Miami Hurricanes vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

ESPN will be covering the week four non-conference matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and South Florida Bulls as the two teams face off at 7:00 ET from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Miami comes in with a 3-0 record, while South Florida is 2-1. The Hurricanes are favored by -16.5 points, and the over/under line is currently set at 65 points.

MIAMI HURRICANES VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Florida Bulls +16.5

This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.

WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:

• We have the Miami Hurricanes winning this one by a score of 34 to 24
• Even though we like the Miami Hurricanes to win, our ATS pick is to take the South Florida Bulls at +16.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 65 points

Will The Miami Hurricanes Win As Road Favorites?

Miami is now 3-0 after a 62-0 blowout win over Ball State. The Hurricanes, favored by -37.5 points, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was 55.5 points, and Miami’s dominant performance pushed the combined score to 62 points.

The Hurricanes led 10-0 after the first quarter and then exploded for 21 points in the second quarter, taking a 31-0 lead into halftime. Miami added 10 more points in the third quarter and finished strong with 21 points in the fourth quarter.

Miami’s offense was unstoppable in their 62-0 win over Ball State, racking up 750 total yards. The Hurricanes had 31 first downs, with 243 rushing yards and 507 passing yards. Cam Ward was on fire, completing 67.9% of his passes for 346 yards and five touchdowns. He ended the game with a passer rating of 149.7.

Ajay Allen was dominant in the ground game, averaging 14.9 yards per carry on his way to 104 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jacolby George led all receivers with six catches for 109 yards and a score.

Miami’s defense was dominant in their last game, holding Ball State to just 115 total yards. The Hurricanes allowed only 6 rushing yards on 20 attempts and limited Ball State to 109 passing yards on 18 completions. Miami’s defense picked off one pass and shut out Ball State, with the final score being 62-0.

Are The South Florida Bulls Going Win In At Upset At Raymond James Stadium

South Florida is now 2-1 after a 49-24 road win over Southern Miss. The Bulls, who were -12.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s over/under was 58 points, with the teams combining for 73 points.

After a 14-14 tie in the first quarter, South Florida outscored Southern Miss 14-7 in the second quarter. The Bulls then dominated the second half, shutting out Southern Miss in the third quarter and adding 14 points of their own. Heading into the fourth quarter with a 42-21 lead, South Florida closed out the game with a 7-3 final quarter.

South Florida’s offense was dominant in their 49-24 win over Southern Miss, racking up 562 total yards. The Bulls’ ground game was particularly effective, amassing 369 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Kelley Joiner led the way with 117 yards on just 10 carries, averaging 11.7 yards per attempt, and finding the end zone twice.

Byrum Brown completed 65.5% of his passes for 193 yards, throwing two touchdowns and finishing with a passer rating of 107.4. Sean Atkins was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 87 yards.

South Florida’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 397 passing yards and 487 total yards in their most recent game. Despite this, the Bulls still came out on top, as Southern Miss managed just 24 points. South Florida’s defense was more effective against the run, allowing just 90 yards on 28 carries. The Bulls also picked off one pass in the game.