The set-up: Two 7-5 teams collide in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday night and I'm expecting an all out war until the final whistle. Last year Wisconsin beat Miami in the Orange Bowl and I think a repeat performance is in the cards here as well. Note that this game is being played at Yankee Stadium and in three road games in relatively cold weather against Virginia, Georgia Tech and BC, the Hurricanes managed just 48 total points in those ones. Miami has a great defense, but the offense was middle of the road in averaging only 374.6 YPG. At 4-4 in the ACC, this was considered a poor year for Miami. Wisconsin finished 5-4 in the Big 10 West. The Badgers rely on a strong run game on offense and an above average defense which allows just 358.8 YPG.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last five following a SU loss, while Miami is just 1-6 ATS in its last seven bowl games and only 1-5 ATS in its last six vs. the Big Ten. Grab the points.

8* play