Iowa State Cyclones vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 12/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa State Cyclones vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024

Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Miami Hurricanes (10-2) will compete against the Iowa State Cyclones (10-3) at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Iowa State opens this game as 1.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 55.

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this game with a record of 10-3 for this year. In their last game, the Cyclones faced off with the Arizona State Sun Devils and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 45-19. Against the run, the Cyclones gave up 245 yds on 39 tries, which averages out to 6.3 yds per rush surrendered. Iowa State allowed 12 pass completions on 18 tries for a total of 219 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. At the end of the game, they ran 70 plays which totaled 341 yards. The Iowa State Cyclones ended up running the ball 32 different times and compiled 127 yds, which came out to an average of 4.0 yards per carry.

The Cyclones have earned 5,412 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Iowa State has earned 22 touchdowns via the pass and 23 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 16 times. Iowa State has accrued 293 first downs as a team, and they have committed 51 penalties for 361 yards. As a team they average 161.7 yards via the ground game which ranks them 68th in D-1. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Iowa State Cyclones are sitting at 30.2 points per outing.

When talking about passing yards, the Cyclones have allowed 2,102 yds which puts them in 9th in Division 1. They are giving up 161.7 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 52.9%. In total, they are granting 340.8 yards per contest which puts them 39th in the country. They have surrendered 16 touchdowns through the air as well as 17 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 5.1 yards per run and 179.2 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have allowed 2,330 yards via the running game in 13 contests. The Cyclones are ranked 33rd in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 21.5 points per game.

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The Hurricanes head into this game 10-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes took a loss by a final score of 42-38 when they faced the Syracuse Orange. Miami rushed the ball for 5.0 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 154 yards on 31 carries. The Hurricanes ended up finishing with 503 yards while running 67 plays (7.5 yards per play). The Hurricanes secondary allowed a completion rate of 72.2%, surrendering 380 yards on 26 out of 36 through the air. Miami gave up 34 rushing attempts for 99 yards (2.9 yards per rush).

The Miami Hurricanes have an average of 538.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 1st in college football. The Miami offense has totaled 833 yds of penalties on 80 infractions, ranking them 37th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 179.0 yards per game via the rush and have run for 2,148 yards overall. They have given away 7 picks while losing 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 328 1st downs. Regarding how much they score, the Hurricanes currently sit 1st in college football maintaining an average of 44.2 points per game. For the year so far, the Hurricanes have thrown for a total of 4,312 passing yards not to mention an average of 359.3 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 2nd in college football.

Miami has given up a total of 1,321 rushing yards (110.1 yards per game) and 13 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have given up 19 touchdowns through the air in addition to 209.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 52nd in the country. They have 4 fumbles and 14 interceptions this season. The Hurricanes defense has taken the field for 740 plays, which is 18th in the country. The Hurricanes are surrendering 23.9 points per game, which has them ranked 60th in the nation. This year, they have allowed 287 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Cyclones/Hurricanes college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cyclones +1.5

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