The Stanford Cardinal and Miami Hurricanes meet Saturday in college football action at Hard Rock Stadium. Here’s a Miami vs Stanford Prediction. This article will include a Miami vs Stanford Pick.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal lost to SMU, beat Florida State, and they play Pitt next. Stanford has lost 12 of its last 16 games. Ben Gulbranson is completing 58.4 percent of his passes for 1,535 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Bryce Farrell and CJ Williams have combined for 854 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Sam Roush has 24 receptions.
The Stanford Cardinal ground game is averaging 96.9 yards per contest, and Micah Ford leads the way with 425 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Stanford is allowing 27.7 points and 422 yards per game. Matt Rose leads the Stanford Cardinal with 56 tackles, Clay Patterson has 3 sacks and Collin Wright has 1 interception.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes beat Florida State, lost to Louisville, and they play SMU next. The Miami Hurricanes have won 15 of their last 19 games. Carson Beck is completing 73 percent of his passes for 1,484 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels have combined for 853 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Keelan Marion has 16 receptions.
The Miami Hurricanes ground game is averaging 147 yards per contest, and Mark Fletcher Jr. leads the way with 446 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami is allowing 15.3 points and 291.5 yards per game. Mohamed Toure leads the Miami Hurricanes with 30 tackles, Akheem Mesidor has 3.5 sacks and Bryce Fitzgerald has 3 interceptions.
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
- The home team has won each of Stanford’s last 11 games.
- Stanford has lost each of its last nine road games.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine road games against AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of Stanford’s last eight games.
- Stanford has lost the first half in 15 of its last 18 road games against conference opponents.
- Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won three of its last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 9.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in 14 of its last 15 October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Stanford has covered the spread in three of its last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 9.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Miami (FL)’s last four home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Stanford’s last four games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Carson Beck ranks 6th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (2.2%) this season.
Stanford Cardinal Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Micah Ford leads Stanford for touchdowns (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (FL) has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Miami (FL) has won the second quarter in each of its last seven games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Stanford has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Stanford has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
Miami vs Stanford Prediction
I’ve bashed Stanford over the years and an outright win over Florida State doesn’t move the needle much, as FSU isn’t good. Miami has the talent to win this game by a billion, but the Canes are coming off a rough performance over Louisville, which does make them look funny in the light. Is Beck back to being the Georgia quarterback who turns the ball over and shrinks under pressure?
Stanford defends the run well and Miami can’t run, which will force Beck to make plays. Miami has failed to cover 6 of its last 9 games as a double-digit favorite, and its outright lost 2 of its last 4 games in that spot. We’re getting a hook on top of a key number. Give me Stanford and the points.