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Miami at Georgia Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami at Georgia Tech odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Hurricanes (9-0, 5-0 ACC) visit the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4, 3-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Miami vs. Georgia Tech odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Miami remained undefeated with a 53-31 win over Duke Saturday while covering as a 21-point home favorite. QB Cam Ward was 25-of-41 passing for 400 yards with 5 TDs and an INT. WR Xavier Restrepo hauled in 8 receptions for 146 yards and 3 TDs.

Georgia Tech has lost back-to-back games after falling 21-6 at Virginia Tech Oct. 26 as an 11-point road underdog. QB Aaron Philo completed 11 of 26 passes for 184 yards with an INT, while QB Zach Pyron went 10 of 22 for 76 yards with an INT.

Miami is No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, which is conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports.

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Miami at Georgia Tech odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Friday at 9:24 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Miami -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Georgia Tech +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami -10.5 (-105) | Georgia Tech +10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami at Georgia Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 38, Georgia Tech 17

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Miami (-375) to remain undefeated Saturday.

Against the spread

BET MIAMI -10.5 (-110).

Miami has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games and 3 of its 4 on the road.

Georgia Tech has failed to cover in 3 of its last 4 games and each of its last 4 as an underdog of 9.5 or more points. Its offense has scored 19 points combined in its last 2 games and will not be able to keep up with the Hurricanes.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 63.5 (-110).

While Miami has a strong offense, Georgia Tech does not. It has hit the Under in 4 of its last 5 games, including 2 straight. It has scored 19 points or fewer in 3 of its last 5 games and will be unable to hold up its side of the total.

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Duke at Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Duke at Miami odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes (8-0, 4-0 ACC) welcome the Duke Blue Devils (6-2, 2-2) to Hard Rock Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Duke vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. Rankings are courtesy of US LBM Coaches Poll.

Miami clobbered the FSU Seminoles 36-14 in Week 9, but failed to cover as a 23-point favorite. Miami might have a perfect record, but it is just 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games, having won 3 of those games by just 1 score. The Hurricanes are led by QB Cam Ward, who has 24 TDs and 5 INTs in 8 games.

The Blue Devils won 5 in a row to start the season, but have stumbled over the last few weeks. They lost 24-14 to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Week 6 and then lost the SMU Mustangs 28-27 in overtime last Saturday, closing as an 11-point underdog. Duke has been a solid side for bettors though, having a 5-2-1 ATS record and going 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Duke at Miami odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Friday at 7:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Duke +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Miami -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Duke +20.5 (-110) | Miami -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Duke at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 38, Duke 24

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hurricanes should come out on top, especially playing at home. However, they aren’t worth a play as a far too expensive (-1600) favorite. The Blue Devils (+900) have struggled as of late and aren’t worth a play to pull off the upset.

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Against the spread

BET DUKE +20.5 (-110).

The Hurricanes just haven’t impressed over the last month, and it hasn’t been Ward’s fault. The offense is clicking, but their defense hasn’t held up against even subpar opponents. Miami has allowed 34 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games.

The Blue Devils offense has played well enough, scoring 20 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games, to keep this game relatively close. Duke has yet to allow more than 30 points in a game and has allowed over 24 just once. Expect the Blue Devils to play well enough to keep this within 21 points.

Back DUKE +20.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 54.5 (-110).

The Hurricanes have been aggressive offensively throughout the season. They have scored 36 or more points in all 8 games, and they have topped 41 points 5 times.

Miami’s lacking defense over the last few weeks is key as well. It is 3-1 O/U in its last 4 games and is 6-1-1 O/U on the season. Duke went Over against SMU and is 3-3-1 O/U in its last 7.

Considering those trends, back OVER 54.5 (-110).

