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passRobert Ferringo
No college picks this week.Craig Trapp
NCAAF5-Unit Play. Take #287 Miami (+8.5) Over Indiana (7:30 p.m., Monday, January 19)
The line play of Miami on both sides of the ball has been the difference all season long. The key difference in the playoffs has been that QB Carson Beck has stopped turning the ball over. The Hoosiers' lack of size in the trenches will be a problem, and I believe the Canes are a true threat to win; at the very least, they should keep it within the number. Take Miami to cover the spread.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #287 Miami Money Line (+$290) vs Indiana (7:30 p.m., Mon, Jan. 19)This will not be a popular play and I fully realize that but I have hit some big dog money lines throughout my career and I feel with the whole world already handing the Championship to Indiana for this season we are going to get a shock result here on Monday. Yes, what the Hoosiers have done is absolutely amazing and this team has my respect without a doubt. However, this Canes defense is fantastic and their offense really came together in the win over Ole Miss last week. Also, this game is in Miami's home stadium which is a very fortunate break for them as they take on the undefeated Hoosiers. Speaking of undefeated, the Hurricanes went undefeated at home last season and also went undefeated at home this season except for one game. That was a 3-point loss to Louisville in a game in which the Hurricanes turned the ball over 4 times! Other than this, Miami has been perfect at home for B2B seasons. I rate these defenses equally and also in the trenches I feel these teams are equal. The advantage goes to the Hoosiers at the skill positions but also the venue is a solid edge for the Hurricanes. With all of that factored in plus the way the Miami offense moved the ball last week, we are in for a treat here on Monday! The Canes have faced just as tough, if not tougher, schedule than the Hoosiers and won't it be ironic that the team that barely beat out Notre Dame to earn a berth to the playoffs ends up winning the national championship? You heard it here first! One final note I wanted to add here is that the Hoosiers had a number of close calls this season and survived them and I expect their luck to run out here AND just wanted to add they actually LOST the yardage battle 378 to 362 last week so their 56-22 win over Oregon certainly had a lot to do with turnovers and big plays earlier that completely changed the direction of the game. 4* MIAMI +$290
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
NoneRaphael Esparza (VSI)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP4 Unit Play. Take #287 Under 47.5 Miami Fl at Indiana (7:45p.m., Monday January 19 CFB National Championship - ESPN)
Both teams play outstanding defense and Monday night in Miami, Florida defense will be all over the field. I know the Hoosiers can score points quickly, but the speed of the U defense could slow them down. Indiana on the other side their defense has been the bright side of their winning ways. Their last 10 games only 3 of them have scored over 20-points and Oregon was twice.
Tony George
College FootballMonday 1/19/25
4 Units
Play #287 / #288 Miami / Indiana (UNDER 47) *8 EST
Hard to imagine a title game with almost a double-digit spread but here we are. Indiana just destroyed 2 good teams to get here and made those teams look like clowns in the process in 2 total domination wins. The Hoosiers outplayed, out classed and out coached them in clearly one-sided games. Their defense held 4 out of their last 5 opponents to 10 points or less inclosing Alabama and Ohio State. Hard to go against that as Miami needed prayers in both their games to get here.
Did I mention this is Miami’s home field? Home dog of 8,.5 in the biggest game of the season? Again, that is hard to go against as well. One thing is apparent, both defenses are good and the Miami defense is the best defense Indiana has seen since Ohio State and they managed just 13 in that game. Indiana also struggled against a good defense when they played Iowa. Are you getting my drift yet? Miami is better up front on both sides of the ball. Skill players are even. I think the defenses rule this game. Miami can run it and will and that eats clock. It is either a shootout with 2 good QB’s, or a defensive struggle against 2 good defenses. I choose defense. as the noose and spotlight get tighter in this one.
Vernon Croy
5-Unit Play: #288 Indiana -8.5-110 over Miami (Monday, January 19, 2026, 7:50pm ET)Take Indiana ATS as my top college football pick for Monday. This pick falls into one of my top college football systems and I really like Indiana in this spot as they are the superior team offensively and defensively. Keep in mind this in an Indiana team that just put up 56 points against Oregon and then 38 points against Alabama holding Alabama to just three points and Oregon to just 22 points. This is also an Indiana team that went to Ohio State and won that game 13-10. Indiana has 16 touchdowns and just one interception over their last five games and they have allowed just 260 yards per game defensively overall the season and just 11.1 points per game which ranks second defensively in all of college football. Play Indiana ATS.
