Miami Hurricanes vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami Hurricanes vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 45

The NC State Wolfpack (5-3) are welcoming the Miami Hurricanes (6-2) at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, November 4, 2023. NC State opens as 3-point underdogs. The total has been set at 45.

The Miami Hurricanes head into this game 6-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes went up against the Virginia Cavaliers and earned the victory with a final of 29-26. Tyler Van Dyke went 20/30 with 163 yds through the air. He had a QB rate of 99 and finished the game with 2 interceptions. Ajay Allen led the offense in rushing for the Hurricanes with 11 attempts for 67 yds (6.1 yards per carry). When all was said and done, they ran 56 plays which totaled 276 yards. The Miami Hurricanes ended up rushing 26 times and totaled 113 yards, earning them an average of 4.3 yds per carry. Against the run, the Hurricanes gave up 138 yds on 45 tries, which averages out to 3.1 yards per run surrendered. Miami conceded 24 completions on 38 tries for a total of 239 yds, and a completion percentage of 63.2%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Miami Hurricanes have an average of 35.4 points per outing. As a team they hold an average of 183.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 32nd in D-1. The Hurricanes have earned 3,649 total yards for the season. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Miami has earned 17 touchdowns via the pass and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Miami has amassed 183 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 53 infractions for 533 yds. They have turned the football over 15 times.

The Hurricanes sit in 28th in the nation in terms of team defense, giving up 20.0 PPG. They are giving up 2.8 yards per rushing attempt and 86.9 rushing yards per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 695 rushing yards through 8 outings. Regarding yards via the pass, the Hurricanes are giving up 1,877 yards which has them ranked 76th in college football. They have conceded 234.6 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.7%. Overall, they are giving up 321.5 yards per contest which ranks them 24th in the country. They have relinquished 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 8 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Wolfpack come into this game with a record of 5-3 this season. When they last played, the Wolfpack went home victorious with a score of 24-17 against the Clemson Tigers. MJ Morris (2 touchdowns) ended the game with 138 yards on 11/20 through the air while his quarterback rating was 146. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yards per attempt was 6.9. Kevin Concepcion ran the football 2 times for 51 yds, ending the game with 25.5 yds per carry for NC State. NC State rushed the football for 2.5 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 64 yards on 26 attempts. The Wolfpack finished with a total of 202 yds and they ran 46 plays (4.4 yards per play). The Wolfpack pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 64.7%, relinquishing 263 yds on 33 for 51 through the air. NC State surrendered 30 rushing attempts for 101 yds (3.4 yards per rush).

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Wolfpack are 85th in the nation averaging 25.3 points per game. The NC State Wolfpack average 329.3 yards per outing, which ranks them 106th in the country. The NC State offense has 418 yds of penalties on 51 violations, which ranks 51st in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 10 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 142 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Wolfpack have earned 1,567 yards via the pass as well as an average of 195.9 passing yards per game, ranking them 107th in the country. They maintain an average of 133.4 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,067 yards for the season.

NC State has conceded a total of 877 rushing yards (109.6 yards/game) and 9 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 227.1 yards per outing, which has them sitting 67th in Division 1. They have totaled 4 fumbles and 10 interceptions this season. The Wolfpack defense has participated in 507 plays, which has them ranked 28th in the country. The Wolfpack are giving up 22.8 points per game, which has them 49th in the nation. This season, they have given up 182 points.

Who will win tonight's Hurricanes/Wolfpack college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Wolfpack +3

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