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Florida State at Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida State at Miami odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida State Seminoles (1-6, 1-5 ACC) and the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes (7-0, 3-0) meet Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Florida State vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Florida State suffered another setback, falling 23-16 to the Duke Blue Devils. The Seminoles, who were 2.5-point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread, and the game hit the Under (43). Freshman QB Brock Glenn struggled, throwing for just 110 yards with 2 interceptions and 3 sacks. Turnovers were a key issue, as Florida State committed 4 in total. With only 1 win on the season, the Seminoles continue to face challenges on both sides of the ball.

The Hurricanes kept their perfect season alive with a 52-45 victory over the Louisville Cardinals, earning a spot in the national Top 5. They covered as 4-point favorites, while the game easily surpassed the 61-point total. Senior transfer QB Cam Ward continued his stellar play, throwing for 319 yards and 4 touchdowns to 4 different receivers. WR Samuel Brown (125) and WR Xavier Restrepo (101) both topped 100 receiving yards, contributing to Miami’s high-scoring win.

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Florida State vs. Miami odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Florida State +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Miami -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Florida State +21 (-110) | Miami -21 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida State vs. Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 27, Florida State 9

Moneyline

PASS.

Miami (-1600) will win this game, no question in my mind, but I’m not going to bet $1,600 to win $100 in return. I’ll take my bet to the spread.

Against the spread

BET FLORIDA STATE +21 (-110).

Taking Florida State +21 against Miami could be a savvy choice, even with the Seminoles’ struggles this season. Rivalry games like this are often unpredictable, and the 21-point spread is a big number to cover. Miami has a history of underperforming as a favorite in October, failing to cover the spread in 17 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked teams. While they’ve shown dominance over weaker non-conference opponents, their performance in the ACC has been less convincing.

Florida State, despite their disappointing season, has shown they can keep it close against top teams, covering a big spread against Clemson just a few weeks ago. Additionally, the road team has covered in 8 of the last 10 meetings between these schools, which further suggests a tighter game. Miami may come out on top, but it’s tough to see them winning by more than 3 touchdowns against a motivated Florida State squad.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 54.5 (-110).

Taking the Under in the Florida State vs. Miami game looks like the smart play. While Ward has been outstanding and should put points on the board, Florida State’s offense remains a question mark. Glenn has struggled, making it uncertain if he can keep up with Miami’s scoring pace.

The Seminoles have gone Under in 4 of their last 5 games, and recent history between these rivals also favors the Under, with 4 of the last 5 meetings finishing below the total. Even if Miami’s offense shows up, Florida State’s struggles could keep the total lower than expected. With these trends in mind, leaning toward the Under seems like a safe bet in this matchup.

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Miami at Louisville odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami at Louisville odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 6th-ranked Miami Hurricanes (6-0, 2-0 ACC) meet the Louisville Cardinals (4-2, 2-1) Saturday at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC / ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Miami vs. Louisville odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes survived a scare against Virginia Tech at home Sept. 27, and it took a reversed call on a Hail Mary to escape the upset. At Cal, Miami won 39-38, and it was the beneficiary of a no-call on what appeared to be an obvious targeting call against the Cal QB. A 1st down would have clinched the victory for the Golden Bears.

Miami’s offense has been strong, going for 38 or more points in every game, cashing the Over at a 5-0-1 clip. The defense has allowed 36.0 PPG in the past 2 outings, both league games.

For Louisville, it eased by Virginia 24-20 last weekend on the road, but it failed to cover as a 7-point favorite. In fact, it is 0-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 3 outings after going 3-0 ATS in the 1st 3 games. The Under cashed last week, but the Over is 3-1 in 4 games at home.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Miami at Louisville odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 1:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Miami -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Louisville +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread: Miami -5 (-110) | Louisville +5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami at Louisville picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 38, Louisville 27

Moneyline

Miami (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, which is just a little too expensive for the road team, even if it is the 6th-ranked team in the nation.

Louisville (+170) is a tempting play at home, and it would be the play if the Hurricanes weren’t coming off a bye. The Canes should be rested and raring to go, so don’t look for the upset here.

AVOID.

