Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Odds, Picks, Opt-Out Tracker for the Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Odds, Picks, Opt-Out Tracker for the Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Start Time and Where to Watch - Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl
- Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Start Time: 3:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Odds
- Spread: Miami (OH) +6.5 (-110), Appalachian State -6.5 (-110)
- Total Points: Over 44.5 (-110), Under 44.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Miami (OH) (+195), Appalachian State (-240)
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks will take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers in this year's Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl on the first Saturday of bowl season.
The RedHawks are fresh off their first MAC Championship since 2019, and are attempting to finish the season strong despite the loss of their starting quarterback for the second time this season.
Miami's original starter, Brett Gabbert, went down with a leg injury in the middle of the season. Aveon Smith took over and didn't miss a beat, leading the RedHawks to five straight wins. The team will now be without both of them, as Smith announced his decision to head to the transfer portal last week. It will be tough to fight off that adversity for a second time on such short notice, but they've proven up to the task once already.
The main battle in this game will be between Appalachian State's explosive offense and Miami's top-ranked defense. The RedHawks are allowing just 15.8 points per game, good for 5th in the country. It has carried them to an 11-win season, their best since 2003. But their impressive success is about to face off against a 450 ypg passing offense, something not seen in the MAC this year.
Will Miami be able to shut down an App State offense that's clicking on all cylinders, and will their third-string quarterback be able to keep up? Let's take a look at the latest odds for the Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl between Miami (OH) and Appalachian State, and see who has the edge on Saturday afternoon.
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Odds - Cure Bowl
| Team | Moneyline Odds | Point Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | +195 | +6.5 (-110) | Over 44.5 (-110) |
| Appalachian State | -240 | -6.5 (-110) | Under 44.5 (-110) |
Click here for Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State odds
The line in this one has accelerated towards Appalachian State in recent days. It originally opened at App State -4, before steadily climbing to -6.5 following the news of Miami QB Aveon Smith transferring out.
The Miami RedHawks may be having their best season in years after upsetting Toledo in the MAC title game, but they are fighting an uphill battle in this bowl game. They are a very defensive team, and just lost the main element of their already underwhelming offense.
The total is also very low in this one, and dropped precipitously when Smith was announced as out. It opened at 48.5 before tumbling down to 44.5 after the news, and has steadily trickled to 41.5 on the eve of the game. Miami is going to move at a snail's pace on offense, trying to limit possessions for their opposition and leaning on their rushing game. They will have trouble moving the ball with Henry Hesson under center, and it should lead to a low-scoring effort from their side.
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Prediction
The RedHawks will have their work cut out for them with this resurgent Appalachian State offense, who won five straight games before falling to Troy in the Sun Belt Conference Championship. App State will miss Noel in the backfield, but they have stable of backs to fill in the gaps, and Joey Aguilar is hitting his stride in the pocket. On the other side, Miami is unprepared to face the explosive offense that the Mountaineers possess, and won't be able to keep up with an inexperienced third string quarterback. Points will be at a premium for the RedHawks, and App State will be able to stack the box without worrying about the aerial attack. Let's back the red-hot Mountaineers in this one as they look to overpower the hobbled Hawks.
- Pick: Appalachian State -6 (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $100) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Opt-Out Tracker
Miami (OH) Opt-Outs
- Jeremiah Caldwell, CB (transfer portal)
- Mason Moore, DB (transfer portal)
- Daisjaun Mercer, S (transfer portal)
- Aveon Smith, QB (transfer portal)
Appalachian State Opt-Outs
- Deshawn McKnight, DL (transfer portal)
- Nate Noel, RB (transfer portal)
- Milan Tucker, CB (transfer portal)
- Seth Williams, iOL (transfer portal)
- James Edwards, CB (transfer portal)
- Donovan Spellman, EDGE (transfer portal)
- Dashaun Davis, WR (transfer portal)
- Coen Sutton, WR (transfer portal)
- Nathan Kibambe, EDGE (transfer portal)
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