Ohio State Buckeyes vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Picks
The CFP Quarterfinals kick off on New Year’s Eve with a matchup between the 10th-seeded Miami Hurricanes and the 2nd-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in the GoodYear Cotton Bowl. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Hurricanes and the Buckeyes.
Miami enters this game with an overall record of 11-2, having most recently beaten the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the CFP by a score of 10-3. The Hurricanes’ offense had a total of 278 yards, while its defense allowed 326 yards. Quarterback Carson Beck threw for 103 yards and one touchdown, while running back Mark Fletcher Jr. led the team in rushing with 172 yards.
As for Ohio State, they enter this game with a record of 12-1, having most recently lost to the Indiana Hoosiers back in the Big Ten Championship by a score of 13-10. The Buckeyes’ offense had a total of 322 yards, while its defense allowed 340 yards. Quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 258 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while running back Bo Jackson led the team in rushing with 83 yards.
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Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes Latest Matches
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Ohio State Buckeyes - Miami Hurricanes Key Points
- Miami is averaging 32.2 points per game
- Miami is allowing 13.0 points per game
- Ohio State is averaging 34.9 points per game
- Ohio State is allowing 8.2 points per game
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Our Ohio State Buckeyes vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction
The Buckeyes are nearly double-digit favorites in this game; however, the Hurricanes look to be the best betting option. For one, Miami has already played a game in the College Football Playoffs, and while it was not their best effort, they did go on the road to knock off Texas A&M.
Further, the last time we saw Ohio State play, they struggled to do much against a very solid Indiana defense. Miami’s defense has been playing just as good as Indiana’s for a large part of the season, so while an Ohio State win seems likely, our Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes prediction is: Miami Hurricanes +10.5 Alternate Spread.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
