2,000 Miles and Counting: Miami (OH)-Appalachian St. Face-Off in Far-Away Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl
The distance teams travel for the Cure Bowl is the second-longest in the FBS this season at 2,000 miles. Miami (OH) comes in as the MAC conference Champions having taken down
Game outlook
The distance teams travel for the Cure Bowl is the second-longest in the FBS this season at 2,000 miles. Miami (OH) comes in as the MAC conference Champions having taken down Toledo 23-14, while Appalachian St. earned second spot in the Sun Belt losing to Troy in the championship game 49-23. The Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl is taking place in Orlando, FL on December 21st at 3:30 EST with rain in the forecast.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: RedHawks +205 | Mountaineers -250
Spread: RedHawks +6.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Appalachian St. will win straight-up is 71%.
Miami-OH RedHawks
The Miami (OH) RedHawks have had a successful season, finishing with five-straight wins and overall record of 10-2. They have allowed an impressive average of just 11 points per game and have recorded 10 interceptions and 34 sacks this season. Offensively, they have scored a conference-second-best 26.9 points per game, with 895 rushing yards courtesy of running back Rashad Amos. With their power ranking of 26, Miami-OH ranks 21st for scoring offense and 88th for scoring defense. Rashad Amos may have just iced the game for Miami OH Redhawks up 23-14. pic.twitter.com/F31yGl3Iia