Correlate that Liberty is playing in its sixth straight bowl game. Specifically, Liberty will wrap up the 2024 season when the Flames square off against Buffalo in the Bahamas Bowl. Since becoming bowl-eligible in 2019, the Flames have appeared in a bowl game each year. The game will feature a pair of eight-win College Football Betting programs. The Flames finished the regular season with an 8-3 overall record and a 5-3 mark in Conference USA action. Buffalo posted an 8-4 record and was 6-2 in Mid-American Conference games. Both teams command respect from the betting public.
Bahamas Bowl Buffalo Bulls vs. Liberty Flames Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 4, 2025, 11 a.m. ET |
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| Location: | Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Buffalo Bulls | -3 ( -105 ) | 50½ ( -110 ) | -150 |  |
| Liberty Flames | +3 ( -115 ) | 50½ ( -110 ) | +129 | |
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Bahamas Bowl Overview
The Bahamas Bowl (in 2023, known as the Famous Toastery Bowl) began in 2014. Specifically, it has tie-ins with Conference USA and the Mid-American Conference. Correlate that it hasn’t wavered from that commitment. The game has the historic significance of being the first bowl to be played outside the United States and Canada between two U.S. teams since January 1, 1937. Accordingly, the Bacardi Bowl in Havana, Cuba was the first such bowl game.
The Bahamas Bowl is held at Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. While the venue is mostly used for soccer matches, it can accommodate 23,000 fans for football games.
Last year, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers pulled off a phenomenal four-touchdown deficit to defeat the Old Dominion Monarchs 38-35 in overtime.
The Hilltoppers tied the game in the final minute of the fourth quarter to complete a 28-point comeback to force overtime. In turn, Western Kentucky’s defense blocked an Old Dominion field goal on the first possession of overtime. Finally, Cornelius, NC native Lucas Carneiro converted a 29-yard kick to win the game for the Hilltoppers.
Buffalo Bulls Team Overview
Last game, the Buffalo Bulls won 43-7 against the Kent State Golden Flashes as 23.5-point home favorites. The game went under the Offshore bookmaker total of 51. Buffalo has a record of 8-4 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 7-4-1 over/under the total. Buffalo ranks 95th for total offense, 106th for passing, 63rd for rushing and 61st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 100th overall, 121st against the pass, 62nd against the rush, and 87th for points allowed. Also, Buffalo ranks 36th for fewest turnovers lost and 41st for takeaways.
Liberty Flames Team Overview
Last game, the Liberty Flames lost 20-18 against the Sam Houston Bearkats as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went under the College Football Betting total of 48. Liberty has a record of 8-3 straight up, 3-8 against the spread, and 5-5-1 over/under the total. Liberty ranks 27th for total offense, 120th for passing, 2nd for rushing and 46th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 50th overall, 44th against the pass, 68th against the rush, and 55th for points allowed. Also, Liberty ranks 48th for fewest turnovers lost and 94th for takeaways.
Bahamas Bowl SBG Free Picks
In sum, The Flames will face Buffalo for the fourth time in program history. Liberty is 3-0 all-time against the Bulls, including a 55-27 win at Buffalo during Liberty’s undefeated regular season in 2023 (Sept. 19, 2023). In this situation, Liberty is the deeper team with more playmakers.
Bahamas Bowl SBG Best Bet: Liberty Flames