Emerald Bowl
Boston College Eagles vs USC Trojans
Sports Betting Odds: USC -8.5
The USC Trojans didn’t have the season they were expecting to have but after losing so many seniors to the NFL, the Trojans just weren’t able to reload like they usually do. USC started a freshman quarterback Matt Barkley, who – along with the offense – hit a wall. The good news for USC is the fact that they have some extra time to prepare and practice for this bowl, we should see a very good effort and maybe even a glimpse into what we’ll see next year.
The real question is how motivated will this team be considering they are used to playing in the BCS?
The Boston College Eagles really are no match for the Trojans, so the Trojans motivation will really be a key. If they are excited to play for it, they will roll the Eagles. If they act like they don’t care to win an Emerald Bowl, then it’s going to show and this will be a really sloppy game.
The Eagles offense is horrific and they may not score at all in this game. If USC is up for it, they’ll dominate and run away with this one. If they aren’t, get ready for a 3-0 sleeper.
Sports Picks: USC -8.5
Meineke Car Care Bowl
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers
Sportsbook Odds: Pittsburgh -2.5
The Pittsburgh Panthers will have a reality check at the Meineke Car Care Bowl: how interested are they in playing for it? The Panthers were just over a minute away from playing in the Sugar Bowl but now they’ll be in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.
Regardless, this game figures to be close because North Carolina doesn’t have the offense to run away and hide from anyone while six of the Panthers final nine games were decided by a touchdown or less.
This is going to be a defensive game as both teams know how to bring on that side of the ball whereas the offenses usually need some work. But even so, Pittsburgh has a better offense with a good running game and some quality weapons in the passing game. If they are motivated, they will end up with this bowl win.
NCAA Football Betting Picks: Pittsburgh -2.5