Cheez-It Bowl 2020 – #21 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs #18 Miami Hurricanes

Our Oklahoma State vs Miami pick 2020 for the Cheez-It Bowl features two nationally-ranked teams each of which finished third in their respective conferences. This is the first of two bowl games being played on Tuesday and the first of 16 games being played this final week of what is a shortened bowl season.

The #21 Oklahoma State Cowboys were 6-3 in the Big 12 and 7-3 overall. The Cowboys started the season with four straight wins, and then alternated wins and losses, going 3-3. In their final game of the regular season, OSU beat the Baylor bears 42-3. The #18 Miami Hurricanes ended the regular season with a 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference mark. They were 8-2 overall. The Hurricanes began the season with three wins and then lost to #1 Clemson 42-17. It was then five more wins until they met #17 North Carolina. The Tar Heels rolled over the Hurricanes 62-26.

This game has a very tight spread. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are favored in this bowl game. They are at -1.5 (-105). The Miami Hurricanes spread is +1.5 (-105). In terms of totals betting, the over/under can be found at 60.5 with the over at -101 and the under at -109.

The Cheez-It Bowl will be played on Tuesday, December 29. The kickoff will be at 5:30 pm ET with the game being played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. The weather is predicted to be mostly cloudy with a temperature of 69-degrees and humidity at 56%. Probability of precipitation is 1% and winds will be 11 MPH from the ENE. Make sure to read our Valero Alamo Bowl pick featuring Texas and Colorado.

Oklahoma State vs Miami Pick 2020 – Statistics

Our Oklahoma State vs Miami pick 2020 notes that the Cowboys posted a PF/PA differential of +5.1, while the Hurricanes come in at +4.0. OSU recorded 29.5 PPG and allowed 22.4 PPG. Miami averaged 34.0 PPG and gave up 26.0 PPG. On offense, each team is averaging about 430 YPG on offense. Miami’s pass attacked was good for 269.4 YPG, while Oklahoma State put up 233.0 YPG. On the other hand, the Cowboys recorded 194.7 ground yards per game, while the Hurricanes posted 163.2. Yards allowed come to 365.7 for OSU and 407.4 for Miami. Subsequently, the Cowboys are giving up about 20-less yards per game both in the air and on the ground.

Cheez-It Bowl – Offense and Defense

Both teams possess offenses that can generate yards and points. However, the Hurricanes are a bit more adept on that side of the ball. Conversely, the Cowboys put the better defense on the field. Along with being stingier, they are deeper. That D could be the difference-maker in this game.

Cowboys and Hurricanes – Offenses

QB Spencer Sanders runs the Cowboy offense. Notably, Sanders, who has a 61.8% completion rate, has thrown 10 TD passes and eight picks. Plus, he’s been sacked 16 times. Sanders will be looking to connect with top receiver Tylan Wallace. Wallace has 53 receptions for 877 yards and six TDs. Also, expect wideout Dillon Stoner, who comes to the game with 37 pass catches and three touchdowns, to be a target. Unfortunately, OSU’s top running back Chuba Hubbard will not play in this game, as he’s prepping for the NFL Draft. However, RB Dezmon Jackson, who averaged 5.7 YPA and scored four times, will play.

For the Hurricanes, QB D’Eriq King has been stellar. This season, King completed 63.6% of his passes, tossing 22 TDs and just five picks. However, he has been sacked 26 times. Five different receivers have two or more TD catches each. WR Mike Harley leads the way with six scoring catches. TE Brevin Jordan has recorded five. Additionally, RB Cam’Ron Harris has 120 carries for 591 yards and nine scores. King, who has 122 rushes for 520 yards, has crossed the goal line five times.

Oklahoma State vs Miami Pick 2020 – Defenses

OSU has recorded 32 sacks, 34 PD and six interceptions, including one pick six. Plus, the Cowboy D registered 12 FF with eight being recovered. Four defenders come to this game with three or more sacks with Calvin Bundage recording 6.5. Safeties Tre Sterling and Kolby Harvell-Peel each have two picks and three PD. LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, a massive force, leads the Cowboys with 76 total tackles while LB Malcolm Rodriguez tops the team with 52 tackles. Together they have five FF and three recovered.

Miami has posted 28 sacks, seven picks, and 35 PD. They’ve also forced 11 fumbles, recovering nine. Thus, DL Quincy Roche leads the Hurricanes in sacks with 4.5. Also, corner Al Blades Jr. has grabbed two interceptions and defended seven passes. Of note, safety Bubba Bolden is the lead tackler with 45 solo and 65 total bringdowns.

Oklahoma State vs Miami Pick 2020 – Final Word

Our Oklahoma State vs Miami pick 2020 observes that the favored Cowboys look promising. They bring a more proficient defense to the field and possess a fine offense. However, OSU will be without star running back Hubbard. Plus, we have to wonder if QB King will be a major factor for the Hurricanes. Weighing everything, we’re taking Miami at +1.5. Also, we are going with the over.

Cheez-It Bowl 2020 – Summary

Point Spread – Miami Hurricanes at +1.5 (-105).
Totals – Over 60.5 (-101)