Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-24.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64.5

The Miami Hurricanes (9-1) are welcoming the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-6) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Miami is 24.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 64.5.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons head into this game 4-6 this season. In their last game, the Demon Deacons faced off with the North Carolina Tar Heels and took a loss by a score of 31-24. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ran the ball a total of 32 different times and amassed 114 yds, which earned them an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. In all, they tallied 69 plays which gave them a total of 354 yards. Wake Forest allowed 14 pass completions on 22 attempts for 132 yds, and a completion rate of 63.6%. In the running game, the Demon Deacons gave up 230 yards on 53 attempts, which is an average of 4.3 yards per run surrendered.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hold an average of 27.7 PPG. As a team they average 136.2 yards in the run game which is 95th in the country. The Demon Deacons have earned 3,937 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Wake Forest has compiled 15 touchdowns through the air and 17 rushing touchdowns. Wake Forest has accrued 229 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 53 penalties for 499 yds. They have turned the ball over 18 times.

The Demon Deacons sit in 114th in the nation concerning the opposition scoring, conceding 32.5 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per rush on the ground and 156.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,560 running yards through 10 outings. When talking about passing yardage, the Demon Deacons have given up 2,819 yards which ranks them 129th in Division 1. They have conceded 281.9 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 69.7%. Overall, they are allowing 437.9 yards per contest which puts them 119th in Division 1. They have given up 20 touchdowns via the pass as well as 16 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hurricanes step onto the field holding a record of 9-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes went home defeated by a final of 28-23 when they played the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Hurricanes finished the game with a total of 436 yds and they ran 63 plays (6.9 yds per play). Miami rushed the ball for 3.7 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 88 yds on 24 attempts. Miami allowed 48 running attempts for 271 yds (5.6 yards per carry). The Hurricanes passing defense conceded a completion rate of 68.8%, surrendering 99 yards on 11 out of 16 passing.

The Miami Hurricanes maintain an average of 544.8 yards/outing, ranking them 1st in Division 1. The Miami offense has accrued 678 yards of penalties on 64 violations, which is 50th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 176.6 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,766 yards for this season. They have given away 6 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to tally 275 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Hurricanes are sitting 1st in D-1 holding an average of 45.0 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Hurricanes currently sit at 3,682 yards through the air as well as an average of 368.2 passing yards per outing, ranking them 1st in the nation.

Miami has allowed a total of 1,128 yards via the ground game (112.8 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 15 touchdowns from the passing game and 203.8 yards per contest, ranking them 50th in college football. They have totaled 2 fumbles and 13 picks so far this year. The Hurricanes defense has taken the field for 613 plays, which ranks 19th in D-1. The Hurricanes are surrendering 23.1 PPG, which has them ranked 57th in the country. This season, they have relinquished 231 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hurricanes -24.0

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