Against the spread

MIAMI -5 (-110) is a strong play on the road. The U had the bye to rest its bumps and bruises, so the Canes should be in good health and in good shape for this road trip.

Louisville +5 (-110) opened the season 3-0 ATS, but it has failed to cover the past 3 outings. The Cardinals just don’t seem to have the offensive firepower to stick with the high-flying Canes.

Over/Under

OVER 60.5 (-110) is a good play in all Miami games so far this season, going 5-0-1 to date. The Canes have rolled up at least 38 points in all 6 contests, including 130 points in 3 road games, or 43.3 PPG.

For Louisville, it has managed 24 or more points in 3 in a row, which is not half bad, while allowing 28.3 PPG in the 3-game span. That kind of defense won’t cut the mustard against the Canes, but it’s good news for Over bettors.

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Alex’s best bet: Miami at Louisville prediction

SportsbookWire.com’s Alex White likes a total in Saturday’s Miami at Louisville NCAA football game.

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SportsbookWire.com’s Alex White is focused on a Saturday ACC battle in Louisville when the Miami Hurricanes (6-0, 2-0 ACC) visit the Louisville Cardinals (4-2, 1-2). Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET and will be on ABC.

Miami — No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll — is favored by 5 points with the Over/Under line at 60.5, per BetMGM Sportsbook as of Friday, 5:34 p.m. ET.

Miami leads the all-time series 11-4-1, but Louisville won 38-31 last season as a 1-point road underdog at Hard Rock Stadium. The last meeting in Louisville between these two saw Miami claim a 47-34 win Sept. 19, 2020, covering as a 2.5-point favorite.

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Miami at Cal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami at Cal odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 8th-ranked Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) visit the California Golden Bears (3-1, 0-1) Saturday in an ACC matchup at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Miami vs. California odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes survived last Friday against Virginia Tech, winning 38-34. On a Hail Mary with zeroes on the clock, the Hokies appeared to have a game-winning TD. That was the call on the field, but after a lengthy review, the play was overturned, giving Miami the win.

While the initial call on the field appeared to be incorrect, there also didn’t appear to be enough evidence on the replay to overturn the call on the field. It was controversial in that respect, and a reason why the system doesn’t always work properly.

Miami has scored 38 or more points in all 5 games, with the Over going 4-0-1 this season. The Canes are also 2-0 against the spread (ATS) in 2 true road games, with the Over 1-0-1 in those outings.

Cal started off 3-0 SU, including a 21-14 road win at Auburn on Sept. 7 as an 11.5-point underdog. However, it lost its conference opener at Florida State on Sept. 21 by a 14-9 score, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog as the Under (44.5) cashed.

The Golden Bears are 2-2 ATS on the season, with the Under going 4-0.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Miami at Cal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Miami -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Cal +325 (bet $100 to win $325)
Against the spread: Miami -10.5 (-110) | Cal +10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Miami at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 34, Cal 17

Moneyline

Miami (-400) will cost you 4 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too much risk for not nearly enough reward. As far as a multi-leg parlay is concerned, tossing The U into a ticket with 6 or 7 teams can be excused, but no few than that.

PASS.

Against the spread

MIAMI -10.5 (-110) faces a tough cross-country trip against California +10.5 (-110), a team which has played a pretty good brand of defense this season.

The Golden Bears will have their work cut out trying to shut down Heisman hopeful QB Cam Ward and the Canes high-octane offense, however.

Cal has allowed just 287.5 total yards, 182.3 passing yards and 105.3 rushing yards per game, and the 12.8 PPG allowed ranks 12th in the nation. But, Miami isn’t UC Davis, Auburn, San Diego State or FSU. The Canes are a high-octane unit capable of scoring close to as much as the 4 teams have combined (51) against Cal.

Over/Under

UNDER 53.5 (-110) is the lean in this ACC battle near the Pacific, but go with a half-unit play at most.

Miami will certainly do its part, but the concern is Cal’s offense, which could muster just 9 points against lowly Florida State.

