Cyclones vs Hurricanes Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 12-28-2024

The Miami Hurricanes and Iowa State Cyclones will feature in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Hurricanes are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4.5). The over/under for this one is set at 58 points.

Last time out, the Hurricanes took down the Duke Blue Devils, 53-31. The Cyclones picked up a 29-21 victory last time out against the Kansas State Wildcats.

Iowa State vs. Miami (FL) Game Info

When: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
TV: ABC
Favorite: Miami (FL) -4.5
Total: 58 points

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Iowa State vs. Miami (FL) Matchup Stats

Miami (FL)		Iowa State
538.3 (1st)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	416.3 (34th)
319.8 (15th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	340.8 (54th)
179 (44th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	161.7 (69th)
359.3 (2nd)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	254.6 (38th)
13 (27th)	Turnovers (Rank)	15 (39th)
18 (57th)	Takeaways (Rank)	21 (29th)

Iowa State vs. Miami (FL) Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Miami (FL) 34, Iowa State 27

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Miami (FL) -4.5 (model predicted spread is 6.7 points)

Miami (FL) is 7-4-0 ATS this season.
The Hurricanes are 6-4 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
Iowa State has a 7-5-0 record against the spread this year.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 58 (model projecting 61.2 points)

Miami (FL) and its opponent have broken the 58-point mark eight times this season.
Cyclones games have finished with over 58 points scored six times this year.
Miami (FL) games have had an average of 59.4 points this season, 1.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
Cyclones games average 48.7 total points, 9.3 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Miami (FL) Team Leaders

Cameron Ward: 4,123 PASS YDS / 343.6 YPG / 67.4% / 36 TD / 7 INT / 58 CAR / 196 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
Damien Martinez: 145 CAR / 823 YDS / 68.6 YPG / 9 TD / 16 REC / 198 YDS / 19.8 YPG / 0 TD
Mark Fletcher: 100 CAR / 545 YDS / 45.4 YPG / 8 TD / 9 REC / 99 YDS / 11 YPG / 0 TD
Xavier Restrepo: 69 REC / 1,127 YDS / 93.9 YPG / 11 TD
Jacolby George: 51 REC / 728 YDS / 60.7 YPG / 7 TD
Isaiah Horton: 56 REC / 616 YDS / 51.3 YPG / 5 TD
Tyler Baron: 37 TKL / 7 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Francisco Mauigoa: 87 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
Mishael Powell: 30 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 5 INT / 5 PD

Iowa State Team Leaders

Rocco Becht: 3,235 PASS YDS / 248.8 YPG / 59.4% / 22 TD / 9 INT / 90 CAR / 295 RUSH YDS / 7 TD
Carson Hansen: 135 CAR / 670 YDS / 51.5 YPG / 11 TD / 12 REC / 75 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 1 TD
Abu Sama III: 121 CAR / 574 YDS / 44.2 YPG / 2 TD / 8 REC / 58 YDS / 5.8 YPG / 0 TD
Jayden Higgins: 87 REC / 1,183 YDS / 91 YPG / 9 TD
Jaylin Noel: 73 REC / 1,077 YDS / 82.8 YPG / 7 TD
Gabe Burkle: 22 REC / 242 YDS / 20.2 YPG / 0 TD
J.R. Singleton: 27 TKL / 3 TFL / 4 SACK
Beau Freyler: 65 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jontez Williams: 31 TKL / 2 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD