LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk
- Matchup: TBD
- Date:Â Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2024
- Time: 9:00 p.m.
- Stadium: SoFi (Inglewood, CA)
- ’23 Winner:
UCLA Bruins
LA Bowl Odds
The LA Bowl is another Southern California NCAA Division I College football main event featuring top collegiate football action. This year’s edition of the bowl is set to kick off on December 18th at 9:00 PM ET, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The LA Bowl betting odds are not available as of now, since the teams haven’t been announced yet. Don’t forget to check out the odds to place your bet.
Understanding the LA Betting Odds
For this example, we are going to use the 2021 edition, featured by Utah State and Oregon State. Given Oregon’s position, they were the favorite over Utah and the latter’s lack of solid numbers throughout the season.
Moneylines were thus leaning in favor of the Oregon Beavers. Set at -300, bettors had to wager $300 to make a $100 profit. Conversely, if bettors had wagered on the Utah Aggies as an underdog at +240 odds, they would have nailed a $240 profit on every $100 wager.
Point spreads were set at -6.5 for a total of 68 points. That means those who bet against the spread and on the under for the game would have made a juicy profit. Those who also favored the underdog recorded some solid earnings.
Betting Trends & Tips
The first thing to consider when placing a wager on college bowls is every single piece of data and stats one can get one’s hands on. Every news piece, rumor, stat, number, and indicator that can turn into an accurate prediction will allow bettors to make the most of every dollar wagered.
Also, staying on top of NCAAF odds and lines that allow bettors a much bigger win will translate into more money earned. The name of the game is to limit risks and take advantage of the best odds. Looking for the right market and gaming provider is also key to getting there.
Although still limited, here are some trends that the initial LA Bowl set in 2021:
- Utah State became the first official winner of the LA Bowl by pulling a solid victory against Oregon State.
- Utah State also stands as the team with the most points scored at 24
- Utah State’s WR Deven Thompkins also became the first winner of an MVP award at the LA Bowl.
- In bowl games, the PAC-12 is 12-13 against the Mountain West
- In overall historical records, the PAC-12 leads 114-58 against the Mountain West
Betting History Of The LA Bowl
The bowl was first played in 2021 and was sponsored by Jimmy Kimmel and his late-night show’s administration.
Under the terms of the five-year agreement, Jimmy Kimmel and the representatives of his show announced that they would become the official sponsors of the newly-set Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl.
It was also determined that the game was to be played between the Mountain West Conference and the Pac-12 Conference. The formatting was also defined so the fifth-place team from the Pac-12 would match up against the Mountain West champion.
Post-Pandemic Upset
Given the COVID-19 protocols, the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl was not played in 2020 but was moved to 2021.
In the inaugural game, Utah State took a surprising win over Oregon State with a 24-13 win. Attendance was recorded at 29,896 fans, who saw the underdogs beat the odds-on favorite.
LA Bowl Scores
The first edition of the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl was played in 2021. The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl game hosts rivals from the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences.
In 2021, Utah State became the first official winner of the bowl with a 24-13 victory over Oregon State. But, as the score shows, the LA Bowl seems well on its way to becoming a major event with more big rivalries to come in the future.
| Season | WON | LOST | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UCLA | Boise State | 35-22 |
| 2022 | Fresno St | Washington | 24-13 |
| 2021 | Utah | Oregon | 24-13 |
| Wins | Teams | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno State | 2022 |
| 1 | Utah State | 2021 |
