The Miami Ohio RedHawks will take on the Colorado State Rams in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Miami (OH) enters the matchup with an 8-5 record, while Colorado State sits at 8-4. The RedHawks are narrow favorites, listed at -3.0 on the spread, with the over/under set at 43.5 points.
Miami (OH) enters the Arizona Bowl with an 8-5 record, including a 4-2 mark at home and 3-3 on the road. The RedHawks have performed well when favored, going 6-1 in such matchups this season. Against the spread (ATS), Miami holds a 6-6 record, including 4-3 as favorites and 3-3 both at home and away. Their games have averaged 41.5 points, slightly under this matchup’s 43.5-point total, with a 5-6-1 over/under record.
Offensively, Miami ranks 98th nationally, averaging 22.6 points per game. Quarterback Brett Gabbert has been a key contributor, throwing for 2,737 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 57.6% completion rate. The ground game is led by Keyon Mozee, who rushed for 1,073 yards at a solid 6.0 yards per carry. Javon Tracy has been the standout receiver, tallying 818 yards and seven touchdowns.
Defensively, the RedHawks rank 19th in the nation, allowing just 18.9 points per game. They’ve been strong against the pass, giving up only 184.5 yards per game and holding opposing quarterbacks to a 71.3 passer rating. However, in their most recent game against Ohio, Miami struggled, allowing 38 points and 468 total yards, including 233 on the ground and 235 through the air.
Colorado State Rams
Colorado State enters the Arizona Bowl with an 8-4 record, including an impressive 5-1 mark at home and 2-2 on the road. The Rams have thrived as favorites, going 7-0 in such matchups this season. Against the spread (ATS), Colorado State holds a 6-4 record, including 6-1 as favorites and covering four of six home games. Despite a 3-7 over/under record, their games have averaged 49.3 points compared to this matchup’s 43.5-point total.
Offensively, the Rams average 25 points per game, ranking 67th nationally. Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has been steady, throwing for 2,456 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing 62.1% of his passes. The ground game is anchored by Avery Morrow, who has rushed for 956 yards and nine touchdowns at a rate of 5.0 yards per carry. Caleb Goodie leads the receiving corps with 436 yards and four touchdowns.
Defensively, Colorado State allows 24.3 points per game. They’ve struggled against the pass, giving up an average of 238.5 yards per game, ranking 125th nationally. Opponents complete 60.6% of passes against the Rams’ defense with a passer rating of 88.3. In their most recent game, a 37-31 loss to Utah State, the Rams surrendered 486 total yards, including 297 rushing yards, while forcing two interceptions.
2024 Arizona Bowl Prediction And Betting Picks
I’m predicting a Miami (OH) victory in the Arizona Bowl, with the RedHawks edging out Colorado State by a score of 25-21. Not only do I see Miami winning outright, but I also expect them to cover the -3.0 spread.
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