Miami-FL Hurricanes (6-0) vs. Louisville Cardinals (4-2)
October 19, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisville Cardinals +4.5 / Miami-FL Hurricanes -4.5; Over/Under: +61.5
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The Miami Hurricanes and Louisville Cardinals meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Here’s a Louisville vs Miami Prediction. This article will include a Louisville vs Miami Pick.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes beat California and Virginia Tech, and they play Florida State next. The Miami Hurricanes have won 4 straight road games. Cam Ward is completing 69.2 percent of his passes for 2,219 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Xavier Restrepo and Isaiah Horton have combined for 980 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jacoby George has 21 receptions.
The Miami Hurricanes ground game is averaging 183.8 yards per contest, and Damien Martinez leads the way with 292 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami is allowing 18.8 points and 282.5 yards per game. Francisco Mauigoa leads the Miami Hurricanes with 32 tackles, Tyler Baron has 4.5 sacks and Mishael Powell has 3 interceptions.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals beat Virginia, lost to SMU, and they play Boston College next. Louisville has won 10 of its last 12 home games. Tyler Shough is completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 1,674 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Ja’Corey Brooks and Chris Bell have combined for 825 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jamari Johnson has 11 receptions.
The Louisville Cardinals ground game is averaging 170.5 yards per contest, and Isaac Brown leads the way with 508 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisville is allowing 19.7 points and 336 yards per game. Stanquan Clark leads the Louisville Cardinals with 37 tackles, Tramel Logan has 3 sacks and T.J. Capers has 1 interception.
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
- Miami (FL) has won each of its last six games.
- Louisville has lost 23 of its last 28 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Miami (FL) has covered the spread in four of its last five road games.
- Louisville has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Miami (FL)’s last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Louisville’s last seven games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisville ranks 8th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.0).
- Louisville ranks T8th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.8).
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for points per game this season (47.7).
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (26.2).
Louisville vs Miami Prediction
The Miami Hurricanes could’ve easily lost to Virginia Tech and Cal, so there’s reason to believe Louisville can hang around. The problem is Miami has shown us far more good than bad and when the Canes play to their potential, I don’t believe Louisville has the horses to keep up. Miami has had extra time to prepare for this game, and Louisville has struggled at times to defend the pass. You can argue Cam Ward has been the best QB in college football this season. I’d need a couple more points to really consider Louisville. Give me Miami by a touchdown or two.
