Miami meets South Carolina today
SHREVEPORT, LA (The Spread) – Two proud football programs meet up in the 2014 Independence Bowl today at 3:30PM ET when Miami faces South Carolina.
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Miami closed its season on a three-game losing streak. The Hurricanes allowed at least 30 points in all three games to end up 6-6 on the season and 3-5 in the ACC. The Canes were 5-7 against the spread on the year, failing to cover in their last five losses while covering in their last five wins. The Canes have also hit the under in six of their last eight contests.
South Carolina ended its season with a 35-17 loss to rival Clemson. The Gamecocks went just 6-6 on the season and 3-5 in the SEC. South Carolina was just 4-8 against the spread this season, but they covered in three of their last five. The team has also hit the under in three straight games.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Miami is the slight favorite in this game, as the Hurricanes are getting odds of -3.5 points against South Carolina today. The over/under total has been set at 61 points (View Matchup). These two have no recent meetings.
This game features a pair of strong offenses, with each averaging over 430 yards per game. The difference between the two is on defense, as South Carolina is allowing 433.6 yards per game while Miami is giving up just 327.6 yards per game. The Gamecocks have really struggled to stop the run, as they allow 214.4 yards per game on the ground. Today could be a big day for Miami’s Duke Johnson, who has rushed for 1,520 yards and 10 scores this season. Johnson has rushed for at least 88 yards in every game this season.
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