Miami-FL Hurricanes (7-5) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-6)
2023-12-28 14:15:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Miami-FL Hurricanes +2 -- Over/Under: 43.5
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Miami Hurricanes meet in college football action from Yankee Stadium on Thursday. It’s the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday, who walks out with the trophy? Let’s dive in and find out with our Rutgers vs. Miami Prediction.
Rutgers Team Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into the bowl game with a record of 6-6 on the year. Gavin Wimsatt has thrown for 1,651 yards, 9 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 47.6% passing while also rushing for 488 yards and 9 TDs. Kyle Monangai has a team-high 1,099 rushing yards with 7 TDs while Christian Dremel has a team-high 34 receptions for 440 yards and 3 TDs. JaQuae Jackson and Isaiah Washington each have 300+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Deion Jennings has a team-high 85 total tackles while Mohamed Toure has 84 total tackles and a team-high 3.5 sacks. As a team, Rutgers’ defense has combined for 19 sacks and 8 interceptions this season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Team Facts
- Rutgers has won each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- Rutgers has won the first half in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Rutgers has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Three of Rutgers’ last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami Hurricanes Team Preview
The Miami Hurricanes come into the bowl game with a record of 7-5 in the ACC standings. Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 2,703 yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 65.8% passing while Henry Parrish Jr. has a team-high 579 rushing yards and 6 TDs. Mark Fletcher Jr. also has 512 rushing yards with 5 touchdowns and Donald Chaney Jr. has 478 rushing yards while Ajay Allen’s also contributed 350 rushing yards as well this season. Xavier Restrepo leads Miami in receiving with 74 catches for 993 yards and 5 touchdowns while Jacolby George has 55 receptions for 851 yards and a team-high 8 TDs. Colbie Young also has 47 receptions for 563 yards and 5 TDs, but has decided to enter the transfer portal as well. On defense, James Williams has a team-high 73 total tackles while Kamren Kinchens has 5 interceptions and Te’Cory Couch has 3 INTs with Kinchens opting to enter the transfer portal. Rueben Bain Jr. and Francisco Mauigoa each have a team-high 7.5 sacks as well.
Miami Hurricanes Team Facts
- Miami (FL) has lost each of its last seven games at neutral venues.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.
- Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Miami (FL) has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Each of Miami (FL)’s last five Thursday games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Rutgers vs. Miami Prediction
I’m on Rutgers here. The Scarlet Knights just have a lot more continuity throughout their lineup coming into this game, and even at full strength on both sides, the Scarlet Knights in my eyes are better coached and also don’t normally beat themselves as Miami has done on multiple occasions this year. Look for Rutgers to deliver a disciplined performance and to get themselves the win and cover here.