Scott Spreitzer
2-Unit Play: Take 288 Indiana -8.5 over Miami (7:30 p.m., Monday, January 19)I’ve backed Indiana in both of their playoff games and we’ve cashed a pair of blowout tickets. I’m not jumping ship. The Hoosiers are a freight train and they don’t make mistakes. Miami has shown they deserved a playoff berth but they make a lot of mistakes along the way. The defense is fierce but the IU offense has handled everything that’s been thrown at them. We have an offense that doesn’t make mistakes against an offense that will have a few miscues each game. And while the Hurricanes’ defense has been fantastic, so has Indiana’s. Finally, we have Curt Cignetti vs. Mario Cristobal. Advantage Hoosiers. I’m backing Indiana minus the points – one more time. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
7-Unit Play - (288) Indiana Hoosiers -8.5, -110 over Miami Hurricanes (1/19 | 7:30PM EST) This number seems high on the surface considering the fact that Miami don't tend to lose by margin. However, Indiana don't just win by margin; but destroy their opponents. They are 15-0 this season, and just obliterated Oregon by 34 as -3.5 point favorites. Prior to that, they smoked Alabama 38-3. In fact; in their last eight games they have outscored their opponents by an average score of 41.5 to 10.6. Keep in mind. the average line during that time has been -12.1. That's an average cover of 18.8 points! We should also note a solid historic trend. College Football Playoff favorites of more than a touchdown are 25-14 ATS (64.1%) for a +22.4% ROI. The average score in such games has been 37.7 to 18.4. This improves to 65.2% ATS for a +24.5% ROI when their opponent is on at least a four-game winning streak, 67% ATS for a +27.3% ROI when the opponent is on at least a six-game winning streak, and 75% ATS for a +43.2% ATS when the opponent is on at least a seven-game winning streak like we have here. The average score in such situations? 40.8 to 19.8. We're all about it. Go Hoosiers!Strike Point Sports
No college picks this week.Jason Sharpe
No CFB plays on this card.Griffin Murphy
6 Unit Play - Take Miami FL Vs Indiana (UNDER 47 Total Points Scored, -110. (7:30p.m, Monday, January 19th)Miami and Indiana have both set themselves up for a Cinderella story here in this National Championship matchup. Miami just put up 31 points against Ole Miss last week in a 31-27 final (58 total points). Prior to that game, Miami beat down Ohio State in a 24-14 final (38 total points). Ohio State entered that game knowing they were going to be facing the best defensive line they had played all season long, and once again, Indiana has the same situation. Indiana just drilled Oregon in a 56-22 final (78 total points), and prior to that game, Bama in a 38-3 final. The public is terrified of this Indiana offense and is uncertain about what Miami is going to be capable of doing on the offensive side. Whilst all this noise is going on, 89% of public money is on the OVER in this game, which makes way too much sense. These two teams are offensive beasts, yet they are also very strong on the defensive side. We have the National Championship in Miami, which benefits the team, catching 8.5 points in this game. So this leans on an edge of energy and momentum, which really takes a stronger effect on a defensive motive. Nobody in the world wants to bet the UNDER in the National Championship, but unfortunately this play has a tremendous amount of value due to all the reasons listed above. There is going to be a lot of pressure on both Beck and Mendoza. We believe both these QBs come off a bit shaky and turn it up in the second half. With all of this being said, this is a 7:30PM kickoff, so in the 2nd half, these teams' internal body clocks are going to be sitting at about 11PM. We expect a strong performance, whilst we expect exhaustion at the same time, as both sides will be playing with everything they have. The UNDER is the play, and we are drilling it at UNDER 47 total points scored between Miami, FL, & Indiana in the College Football National Championship!
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
5 Unit – Take #287 Miami (+8.5) over Indiana (-110) (7:30p.m, Monday, January 19th)This is a big number for a National Championship game, especially with Miami playing in their own backyard at Hard Rock Stadium. Home-field matters here, and the Hurricanes will be comfortable in an environment they know well, with the crowd fully behind them. Carson Beck gives Miami a boost at quarterback. He’s played in big games, he doesn’t get rattled easily, and he protects the football which is critical against an Indiana defense that thrives on forcing mistakes. Miami will lean on Beck to manage the game, extend drives, and keep their defense fresh. Indiana’s Heisman-winning quarterback Mendoza is electric and will make plays, but Miami’s defensive front is built to slow teams down and make things uncomfortable. Expect the Hurricanes to mix coverages, bring pressure, and force Indiana to earn everything rather than allowing quick scores. In championship games, teams tend to tighten up, possessions become more valuable, and points don’t come as easily as expected. Miami doesn’t need to win this game outright they just need to stay within striking distance, and they’re built to do exactly that. With home field, a veteran quarterback, and a defense that can keep this game from getting out of hand, Miami keeps it close. Take Miami +8 to cover on Monday night.
Nick Menken
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