Tuesday College Football Bowl Picks: Louisville, WKU, UNLV
The college football bowl season continues with three exciting matchups on Tuesday, December 23rd. Whether you're searching for football on today or football on tv today, here's everything you need to know about the games, odds, and expert picks to maximize your viewing experience.
Game Schedule & Key Matchups
The action kicks off at 2:00 PM ET with the Boca Raton Bowl as Louisville faces Toledo. At 5:30 PM ET, the New Orleans Bowl features Western Kentucky versus Southern Mississippi. Finally, the Frisco Bowl caps off the night at 9:00 PM ET with UNLV taking on Ohio.

Boca Raton Bowl: Louisville vs Toledo
Louisville enters as a 7.5-point favorite after an 8-4 ACC season, while Toledo (8-4 MAC) navigates coaching changes with interim head coach Robert Weiner. Despite key opt-outs for Louisville and Toledo losing edge rusher Malachi Davis to the transfer portal, SportsLine's model predicts Louisville covers the spread in 57% of simulations. The over/under sits at 43.5 points.
"Louisville's ACC pedigree gives them the edge, even with opt-outs. Toledo's transition period creates uncertainty." – SportsLine Model
New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss
Western Kentucky (-1.5 favorites) faces Southern Mississippi in a battle of programs adjusting to coaching changes. WKU head coach Tyson Helton returns after an 8-4 Conference USA season, while Southern Miss lost Charles Huff to Memphis. Despite losing running back La'Vell Wright to the transfer portal, WKU boasts 67% win probability per the model. The over/under is 58.5 points.

Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs Ohio
UNLV (-6.5 favorites) aims to cap a surprising 10-3 season under Dan Mullen, who stayed amid Michigan rumors. Ohio, meanwhile, fired head coach Brian Smith amid scandal and will use interim leadership. UNLV's high-powered offense is expected to dominate, with the model projecting a 56% cover rate. The over/under is 66.5 points.
Best Bets & Parlay Opportunity
SportsLine's top picks include:
- Louisville -7.5 (-111)
- Western Kentucky money line (-121)
- UNLV -6.5 (-110)
Combining these into a parlay offers +563 odds (risk $100 to win $563). For new users, DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets with a winning $5 wager.
Where to Watch
All three games air on major networks:
- Boca Raton Bowl: ESPN
- New Orleans Bowl: ESPN2
- Frisco Bowl: ESPN
Set your DVRs or stream via ESPN+ for comprehensive football on tv today coverage.
What's Next?
Wednesday brings more bowl action, including the Hawaii Bowl (Hawaii vs Cal). For against-the-spread picks on all remaining games, access SportsLine's 10,000-simulation model.
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