Camping World Independence Bowl Odds And Prediction

Nov 12, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Ryan Finley (15) passes the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Camping World Independence Bowl Odds And Prediction

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The NBA and NFL take center stage on Christmas Day, but on Monday, we are back to our bowl games! The last game up on Monday is the Camping World Independence Bowl!

You will still get my picks against the spread and point wagers just like I did all season long. I didn’t have a great regular season, but I can make it look a whole lot better with a strong bowl season! It was a decent start on Saturday, but just in case you missed any:
Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Geico Las Vegas Bowl
Raycom Camellia Bowl
AutoNation Cure Bowl
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Miami Beach Bowl
Boca Raton Bowl
San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
Dollar General Bowl
Hawaii Bowl
St. Petersburg Bowl
Quick Lane Bowl

Nov 26, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ralph Webb (7) is carried off the field by offensive lineman Will Holden (74) and offensive lineman Barrett Gouger (56) following a win over Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt Stadium. Vanderbilt won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Vanderbilt vs. North Carolina State(-5.5) at Shreveport, LA(4) :

Vanderbilt(6-6, 3-5 SEC)

Wins: vs. Middle Tennessee State(47-24), at Western Kentucky(31-30), at Georgia(17-16), vs. Tennessee State(35-17), vs. Mississippi(38-17), vs. Tennessee(45-34)

Losses: vs. South Carolina(10-13), at Georgia Tech(7-38), vs. Florida(6-13), at Kentucky(13-20), at Auburn(16-23), at Missouri(17-26)

Record vs. bowl teams: 5-5

Vanderbilt only played two teams that didn’t make it to the post season. One of those is FCS Tennessee State, who went 7-4 at the FCS level. They are tested, and the only team that they really struggled against was Georgia Tech. Vanderbilt it characterized by a good defense and an offense that slows you down. Almost the exact opposite of North Carolina State.

North Carolina State(6-6, 3-5 ACC):

Wins: vs. William And Mary(48-14), vs. Old Dominion(49-22), vs. Wake Forest(33-16), vs. Notre Dame(10-3), at Syracuse(35-20), at North Carolina(28-21)

Losses: at East Carolina(30-33), at Clemson(17-24), at Louisville(13-54), vs. Boston College(14-21), vs. Florida State(20-24), vs. Miami(FL)(13-27)

Record vs. bowl teams: 3-5

It took North Carolina State a bit to get going in conference play. They were a 36 yard field goal away from taking down number 2 Clemson. As good as Vandy’s schedule was top to bottom, they didn’t play anyone of that caliber. The Wolfpack did struggle with consistency, especially against good defenses.

Prediction:

This is Vanderbilt’s good defense against the running attack of North Carolina State. Matt Dayes can do all kinds of things. He started his career as a tight end, and ended up running for more than 1,200 yards this season. I expect a low scoring game, but I’m not sure how much Vanderbilt will be able to get in this game. I trust the NC State offense more, even against this defense.

Pick: North Carolina State

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