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Sports Betting in Miami Miami is the most populated city in Florida and without a doubt the hotbed for sports within the State. Legislative Movement Toward Sports Betting: Yes Miami is known for South Beach, celebrities, and beautiful weather. While the city has all of those things, it also has many high profile professional sports franchises that local residents rally behind. It’s #21 Oklahoma State against #18 Miami in the Cheez-It Bowl. It should be a good one, it’s the only non-New Year’s Six bowl between ranked opponents. Who has the edge? Let’s take a look at the betting line and both programs to find the best value play. Cheez-It Bowl #21 Oklahoma State vs #18 Miami Odds.
The Miami Heat (12-17) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (22-8) Saturday night in a rematch of the 2019-2020 NBA Finals. Tip-off is set for 8:35 p.m. at the Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Heat-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Heat at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:52 a.m. ET.
Money line: Heat +135 (bet $100 to win $135) Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)Against the spread/ATS: Heat +3.5 (-115) Lakers -3.5 (-105)Over/Under: 212.5 (O: -110 U: -110)Heat at Lakers: Key injuries
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PG Goran Dragic (ankle) outSG Avery Bradley (calf) outPF Chris Silva (hip) outLakers
PF Anthony Davis (Achilles’) outPG Dennis Schroder (COVID-19 protocols) out
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Nets at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Lakers 112, Heat 107
Money line (ML)
The LAKERS (-160) are our pick on the moneyline despite not having two key starters in PF Anthony Davis and PG Dennis Schroder. Those are two important players on both ends of the court and they will be missed.
However, Miami just hasn’t played well as of late, blowing a huge lead to the Warriors Wednesday night. While they were able to bounce back and defeat the Kings Thursday, it’s still hard to trust this team as they have now lost 13 of their last 19 road games. Take the Lakers here to win a close one on their home court.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The LAKERS (-3.5) are just two-basket favorites over the Heat Saturday night. That’s not all that surprising considering they are just 2-5 against the spread over their last seven games and they aren’t as dangerous without Davis on the court.
Still, they have enough depth, size and shooting to beat a slumping Miami Heat team and should be able to do so by more than 3.5 points. Look for this game to be close throughout, but for the Lakers to ultimately win by five or six points.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 212.5 points is the right play here despite both offenses being worse than average this season. The Lakers are currently 17th in points per game, while the Heat rank 26th. But as expected, both squads are dominant on the other end of the floor, as the Lakers allow just over 105 points per game. Still, 212.5 points isn’t very many and the Lakers should be able to approach 112 points themselves. As long as Miami can score into the 100s, the over should hit with ease.
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The No. 18 Miami Hurricanes (8-2, 7-2 ACC) play the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 6-3 Big XII) in the Cheez-It Bowl Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Miami-Oklahoma State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
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Oklahoma State vs. Miami: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.
Money line: Miami -115 (bet $115 to win $100) Oklahoma State -105 (bet $105 to win $100)Against the spread/ATS: Miami -1 (-110) Oklahoma State +1 (-110)Over/Under: 61.5 (O: -110 U: -110)Oklahoma State vs. Miami: Three things to know
After getting off a 4-0 start and somewhat flirting with early-season Big XII Championship contention, Oklahoma State lost 41-34 to Texas on Halloween then alternated between wins and losses for the rest of the regular season. The Cowboys ended their season on a high note, bulldozing the Baylor Bears 42-3 as 6-point road favorites Dec. 12.When looking at Miami’s overall record, the 2020 campaign is nothing to be disappointed in. The Hurricanes getting rolled 42-17 by Clemson (Oct. 10) and 62-26 by North Carolina in the final game of the season were definitely disappointing for Miami.Since Mike Gundy took over the OK State program in 2005, the Cowboys are 9-5 in bowl games and have covered the spread in their last four bowl games. This is Manny Diaz’s second season in charge of the Miami football program and the Hurricanes were shutout 14-0 in last year’s Independence Bowl by Louisiana Tech.Get some action on this game or any other matchup with a legal, online bet at BetMGMin CO, IN, NJ, PA, TN and WV. Risk-free first bet up to $500, paid in free bets. Terms and conditions apply. Bet now!
Oklahoma State vs. Miami: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Oklahoma State 38, Miami 24
Money line (ML)
Miami’s top-two leaders in sacks—DEs Jaelan Phillips (8) and Quincy Roche (4.5)—are skipping the Cheez-It Bowl to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. The same goes for Oklahoma State star RB Chuba Hubbard who was a unanimous All-American in 2019 after rushing for 21 touchdowns and 2,094 yards.
I’d argue the losses for the Hurricanes will play a bigger role than Hubbard’s decision to opt-out of OK State’s bowl game. The Cowboys rank 81st in QB sacked rate and that’s because sophomore QB Spencer Sanders holds onto the ball for too long or sometimes he can be excused with a coverage sack. Either way, if the Hurricanes don’t have their elite pass rushers then Sanders can sit back there all day and go through his progressions in peace.
As far as Hubbard is concerned, I led with his 2019 stats because his 2020 stats aren’t all that impressive. Hubbard averaged fewer yards per rush than three other running backs on OK State’s roster with at least 37 attempts. The preview shows and articles still make sure to point out Hubbard has opted-out of OK State’s bowl game because he’s the highest-profile name on either side.
OK State’s offense isn’t dependent on Hubbard whereas Miami’s defense—39th in sack rate, 44th in opponent’s 3rd down conversion percentage and 60th in opponent’s red zone scoring percentage—can not sustain the losses of those pass rushers.
GIMME OKLAHOMA STATE (-105) for 1.5 units.
Against the spread (ATS)
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Over/Under (O/U)
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I “LEAN” OVER 61.5 (-110) for only a half-unit because it’s a little high in my opinion; however, the market is hitting the Over and I’d rather follow the money than fade it. According to Pregame.com, over 85% of the money wagered has been on the Over, which has steamed it up from the 59.5-opener to the current price.
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