- Ohio St is a -9.5 point favorite vs. Miami Florida
- Miami Florida vs. Ohio State Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points
- Cotton Bowl TV Channel: ESPN
Miami Florida (11-2) visit AT&T Stadium to take on Ohio State (12-1) on Dec. 31 in Arlington, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST.
Ohio St is a betting favorite in the Cotton Bowl, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).
The Miami Florida vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 40.5 total points.
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Miami Florida vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Miami Florida vs Ohio State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this game with 76.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Miami Florida and Ohio St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Miami Florida vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 57.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Miami Florida Best Bets Today
- Miami has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 13 games (+10.85 Units / 72% ROI)
- Miami has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.40 Units / 49% ROI)
- Miami has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.90 Units / 4% ROI)
- Miami has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.20 Units / 8% ROI)
- Miami has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.00 Units / 42% ROI)
Ohio State Best Bets Today
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 14 games (+14.00 Units / 5% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 14 games (+11.25 Units / 4% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 5% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.45 Units / 37% ROI)
Miami Florida Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Miami Florida is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Miami Florida is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Miami Florida is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Miami Florida is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Ohio State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio St iss 10-3 against the spread this college football season (+6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI).
- Ohio State is 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.25 Units / 3.35% ROI
- Ohio State is 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
- Ohio State is 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
Miami Florida: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio State
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-best among FBS defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) this season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 129.1 passing yards per game this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Miami (FL)’s TEs has gained 397 yards on 41 receptions (just 9.7 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception this season — best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL) QBs had 76 completions for 20 or more yards last season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio State: Keys to the Game vs. Miami Florida
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 4.8
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 5.1
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest in the Big Ten; Average: 8%
Ohio State opponents averaged 44.1 Passing Attempts per TD (441 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 20.6
Ohio State opponents averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (39 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 3.9
Matchup Notes for Miami Florida vs. Ohio State
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 4.8
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 5.1
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest in the Big Ten; Average: 8%
Ohio State opponents averaged 44.1 Passing Attempts per TD (441 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 20.6
Ohio State opponents averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (39 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 3.9
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-best among FBS defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) this season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 129.1 passing yards per game this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Miami (FL)’s TEs has gained 397 yards on 41 receptions (just 9.7 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception this season — best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL) QBs had 76 completions for 20 or more yards last season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Miami Florida Offensive Stats & Trends
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-best among FBS defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) this season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 129.1 passing yards per game this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Miami (FL)’s TEs has gained 397 yards on 41 receptions (just 9.7 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception this season — best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL) QBs had 76 completions for 20 or more yards last season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 4.8
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 5.1
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest in the Big Ten; Average: 8%
Ohio State opponents averaged 44.1 Passing Attempts per TD (441 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 20.6
Ohio State opponents averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (39 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 3.9
Miami Florida Defensive Stats & Trends
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 400 attempts this season — T-28th-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.7% of attempts this season — 3rd-best among FBS defenses.
Miami (FL)’s offense has thrown for 3,413 passing yards in 13 games (262.5 YPG) this season — 31st-best among FBS offenses. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 129.1 passing yards per game this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Miami (FL)’s TEs has gained 397 yards on 41 receptions (just 9.7 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 8.9 Yards Per Reception this season — best among P5 defenses.
Miami (FL) QBs had 76 completions for 20 or more yards last season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in FBS; Average: 4.8
Ohio State has allowed one rushing TD on 22 carries in the Red Zone this season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 5.1
Ohio State’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 28% of PATs last season– highest in the Big Ten; Average: 8%
Ohio State opponents averaged 44.1 Passing Attempts per TD (441 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 20.6
Ohio State opponents averaged 7.8 Passing Attempts per TD (39 Pass Attempts/5 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 3.9
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