School soccer bowl picks, predictions for all 28 postseason video games in 2020-21

Bowl Season is right here — simply two days after the 2020 school soccer common season ended.  

There are a complete of 27 bowl video games earlier than the School Soccer Playoff championship sport on Jan. 11. The bowls are topic to scheduling modifications, after all, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the US.  

Within the meantime, benefit from the postseason and Sporting Information’ picks for every a type of video games. I completed 107-101 ATS within the common season, and was 166-51 S/U.  

We’ll replace the strains as Bowl Season continues, however listed here are our first greatest guesses:  

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School soccer bowl picks, predictions  

• Myrtle Seaside Bowl: North Texas vs. Appalachian State (-21) 

Monday, 2:30 p.m., ESPN   

The Mountaineers are enormous favorites – and they’re a pleasant confidence decide understanding this system is 5-0 all time in bowl video games. Appalachian State additionally was 2-9 ATS this season. The Imply Inexperienced won’t have receiver Jaelon Darden (1,190 yards, 19 TDs, who declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.  

Choose: Appalachian State wins 44-20 and COVERS the unfold.  

• Well-known Idaho Potato Bowl: Nevada vs. Tulane (-6)  

Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., ESPN   

The Wolf Pack opened with 5 straight earlier than shedding two of their final three video games. The Inexperienced Wave coated in six of their final seven video games and have been 5-1 ATS as a single-digit favourite. We’re going in opposition to the development.  

Choose: Nevada wins 28-25 in an UPSET.  

• Boca Raton Bowl: UCF vs. BYU (-6.5)   

Tuesday, 7 p.m., ESPN  

This is likely one of the more-exciting early Bowl Season matchups. Each groups have top-10 scoring offenses that common greater than 40 factors per sport. The Knights are near residence, and the road bumped up three factors from its open. Take the worth.  

Choose: BYU wins 41-38 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Georgia Southern (-6) vs. Louisiana Tech  

Wednesday, 3 p.m., ESPN   

Georgia Southern is searching for an eight-win season, and quarterback Shai Werts will lead a speeding assault that averaged 262.4 yards per sport. Louisiana Tech nonetheless makes it seven straight bowl victories regardless of taking part in with out quarterback Luke Anthony, whose season ending with a grotesque leg damage.  

Choose: Louisiana Tech wins 27-24 in an UPSET.  

• Montgomery Bowl: Memphis (-9.5) vs. FAU  

Wednesday, 7 p.m., ESPN   

Memphis is a heavy favourite, and the Tigers, and Brady White wants two TDs to hit 30 for the second straight season. The Tigers proceed that success with a convincing victory in opposition to the Owls, who have been 3-5 ATS in 2020.  

Choose: Memphis wins 35-24 and COVERS the unfold.  

• New Mexico Bowl: Hawaii vs. Houston (-13)  

Thursday, 3:30 p.m., ESPN   

The Cougars are also heavy favorites in a battle of inconsistent groups. Houston’s Clayton Tune and Hawaii’s Chevan Cordeiro are thrilling dual-threat quarterbacks, however each struggled with interceptions at instances. This will likely be nearer than it appears to be like.  

Choose: Houston wins 31-24 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• Camellia Bowl: Marshall vs. Buffalo (-3) 

Friday, 2:30 p.m., ESPN  

This can be a fast turnaround for 2 groups who flopped of their convention championship video games, and that motivation issue makes it a tricky decide. It comes down as to if Buffalo star operating again Jaret Patterson can get rolling in opposition to a Marshall protection that allowed simply 88.9 speeding yards per sport this season.  

Choose: Buffalo wins 34-28 and COVERS the unfold.  

• Remedy Bowl: Liberty vs. Coastal Carolina (-6)  

Saturday, 12 p.m., ESPN 

Who would have guessed this might be one of many most-exciting bowl video games in 2020? Quarterbacks Grayson McCall and Malik Wilis mixed for 43 TD passes and simply six interceptions this season. The Chanticleers have been 8-3 ATS this season. Liberty was 8-2 ATS. This can be a powerful decide both manner.  

Choose: Coastal Carolina wins 35-31 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: UTSA vs. Louisiana (-13)  

Saturday, 3:30 p.m., ABC 

The Ragin’ Cajuns weren’t in a position to play within the Solar Belt championship sport, and now they’ve to carry UTSA near residence. Louisiana caps a 10-win season behind a powerful operating sport that blows the open sport open within the second half.  

Choose: Louisiana wins 34-20 and COVERS the unfold.  

