Miami is a 58.5 point favorite over Bethune-Cookman with an over/under of 56.5 per the FanDuel Sportsbook. The 58.5 point spread is the biggest for week two. The second biggest week two spread is Georgia as a 48.5 point favorite over Austin Peay.
When Miami last played a Football Championship Subdivision program in 2024, they beat Florida A&M 56-9 as a 46.5 point favorite. The over/under for the 2024 Florida A&M at Miami game was 55.5 The money line for the games against Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M have been off the board.
Bethune-Cookman lost its 2025 season opener 42-9 at Florida International as a 26.5 point underdog. Bethune-Cookman was +1,500 on the money line and FIU was -5,000. The over/under for Bethune-Cookman at FIU was 54.5 points.
The ESPN Football Power Index projects Miami with a 99.0 percent chance to defeat Bethune-Cookman. FIU outgained Bethune-Cookman 456 to 346 in their week one win. Bethune-Cookman had 241 passing yards and 105 rushing versus FIU. FIU had 233 passing yards and 223 rushing.
Miami outgained Notre Dame 324 yards to 314. Miami had 205 yards passing and 115 rushing versus Notre Dame. Notre Dame finished with 221 passing yards and 93 rushing. Miami held Notre Dame to 3.3 yards per carry while posting 3.1 yards per rushing attempt.
Bethune-Cookman at Miami predictions
Miami has overwhelmed FCS teams even in their most mediocre seasons. That should continue versus Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. The spread is huge and tight. It is a difficult game to predict against the spread. The over/under should also be tight on Saturday.
The outcome final margin over Bethune-Cookman could be how much mercy Mario Cristobal and the Miami staff want to show the Wildcats. Miami has one week to work on their depth and provide several players their most extensive playing time in 2025 before hosting South Florida in week three.