Miami-OH RedHawks (8-5) vs. Colorado State Rams (8-4)
December 28, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado State Rams +3 / Miami-OH RedHawks -3; Over/Under: +42.5
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The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Colorado State Rams meet Saturday in the college football Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Here’s a Colorado State vs Miami-OH Prediction. This article will include a Colorado State vs Miami-OH Pick.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks recently beat Northern Illinois and Bowling Green, and they lost to Ohio. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have won 3 of their last 4 non-home games. Brett Gabbert is completing 57.8 percent of his passes for 2,737 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Javon Tracy and Reggie Virgil have combined for 1,634 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, while Cade McDonald has 49 receptions.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 129 yards per contest, and Keyon Mozee leads the way with 1,073 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 18.9 points and 321.4 yards per game. Matt Salopek leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 113 tackles, Brian Ugwu has 7.5 sacks and Corban Hondru has 3 interceptions.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams recently beat Wyoming and Utah State, and they lost to Fresno State. Colorado State has lost 3 of its last 5 non-home games. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is completing 61.8 percent of his passes for 2,475 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Caleb Goodie and Jamari Person have combined for 822 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Tory Horton has 26 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams ground game is averaging 172.4 yards per contest, and Avery Morrow leads the way with 956 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 24.3 points and 394.1 yards per game. Buom Jock leads the Colorado State Rams with 62 tackles, Gabe Kirschke has 3.5 sacks and Chase Wilson has 1 interception.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- The underdog has won each of Colorado State’s last three Bowl games.
- Miami (OH) has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Colorado State has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Miami (OH) has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Miami (OH)’s last five games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Colorado State’s last seven games as an underdog at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks 117th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (214).
- Colorado State ranks T19th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (3.4).
- Miami (OH) ranks T11th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (16.0).
- Miami (OH) ranks 11th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (4.5).
Colorado State vs Miami-OH Prediction
This should be a fun bowl game as both Miami (OH) and Colorado State got off to slow starts but turned things around and finished the year strong. I’m sure both teams would love to keep the positive vibes going into next season. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are probably the better team and their defense is the difference in this matchup. However, Colorado State is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games. That’s a trend that’s hard to turn down. Give me the Rams and the free field goal.
