The Miami Hurricanes and the Clemson Tigers meet in week 5 college football action from Clemson Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Hurricanes vs. Clemson Tigers Prediction.
Miami Hurricanes Recap
The Miami Hurricanes come into this game looking to add on to their 52-3 win over Central Michigan last time out to sit at 4-0 this season. After this game, the Hurricanes will head home for a game against Florida State.
Hurricanes Looking To Stay Undefeated
Darian Mensah has thrown for 1,211 yards, 14 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 88.7% passing while Mark Fletcher Jr. leads Miami in rushing with 230 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season. Javian Mallory sits behind Fletcher on the ground with 226 yards and 3 TDs. Malachi Toney leads the Hurricanes in receiving with 564 yards and 34 catches along with 6 TDs, while Cooper Barkate trails with 143 yards and 14 catches. On defense, Marquise Lightfoot has a team-high 17 tackles while Miami’s defense as a whole has combined for 10 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Clemson Tigers Recap
The Clemson Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 24-10 win over Cal last time out to sit at 3-1 this season. After this game, Clemson will take on Charleston Southern at home.
Clemson Looking For Home Upset
Tait Reynolds has thrown for 521 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions on 64.3% passing while Gideon Davidson leads Clemson in rushing with 346 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season. Reynolds sits behind Davidson on the ground with 83 yards and 0 TDs. T.J. Moore leads the Tigers in receiving with 196 yards and 21 catches along with 1 TD, while Bryant Wesco Jr. trails with 163 yards and 16 catches. On defense, Corey Myrick has a team-high 35 tackles while Clemson’s defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.
Miami Hurricanes @ Clemson Tigers Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Clemson Tigers will win
- Clemson has won 23 of its last 24 home games in October.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in 19 of its last 21 October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Clemson has covered the spread in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Clemson has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against teams from Florida.
- Clemson has won the first quarter in each of its last three home games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
- Miami (FL) has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Clemson has lost seven of its last eight games against top-5 AP-ranked teams.
- Miami (FL) has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- Clemson has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine home games in October.
- Miami (FL) has won the first half in each of its last 10 games as a favorite.
- Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in eight of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Miami (FL)’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Clemson’s last six games against AP-ranked teams at Memorial Stadium (Clemson) have gone UNDER the total points line.
Clemson Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Nolan Hauser ranks T1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (10) this season.
Miami Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Darian Mensah ranks T1st amongst FBS players for passing touchdowns (14) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Clemson ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Clemson ranks T133rd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (27.3).
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (21.8).
- Miami (FL) ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.8).
Miami Hurricanes vs. Clemson Tigers Prediction
I’m on the Hurricanes laying the wood here. I still don’t think this Clemson team is very good and they’re not built to exploit the weakness of this Miami defense, which is their secondary. Clemson struggles to move the ball and I think that could prove to be problematic here as well against this stout Miami defensive front. The ‘Canes have smacked around lesser teams all season long and I think the Hurricanes win by 3+ TDs here. Give me Miami.