SEC football plays five bowl games after the year turns to 2015.
Brian Edwards, a long-time Las Vegas handicapper with an emphasis on SEC football, has provided his thoughts and insights on the line moves throughout the 2014 season. Edwards, a University of Florida graduate, is a weekly radio guest in Las Vegas, Omaha and Memphis and makes regular appearances on Chad Millman’s betting podcast on ESPN.com.
You can check out his work on Twitter or on his website, BrianEdwardsSports.com.
THURSDAY
Wisconsin vs. Auburn (Outback Bowl)
Kickoff: Noon ET
Wednesday Line: Auburn -6.5 (opened -6.5)
Over/Under: 63.5 (opened 61)
Public: 79 percent Tigers
The Play: Auburn.
Minnesota vs. Missouri (Citrus Bowl)
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Wednesday Line: Missouri -4.5 (opened -6)
Over/Under: 47.5 (opened 48.5)
Public: 62 percent Tigers
The Play: Stay away, but consider Missouri if the line continues to fall toward -3.
Alabama vs. Ohio State (Sugar Bowl)
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday Line: Alabama -9 (opened -10)
Over/Under: 58.5 (opened 57.5)
Public: 50 percent each
The Play: Over the total.
FRIDAY
Iowa vs. Tennessee (TaxSlayer Bowl)
Kickoff: 3:20 p.m. ET
Wednesday Line: Tennessee -3.5 (opened -3)
Over/Under: 51.5 (opened 51.5)
Public: 55 percent Vols
The Play: Stay away.
SATURDAY
East Carolina vs. Florida (Birmingham Bowl)
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Wednesday Line: Florida -6.5 (opened -7)
Over/Under: 56.5 (opened 57)
Public: 57 percent Gators
The Play: East Carolina.
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