Ten12 Picks Pod: Bowl Picks

·1 hr 17 min·5 clips

Rob Bowron joins to pick every Big 12 bowl game, including who Texas Tech might face in the playoff.

["The episode is the season finale of the Ten12 Picks Pod, focusing exclusively on making betting picks for Big 12 bowl games.", "Hosts Philip Slavin and Chase A. Kitty are joined by guest Rob Bowron, founder of BetaRank, a college football analytics site.", "They open by reviewing their picks from championship week, where Philip went 5-1, Chase went 4-2, and guest Kyle Hunter went 5-2.", "Chase's season record stands at 67-60-1, making him the unofficial champion, while Philip aims to reach .500 overall.", "Rob Bowron introduces the challenges of bowl season, noting unpredictability due to opt-outs, transfers, and varying team motivations.", "The first game discussed is the Pop-Tarts Bowl between BYU and Georgia Tech, with Philip and Rob picking BYU to cover -4.5, while Chase takes Georgia Tech +4.5.", "Next, they analyze the Texas Bowl featuring Houston and LSU, with all three hosts picking Houston -2.5, citing LSU's opt-outs and lack of motivation.", "The Alamo Bowl between TCU and USC is debated, with Rob picking USC -4.5, Philip taking the over 57.5, and Chase selecting the under 59.", "For the Sun Bowl between Arizona State and Duke, Philip and Chase pick the under 49.5, while Rob takes Arizona State to win outright.", "The Las Vegas Bowl with Utah and Nebraska sees Chase taking Nebraska +16.5, Rob picking Utah -16.5, and Philip choosing Utah team total over 33.5.", "In the Liberty Bowl between Cincinnati and Navy, Rob and Philip pick Cincinnati +7, while Chase selects Navy -6.5.", "The Holiday Bowl between Arizona and SMU results in a consensus pick for Arizona -2.5 across all three hosts.", "They speculate on Texas Tech's potential playoff game against Oregon, with all three taking Texas Tech +6.5, praising the Red Raiders' defense.", "Each host makes additional non-Big 12 bowl picks, including Chase on JMU-Oregon first half under 26.5 and NC State -5.5.", "Rob picks Montana State -4.5 and Illinois State +2.5 in FCS playoff games.", "Philip selects Hawaii +1.5 against Cal and Harding moneyline in the Division II championship.", "The episode concludes with thanks to the guest and co-host, marking the end of the season with plans to return in January.", "Throughout, the hosts reference analytics from BetaRank, SP+, and other sources to inform their picks.", "Technical difficulties and lighthearted banter about internet tabs and personal anecdotes are interspersed.", "The tone is casual and focused on college football betting, with an emphasis on Big 12 teams and bowl season dynamics."]

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A lively Big 12 bowl-picks finale where roster news, model numbers, and instinct keep the card unsettled.

Big 12 bowl season gets a full-slate picks treatment, with Philip Slavin, Chase A. Kitty, and BetaRank's Rob Bowron moving through every Big 12 bowl game on the board.

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