Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
ESPN will be covering the week 14 matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and Syracuse Orange, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Miami is 10-1 on the season, and Syracuse is 8-3. The Hurricanes are -10.5-point favorites, and the over/under line is at 67.5 points at this time.
MIAMI HURRICANES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami Hurricanes -10.5
This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 3:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:
- We have the Miami Hurricanes winning this one by a score of 37 to 25
- Not only do we have the Miami Hurricanes winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 67.5 points
Will The Miami Hurricanes Win As Road Favorites?
Miami heads into Week 14 with a 10-1 record and a 47.7% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have the 8th best odds of making the playoff at 79.4%.
The Hurricanes are 5-0 at home and 4-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 11 games, going 9-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +22.5, and they are 6-4 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is 67.5, the highest they’ve faced all season. Miami’s over/under record is 6-3-1, with their games averaging 67 points and an average line of 58.7 points.
Miami’s offense has been the best in college football this season, leading the nation in scoring with 44.7 points per game and topping our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. They also rank first in third-down conversions, converting 56.6% of their attempts. Cam Ward has thrown for 3,774 yards and 34 touchdowns, posting a passer rating of 118.
Miami ranks third in passing yards per game, averaging 360.2, and eighth in completions, with 26 per game. Ward has completed 67.2% of his passes this season. Damien Martinez leads the rushing attack with 739 yards and eight touchdowns. Xavier Restrepo has 979 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Miami’s defense was impressive in their recent game against Wake Forest, allowing just 14 points and 193 total yards. They limited Wake Forest to 12 first downs and 94 rushing yards on 40 attempts, while giving up only 99 passing yards and forcing one interception.
For the season, Miami ranks 24th nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 112.7 yards per game on the ground. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 73 against Miami, completing 55.5% of their passes for an average of 194.3 yards per game.
Are The Syracuse Orange Going Win In At Upset At JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse enters Week 14 against Miami with an 8-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast title. However, they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible. The Orange are 3-1 at home this season and rank 60th in our power rankings.
Syracuse has been favored in four of their 11 games, going 3-1 as the favorite. They have a +3.9 average scoring margin but are 3-5 against the spread this season.
This week’s over/under line is 67.5 points, the highest they’ve faced all season. Syracuse’s over/under record is 3-4-1, with their games averaging 59.5 points and an average line of 54.7 points.
Syracuse’s offense is ranked 24th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14, and they are 35th in points per game, scoring 31.7 per contest. They lead the nation in passing attempts, averaging 47.8 per game, and also in completions, with 31.2 per game. Their passing attack is second in the country, averaging 361.5 yards per game. They are converting 47.7% of their third downs, which ranks 12th nationally, and their completion percentage is 65.2%.
Kyle McCord has thrown for 3,946 yards this season, with a passer rating of 95. He has completed 65.3% of his passes, throwing 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Leading the rushing attack is LeQuint Allen, who has 819 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Jackson Meeks is the top receiver with 801 yards and five touchdowns on 66 receptions.
Syracuse’s defense enters this week ranked 67th nationally, allowing 27.8 points per game. They’ve given up 203.9 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 65.2% of their passes and posting a 92.1 passer rating. On the ground, Syracuse has faced the 13th fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 153.8 rushing yards per game.
In their last game, Syracuse allowed 24 points to UConn, giving up 352 total yards. The defense faced 48 pass attempts, allowing 228 yards and two touchdowns, while UConn ran the ball 17 times for 124 yards and one rushing score.