2022 ReliaQuest Bowl, Illinois-Mississippi State: TV, odds
The Bayou Bets crew is holding their second annual College Bowl Pick 'Em. They started with $1,000 Bowl Bucks and they're making a play on each of the 42 bowl games this season. When it's over, they'll take whatever money they have left and make a "Final Jeopardy" type pick in the National Championship Game in Inglewood, California on January 9, 2023.
Mike Leach's death casts a pall on this game. Mississippi State either folds in their grief or uses it as fuel. The bet is Mississippi state ML (-115) for $34.50.
Jim Derry bets $10.50 on Illinois ML -105 for $100 to win $ 10.
Mississippi State is playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl in memory of their coach Mike Leach. Illinois is a tough opponent due to their stingy defense.
Mississippi State is playing in ReliaQuest Bowl in honor of Mike Leach. The team is -115 for $23 to win $20.
All picks and handicaps were made and written on or before Dec. 29. Staff writers were allowed to make a pick on the money line, spread, total or make no pick at all.
