At the beginning of silly season was the assumption that Manny Diaz would be fired. The Miami coach has been on and off the College Football betting hot seat throughout 2021. In fact, Manny was on the hottest seat in the country in October. However, a strong finish cooled things off temporarily. Yet, Diaz was fired on December 6. Also factoring in Diaz’s disfavor was timing. Miami fired athletic director Blake James a couple of weeks ago. Thus, it was a statement that the athletic department was preparing to change. Now, coach Mario Cristobal arrives from Oregon.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Washington State Cougars Sun Bowl Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, December 31, 2021, noon ET |
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| Location: | Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas |
| Miami vs. Washington State TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Miami | -2½ (-115) | 60 (-110) | -138 |  |
| Washington | +2½ (-105) | 60 (-110) | +118 | |
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Miami Hurricanes vs. Washington State Cougars SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, this bowl matchup has an interesting online betting circumstance. Miami head coach Manny Diaz was fired on December 6. So, the U will have an interim coach for this game. By contrast, Washington State will have its new elevated head coach Jake Dickert. Dickert took over at midseason and did so well that he earned the permanent label. An undetermined assistant coach for Miami is being elevated as a 1-time head coach for this bowl matchup.
Washington State Cougars Team Overview
Last time out, Cougars destroyed arch-rival Washington 40-13 as 21.5-point away favorites. The game went over the total of 44.5. Washington State is 7-5 straight up, 8-4 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under with the win. On the whole, CFB metrics show Wazzu 74th for total offense and 69th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Cougars rank 68th overall and 48th for points allowed.
To be exact, a blowout win over Washington satisfies the Cougars fan base. Washington State has its new coach and optimism for the future.
Miami Hurricanes Team Overview
In their regular-season finale, Miami destroyed Duke 47-10 as a 20.5-point road favorite. And then the game went under the total of 67. To summarize, the U is 7-5 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under. NCAAF metrics show Miami ranks 22nd for total offense and 26th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Hurricanes are 77th overall and 88th for points allowed.
Under normal circumstances, a new AD typically likes to have a year to get a feel for the football program. Additionally, an AD is judged by how successful their football program is. It is dangerous to rush into anything on the football side. But Miami’s top donors demanded Cristobal or nothing. As a result, an athletic director doesn’t matter in that regard.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Washington State Cougars the Line
- Washington State got the money in eight of its last nine games
- Wazzu is 5-1 over the total in its most recent six outings
- Washington State is 5-1 on the board as an underdog
- Miami has paid in only one of their last seven December matchups
- The U is 4-8 in their previous 12 games as chalk.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Washington State Cougars SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Washington State has the better College Football Betting Intangibles.
Miami vs. Washington State SBG Best Bet: Washington State Cougars.