2024 Salute To Veterans Bowl Betting Odds, Predictions, Preview

2024 Salute To Veterans Bowl Betting Odds, Predictions, Preview

The Camellia Bowl wrapped up on Saturday, December 23, 2023 and bettors saw a close victory by Northern Illinois, who edged Arkansas State, 21-19 as 2.5-point underdogs.

The Bowl has now changed names to the Salute to Veterans Bowl.

Recap all the 2023 Camellia Bowl Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions and History below and be sure to check back for the 2024 installment of the Salute to Veterans Bowl.

Camellia Bowl Betting Odds

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  • Opening point spread: South Alabama -7.5
  • Opening moneyline: South Alabama -321/Western Michigan +257
  • Opening total: Over/Under 57.5 points scored
  • Time: 9 PM ET Saturday, Dec. 14 (ESPN)

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Camellia Bowl History

Camellia Bowl Logo

The Camellia Bowl bowl began in 2014, and the matchup currently features schools from the Sun Belt and Mid-American Conference (MAC). The game takes place at the Cramton Bowl from Montgomery, Alabama.

Bowling Green captured the inaugural Camellia Bowl with a 33-28 victory against South Alabama. In the first two games of this bowl game, the 'over' cashed each time, averaging a total of 60.5 points.

Appalachian State won both the 2015 and 2016 editions, and both victories came on a late field goal for the Mountaineers. In 2017, it was Middle Tennessee State of Conference USA springing the slight upset over Arkansas State, 35-30.

Georgia Southern slipped past Eastern Michigan in 2018, but failed to cover as a short favorite. The Sun Belt made it four wins in five seasons when Arkansas State knocked off FIU as a slight underdog in 2019, as 'dogs improved to 4-2 ATS all-time in this bowl.

In the 2020 version, Buffalo helped the MAC regain some revenge with a 17-10 win over Marshall of the Conference USA. But in 2021, it was Georgia State of the Sun Belt Conference putting it on Ball State of the MAC, winning 51-20 to nearly take care of the 'over' themselves.

Underdogs have won each of the last two Camellia Bowls outright, capped off by Northern Illinois edging Arkansas State, 21-19 in 2023.

Camellia Bowl Betting Results

YearMatchupLine, TotalATS Result
2023Northern Illinois 21 Arkansas State 19Arkansas State -2.5, 53.5Underdog-Under
2022Buffalo 23 Georgia State 21Georgia State -6, 66.5Underdog-Under
2021Georgia State 51 Ball State 20Georgia State -6, 53.5Favorite-Over
2020Buffalo 17 Marshall 10Buffalo -5.5, 53.5Favorite-Under
2019Arkansas State 34 FIU 26FIU -1, 59.5Underdog-Over
2018Georgia Southern 23 Eastern Michigan 21Georgia Southern -2.5, 45.5Underdog-Under
2017Middle Tennessee State 35 Appalachian State 30Arkansas -3.5, 61Underdog-Over
2016Appalachian State 31 Toledo 28 Appalachian State -1, 60.5Favorite-Under
2015Appalachian State 31 Ohio 29Appalachian State -7.5, 55.5Underdog-Over
2014Bowling Green 33 South Alabama 28Bowling Green -4, 55Favorite-Over

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College Football Playoff Odds: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends for Semifinal Games

College Football Playoff odds for the semifinals are on the board and getting attention, even as debate rages over the four participants. Michigan nabbed the No. 1 ranking and a meeting with No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. No. 2 Washington then faces No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl.

Here’s everything you need to know about College Football Playoff odds for the semis: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for each game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on CFP odds and action. Check back regularly for updates and use our new ESPN BET bonus code VIBONUS to get the most out of your action.

College Football Playoff Odds for Semifinals