Duke Blue Devils vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Duke Blue Devils vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-20.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Hard Rock Stadium is where the Miami Hurricanes (8-0) will compete against the Duke Blue Devils (6-2) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Miami opens as 20.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 54.5.

The Duke Blue Devils head into this game 6-2 this year. In their last game, the Blue Devils faced the SMU Mustangs and took a loss by a final of 28-27. At the end of the game, they had 77 plays which gave them a total of 393 yards. The Duke Blue Devils ended up running the ball 29 different times and recorded 98 yds, which earned them an average of 3.4 yards per carry. In the running game, the Blue Devils gave up 211 yds on 50 attempts, which averages out to 4.2 yds per rush allowed. Duke conceded 13 pass completions on 24 tries for a total of 258 yards, and a completion rate of 54.2%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Duke Blue Devils have an average of 26.0 points per game. As a team they're averaging 110.6 yards on the ground which ranks them 117th in D-1. The Blue Devils have earned 2,688 total yards for this campaign. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Duke has earned 17 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. Duke has amassed 143 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 45 penalties for 394 yds. They have turned the football over 7 times.

The Blue Devils rank 21st in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 18.6 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 160.4 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,283 yards via the ground game in 8 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Blue Devils have allowed 1,333 yards which ranks them 18th in college football. They have relinquished 166.6 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 57.2%. Overall, they have relinquished 327.0 yards per game which has them ranked 33rd in D-1. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Hurricanes step onto the field holding a record of 8-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Hurricanes got the victory with a final of 36-14 against the Florida State Seminoles. Miami gave up 28 running attempts for 133 yds (4.8 yards per rush). The Hurricanes pass defense conceded a completion rate of 34.4%, relinquishing 115 yards on 11 out of 32 passing. The Hurricanes finished the contest with a total of 445 yds on 76 plays (5.9 yards per play). Miami rushed for 5.8 yards per carry, finishing with 230 yds on 40 attempts.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Hurricanes are ranking 1st in the country by tallying 46.8 points per outing. The Miami Hurricanes have an average of 560.8 yards/outing, ranking them 1st in Division 1. The Miami offense has 591 yards of penalties on 56 violations, which is 26th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 226 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Hurricanes have compiled 2,934 yards via the pass as well as an average of 366.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 2nd in Division 1. They maintain an average of 194.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,552 yards overall.

Miami has conceded a total of 777 rushing yards (97.1 yards per game) as well as 8 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 201.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 42nd in college football. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovered and 10 picks for the year. The Hurricanes defense has been on the field for 481 plays, which ranks 33rd in D-1. The Hurricanes are surrendering 21.5 points per game, which has them ranked 38th in D-1. In total, they have allowed 172 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Blue Devils +20.0

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