Texas A&M vs. Miami picks, predictions, odds: Who wins Week 3 college football game?

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
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The Miami Hurricanes face the Texas A&M Aggies in a Week 3 college football game on Saturday.

Which team will win the game?

Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.

Texas A&M is a 4.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

College football Week 3 picks, predictions, odds:

Sports Chat Place: Take Miami with the points against Texas A&M

Randy Chambers writes: "Neither team looked great last week, but I’ll chalk some of it up to both clubs looking ahead to this game, which will make or break playoff hopes for both sides. With that said, there’s some real concern for the Texas A&M Aggies who haven’t gotten any offense going through 2 games. Texas A&M cant run the ball and is 102nd in total offense and 102nd in scoring offense. The Miami-FL Hurricanes have one of the better quarterbacks in the country, and he currently has a top-20 rushing attack supporting him. Texas A&M is currently 86th in run defense. Miami will have its chances to steal this game on the road. I’ll grab the points with the Canes."

Doc's Sports: Go with Miami with the points vs. Texas A&M

Guy Bruhn writes: "The Aggies are surrendering 8.5 points per contest, which puts them 12th in D-1. Texas A&M has allowed a total of 288 yards rushing (144.0 yards per game) as well as 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. Overall, they have surrendered 17 points. They have surrendered 1 touchdown from the passing game in addition to 112.5 yards per game, which has them in 6th in D-1. The Aggies defense has been on the field for 137 plays, ranking them 66th in college football."

Odds Checker: Take Miami on the moneyline vs. Texas A&M

Matt MacKay writes: "Kickoff returns are a rarity. Fisher and King will need to find a way to unlock the passing game under the lights at home. Cristobal is just as talented, if not more, than Fisher when it comes to calling plays and being referred to as a quarterback "guru." However, it's Cristobal's background as a player in the trenches that allows for the U to scheme up successful playcalling. Teams that win the line of scrimmage often end up winning. Both of Miami's opponents have averaged 3.2 YPC or worse. I like the 'Canes to win outright in a prime-time showdown due to the momentum and energy Cristobal brings to their program."

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Will Miami beat Texas A&M in its college football game on Saturday?
Will Miami beat Texas A&M in its college football game on Saturday?

Picks and Parlays: Miami 23, Texas A&M 14

It writes: "Texas A&M is coming off a disappointing upset loss to Appalachian State which will carry over into their matchup on Saturday at home against Miami. The Hurricanes are undefeated in their first two games after defeating Southern Mississippi on Saturday. Miami started that game slow but its defense took control and held Southern Miss scoreless in the second half after leading by only 10-7 at the break."

Odds Shark: Texas A&M 33,9, Miami 28.3

The site predicts that Texas A&M will cover the spread against Miami and it has the total going over.

ESPN: Miami has a 53.6% chance to win the game

The site gives Texas A&M a 46.4% chance to win the Week 3 college football game in College Station.

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