The Miami Hurricanes take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Wednesday, December 31.
The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast live on ESPN.
I came through with a 2-leg same-game parlay for the Cotton Bowl, featuring an over/under pick and a player prop for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Read on for the Ohio State vs. Miami odds and college football picks for Saturday, December 31.
Ohio State vs Miami Odds
| Ohio State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -110 | 40.5 -110o / -110u | -360 |
| Miami Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -110 | 40.5 -110o / -110u | +270 |
Ohio State vs Miami Picks, Parlay
- Under 40.5
- Jeremiah Smith 60+ Receiving Yards
Parlay Odds: +190 (bet365)
Ohio State vs Miami Same-Game Parlay
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes will clash on New Year’s Eve in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.
Miami is coming off an upset win over Texas A&M, powered by an outstanding defensive performance. The 'Canes sealed that game with an interception in the end zone.
Jacksonville, Florida native Carson Beck has thrown for 3,175 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions this season.
Ohio State enjoyed another dominant campaign, finishing 12–1. Ryan Day’s team suffered its lone loss against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship Game.
Signal-caller Julian Sayin leads the offense with 3,223 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and just six interceptions.
Over/Under Pick: Under 40.5
Miami's defense has been one of the best in college football all season.
This Miami front features multiple players who will be playing on Sundays, and I expect them to force Sayin into mistakes and slow down Ohio State's offense.
On the other side of the football, Ohio State ranks first in the nation in points allowed per game at 8.8.
Miami has struggled against above-average defenses this year, and I expect similar results in this matchup, but the defensive edge should allow the 'Canes to stay within the number.
Ohio State Player Prop: Jeremiah Smith 60+ Receiving Yards
Jeremiah Smith was surprisingly not voted the nation’s best wide receiver earlier in the month, but he is widely considered the top wideout prospect in college football.
I expect Ohio State to lean on its star against this strong Miami defense. Smith should see 10-plus targets, and his big-play ability makes this an attractive prop.
The Miami Gardens native has cashed this prop in eight of his 12 games this season.
Ohio State vs Miami Parlay
- Under 40.5
- Jeremiah Smith 60+ Receiving Yards
Parlay Odds: +190 (bet365)
