Miami vs. Ohio State Expert Picks for the Cotton Bowl | Predictions, Best Bets & Odds
The Miami Hurricanes (11-2) and Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) face off tonight to kick off the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Our Miami vs. Ohio State expert picks break down all of our predictions and best bets for this College Football Playoff matchup from AT&T stadium in Arlington, TX., as part of our college football bowl predictions this week.
🏈 Miami vs. Ohio State expert picks: Cotton 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 | Ohio State -9.5 | -109 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rob Paul | Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State anytime TD | +120 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Under 40.5 | -108 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State 82+ receiving yards | -108 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rob Paul | Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Over 80.5 receiving yards | -114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rob Paul | Carson Beck, QB, Miami Under 192.5 passing yards | +105 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🔮 Miami vs. Ohio State prediction
Ohio State -9.5 (-109) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rob Paul: "The Hurricanes' offense is in for its toughest matchup of the season. Ohio State's defense has been historically dominant - it's ranked No. 1 by SP+, allows the fewest PPG in the country (8.2), and is littered with first-round talent."
See Paul's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ohio State predictions, including his favorite player prop bet and the best Cotton Bowl betting trends, injury report, and more.
🔥 Best Miami vs. Ohio State player prop pick
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Over 80.5 receiving yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rob Paul: "As a freshman, Jeremiah Smith led Ohio State to a championship behind a dominant run in the CFP. In four games last year, he averaged 4.75 receptions for 95.2 receiving yards while scoring five times."
See Paul's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ohio State player props, including his favorite player prop bets and the best Cotton Bowl betting trends, injury report, and more.
🙌 Best Miami vs. Ohio state anytime touchdown scorer pick
Carnell Tate anytime TD, WR, Ohio State (+120) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rob Paul: "With the Hurricanes likely to be more focused on stopping All-American Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate is bound to see single coverage and make the Hurricanes pay.
See Paul's full analysis in his anytime touchdown scorer predictions for the Cotton Bowl.
🚀 Miami vs. Ohio State same-game parlay
Here's a look at what our college football expert Brenden Schaeffer is betting tonight with his best Miami vs. Ohio state SGP paying out at +625 odds:
💵 Cotton Bowl SGP bets
- 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)
See Schaeffer's full analysis in his Miami vs. Ohio State same-game parlay, including his analysis for all three SGP bets for the Cotton Bowl.
📊 Miami vs. Ohio State odds: Cotton Bowl
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📺 How to watch Miami vs. Ohio State: Cotton Bowl
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
- TV: ESPN
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