The Rutgers Scarlet Knights'(6-6) battle the Miami Hurricanes'(7-5) on Thursday afternoon in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripes Bowl. Kickoff from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rutgers vs. Miami'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Rutgers ended its season on a 4-game skid after falling 42-24 at home against Maryland on Noov. 25. QB Gavin Wimsatt'went 13 of 34 for 165 yards with a TD and a pick. WR Isaiah Washington had 3 receptions for 67 yards and RB Kyle Monangai had 20 carries for 118 yards. Wimsatt (16, 48, 2) scored both of the Scarlet Knights’ rushing TDs.
Miami snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 45-20 win over Boston College in its last game of the season Nov. 24 while also covering as a 13.5-point road favorite. QB Tyler Van Dyke'went 23 of 36 for 290 yards with 2 TDs. WR'Xavier Restrepo'hauled in 6 receptions for 117 yards while RB'Henry Parrish Jr.'led the Hurricanes in rushing with 11 carries for 111 yards and 2 TDs. In total, Miamihad 4 rushing TDs.
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