College football picks against the spread: Bowl season, week 2

Oct 15, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reacts after making the game winning touchdown catch against the Northern Illinois Huskies during overtime at Huskie Stadium. Central Michigan Chippewas defeat the Northern Illinois Huskies 34-28 in triple overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Old Dominion Monarchs wide receiver Zach Pascal (6) scores a touchdown during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack won 49-22. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Idaho Potato Bowl (Thursday 12/22, 7:00 pm ET) – Colorado State (-13.5) over Idaho

Another favorite. I promise you that I am uncomfortable, but I don’t understand this line. The Vandals have won six of seven and that is probably the reason this is less than a two-touchdown spread, but in same breath, Colorado State is a top-25 team according to multiple projection systems. Mike Bobo and his crew aren’t really on the national radar, but I don’t think Idaho is very good and Colorado State should be able to score 40-plus on the way to a front-door cover in this spot.

Bahamas Bowl (Friday 12/23, 1:00 pm ET) – Old Dominion (-4) over Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan is one of the better stories of the year but Old Dominion is just better. Solidly better, at that. ODU has racked up five consecutive victories while dominating on the offensive side of the ball and, frankly, I don’t think EMU can get enough stops to stay close. This number might climb before kickoff so jump on early if you like it, but it is the only way that I can go in a (very) weird Friday afternoon slot.

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