Miami vs. Ole Miss Expert Picks for the Fiesta Bowl: Predictions, Best Bets & Odds
Last Updated: January 8, 2026 5:00 PM EST • 3 minute read Google News Link
The Miami Hurricanes (12-2) and Ole Miss Rebels (13-1) face off tonight in the College Football Playoff semifinals at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Our Miami vs. Ole Miss expert picks break down all of our predictions and best bets for this College Football Playoff matchup from the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., as part of our College Football Playoff predictions.
🏈 Miami vs. Ole Miss expert picks: Fiesta Bowl predictions & best bets
See all of our college football picks for the College Football Playoff.
| Betting expert | Best bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Paul | Ole Miss +3.5 | -115 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Phil Wood | Mark Fletcher Jr. Over 88.5 rushing yards | -114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Phil Wood | De’Zhaun Stribling Over 52.5 receiving yards | -114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Phil Wood | Malachi Toney anytime TD scorer | +100 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mike Spector | CJ Daniels anytime TD scorer | +159 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Miami -3 | -118 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Under 52.5 | -110 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Brenden Schaeffer | CharMar Brown 15+ rushing yards | +113 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🔮 Miami vs. Ole Miss prediction
Ole Miss +3.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rob Paul: "The Lane Kiffin situation has yet to impact Ole Miss, and dare I say his loss has even motivated the Rebels? Though Miami's trench play is special, Ole Miss's offense is ranked No. 2 by SP+, and its special teams are ranked No. 1."
See Paul's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ole Miss predictions, including his favorite player prop bet and the best Fiesta Bowl betting trends, injury report, and more.
🔥 Best Miami vs. Ole Miss player prop pick
Mark Fletcher Jr. Over 88.5 rushing yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phil Wood: "Fletcher averaged 4.7 yards per carry in the Cotton Bowl, racking up 90 yards against the country’s seventh-ranked rush defense. Ole Miss is allowing 146.1 rushing yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry."
See Wood's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ole Miss player props, including a trio of player prop bets.
🙌 Best Miami vs. Ole Miss anytime touchdown scorer pick
CJ Daniels, WR, Miami (+159) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mike Spector: "Daniels has fewer than half of the receptions of fellow wideout Malachi Toney on the season. He has still turned seven of his 42 receptions into touchdowns, and is one off the team lead for touchdown grabs."
See Spector's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ole Miss anytime touchdown scorer predictions, including a +240 anytime TD pick.
🚀 Miami vs. Ole Miss same-game parlay
Here's a look at what our college football expert Brenden Schaeffer is betting tonight with his best Miami vs. Ole Miss SGP paying out at +575 odds:
💵 Fiesta Bowl SGP bets
- Miami -3 (-118) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Under 52.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- CharMar Brown 15+ rushing yards (+113) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best SGP odds: +575 via DraftKings ($10 to win $57.50)
See Schaeffer's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ole Miss same-game parlay, including his analysis for all three SGP bets for the Fiesta Bowl.
📊 Miami vs. Ole Miss odds: Fiesta Bowl
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📺 How to watch Miami vs. Ole Miss: College Football Playoff
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 8
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)
- TV: ESPN
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