Frisco Bowl
- Matchup: American/C-USA/MAC/MW/Sun Belt
- Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- Time: 08:00 p.m.
- Stadium: Toyota (Frisco, Texas)
- ’22 Winner:
Boise State Broncos
Frisco Bowl Odds
The Frisco Bowl is a college football bowl game held annually in Frisco, Texas. It brings together teams from different conferences to compete in an exciting postseason matchup. The odds associated with the Frisco Bowl refer to the betting probabilities assigned to each team participating in the game. These odds are set by sportsbooks and bookmakers based on various factors, including team performance, rankings, injuries, and statistical analysis.
Frisco Bowl odds play a significant role in wagering and sports betting. They indicate the likelihood of a particular team winning the game and can influence how bettors place their bets. When analyzing Frisco Bowl odds, it’s important to understand how they are presented. They are typically represented as a point spread, moneyline, or over/under (total points).
Frisco Bowl odds can significantly impact wagering decisions. Bettors analyze these odds along with other factors, such as team performance, injuries, and weather conditions, to make informed betting choices. Understanding the odds allows bettors to assess the risk and potential return on their wagers. They can also compare odds across different sportsbooks to find the best value and potentially increase their chances of making profitable bets.
NCAAF Betting odds for this year’s Frisco Bowl have not yet been set.
Understanding the Frisco Betting Odds
The point spread represents the number of points by which the favored team is expected to win the game. For example, if Team A is favored by 6.5 points, they need to win by at least 7 points to cover the spread. Conversely, if Team B is the underdog by 6.5 points, they can lose the game by up to 6 points and still cover the spread.
The moneyline indicates the odds assigned to each team to win the game outright, regardless of the point spread. Positive odds represent the underdog, while negative odds represent the favorite. For instance, if Team A has a moneyline of -200, a bettor would need to wager $200 to win $100 if Team A wins. Conversely, if Team B has a moneyline of +150, a bettor would win $150 for a $100 wager if Team B wins.
The over/under, also known as the total, predicts the combined number of points scored by both teams in the game. Bettors can wager on whether the total points scored will be over or under the set line by the sportsbook.
Frisco Bowl Betting Example With Odds
In last year’s matchup, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) went against the San Diego State Aztecs. They were at -140 on the moneyline as the favorite, with UTSA at +120. Therefore, bettors needed to wager $140 on the Aztecs to win $100 but were only required to wager $100 to win $120 if betting on UTSA, who was the underdog.
San Diego State was a 2.5-point favorite and had no problem covering the spread after winning by 14 points. With the odds at -110 on both sides, a successful bet on UTSA to cover the spread or win outright would have paid bettors the same as a wager on SDSU to win by three points or more.
The over/under for the 2021 Frisco Bowl was 49, meaning that a bet on the combined total of points scored between the two teams had to be more than 49 for the over to hit, or less than 49 for a bet on the under to win. A combined score of exactly 49 points results in a push, in which case the bet is voided, and the original stake is refunded to the bettor.
Learn more about betting on over and under.
SDSU was victorious by winning 38-24, meaning any wager on the Aztecs would have been a winning bet, while any straight bet on UTSA would have lost. A bet on the over would also have been a winner, as the total score was 62 points.
Frisco Bowl Game Betting Trends & Tips
Past trends can help bettors make more informed decisions when picking a side to wager. These trends are invaluable tools for anyone looking to wager on NCAA football.Â
Some recent trends for the Frisco Bowl are:
- SDSU has the most appearances by any team in the Frisco Bowl, with two.Â
- The MAC conference has the most wins, with two in the Frisco Bowl. Ohio won 27-0 over SDSU in 2018, and Kent State defeated Utah State 51-41 in 2019. Â
- The biggest margin of victory in the Frisco Bowl was 41 points, with Louisiana Tech beating SMU 51-10 in the inaugural game in 2017.
- Louisiana Tech had the biggest upset in the Frisco Bowl, and were five-point underdogs when they won big over SMU in 2017.Â
Betting History Of The Frisco Bowl
The Frisco Bowl has featured teams from the Mountain West, MAC, C-USA, and the American Athletic Conference. Mountain West teams have appeared three times with one victory, while MAC teams undefeated in two appearances.
Louisiana Tech defeated Southern Methodist University 51-10 in the first edition of the Frisco Bowl, which is still the biggest upset in the game’s history. The Bulldogs took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter after Amik Robinson returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown and never looked back. They surprised everyone by taking a 42-10 lead at halftime and added three second-half field goals while taking the huge win.
A.J Ouelette holds the record for most rushing yards in the Frisco Bowl, with 164 for Ohio University when they shut out SDSU in 2019. He’s currently a running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL and is one of four former Frisco Bowl MVPs presently playing professionally.
2017 Frisco Bowl MVP J’Mar Smith signed with the New England Patriots in 2020 and, after being cut, had a tryout with the Green Bay Packers later that year. He’s currently with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL. In addition, 2019 MVP Dustin Crum of Kent State is a backup quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs, and 2017 Frisco Bowl Defensive MVP Amik Robertson is presently a cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Frisco Bowl Scores (Playoff)
The Frisco Bowl is one of the favorite college bowl games among sports bettors who enjoy following the most popular sport in the country. Football has historically been the top sport to wager, with millions of fans focused on college bowl games as one of their favorite betting activities. Scores in the Frisco Bowl have been on the higher end, with the winners of each contest averaging more than 40 points and a high of 51 points in 2017 and 2019.
| Season | WON | LOST | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Boise State | North Texas | 35-32 |
| 2021 | San Diego State | UTSA Roadrunners | 38-24 |
| 2020 | —— | Cancelled due to COVID | —— |
| 2019 | Kent State | Utah State | 64-44 |
| 2018 | Ohio | San Diego State | 24-22 |
| 2017 | Louisiana Tech | SMU | 21-14 |
| Wins | Teams | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | San Diego State | 2021, 2022 |
| 1 | Kent State | 2019 |
| 1 | Ohio | 2018 |
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 2017 |
