The Texas A&M Aggies host the Miami Hurricanes for the first round of the College Football Playoff in College Station, Texas. Kickoff takes place at 12 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast live on ABC.
Texas A&M comes into the game as a 3-point favorite after Miami snuck into the CFP field.
I came through with a 2-leg same-game parlay for the first round of the College Football Playoff, including an over/under pick and a player prop for Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion.
Read on for my Texas A&M vs. Miami odds and College Football Playoff picksfor Saturday, December 20.
Texas A&M vs. Miami Odds
| Texas A&M Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -110 | 40.5 -110o / -110u | -115 |
| Miami Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -110 | 40.5 -110o / -110u | -105 |
Texas A&M vs. Miami Picks, Parlay
- Over 47.5
- KC Concepcion 50+ Receiving Yards
Parlay Odds: +160 (bet365)
Texas A&M vs. Miami Preview, Same-Game Parlay
Texas A&M host Miami to kick off Saturday's first-round College Football Playoff action.
The Hurricanes were the story of Selection Sunday, as they were the final team selected for an at-large bid, making it in over a Notre Dame team they beat head-to-head.
Miami head coach Mario Christibal has done an outstanding job with this Hurricanes program, leading them to a record of 10-2 (6-2 in ACC play).
Miami rolls into the playoff winners of four straight games.
Signal-caller Carson Beck leads the Hurricanes with 3,072 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Texas A&M, meanwhile, enjoyed one of its best seasons in program history. The Aggies' 11-1 record was their best since 1992, when they went 12-1.
Head coach Mike Elko's lone loss came in the season finale against Texas.
Over/Under Pick: Over 47.5
The total has dropped to 47.5, and at this price, we will bite.
A&M has been solid on defense, but it has shown signs of weakness against strong teams. The Aggies defense allowed 20 or more points in seven games this season and 30 or more in three.
Well, Miami ranked 18th in points per game at 33.1.
On the offensive side of the football, the Aggies were one of the best teams in college football. Texas A&M ranks 15th in the nation in points per game (35.3).
I expect quarterback Marcel Reed's scrambling ability to give this Miami defense issues and for the Aggies offense to deliver a big-time performance.
Texas A&M Player Prop Pick: KC Concepcion 50+ Receiving Yards
The game script will bode well for this prop.
The Aggies will emphasize getting their star player involved early and often. The NC State transfer has racked up 886 yards and nine touchdowns on the season.
Concepcion has cashed this prop in eight of his 11 games this season, and I think he makes it 9-of-12 on Saturday.
Texas A&M vs. Miami Parlay Picks
- Over 47.5
- KC Concepcion 50+ Receiving Yards
Parlay Odds: +160
