Emerald Bowl: Miami vs. California Preview

The Miami Hurricanes lost their final two games of the season on the road, finishing at 7-5 and settling for the Emerald Bowl. Cal finished with a flourish, two emphatic home covers and they will both be gunning for a victory December 27 when take on the Canes at AT&T Park. Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game's total is sitting at 51. Jacory Harris and Robert Marve both threw for one touchdown and two interceptions for Miami as they lost 38-28 to North Carolina State in Week 14. The Hurricanes failed to cover the 2-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 50. Jahvid Best rushed for a school-record 311 yards and four touchdowns for California in a 48-7 victory over Washington in Week 15. The Golden Bears covered the 35-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 53. Team records: Miami: 7-5 SU, 5-6 ATS California: 8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS Miami most recently: When playing in December are 8-2 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 California most recently: When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on grass are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Miami is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games California is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 7 games California is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games