Mario Cristobal and the Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes are set to kick off the 2023 season on Friday evening. The Hurricanes, aiming to improve on their 5-7 performance in 2022, will begin the new campaign at home at Hard Rock Stadium. On the other side, the Miami (OH) RedHawks, led by Chuck Martin, will also start their 2023 campaign. The RedHawks ended with a 6-7 record last season, including a loss to UAB in the Bahamas Bowl after a .500 record in the regular season.
In this game, Miami (Fla.) is listed as a 16.5-point favorite for the 7 p.m. ET kickoff, according to the SportsLine consensus. The over/under is set at 45 points in the latest Miami (OH) vs. Miami odds. Before making any picks, it’s important to consider the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer simulation model.
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its creation, the model has generated almost $2,500 in profit for $100 players with its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Those who have followed the model have seen significant returns.
Now, the model has made its picks for the Miami (Ohio) vs. Miami (Florida) matchup. You can find the model’s picks at SportsLine. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for RedHawks vs. Hurricanes:
- Miami (OH) vs. Miami (FL) spread: Hurricanes -16.5
- Miami (OH) vs. Miami (FL) over/under: 45 points
- Miami (OH) vs. Miami (FL) money line: Hurricanes -801, RedHawks +546
- Miami (Ohio): The RedHawks were 6-7 against the spread last season
- Miami (Florida): The Hurricanes were 2-10 against the spread last season
- Miami (OH) vs. Miami (FL) picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Miami (Ohio) can cover
Miami (OH) struggled offensively at times in 2022, but the return of Brett Gabbert brings some excitement. Gabbert, a fifth-year quarterback, has had an impressive career, with 6,259 passing yards, 45 touchdowns, and only 14 interceptions. Despite an injury-plagued 2022 season, Gabbert led the MAC in touchdown passes, passing efficiency, and adjusted yards per pass attempt in 2021. Miami (OH) also has a strong defense, with most of the unit returning from last year. The team led the MAC in points allowed per game (22.5) and rushing yards allowed per game (135.8) in 2022. With Miami (FL) scoring just 23.6 points per game and struggling in the red zone, Miami (OH) is expected to perform well defensively in this matchup. Find out which team to pick here.
Why Miami (Fla.) can cover
The Hurricanes have a talented roster on both sides of the ball, particularly on offense. Miami (FL) added a strong recruiting class and impactful transfers, including Javion Cohen. Cohen, an All-SEC guard from Alabama, joins an offensive line tasked with protecting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. The Hurricanes have high expectations for Van Dyke after a breakout 2021 season, where he was named ACC Rookie of the Year with 293.1 passing yards per game, 25 touchdown passes, and six interceptions. Van Dyke produced six straight games with at least 300 yards and three touchdown passes. With Van Dyke fully healthy and surrounded by playmakers, Miami (FL) has the potential for a strong offensive performance. Find out which team to pick here.
How to make Miami (OH) vs. Miami (FL) picks
The SportsLine model predicts that both teams will score more touchdown passes than interceptions combined, so the model leans towards the Over on the point total. The model also indicates that one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations. To see the model’s picks and analysis, visit SportsLine.
So, who will win the Miami vs. Miami battle? And which side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations? Click here to see the RedHawks vs. Hurricanes spread pick from the model that has generated nearly $2,500 in profit with its top-rated college football spread picks.
