ESPN will air this week 1 CFB game between the Scarlet Knights and Hurricanes at 2:15 (12/28/23). The game is slated for Yankee Stadium in Bronx (NY). In this non-conference matchup, the Hurricanes are listed as 2.5 point favorites to come out on top. Should you place your bet on them to cover the spread, or is there a better option with the Scarlet Knights? Read on to find out.

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami Hurricanes -2.5

This game will be played at Yankee Stadium at 2:15 ET on Thursday, December 28th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 23-20 in favor of Miami.
  • Not only will Miami pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 41.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 43 points.

Will the Scarlet Knights Exceed Expectations on the Road?

With a 6-6 record, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on Miami. Their road record so far is (1-3) and at home (4-2).

Heading into this week’s matchup with Miami, the Scarlet Knights have been favored in five games and the underdog in five. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 4-4-2.

So far this season, the average over/under line for Rutgers’ games has been 40 points. The Scarlet Knights have an over/under record of 5-5 heading into this week’s game.

The Scarlet Knights come into their matchup vs. Miami 32nd in college football at 463 rushing attempts per game. This has translated to an average of 170.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 58th nationally. Additionally, they’ve been airing it out 23.2 times each game, accumulating an average of 142 passing yards. In terms of scoring, they stand 82nd, with 22.6 points per game.

Coming into this week’s game, the Rutgers defense is 72nd in points allowed at 21 points per game. So far, team’s have averaged 175.9 passing yards per game vs. the unit (28th). On the ground, they are giving up 138.6 rushing yards, putting them 61st in college football.

Do the Hurricanes Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

With a 7-5 record, the Miami Hurricanes take on Rutgers. Their road record so far is (2-3) and at home (2-2).

Miami’s average scoring differential for the season is +10 leading to an ATS mark of 5-4. The Hurricanes have been favored five times and the underdog in three games

So far in this season, Miami has posted an over/under record of 5-4. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 54.2 points, with the typical over/under line set at 49.1 points.

The Hurricanes’ offense is set to face Rutgers while averaging 177.5 rushing yards per game and 5 yards per attempt. In the national rankings, they currently stand at 47th for rushing yards and 39th for passing yards, with an average of 264.4 yards per matchup. Overall, Miami is putting up 32.1 points per game, which is 36th nationally.

Defensively, the Hurricanes defense has come up with 26 sacks this season and are 1st in quarterback hurries. Overall, they are allowing 22.1 points per contest (79th). Against the pass, they are 96th in the NCAA, having allowed 227 passing yards allowed per game. Miami is giving up 97.3 rushing yards per contest.