Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-6) vs. Miami-FL Hurricanes (9-1)
November 23, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Miami-FL Hurricanes -24.5 / Wake Forest Demon Deacons +24.5; Over/Under: +64.5
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Miami Hurricanes meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at Hard Rock Stadium. Here’s a Miami vs Wake Forest Prediction. This article will include a Miami vs Wake Forest Pick.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost to Cal and North Carolina, and they play Duke next. Wake Forest has won 3 of its last 4 road games. Hank Bachmeier is completing 62 percent of his passes for 2,300 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Taylor Morin and Horatio Fields have combined for 1,055 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Donavon Greene has 22 receptions.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ground game is averaging 136.2 yards per contest, and Demond Claiborne leads the way with 919 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Wake Forest is allowing 32.5 points and 437.9 yards per game. Nick Andersen leads the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with 105 tackles, Jasheen Davis has 4.5 sacks and Jamare Glasker has 1 interception.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes beat Duke, lost to Georgia Tech, and they play Syracuse next. The Miami Hurricanes have won 5 straight home games. Cam Ward is completing 66.8 percent of his passes for 3,494 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Xavier Restrepo and Isaiah Horton have combined for 1,519 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, while Jacolby George has 38 receptions.
The Miami Hurricanes ground game is averaging 176.6 yards per contest, and Damien Martinez leads the way with 676 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami is allowing 23.1 points and 316.6 yards per game. Francisco Mauigoa leads the Miami Hurricanes with 63 tackles, Simeon Barrow Jr. has 5.5 sacks and Mishael Powell has 4 interceptions.
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
- Wake Forest has lost each of its last 10 November games as an underdog.
- Miami (FL) has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 11th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in six of its last eight games.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Wake Forest’s last nine road games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Miami (FL)’s last eight games at Hard Rock Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for points per game this season (45.0).
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (13.8).
- Wake Forest ranks 132nd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (260).
- Wake Forest ranks 130th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (281.9).
Miami vs Wake Forest Prediction
The Miami Hurricanes are the more talented team, and they’ve had an extra week to think about that loss to Georgia Tech. You’d expect a focused, a pissed-off Miami team eager to redeem itself. However, that Miami defense has been a letdown all year and the Canes have been in tight games that have included comebacks. That Yellow Jackets loss didn’t come out of nowhere, the Canes have played with fire all season. Miami is 3-4 ATS as a double-digit favorite this season. Wake Forest has played some of its best ball on the road, which includes 3 road wins. Miami wins the game, but this line is steep. Give me the points with Wake Forest.
