Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Miami-FL Hurricanes Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 12/28/2023

Game Time: 2:15 pm ET, Thursday, December 28, 2023

Venue:  Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rutgers -1, Miami-FL +1; Over/Under:  41 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rutgers -1, Miami-FL +1; Over/Under:  41 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rutgers -1, Miami-FL +1; Over/Under:  41 points

Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  6-6 (3-6) (5th place, Big Ten East)

Miami-FL Hurricanes:  7-5 (3-5) (9th place, ACC)

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  lost their last game at home against the Maryland Terrapins 42-24.

Miami-FL Hurricanes:  won their last game on the road against the Boston College Eagles 45-20.

Rutgers is entering this game with a 6-6 record overall and they have a 3-6 record in their conference games too. They are 5-2 in their home games, 1-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They lost their last game against Maryland 42-24. Gavin Wimsatt was the starting QB and he completed 13/34 passes for 165 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Kyle Monangai led the team in rushing yards with 118. Isaiah Washington led the receivers with 67 receiving yards on 3 receptions. Mohamed Toure led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles while Mohamed Toure led the defense in sacks with 1. Max Melton came away with the only interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

Miami-Florida is entering this game with a 7-5 record overall and they have a 3-5 record in their conference games too. They are 5-2 in their home games, 2-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against Boston College 45-20. Tyler Van Dyke was the starting QB and he completed 23/36 passes for 290 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Henry Parrish Jr. led the team in rushing yards with 111 and 2 TDs. Xavier Restrepo led the receivers with 117 receiving yards on 6 receptions. Francisco Mauigoa led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Francisco Mauigoa and Rueben Bain Jr. each led the defense in sacks with 1. Ahmad Moten came away with the only interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have Miami-FL listed as a 1 point underdog in this Pinstripe Bowl game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Miami-FL hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 7-5 record overall as they had a very strong start to the season but started to fold down the stretch and haven't looked great in their games lately. They did end the season with a 45-20 win over Boston College and even though things didn't go the way they planned this year, they still have lots to play for here as they look to next season and building a stronger team. Meanwhile, Rutgers hasn't looked great in their games this season either with their 6-6 record overall as they also started the season very strong but started to lose more against conference opponents as their schedule got tougher. Rutgers ended their season with a big loss at home against Maryland and as good as they played to become bowl eligible, Miami-FL still has more talent on their team and will be looking to prove something for next season. Miami-FL will be motivated to win this game and they will treat it like the 1st game of next season. The best way to place a bet here is on Miami-FL to cover the spread in this game. 

Rutgers Miami-FL Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Thursday, December 28, 2023 (2:15 pm ET start time) is Miami-FL 31 Rutgers 13.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 7-2 ATS in a bowl game. 11-4 ATS as a favorite. 8-2 ATS in non-conference games. 11-3 UNDER against ACC opponents. 11-5 UNDER off 1 or more straight overs. 7-2 UNDER off a home loss. 

Miami-FL Hurricanes: 5-11 ATS in minor bowl games (played in December). 14-22 ATS in all games. 10-20 ATS in games played on a neutral field. 4-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins. 8-2 UNDER as a neutral field underdog. 36-19 UNDER off a road win against a conference rival. 

Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  T. Powell (LB) out for season - Hand. J. Langan (TE) out for season - Leg. C. Long (WR) out for season - Upper Body. T. Needham (OL) Out indefinitely - Knee. N. Brantley (WR) Out indefinitely - Eligibility. J. De Croce (OL) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

Miami-FL Hurricanes:  E. Williams (QB) out for season - Arm. N. Kelly (DL) out for season - Undisclosed. T. Citizen (RB) Out indefinitely - Knee. S. Okunlola (OL) out for season - Lower Body.

“We set out to be 1-0 every week and what better way to finish up being 1-0 at the last home game. We weren’t able to get it done in the end and it definitely stings a little bit. But you know, thankfully we’re blessed to have another opportunity to play football again as a team.” - Kyle Monangai after their loss against Maryland in their last game of the college football regular season. 

“They were just critical plays and executed at a really high level. They had the opportunity to make plays, and they made them.” - Mario Cristobal after his team’s win against BC in their last game of the college football regular season.

WR Washington, Isaiah  

WR Jackson, JaQuae 

WR Dremel, Christian 

TE Langan, Johnny 

QB Wimsatt, Gavin 

RB Monangai, Kyle

WR Horton, Isaiah 

WR George, Jacolby 

WR Restrepo, Xavier 

TE McCormick, Cam

QB Brown, Jacurri 

RB Fletcher Jr., Mark 

Passing: G. Wimsatt (1651)

Rushing: K. Monangai (1099)

Receiving: C. Dremel (440)

Touchdowns: G. Wimsatt (9)

Passing: T. Van Dyke (2703)

Rushing: H. Parrish Jr. (579)

Receiving: X. Restrepo (993)

Touchdowns: J. George (8)

Coaches:

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Greg Schiano (15th season)

Miami-FL Hurricanes: Mario Cristobal (2nd season)