Miami (OH) vs Colorado State Bowl Prediction | College Football Best Bets

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are locked in for a battle with the Colorado State Rams on Saturday in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. Miami (OH) enters this matchup with an 8-5 record after falling short to Ohio in the MAC Championship game. Conversely, Colorado State heads into the bowl game with an 8-4 record. As each team looks to close their season out strong and grab their ninth and final win, this matchup could go down to the wire.

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Miami (OH) vs Colorado State

• Location: Arizona Stadium (Tucson, Arizona) | Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
• Time: Saturday, December 28, 4:30 p.m. ET | Where to Watch: The CW Network
• Spread: Miami (OH) -2.5, Moneyline: Miami (OH) -137, Total: 40.5

Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Opt-Outs

Miami (OH) RedHawks:

Raion Strader, CB (transfer portal); Will Jados, LT (transfer portal); Reggie Virgil, WR (transfer portal); Javon Tracy, WR (transfer portal)

Colorado State Rams:

Caleb Goodie, WR (transfer portal); Buom Jock, LB (transfer portal); Mukendi Wa-Kalonji, DE (transfer portal); Nuer Gatkuoth, DE (transfer portal); Tory Horton, WR (injury)

Miami (OH) vs Colorado State Best Bet: Colorado State ML +114

Both teams enter this matchup as winners of four of their last five games. This battle could come down to which team can overcome losing multiple key pieces on both sides of the football. However, with most of each team still intact, this game could be a true competition to see which quarterback can deliver on game day. Nonetheless, with the Rams entering as an underdog, the odds are too good not to take Colorado State, which strongly represents the Mountain West Conference. 

Miami (OH) vs Colorado State Best Total Bet: Over 40.5

Miami (OH) heads into this showdown averaging 22.6 points per game, trailing Colorado State, who averages 25 points per contest. While neither team has truly emerged as a big-time offensive threat, hitting the 40.5-point set total should be more than manageable in a bowl game where teams are known to be aggressive and creative on offense. A final score of 27-23 seems realistic.

Miami (OH) Best Player Bet: Brett Gabbert 2+ Passing Touchdowns +168

Brett Gabbert has been one of the more underrated quarterbacks in the MAC Conference this season. The pocket passer is up to 21 passing touchdowns and 11 interceptions on the season. Assuming the RedHawks are aggressive on Saturday, they could rely on their passing game to gain yards quickly, giving Gabbert a solid chance to finish the game with two or more passing touchdowns.

 Colorado State Best Player Bet: Avery Morrow Anytime Touchdown +220

Avery Morrow has been one of the most consistent players on offense for the Rams this season. The running back has 956 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the season, and with Colorado State missing some of its weapons on offense, they could look to give Morrow an increased workload on the ground. Considering Morrow’s ability to break any runoff for a significant gain, mixed with his volume in the red zone, the Washington native could add another score to his season totals come Saturday.

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