Miami RedHawks vs UMass Minutemen Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs UMass Minutemen

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, MA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Minutemen (+7)

Total/Over-Under: 47

Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium is the site where the UMass Minutemen (1-1) will attempt to defeat the Miami RedHawks (0-1) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Miami opens this matchup as 7-point favorites. The total has been set at 47.

The Miami RedHawks step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the RedHawks played against the Miami Hurricanes and took a loss by a score of 38-3. Brett Gabbert finished 12/21 with 127 yards through the air. He had a QB rate of 107.9 and finished the contest without throwing an interception. Rashad Amos was the rushing leader for the RedHawks with 8 totes for 30 yds (3.8 yds per attempt). In all, they ran 49 plays for 215 yds. The Miami Redhawks ran the football 25 times and accrued 51 yds, earning them an average of 2.0 yds per carry. Against the run, the RedHawks conceded 250 yards on 36 attempts, which averages out to 6.9 yds per run surrendered. Miami surrendered 20 completions on 25 tries for a total of 243 yards, and a completion percentage of 80.0%.

In terms of scoring, the Miami RedHawks are sitting at 3.0 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 51.0 yards rushing ranking this team at 121st in the country. The RedHawks have tallied 215 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Miami has totaled no touchdowns through the air and no touchdowns on the ground. Miami has recorded 9 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 5 infractions for 49 yds. They have turned the football over 0 different times.

In terms of passing yardage, the RedHawks have conceded 243 yds which has them ranked 81st in college football. They have relinquished 243.0 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 80.0%. In total, they have surrendered 493.0 yards/game ranking them 117th in college football. They have granted 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 6.9 yards per tote and 250.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. Overall, they have allowed 250 running yards through 1 contest. The RedHawks are ranked 110th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 38.0 points per game.

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The Minutemen head into this matchup 1-1 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Minutemen walked away with a loss by a score of 59-14 when they played the Auburn Tigers. Kay'ron Adams carried the football 14 times for 101 yds, ending the game with 7.2 yds per carry for UMass. Carlos Davis (1 TD) finished the contest with 106 yds on 6/8 through the air while his QB rating was 227.6. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 13.3. UMass gave up 44 running attempts for 289 yards (6.6 yards per rush). The Minutemen pass defense allowed a completion rate of 56.0%, relinquishing 203 yards on 14 out of 25 through the air. The Minutemen finished the contest with a total of 301 yards and they ran 51 plays (5.9 yards per play). UMass rushed for 5.2 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 140 yards on 27 carries.

The UMass Minutemen average 345.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 88th in the nation. The UMass offense has totaled 142 yards of penalties on 17 violations, which is good for 3rd in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 1 pick while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 28 1st downs. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Minutemen are ranked 74th in the country by scoring 27.5 points per game.

UMass has allowed a total of 499 rushing yards in addition to 7 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 225.5 yards/outing, which puts them in 76th in the country. Their defense has earned 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions on the season. The Minutemen defense has participated in 133 plays, which is good for 128th in the nation. The Minutemen are allowing 44.5 points per contest, ranking them 119th in D-1. This year, they have conceded 89 points.

Who will win tonight's RedHawks/Minutemen college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Minutemen +7

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