2013 Russell Athletic Bowl Miami vs. Louisville Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
ORLANDO, FL (The Spread) - Will Miami send Louisville out with a loss to end the 2013 season when the two teams battle in the 2013 Russell Athletic Bowl at 6:45PM ET?
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Louisville is a 4.5-point favorite over Miami while the over/under total is currently sitting at 58.5 points. The Hurricanes enter play with a 9-3 record and went 5-3 in the ACC, while the Cardinals were 11-1 overall and 7-1 in the AAC.
LINE MOVEMENT: Louisville opened as 3-point favorites but the spread has climbed to 4.5 at most online and Vegas sports books, while the total went from 55.5 up to 58.5.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 64% of College Football public bettors currently favor the Cardinals. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING TRENDS: The over is 4-0 in the Hurricanes last four games overall, 4-1 in their last five games following an ATS win and 9-4 in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. The over is also 5-0 in the Cardinals' last five games in December, 5-1 in their last six bowl games and 5-1 in their last six neutral site games.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAME FREE PICK: MIAMI/LOUISVILLE OVER 58.5