College Football Saturday Betting Preview
Four more bowl games on Saturday close out the main college football bowl schedule, starting with the Gator Bowl between the NC State Wolfpack and the Kentucky Wildcats.
At Bovada Sportsbook, the Wildcats are a 2.5-point favorite. Kentucky was 4-6 straight up and 4-5-1 against the spread this season. That included a 2-3-1 ATS record in its last six games. The Wildcats are 3-0 ATS in their last three bowl games.
The Wolfpack were 8-3 SU and 7-4 ATS this season. They enter bowl season on a four-game winning streak at 2-2 ATS. As an underdog, they’re 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
Indiana has been a perfect spread bet this season
In the Outback Bowl, the Indiana Hoosiers face the Ole Miss Rebels as an 8-point favorite.
Indiana was 6-2 SU and a perfect 8-0 ATS this season. When favored, the Hoosiers have won 11 straight with an 8-3 ATS record. In its last four bowl games, Indiana is 0-4 SU and 2-2 ATS.
Ole Miss was 4-5 SU and ATS this season. As an underdog, the Rebels are 1-16 SU and 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games. They have been a reliable bet in bowl games with a 7-1 SU record and 6-1-1 ATS mark in their last eight games.
Ducks have won last 3 bowl games as underdog
In the Fiesta Bowl, the Iowa State Cyclones take on the Oregon Ducks as a 4.5-point favorite.
Iowa State was 8-3 SU and 6-5 ATS this season. In their last six games, the Cyclones are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS. In its last five bowl games, Iowa State is a disappointing 1-4 SU and ATS.
The Ducks were 5-2 SU and 4-3 ATS this season. As an underdog, they’ve won three in a row SU. In their last nine bowl games, the Ducks are 6-3 SU and ATS, which includes three straight wins as an underdog.
Texas A&M favored over UNC in Orange Bowl
Finally, in the Orange Bowl, the Texas A&M Aggies face the North Carolina Tar Heels as a 7.5-point favorite.
Texas A&M was 8-1 SU and 5-4 ATS this season. When favored, the Aggies have won 13 straight at 7-6 ATS. As a bowl game favorite, the Aggies are 5-1 SU and 3-3 ATS in their last six.
North Carolina went 8-3 SU and 5-6 ATS this season. As an underdog, the Tar Heels are 3-11 SU and 8-6 ATS in their last 14 games. In their last 10 bowl games, the Tar Heels are 3-7 SU and 5-5 ATS.