When it comes to college football, few 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. 

Now, he's turned his attention to the college football bowl odds (see the latest college football lines for each game this week on our college football odds page) and is revealing his three top plays for Thursday, Dec. 28. A parlay of these three picks would return around 6-1!

We can tell you Sallee is going Over 49.5 in the matchup of No. 24 SMU and Boston College in the Fenway Bowl at 11 a.m. ET

"It seems like the Mustangs quarterback situation might be bringing this point total down a bit, but freshman Kevin Jennings led them to a win over Tulane in the AAC Championship Game and has had a full month to get comfortable as the No. 1 signal-caller," Sallee said. "The Eagles' combination of quarterback Thomas Castellanos and running back Kye Robichaux are capable of making life difficult for opposing defensive coordinators as well. Weather won't be an issue at Fenway Park, so don't expect sloppy play."

Sallee has also found two other college football picks he loves, including backing a team he says is clearly motivated! You ABSOLUTELY need to see who it is before locking in any college football picks.

What are the three best bets for Thursday's bowl action, and which motivated team should you back? ... Join SportsLine right now to see Barrett Sallee's best bets, all from one of the top college football analysts in the nation!