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International Bowl odds – MAC ready to attack again

Posted on 12/2/2008 2:00:41 PM By Blake Frazier

International Bowl odds: New bowl enters its third year

BLAKE’S PICK: The Buffalo Bulls could have played in the GMAC Bowl or the Motor City Bowl but rejected both in order to visit Canada for the International Bowl. Their fans should face and easy road trip up north for this game, but they likely won’t see a win for their team in the Buffalo vs Connecticut odds.. UConn has a pretty good defense and a solid running game, which will likely play keep-away from Buffalo. Bet online with Connecticut to win the International Bowl.

The surprising 8-5 Bulls defeated Ball State to win the MAC title, while the Huskies finished at 7-5, good for fifth in the Big East. These two will meet in the International Bowl on January 3, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

• Sponsor: No primary sponsor
• Date: January 3, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Stadium: Rogers Center in Toronto, ON
• History: January 6, 2007
• Most Appearances: Rutgers, Ball State, Cincinnati, Western Michigan (tied with one)
• Most Wins: Rutgers, Cincinnati (1)

Last Five Years:

The International Bowl line will see plenty of action from NCAA football betting sharps, as it is one of the final bowl games of the college football season. However, just because the season will be winding down doesn’t mean the International Bowl will be lacking in excitement—in fact, the only Canadian NCAA game of the year has been one of the more exciting tilts in its two years of existence.

International Bowl betting was certainly a thrilling event in 2007, when the Cincinnati Bearcats topped the Western Michigan Broncos 27-24 on a last-second field goal. The 2008 version wasn’t as captivating in terms of competition, however Rutgers running back Ray Rice more than made up for that. Western Michigan entered the game as a significant underdog on the International Bowl spread, and Rice completely exposed that, running for nearly 300 yards in the 52-30 victory.

Looking ahead to 2009 International Bowl betting, the Mid-American Conference will send another representative, rumored to be the Buffalo Bulls, to face the fourth-place team in the Big East. Sources say Connecticut is close to accepting the bid, which would be a tremendous battle between two explosive offenses.

For more tips on International Bowl odds and other great bowl games, check out Blake Frazier’s work for the Betting Edge.

Blake walked onto his college football team and had a brief stint as an assistant coach after he graduated. He brings a sharp mind to the world of sports handicapping. Blake understands the nuances of the game that only someone who has played would understand. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.