. I don't trust Miami to be able to move the ball vs OSU and I think OSU will try to control possession resulting in shortening the game.

Happy New Year everyone!! No Tyson, Udoh, and Leavitt for ASU. Duke qb playing and back next year. How sad is it that this has become bowl handicapping in 2025? Portal cappin! Awesome win for Blue Devils in ACC championship and I believe they ride that momentum to a bowl win today. Good luck today and in the new year!

Iowa +5.5..-120..Incredible stat is Iowa lost 4 games this year by a total of 15 points which included losses to powerhouses Indiana,USC, and Oregon…Iowa has had no major portal defections while Vandy will miss top TE Stowers who led the team with 61 catches…Iowa to keep it close if not win

Vanderbilt/Iowa under 46.5

Vanderbilt and Iowa both thrive on keeping the ball away from opponents, grinding out clock, and shortening the game.

Those two styles will mesh perfectly for Unders. Vanderbilt won't find the explosive plays that led to the offense ranking first in yards per play, especially with Eli Stowers opting out.

Iowa's rushing attack will need to do work against Vandy's solid ground defense, and Mark Gronowski's legs will keep drives going.

Oilers -1.5 +130

Bruins playing their third road game and more importantly have lost six straight. Six goals scored in there last 4 games. Now they play the Oilers who are 7-3 in their last ten and 10-3-3 at home this year.
Oilers are hot and will win a lot of games going forward. Take the Oilers in a big win.

Ohio State under run run run is all you will see today. Two top defenses square off edge to Ohio St.. This is a home game for Ohio St.having played here the 3rd year now. Look for a 20 to 7 Buckeye win

Iowa Hawkeyes +4.5
Hawkeyes went 7-0 ATS this year against teams with a winning record
Hawkeyes four defeats came by only 15 points combined with no loss exceeding 5 points
Hawkeyes defense allowing just 15 points per game and are holding opponents 102 ypg below their average
Hawkeyes head coach Ferentz has a 4-1 ATS record as a dog of more than 3 points versus the SEC
Underdogs are 6-2 ATS including five outright wins in the last few Reliaquest bowls
Vanderbilt ranks 128th nationally in EPA Per Pass allowed & 122nd in third & fourth-down Success Rate allowed
Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers has opted out and will most certainly hurt Pavia's passing game
Only 3 of Vanderbilt's 10 wins were against bowl teams

Iowa +4
Vanderbilt will be without TE Eli Stowers in this one which is a huge blow to this offense. lowa defense matches up great with a Vanderbilt run heavy scheme.I like Iowa with the points

Iowa +4
Iowa is physical on the oline to be able to run down hill. The Iowa D is tough. Hawkeyes 21-17

NCAAF
Vanderbilt
Under 45.5
Gl

Vanderbilt and Iowa both thrive on keeping the ball away from opponents, grinding out clock, and shortening the game. Both teams do well at limiting points from quality drives. In a game with fewer possessions and a clock that won't stop often, settling for field goals will keep the point total low enough to cash the Under.

Calgary -130

Long road trip for Phil 3rd game in 4 nites Calg has been pretty good at home and Phil not so good on road Calg playing very well of late and Wolf is 3-0 with 2.35 GAA vs Phil so take the Flames

Ohio St -9
Miami beat Texas A&M because they capitalized on 3 turnovers, Ohio St in top 5 with least turnovers
Miami want be able to run the ball the way they did against A&M

over 8.5 blues

Eight of the Blues’ last nine road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
Seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Blues and Avalanche

Nebraska +14.5

Take Nebraska

Utahs Devon Dampier is expected to play, but the offensive line not looking awesome with both starting tackles opting out.
Nebraska enters with Matt Rhule valuing postseason wins to show progress to the fans after a bowl win last season.
TJ Lateef may not be an awesome passer, but his ability to protect the football is critical in this spot. Zero interceptions over 95 attempts speaks to an approach that shortens games and limits blowout potential. With uncertainty surrounding Utah’s offense and Nebraska content to play clean, controlled football, the value sits with the underdog. Nebraska takes advantage of a team losing its coach.

Take the points and sprinkle ML

GO BIG RED!!

Ohio st under 41.5 this will be a one hell of a playoff atmosphere with both teams will be fighting to get to the next step. I don’t see a lot of scoring in this game. Well, this will be a Rock fight. Take the under.

Orlando under 227.5 The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games.