College football expert picks, predictions, parlay for bowl games on Dec. 27, 2022: Barrett Sallee's three best bets

When it comes to college football, there are few who deserve the "expert" tag quite like Barrett Sallee. The CBS Sports writer and analyst hosts shows on SiriusXM College, writes for CBSSports.com and appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ as well as countless radio shows across the nation as a guest.

Sallee debuted with SportsLine in 2017 and has delivered in a BIG way. Over the past three-plus years, he is 122-114 in his popular best bets column. 

Now, he's turned his attention to the latest college football odds from Caesars Sportsbook and is revealing his three top plays for bowl action on Tuesday, Dec. 27. A parlay on these three picks would return around 6-1. 

We can tell you Sallee is backing East Carolina (-7) to cover the spread against Coastal Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl at 6:45 p.m. ET. 

"The Grayson McCall factor is something that should be considered here, but not in the way that benefits the Chanticleers," Sallee told SportsLine. "McCall already has one foot out of the door and the change in coaching staff has soured the excitement in Conway. The Pirates have topped the 450-yard mark in four of their last six games, including a 534-point outburst in the regular season finale vs. Temple. An East Carolina ticket in a touchdown game will cash, and it's hard for me to imagine Coastal having enough left in the tank to hang for four quarters."

Sallee has also found two other picks he loves, including one on an underdog who should cover because of its more stable quarterback situation! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his best bets before locking in any college football picks.

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