FiveStarPick.com looks forward to another bowl win tonight as we give you the winner of the Motor City Bowl between the Chippewas of Central Michigan and the Owls of FAU.  Las Vegas sportsbooks list Central Michigan (8-4 straight up, 6-5 against the spread) as a 6.5-point favorite with the total set at 63.

After starting the season 1-5, Florida Atlantic (6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS) won five of its last six games to become bowl eligible. In addition, the Owls were 4-2 ATS in their 6 games.  FAU’s last game was a 57-50 home win over FIU as 5 ½-point favorites. FAU quarterback Rusty Smith threw for 389 yards and 5 touchdowns. Cortez Gent had 7 receptions for 108 yards and 3 TDs, while Jamari Grant caught 7 balls for 80 yards and a pair of TDs.

Central Michigan was playing great football…as a matter of fact, they took a six-game winning streak into a game with then undefeated Ball State.  The Chippewas fought hard, but eventually lost 31-24 and fell out of MAC championship contention.  CMU then lost its regular-season finale 56-52 at Eastern Michigan as 10-point home underdogs.  Junior quarterback Dan LeFevour threw 4 touchdown passes and ran for another, while wide receiver Antonio Brown had seven receptions for 172 yards and one TD.

This is the second straight bowl game for FAU in only 8 seasons as a football program.  The Owls enjoyed their breakout season in 2007, winning the Sun Belt Conference and beating Memphis 44-27 as 3-point favorites in the New Orleans Bowl.  The Owls have been underdogs 6 times this season, posting a 2-4 ATS record.

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FiveStarPick.com is looking forward to another bowl win tonight as we give our members the winner of the Notre Dame – Hawaii matchup in the Hawaii Bowl.  Las Vegas sportsbooks list the Irish as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 48. 

These two programs have really struggled over the last few years since graduating their stud starting quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Colt Brennan.  Both schools offensive numbers have been on a steady decline, however, a victory in this bowl game may put a few of their issues to rest and help tremendously in recruiting efforts.  The Warriors (7-6 SU, 5-4 ATS) will basically have a home game as well as the chance to beat one of the highest profile programs in the country.  Warrior backup QB Greg Alexander has led them to a 4-2 record since being inserted into the leading role.

The Fighting Irish (6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS) have had little success as of late, after starting the season 4-1, the Irish finished the season 2-5 and questions are now being raised as to whether Charlie Weiss will be around for much longer. The Irish have had a number of key injuries this year but will have their star freshman WR Michael Floyd back in action for this game. The Irish look to end a nation high 9 game bowl losing streak.  The Fighting Irish have not shown any consistency as of late and this game might not be much different.  The Warriors, on the other hand, have been playing good football and had the Big East champion on the ropes in the season finale only to let the game slip away.  Unfortunately turnovers will decide this game.

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