Best Bet 12/31/2025

Miami(+9.5) @ Ohio State

DK -110

FD -110

CFB Best Bet Season Record: 45-42-0

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Now, I think Ohio State will, in all likelihood, be the National Champions again. They have a great Quarterback, great weapons on the outside, and a stifling defense. The reason why I think that Miami can cover 9.5 is because of how great their trenches are. Miami went into College Station and proved a universal truth; Offensive and Defensive line advantages are the great equalizer. Miami has the advantage over Ohio State in the trenches. I think that Rueben Bain Jr, David Blay Jr, Ahmad Moten Sr, and Akheem Mesidor will overwhelm a younger Ohio State offensive line while Franics Mauigoa leads a group of road graders that can push around the Ohio State defensive line and force Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese to consistently contend with lineman who can reach the second level and consistent initiate the tackle against Mark Fletcher Jr.

All in all, this best bet isn't necessarily me thinking Miami can beat Ohio State, it's more about giving credit to Miami's ability to muck the game up and shorten it, giving way to the Hurricanes covering a quite large spread.

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