Louisiana Tech vs Miami Predictions for 2019 Independence Bowl

Miami quarterback Jarren Williams scrambles from the pocket in a game against Duke.
Miami quarterback Jarren Williams scrambles from the pocket in a game against Duke. / Joe Robbins/Getty Images
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The 2019-20 college football bowl season is upon us, with each team battling out one final effort to end their season on a high note. In the 2019 Walk-On's Independence Bowl, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs face off against the Miami Hurricanes. Currently, the Hurricanes are the 6-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

If you're looking to place a wager on this game, it's always wise to read up on what some industry experts have to say first. With that in mind, here are some expert predictions for the 2019 Independence Bowl between Louisiana Tech and Miami.

Independence Bowl Predictions

Bleacher Report
Jake Rill of Bleacher Report gave his predictions for every bowl game against the spread, and he his predicting that Miami covers the 6-point spread in a win.

Washington Post
Neil Greenberg and Matt Bonesteel of the Washington Post also gave their predictions against the spread when the line was up to seven points. Despite the larger spread for Miami to cover, both experts still predicted the Hurricanes to cover in a win.

ESPN
Adam Rittenberg, senior writer at ESPN, expects Louisiana Tech to not only cover the 6-point spread as an underdog, but also to win the game outright, 35-24.

Overall, three of the four experts highlighted above are going with Miami to cover at least a 6-point spread, while one predicts Louisiana Tech to win outright by double digits.


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