2022 Bahamas Bowl prediction, odds, line: UAB vs. Miami (OH) picks, best bets from proven computer model

The 2022 Bahamas Bowl is the first college football bowl of the season. UAB Blazers take on the Miami RedHawks. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m. ET in Nassau. The Redhawks finished 6-6 this season, while Uab finished with a 6.6 record. Miami quarterback Brett Gabbert is out injured, so Aveon Smith will start at quarterback. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Blazers as 11-point favorites.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on UABU vs. Miami and has made its Bahamas Bowl 2022 picks and predictions. The model is using the following odds and betting trends: Miami (Ohio) vs Uab is a college football game.

Miami (Ohio) vs. UAB is a 45-point game. The RedHawks are 5-7 against the spread this season.

Miami (OH) is well-coached and disciplined on the defensive side. The RedHawks led the MAC in giving up only 22.5 points per game this season. Miami gave up 371.7 yards per match, No. 4 in the conference.

UAB is averaging 30.6 points and 441.9 yards per game this season. The Blazers are in the top five nationally with 243.4 rushing yards and No. 2 with 6.0 yards on the ground. UAB has allowed only 19 sacks with six interceptions in 12 games.

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total and projects 49 combined points for UAB and Miami. One side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations.