Miami vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025
College Football Playoff Betting Preview: Miami vs Ohio State
No. 10 Miami go up against No. 2 Ohio State in this CFP Quarterfinal at AT&T Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, December 31.
We’ve lined up a prediction which requires Miami to keep close to Ohio State. We think that the +9.5 betting line can be covered and you can secure -110.
The Miami Hurricanes (11-2, 2nd in ACC) have won five straight games, most recently earning a 10–3 CFP first round road victory over the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field.
The Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1, 1st in Big Ten) come into this quarterfinal after a 13–10 home loss to the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Carson Beck
Julian Sayin
Miami vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks
Our Miami vs Ohio State betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Game Prediction
Considering the +9.5 that is available for Miami, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this college football matchup. They can stay in the game and odds of -110 is available.
Our CFB predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our picks.
Key Miami vs Ohio State stats:
Miami +9.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.
If the odds on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure a bigger price by moving the line for your spread pick. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.
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Player Prop Picks
Malachi Toney (Miami) is priced at +180 to hit the end zone. Based on all the evidence, we're happy to back him to punch it in on the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market.
The odds for Jeremiah Smith (Miami) to exceed 81.5 receiving yards are -114. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Receiving Yards line and bettors can place this wager with confidence.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Miami +9.5, Over 41.5 points and Malachi Toney (Miami) to record a touchdown.
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Correct Score Prediction
20
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28
Ohio State
There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Buckeyes to achieve a winning scoreline of 28-20 where a massive potential return is on the cards.
Miami vs Ohio State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Ohio State are -333 favorites to win and that means a 77% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back Miami, you will find +265 about the underdogs.
The current spread is 7.5 and the total points line is 40.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 40.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.
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There is -135 available that Jeremiah Smith scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +400 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Miami Stats
Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 42.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 41.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 41.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.80 pts and allowed 13.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 33.20 pts and allowed 24.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 42.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 44.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 41.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 41.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.30 pts and allowed 9.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 35.30 pts and allowed 9.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
|
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Miami
|
10 | 2 | 409 | 166 | 243 | 7-1 | 3-1 | 4W |
Virginia
|
10 | 3 | 418 | 267 | 151 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
9 | 3 | 397 | 300 | 97 | 5-2 | 4-1 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
8 | 4 | 421 | 299 | 122 | 4-3 | 4-1 | 1L |
SMU
|
8 | 4 | 395 | 248 | 147 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 1L |
Louisville
|
8 | 4 | 362 | 253 | 109 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
8 | 4 | 322 | 258 | 64 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Duke
|
8 | 5 | 442 | 373 | 69 | 3-3 | 5-2 | 3W |
NC State
|
7 | 5 | 362 | 346 | 16 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 2W |
California
|
7 | 5 | 298 | 318 | -20 | 4-2 | 3-3 | 1W |
Clemson
|
7 | 5 | 344 | 245 | 99 | 3-4 | 4-1 | 4W |
Florida State
|
5 | 7 | 396 | 264 | 132 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 2L |
Stanford
|
4 | 8 | 226 | 350 | -124 | 4-2 | 0-6 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 231 | 294 | -63 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 3L |
Virginia Tech
|
3 | 9 | 257 | 362 | -105 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 4L |
Syracuse
|
3 | 9 | 242 | 419 | -177 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 8L |
Boston College
|
2 | 10 | 305 | 393 | -88 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1W |
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