2023 Celebration Bowl Odds: Howard vs. Florida A&M Prediction

⭐ NCAA Best Bet Today #1:  Florida A&M -6.5 (-110) at ESPN Bet

The Celebration Bowl is essentially the HBCU national title since it features the winners from the conferences consisting of historically black colleges and universities. Florida A&M is representing the SWAC,  while Howard won the MEAC title to secure its bid into the game. We're going to back the dominant Florida A&M that went 11-1 on the season, with its lone loss coming to Division I USF. This will be the Celebration Bowl debut for both programs.

We like Florida A&M -6.5 (-110) at ESPN Bet. The Rattlers rank No. 2 in the FCS in total defense (267), scoring defense (14.2) and are fifth at defending the run, giving up just 95.1 rushing yards per contest. 

Meanwhile, for how dominant Florida A&M has been, Howard has had a much different path to the Celebration Bowl. The Bison had to rally, winning four of their last five games to secure the MEAC title. But Howard has struggled from home all season, going just 2-4 on the road. 

We're going to back Florida A&M considering the dominant run the team has been on all season. Back the Rattlers to win and cover. 

Betting Pick: Florida A&M -6.5 (-110) at ESPN Bet

NCAA Best Bet Today #2: ⭐  Under 50.5 (-110) at ESPN Bet

When targeting the total in the Celebration Bowl between Howard and Florida A&M, we're leaning towards the under. Florida A&M has been a dominant defensive team all season and will now go up against an average Howard offense. 

We're going with Florida A&M-Howard Under 50.5 (-110) at ESPN Bet. The Bison rank just No. 64 in passing yards per game (202.8) and just 24th in rushing yards per contest (180.9) and will now face Rattler defense that is second in scoring defense and total defense. Florida A&M also has the fifth-best run defense in the FCS, which should take away Howard's strength on offense and force the Bison into more passing plays. 

We could also see a run-heavy gameplay for Florida A&M. Howard ranks 101st in rushing yards allowed per game (186.9). More runs will result in longer, time-consuming drives which would help this game stay under 50.5. We're going to go with the under and back Florida A&M's defense to hold off the Bison. 

Betting Pick: Under 50.5 (-110) at ESPN Bet

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