Miami RedHawks vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 12/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024

Location: Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Miami RedHawks (8-5) are on their way to Arizona Stadium on Saturday, December 28, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Colorado State Rams (8-4) in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. Miami opens this contest as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 43.5.

The Miami RedHawks come into this matchup with a record of 8-5 for this season. In their last contest, the RedHawks played the Ohio Bobcats and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 38-3. In the game, they tallied 48 plays for 189 yds. The Miami Redhawks ended up running the ball 23 different times and accrued 62 yards, which is an average of 2.7 yds per carry. On the ground, the RedHawks gave up 232 yards on 46 attempts, which is an average of 5.0 yds per run surrendered. Miami surrendered 20 completions on 27 attempts for a total of 235 yds, and a completion percentage of 74.1%.

The RedHawks have earned 4,537 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Miami has compiled 23 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 16 different times. Miami has recorded 218 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 68 penalties for 540 yds. As a unit they hold an average of 129.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 99th in D-1. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Miami RedHawks have an average of 22.6 PPG.

The RedHawks sit in 16th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 18.9 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.9 yards per rush on the ground and 136.8 rushing yards per contest this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,778 running yards through 13 outings. When talking about passing yards, the RedHawks have given up 2,399 yards which ranks them 39th in the country. They have surrendered 184.5 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 58.4%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 321.4 yards per game putting them at 24th in Division 1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 20 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Rams head into this matchup 8-4 for this season. In their last game, the Rams got the victory with a final of 42-37 against the Utah State Aggies. Colorado State ran for 2.9 yards per attempt, finishing with 84 yds on 29 attempts. The Rams finished the game with 454 yards while they ran 75 plays (6.1 yards per play). The Rams pass defense conceded a completion rate of 58.6%, relinquishing 189 yds on 17 out of 29 through the air. Colorado State allowed 49 run attempts for 296 yds (6.0 yds per carry).

The Colorado State Rams maintain an average of 381.6 yards per contest, which is good for 73rd in Division 1. The Colorado State offense has accrued 614 yards of penalties on 76 violations, which is 53rd in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 170.6 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,047 yards overall. They have thrown 8 interceptions while conceding 8 fumbles and they have been able to record 214 1st downs. When discussing how much they score, the Rams are 91st in the nation holding an average of 25.0 PPG. During the season to this point, the Rams have compiled 2,532 yards via the pass together with an average of 211.0 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 87th in the country.

Colorado State has conceded a total of 1,860 yards via the ground game (155.0 yards per contest) and 16 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 238.9 yards per game, which puts them in 101st in D-1. They have 10 fumbles and 10 picks over the course of the season. The Rams defense has been on the field for 826 plays, which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. The Rams are surrendering 24.3 points per contest, which has them ranked 62nd in the nation. In total, they have given up 292 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Rams +3.5

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