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College Football Bowl Game Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Dec. 31 - Jan. 1: Indiana vs Alabama, Iowa, Duke!

Story byVaughn DalzellWed, December 31, 2025 at 8:12 AM UTC·4 min readAfter a 9-1 start to Bowl Season, Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his three best bets for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Be sure to check out DraftKings for all the latest game odds & team props for every matchup this week on the College Football schedule!AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIowa vs Vanderbilt (-5.5): O/U 45.5Iowa went 0-4 against ranked opponents this year, but those losses were all close! Iowa lost to #16 Iowa State (16-13), #11 Indiana (20-15), #9 Oregon (18-16), and #17 USC (26-21). All four losses came by five or fewer points and a combined 15 total points.

College Football Bowl Game Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Dec. 31 - Jan. 1: Indiana vs Alabama, Iowa, Duke!

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Key Highlights

  • Iowa went 8-0 against unranked opponents.
  • Vanderbilt is ranked, has the runner-up for the Heisman at quarterback, Diego Pavia, and just missed the College Football Playoff as an SEC contender. The biggest opt-out of the game is Eli Stowers, the Vandervilt tight end and John Mackey Award winner.
  • Stowers led Vanderbilt in receptions (62) and yards (769), so his departure is a big deal for Diego Pavia.
  • A difference maker for Iowa might be running back Khamari Moulton.
  • He is from Florida and discussed what it means for Iowa to play in this bowl game — “It definitely gives me a boost of energy.
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