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This Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes prediction is an important one as both Gambling911.com and Pregame.com are on the Buckeyes to win here with Gambling911.com predicting they will satisfy their 8 ½ point spread as found at BetED.com. Be sure to take advantage of BetED.com’s FREE $250 CASH offer when opening an online betting account here (restrictions apply – credit cards accepted. NO AMERICAN EXPRESS)
The Ohio St. Buckeyes take on the Miami Hurricanes in the most anticipated game of the entire college weekend. This clash has national championship implications, and it's also a rematch of the 2003 National Championship. Both programs have been through quite a bit since facing off in that 2003 Fiesta Bowl. Ohio St. is an 8.5 home favorite today, with a total of 46.5 points expected. ESPN will televise this game starting at 3:40 EDT.
Ohio St. dominated Marshall in their season opener, but things are about to get alot tougher. After being favored by 28 points, the Buckeyes are only 8.5 favorites at home this evening. Coach Tressel will know exactly what type of team he has after facing off with the Hurricanes tonight. Ohio St. comes into this evening's contest as the 2nd ranked team in the country. The last time the Buckeyes faced Miami, they won the national title in the Fiesta Bowl in 2003. Heisman Trophy candidate Terrelle Pryor is coming off a 3 TD performance against Marshall, and he will be counted on to lead his team over the Hurricanes. Pryor has the necessary mobility to beat Miami, as he will be able to use his speed to remain elusive against a speedy Hurricanes defense. This game against the Hurricanes will be one of only 3 games this year that Ohio St. will be a single digit favorite in. The Buckeyes have saved their best performances against their toughest opponents, going 8-1 ATS against their past 9 opponents with a winning record.
The Buckeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Under is 8-2 in their last 10 non-conference games.
Miami finally has their chance to back up all their talk. The team simply know as the U gets to face the 2nd ranked team in the country on the road, as well as the team that cost them a National Championship in 2003. Miami and Ohio St. haven't met since the Fiesta Bowl in 2003, so the Hurricanes have had to wait quite some time to exact their revenge. Miami opened their season with a dominating 45-0 rout of Florida AM. Miami was a 40.5 favorite in that game, and they were so successful that they never punted in the contest. The Hurricanes also didn't allow a single point, the first time they've had that type of success since 2006. Miami is going to be led into the Horseshoe behind the arm of QB Jacory Harris. Much like his counterpart, Terrelle Pryor, Harris threw 3 TD's in the season opener. Harris led the ACC with 3,352 passing YDS last year, yet he also had a conference high 17 INT's. Harris will need to play with poise tonight, a tough act in such a hostile environment. The Hurricanes are looking to unleash their speedy defense against the Buckeyes. Miami is likely to blitz from every conceivable angle, to try to confuse and disrupt the Buckeyes passing game.
The Hurricanes are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. The Under is 37-15 in their last 52 non-conference games.
Pregame.com Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes prediction has the final score to be 24-17 in favor of the Ohio St. Buckeyes. The Under 46.5 is the Total of the Day! Note: Pregame.com does not believe the Buckeyes will cover the spread however, so a money line bet may be in order for them to win outright.
