Miami vs. Ohio State Same-Game Parlay for College Football Playoff | Cotton Bowl SGP Picks & Odds
My Miami vs. Ohio State same-game parlay for the Cotton Bowl anticipates No. 2 Ohio State rebounding from its failures offensively in the Big Ten Championship loss to Indiana. The Buckeyes’ defense holding down No. 10 Miami should be the difference in the outcome as Ohio State begins its national title defense.
The action for Miami vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl kicks off from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Ohio State is a 9.5-point betting favorite as part of our College Football Playoff predictions.
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🏈 Miami vs. Ohio State same-game parlay: College Football Playoff
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| Parlay bet | Odds (DraftKings) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State -9.5 | -110 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Under 40.5 | -108 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jeremiah Smith 82+ receiving yards | -116 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best SGP odds: +625 via DraftKings ($10 to win $62.50)
🚀 Best Miami vs. Ohio State SGP & parlay picks for Cotton Bowl
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Ohio State -9.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ohio State has been one of the most dominant programs in college football this season, going 10-2-1 against the spread. The Buckeyes rank 6th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and should make adjustments from their failed offensive gameplan in the Big Ten Championship.
Miami’s offense (19th in adjusted efficiency) hasn’t been as consistent from game to game, even when facing inferior competition. Ohio State’s second-ranked adjusted defensive efficiency and top-ranked scoring defense in the country (8.8 PPG) should give Carson Beck fits.
Under 40.5 (-108) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
With two of the nation’s top six rushing defenses going at it, we’re liable to see some empty possessions that slow the scoring pace. Games for both Ohio State (4-9 on Overs) and Miami (5-8 on Overs) trended heavily toward Under during the season.
With both teams facing CFP-caliber competition in their most recent contest, Miami’s game vs. Texas A&M totaled 13 points, while Ohio State’s game against Indiana totaled 23 points.
Jemeriah Smith 82+ receiving yards (-116) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miami’s pass defense isn’t a weakness, but relative to the way the Hurricanes stuff the run, it’s the best chance to break through against them. Miami has allowed 202.4 passing yards per game (36th in FBS). Mario Craver racked up 92 yards against the Hurricanes in their last game.
Jeremiah Smith is the type of receiver you can gameplan to stop, but still fail to accomplish it. Smith has cleared this line in four of his last six games, including three contests in that span with 120+ receiving yards.
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📺 How to watch Miami vs. Ohio State: College Football Playoff
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
- TV: ESPN
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