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Picking Every 2016-17 College Football Bowl Game Against the Spread

By Michael Collins

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 18, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Thomas Sperbeck (82) runs for gain after making a reception against the UNLV Rebels in the second half at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeated UNLV 42-25. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Thomas Sperbeck (82) runs for gain after making a reception against the UNLV Rebels in the second half at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeated UNLV 42-25. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports /

Motel 6 Cactus Bowl
Boise State (10-2, 6-2 MWC)  vs. Baylor (6-6, 3-6 Big 12)
Dec. 27 – 10:15 p.m., ESPN
Chase Field, Phoenix

Average Line: Boise State, -7.5

Baylor is lucky to even be in a bowl game for a number of reasons. The Bears have had a tumultuous season, and it can’t be over soon enough for most fans outside of Waco.

Boise State nearly reclaimed their rightful place atop the Mountain West Conference, and pulled off some big wins against Power-5 teams, including Washington State and Oregon State. A tough loss in the season finale against Air Force kept the Broncos out of the MWC title game.

Baylor may be the most ice cold team in the nation, finishing 2016 with six straight losses. That alone should have kept them out of bowl consideration. Bears fans can thank bowl oversaturation for the postseason berth.

Prediction: Make it seven straight losses for Baylor, and another Power-5 opponent win for Boise State, who will cover easily.

Next: Pinstripe Bowl

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