College Football Bowl Game Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions (Friday)
Friday’s slate in college football is amazing.
To start the day, we’ll get Kentucky-Clemson in the Gator Bowl. After that, Oregon State and Notre Dame will play in the Sun Bowl.
Then we’ll watch Memphis against Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl. Finally, at 8 pm ET, it’ll be the Cotton Bowl between Missouri and Ohio State. That game will be nuts!
Here are a few player props to consider for these matchups.
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Friday’s Best CFB Player Props
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Phil Mafah Over 82.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
It sounds like Phil Mafah hasn’t made a decision about joining the 2024 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, his running partner, Will Shipley, will head into the NFL Draft.
That leads me to believe that Mafah will get most of the snaps in this game. Shipley likely won’t risk much injury in this game.
Sportsbooks also don’t have lines for Shipley but have Mafah numbers.
The Kentucky Wildcats have allowed 113.83 yards per game on the ground this season. They’re much weaker against the run than against the pass.
Meanwhile, Mafah has led the Tigers with 894 yards and nine touchdowns from 168 carries. He averaged 5.3 yards per rush and has added at least 84 rushing yards in five straight games. He’ll likely be the lead guy and could see more carries if Shipley decides to sit out the second half.
Blake Watson Anytime Touchdown (-118)
Senior running back Blake Watson added 177 carries for 1,045 yards with 14 touchdowns this season. He averaged 5.9 yards a carry and will get to play in Memphis’ home stadium against Iowa State.
Iowa State will travel well. It won’t be strictly a home game. But Memphis will have an advantage in that regard.
The Tigers have scored nearly 40 points per game and will take on an Iowa State defense that has already allowed 131.58 yards per game on the ground this season. Watson is an effective runner and is used a whole lot around the goal line.
After all, Watson has scored a touchdown in six straight games and only missed out on a touchdown in two games this season. He’s going to score on Friday.
TreVeyon Henderson Over 113.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
TreVeyon Henderson is one of the only returners on offense for the Buckeyes. The only significant players playing for Ohio State during the regular season are Henderson and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Cade Stover will also play, but he’s been on-and-off this season.
Therefore, it’s likely that Henderson sees the ball a lot.
Henderson earned 137 rushes this season and added 854 yards, averaging 6.2 yards a rush. His volume wasn’t super high, but he was extremely effective when he got the ball. Henderson added 11 touchdowns and had a long rush of 75 yards earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Missouri has given up 124.58 yards on the ground per game this season. Devin Brown, Ohio State’s quarterback, could earn some rushes. But overall, Ohio State will feel the most comfortable getting the ball into Henderson’s hands against Missouri. Take his Over.
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