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The Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl will see the Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet the Miami Hurricanes.
Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with bookmakers listing Rutgers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Rutgers has -154 odds to pick up the win, while Miami (FL) is listed at +123 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 41.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) Live?
- Game Day: Thursday, December 28, 2023
- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Betting Preview
Rutgers
While Rutgers ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in total offense with 313.0 yards per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks 18th-best (314.6 yards per game allowed). Rutgers ranks 104th in scoring offense (22.6 points per game) and 27th in scoring defense (21.0 points allowed per game) this year. Rutgers has the 10th-best pass defense this season (175.9 passing yards allowed per game), but ranks seventh-worst offensively (142.0 passing yards per game). Rutgers is compiling 171.0 rushing yards per game on offense (55th in the FBS), and ranks 44th on defense with 138.7 rushing yards allowed per game. From an offensive standpoint, Rutgers ranks 94th in the FBS with a 36.3% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 74th in third-down conversion rate allowed (138.7). Rutgers owns the 76th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -1, forcing nine turnovers (114th in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (32nd in the FBS).
Miami (FL)
Miami (FL)’s offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 441.9 total yards per game (24th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 26th by giving up 323.5 total yards per game. Miami (FL) is compiling 32.1 points per contest on offense this season (34th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 22.1 points per game (38th-ranked) on defense. From an offensive angle, Miami (FL) is compiling 264.4 passing yards per contest (38th-ranked). It ranks 70th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (227.0 passing yards given up per game). Miami (FL)’s run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 10th-best in the FBS with 96.5 rushing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is putting up 177.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 44th. Miami (FL) is posting a 41.4% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (48th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 35.8% third-down rate (39th-ranked) on defense. After forcing 14 turnovers (46th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (90th in the FBS) this season, Miami (FL) has the 76th-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) Betting Analysis
Rutgers Betting Insights
Rutgers has covered the spread six times this season (6-4-2). In games it is played as 3-point favorites or more, Rutgers has an ATS record of 5-1. Games involving Rutgers have hit the over six times this season. The Scarlet Knights have yet to lose a game they played as the moneyline favorite this season, going 5-0. The Scarlet Knights have won all five games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -154 or shorter.
Miami (FL) Betting Insights
Miami (FL) is 6-6-0 against the spread this year. In games they have played as 3-point or bigger underdogs, Miami (FL) owns an ATS record of 2-1. This season, seven Miami (FL) games have gone over the point total. The Hurricanes have won two of the four games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Hurricanes have a record of in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +123 on the moneyline.
Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) Against The Spread & Betting Records
Rutgers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 41.4 | 43.1 | 39.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 27.3 | 28.1 | 26.0 |
| ATS Record | 6-4-2 | 4-2-1 | 2-2-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-6-0 | 5-2-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-0 | 4-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-6 | 0-2 | 0-4 |
Miami (FL)
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 50.2 | 50.7 | 49.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.4 | 33.9 | 30.4 |
| ATS Record | 6-6-0 | 3-4-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-5-0 | 4-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-3 | 2-2 | 2-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-2 | 2-0 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Rutgers
- In 12 games for the Scarlet Knights, Gavin Wimsatt has led the offense with 1,651 yards (137.6 yards per game) while compiling nine touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 47.8% completion percentage.
- In addition to the numbers he’s put up through the air, Wimsatt has also added 488 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games.
- As part of the Scarlet Knights’ ground attack, Kyle Monangai has rushed for 1,099 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.1 YPC.
- In 12 games, Christian Dremel has converted zero targets into 34 receptions, 440 yards and three touchdowns for the Scarlet Knights.
- JaQuae Jackson has gotten zero targets in 2023 and has converted them into 22 grabs (2.2 per game) for 361 yards and one TD in 10 games.
- As part of the Scarlet Knights’ defensive unit, Mohamed Toure has collected 77 tackles, one TFL, three sacks, and one interception in 11 games.
- As part of the Scarlet Knights’ defense, Deion Jennings has recorded 84 tackles in 12 games.
- Michael Dixon has helped lead the Scarlet Knights’ defense with one interception to go along with 68 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended in 12 games.
- With one sack to go along with one TFL, 57 tackles, and one interception, Shaquan Loyal has helped lead the Scarlet Knights’ defense over 12 games.
Miami (FL)
- In 12 games, Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 2,703 yards (225.3 per game), with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 65.8%.
- In the passing game, Jacolby George has scored eight TDs, catching 55 balls for 851 yards (70.9 per game).
- In the passing game, Xavier Restrepo has scored five TDs, catching 74 balls for 993 yards (90.3 per game).
- Henry Parrish Jr. has run for 579 yards (57.9 per game) and six touchdowns in 10 games.
- Kamren Kinchens has collected five interceptions to go with 44 tackles, one sack, and five passes defended in nine games for the Hurricanes.
- James Williams has delivered 54 tackles and one interception in 11 games for the Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes’ Rueben Bain Jr. has delivered 27 tackles, one TFL, and seven sacks in 10 games.
- With three interceptions to go with 25 tackles, one sack, and three passes defended in eight games, Te’Cory Couch has been wreaking havoc on defense for the Hurricanes.
Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) Predictions and Pick
Rutgers vs. Miami (FL) betting card
- Pick ATS:
Miami (FL) (+3)
- Pick OU: Over (41.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Miami (FL), and we predict that Miami (FL) will cover the spread (Rutgers -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 41.5 points.