Virginia Cavaliers vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 10/28/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ACCN

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-19)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Virginia Cavaliers (2-5) are traveling to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, October 28, 2023 where they will attempt to defeat the Miami Hurricanes (5-2). Miami opens this matchup as 19-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 49.5.

The Virginia Cavaliers step onto the field holding a record of 2-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cavaliers went up against the North Carolina Tar Heels and earned the victory with a final of 31-27. Perris Jones was the best rusher for the Cavaliers with 14 carries for 67 yds (4.8 yds per carry). Tony Muskett connected on 20/30 with 208 yds through the air and 1 TD. He had a QB rating of 129.2 and finished the game with 1 interception. Against the run, the Cavaliers gave up 143 yds on 29 tries, which is an average of 4.9 yds per run allowed. Virginia gave up 24 completions on 48 tries for 347 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. In the game, they tallied 84 plays which totaled 436 yards. The Virginia Cavaliers ran the rock 54 times and tallied 228 yards, earning them an average of 4.2 yds per carry.

The Cavaliers have racked up 2,529 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Virginia has amassed 11 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 12 different times. Virginia has compiled 144 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 46 infractions for 376 yds. Offensively they are averaging 117.9 yards on the ground ranking them 105th in Division 1. When it comes to scoring points, the Virginia Cavaliers have an average of 23.6 points per contest.

In terms of passing yardage, the Cavaliers have given up 1,564 yds which has them sitting in 56th in D-1. They have relinquished 223.4 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 60.4%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 395.6 yards/game which ranks them 95th in college football. They have yielded 11 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 15 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing 4.5 yards per rush and 172.1 rushing yards per contest on the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,205 yards via the ground game in 7 games. The Cavaliers are ranked 112th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 31.1 points per game.

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The Hurricanes come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Hurricanes walked away with a victory by a final of 28-20 against the Clemson Tigers. Brashard Smith carried the rock 4 times for 87 yards, ending the contest with 21.8 yards per attempt for Miami. Emory Williams (1 touchdown) ended the game with 151 yds on 24/33 passing while his quarterback rate was 115.1. He tossed 1 interception and his average yards per attempt was 4.6. Miami allowed 34 attempts on the ground for 31 yards (0.9 yards per rush). The Hurricanes pass defense gave up a completion rate of 52.9%, relinquishing 314 yards on 18 out of 34 through the air. The Hurricanes finished the game with 362 yds while they ran 71 plays (5.1 yards per play). Miami ran the ball for 5.6 yds per carry, finishing with 211 yards on 38 attempts.

The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 481.9 yards per game, which is good for 10th in D-1. The Miami offense has 513 yds of penalties on 51 infractions, which has them ranked 28th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 193.9 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,357 yards for the season. They have tossed 7 interceptions while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have obtained 167 1st downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Hurricanes sit 16th in the nation maintaining an average of 36.3 points per game. For the season thus far, the Hurricanes have thrown for a total of 2,016 passing yards along with an average of 288.0 passing yards per outing, ranking them 24th in the nation.

The Hurricanes are surrendering 19.1 PPG, which has them sitting 25th in college football. Miami has surrendered a total of 557 yards rushing (79.6 yards/game) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. This season, they have relinquished 134 pts. They have yielded 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 234.0 yards/contest, ranking them 75th in college football. The Hurricanes defense has participated in 433 plays, ranking them 17th in the nation. They have totaled 5 fumbles and 7 interceptions so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hurricanes -19

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