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Picking Every 2016-17 College Football Bowl Game Against the Spread

By Michael Collins

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) throws a pass against Duke Blue Devils during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) throws a pass against Duke Blue Devils during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami won 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Athletic Bowl
No. 16 West Virginia (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) vs. Miami (8-4, 5-3 ACC)
5:30 p.m., ESPN
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.

Average Line: Miami, -3

It’s clear Vegas still loves to respect Mark Richt, regardless of what his team has done. The Hurricanes bookended four wins at the start and end of the season, sandwiching four straight losses in the middle.

Streaky much, coach Richt?

To be fair, the Hurricanes did get healthier as the season went on and their offense really began to click. Brad Kaaya can pick anyone apart if he’s not on his backside after 2.5 seconds in the pocket.

West Virginia was an eyelash away from possibly winning the Big 12, but faltered in a must-win game against Oklahoma. Unlike many teams in the Big 12, the Mountaineers actually played some defense this season, but probably not as good as some of the defenses Miami had to face in the ACC.

Prediction: Tough game to call, but I’ll side with Vegas on this one. Rarely does Mark Richt not get it done in a bowl game. Canes cover.

Next: Foster Farms Bowl

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