The Miami Hurricanes and North Carolina Tar Heels meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Kenan Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview 

The Miami Hurricanes look for their second road win to improve to 5-1 on the year. Miami has won 4 of its last 5 road games. Tyler Van Dyke is completing 72.6 percent of his passes for 1,330 yards, 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Xavier Restrepo and Jacolby George have combined for 815 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Colbie Young has 21 receptions. The Miami Hurricanes ground game is averaging 211 yards per contest, and Henry Parrish Jr. leads the way with 379 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami is allowing 14.6 points and 268.4 yards per game. Francisco Mauigoa leads the Miami Hurricanes with 22 tackles, Thomas Gore has 2 sacks and Te’Cory Couch has 3 interceptions.

Miami Hurricanes Team Facts

• The team ranked 25th in the AP Poll has won each of its last six games.
• Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.
• Miami (FL) has won the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
• Each of Miami (FL)’s last four games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview 

The North Carolina Tar Heels look for their fourth home win to remain undefeated on the season. North Carolina looks for its first 6-0 start since the 1997 season. Drake Maye is completing 72.1 percent of his passes for 1,629 yards, 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Nate McCollum and J.J. Jones have combined for 673 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Kobe Paysour has 22 receptions. The North Carolina Tar Heels ground game is averaging 174.2 yards per contest, and Omarion Hampton leads the way with 461 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, North Carolina is allowing 19 points and 334.8 yards per game. Cedric Gray leads the North Carolina Tar Heels with 42 tackles, Kaimon Rucker has 4 sacks and Alijah Huzzie has 3 interceptions.

North Carolina Tar Heels Team Facts

• The team ranked 12th in the AP Poll has won each of its last 15 games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Miami (FL) and North Carolina.
• North Carolina has won the first quarter in 12 of its last 15 games against conference opponents at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
• Each of North Carolina’s last four games as a favorite against AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• North Carolina was one of only six FBS teams to remain undefeated in road games last season (6-0) (min. 8 games).
• North Carolina was one of only 17 FBS teams with a better road winning percentage (1.000) than home winning percentage (.500) last season (min. 8 games).
• Miami (FL) ranked 10th among FBS teams for Q3 points allowed per game last season (3.3).
• Miami (FL) was one of only 17 FBS teams with a better road winning percentage (.600) than home winning percentage (.286) last season (min. 8 games).

Randy’s Pick

The Miami Hurricanes are talented and balanced enough to go on the road and spring an upset, but last week’s loss to Georgia Tech was so historically bad, I’m not sure if they’ll be able to get off the canvas. The game was over. If Mario Cristobal calls a kneel, Miami is undefeated and this is the game of the week between two undefeated ACC schools. We could easily see Miami fold if it doesn’t get off to a fast start. Last week’s loss was that bad. North Carolina is one of the most explosive offenses in the country with an above average defense. I have to lay the chalk with the Tar Heels.