• LendingTree Bowl: Georgia State (-4) vs. Western Kentucky  

Saturday, 3:30 p.m., ESPN 

Each groups received three of their final 4 video games, and this Solar Belt-Convention-USA crossover matchup might go both manner. Keep in mind former Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome? He leads an upset right here.  

Choose: Western Kentucky wins 28-24 in an UPSET.  

• Cheez-It Bowl: Oklahoma State (-3) vs. Miami   

Dec. 29, 5:30 p.m., ESPN  

Miami was embarrassed within the regular-season finale in opposition to North Carolina, and Manny Diaz seemingly hasn’t forgotten final yr’s bowl catastrophe in opposition to Louisian Tech. D’Eriq King helps Miami bounce again in what ought to be a enjoyable shootout with Oklahoma State’s Spencer Sanders.  

Choose: Miami wins 33-30 in an UPSET.  

• Valero Alamo Bowl: Texas (-11.5) vs. Colorado  

Dec. 29, 9 p.m., ESPN  

Watch out right here. The Longhorns have been 0-3 ATS as a double-digit favourite this season, however you recognize the story. Texas wins convincingly in a bowl sport, and it results in elevated expectations for the next season. Sam Ehlinger leads the best way in his ultimate sport with the Longhorns, and Tom Herman begins the cycle once more heading into 2021.  

Choose: Texas wins 38-20 and COVERS the unfold.  

• Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Wisconsin (-7) vs. Wake Forest  

Dec. 30, 12 p.m., ESPN  

Each groups had stop-and-start seasons that have been impacted by COVID-19. The Demon Deacons haven’t received since Halloween, and the Badgers had a three-game shedding streak the place they failed to attain seven factors per sport. Wisconsin ended that with a 20-17 victory in opposition to Minnesota within the finale, and so they construct on that momentum. Is that this the good bowl identify of all?  

Choose: Wisconsin wins 27-17 and COVERS the unfold.  

• TransPerfect Music Metropolis Bowl: Missouri vs. Iowa (-13.5)  

Dec. 30, 3:30 p.m., ESPN  

The Hawkeyes put collectively a stable season after a sluggish begin, and so they coated in 5 of their final six video games. Missouri’s protection allowed 49.3 factors in its final three video games. That is nonetheless a big unfold, and the Tigers hold round lengthy sufficient to check Iowa late.  

Choose: Iowa wins 34-24 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Tulsa (-1.5) vs. Mississippi State   

Dec. 31, 12 p.m., ESPN  

Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins is a motive to look at, and the Golden Hurricane can shut the season in opposition to a SEC crew that misplaced its final three video games. The issue with that? Mike Leach. Mississippi State is that 3-7 crew that may exit and win a bowl sport.  

Choose: Mississippi State wins 34-28 in an UPSET.  

• AutoZone Liberty Bowl: West Virginia (NL) vs. Military 

Dec. 31, 4 p.m., ESPN  

West Virginia was 4-1 ATS as a favourite this season, and so they have playmakers within the again seven. Military changed Tennessee on this bowl,  and that choice offense will check the Mountaineers. We’ll replace this decide when the road comes out. 

Choose: West Virginia wins 30-27. 

• Arizona Bowl: San Jose State (-7) vs. Ball State  

Dec. 31, 4 p.m., CBSSN 

San Jose State has an opportunity to finish an ideal season with Brent Brennan and two-time switch quarterback Nick Starkel. The Spartans have been 6-1 ATS this season. Ball State performed spoiler within the MAC championship sport, however that does not occur this time round.  

Choose: San Jose State wins 31-21 and COVERS the unfold.  

• Texas Bowl: TCU (-6) vs. Arkansas  

Dec. 31, 8 p.m., ESPN 

The Razorbacks closed the season on a four-game shedding streak, however additionally they have been 7-3 ATS this season. TCU received 5 of its final six and was 7-3 ATS. This ought to be a enjoyable throw-back to the Southwest Convention days. There will likely be an edge to this sport.  

Choose: TCU wins 31-28 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• Vrbo Citus Bowl: Northwestern (-2.5) vs. Auburn  

Jan. 1, 1 p.m., ABC 

Northwestern misplaced the Huge Ten championship sport, however they will nonetheless shut the season with a bowl victory in opposition to Auburn, which is searching for a brand new coach. The Tigers benefit from a number of Wildcats’ turnovers to win a bowl sport this time.  

Choose: Auburn wins 27-23 in an UPSET.  

• TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Kentucky (-2.5) vs. N.C. State  

Jan. 2, 12 p.m., ESPN 

The Wildcats have been 1-4 in opposition to ranked groups this season and struggled with consistency on offense. The Wolfpack closed the season on a four-game win streak. This ought to be one other tight-knit battle, however we’ll go together with the extra constant crew.  

Choose: N.C. State wins 28-24 in an UPSET.  

• Outback Bowl: Indiana (-7.5) vs. Ole Miss  

Jan. 2, 12:30 p.m., ABC 

Indiana hasn’t performed since Dec. 5, and the Hoosiers have been robbed of a New Yr’s Day Six bid. Jack Tuttle performed properly within the victory in opposition to Wisconsin, however their protection will likely be examined by Ole Miss’ offense. Lane Kiffin may simply pull off a bowl season upset in consequence behind an enormous sport from Matt Corral. However we’ll follow the Hoosiers and Tom Allen, who cap a dream season in dramatic trend.  

Choose: Indiana wins 36-33 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold. 

New Yr’s Day Six bowl picks, predictions  

• Goodyear Cotton Bowl Basic: Florida (-2.5) vs. Oklahoma  

Dec. 30, 7:15 p.m., ESPN  

The Cotton Bowl ought to be a shootout, and the 68.5-point over is a powerful indicator it ought to be a enjoyable sport. Oklahoma’s younger playmakers will make performs in opposition to Florida’s protection, however Kyle Trask leads Florida to a 3rd consecutive New Yr’s Day Six victory.  

Choose: Florida wins 38-34 and COVERS the unfold.  

• Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl: Georgia (-6) vs. Cincinnati  

Jan. 1, 12:30 p.m., ESPN  

The Bearcats did not get thought-about for the playoff, and the comfort is a prove-it sport in opposition to a stable Georgia crew that hit its stride within the ultimate month of the season with J.T. Daniels, who averaged 10.4 yards per try. The Bulldogs do not do the Group of 5 any favors.  

Choose: Georgia wins 31-23 and COVERS the unfold.  

• PlayStation Fiesta Bowl: Oregon vs. Iowa State (-4)  

Jan. 2, 4 p.m., ESPN 

Oregon received the Pac-12 championship, however two head-scratching losses confirmed a scarcity of consistency on offense. This can be a enormous highlight sport for the Cyclones and coach Matt Campbell. Brock Purdy takes benefit in a thriller, however there’s a worth within the Geese if the unfold continues to development upward.  

Choose: Iowa State wins 31-28 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• Capital One Orange Bowl: Texas A&M (-5.5) vs. North Carolina  

Jan. 2, 8 p.m., ESPN 

The Aggies had a Playoff case, and Kellen Mond’s improvement was commendable below third-year coach Jimbo Fisher. The Tar Heels are forward of schedule below Mack Brown, and this can be a likelihood for Sam Howell to take the subsequent step with this system. Brown was 10-4 in opposition to the Aggies whereas with Texas.  

Choose: North Carolina wins 34-31 in an UPSET.  

School Soccer Playoff picks, predictions 

• Rose Bowl Sport: Alabama (-20) vs. Notre Dame  

Jan. 1, 5 p.m., ESPN  

The Irish get one other big-time spot, and they’re heavy underdogs after the ACC championship sport flop. Alabama must regulate to the lack of middle Landon Dickerson, however the offense merely presents too many issues on the perimeter for the Irish. The Crimson Tide advance to a different CFP championship sport, however Notre Dame will get a backdoor cowl.  

Choose: Alabama wins 42-23 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• Allstate Sugar Bowl: Clemson (-7.5) vs. Ohio State  

Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m., ESPN 

The rematch is intriguing contemplating how the Tigers rallied to beat the Buckeyes final season. It is a first-rate quarterback matchup between Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. Ohio State will leap out to a half-time lead (once more), however Clemson wins a high-scoring thriller behind extra heroics from Lawrence.  

Choose: Clemson wins 34-31 however FAILS TO COVER the unfold.  

• CFP Nationwide Championship Sport: Alabama vs. Clemson  

Jan. 11, 8 p.m., ESPN 

Alabama-Clemson V. School soccer followers may develop uninterested in the matchup, nevertheless it’s one other high-scoring shootout overflowing with first-round expertise on each side. Najee Harris opens up the operating sport early, and that units up Mac Jones for one more large sport. The Crimson Tide holds off a second-half rally by Lawrence and holds on for Nick Saban’s sixth nationwide championship with the varsity.  

Choose: Alabama wins 37-34.