The Under is 4-0 in 4 games for the Golden Bears, and that makes the low attractive.

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Virginia Tech at Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Virginia Tech at Miami odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2) visit the No. 9 Miami Hurricanes (4-0) Friday at Hard Rock Stadium for each team’s ACC opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Virginia Tech vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hokies are coming off their 2nd loss of the season, a 26-23 home loss as 3-point favorites vs. Rutgers last Saturday. Virginia Tech dug a giant hole, trailing 14-0 after the 1st quarter and 23-7 early in the 3rd quarter before a flurry of scoring tied things up 23-23. However, the Hokies struggled against the run, and the Scarlet Knights kicked a game-winning field goal with 1:56 to go.

Virginia Tech allowed 422 total yards, 153 rushing, while also turning the ball over 3 times to Rutgers’ 1 TO. That’s not a good recipe for a win, even at home.

Miami trounced in-state rival USF 50-15 in Tampa, covering as a 16.5-point road favorite last Saturday. Miami actually trailed 15-14 late in the 2nd quarter but scored a go-ahead touchdown — and 2-point conversion — with 1:56 to go in the half and outscored the Bulls 28-0 in the 2nd half to win going away. QB Cam Ward threw for 404 yards with 3 TDs — and 1 INT — as he continues to be a great addition out of the transfer portal (from Washington State).

The Hurricanes have scored 50 or more points in 3 straight games, and 41 or more points in all 4 outings. With an O/U push vs. USF, the Over is 3-0-1 for The U this season.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Virginia Tech at Miami odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 5:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Virginia Tech +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Miami -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Virginia Tech +17.5 (-110) | Miami -17.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Virginia Tech at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 34, Virginia Tech 23

Moneyline

Miami (-900) will set you back 9 times the potential return. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward for a standalone play or for a multi-leg parlay. Including the ‘Canes in a parlay ticket sucks all the value out of it.

PASS.

Against the spread

VIRGINIA TECH +17.5 (-110) is worth a look as the Hokies have the defense to at least slow the Hurricanes’ pass attack.

The Hokies have done a good job against the pass, allowing just 160.0 passing yards per game to rank 28th, according to NCAA.com. Facing Ward will be the biggest test, by far, for the Hokies D, however. The Hokies have issues stopping the run, and the Hurricanes are still good at that.

The ‘Canes offense has been a juggernaut, but the thinking is that the Gobblers will be able to slow them down and keep it within 3 scores.

Over/Under

OVER 54.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at the most.

Miami’s offense has been insanely good so far, going for 52.3 PPG and 605.0 total yards per game, ranked 4th and 2nd, respectively.

Ward has run amok against Florida, USF and 2 lesser opponents. But he has been consistently good, and while it is possible he could be slowed, it doesn’t look like he’ll be completely shut down. The Hurricanes will get their points.

Virginia Tech has cashed the Over in 3 of 4 games to date, while scoring 23 or more points in all 4 outings.

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Miami at USF odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami at USF odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Hurricanes (3-0) travel to meet the USF Bulls (2-1) Saturday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Miami vs. USF odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes have been impressive on offense in the 1st 3 games, as portal transfer add QB Cam Ward has transformed the team into a juggernaut. Miami has scored at least 41 points in each of the 1st 3 games, helping to cash the Over in each of the outings. The Canes are also 2-0 against the spread (ATS) in the 1st 2 games against FBS opponents.

The Bulls have managed to pick up 2 wins in 3 outings, with the lone setback at 42-16 loss at Alabama. At 1st glance that looks like an ugly win, but USF was down just 21-16 late in the 4th quarter before Bama exploded for 21 points in the final 5:50 to pull away. Still, the Bulls hung on for the cover as 30.5-point underdogs.

Dual-threat QB Byrum Bowen is capable for the Bulls, and he has helped USF rack up at least 48 points in 2 of 3 games to date, including a 49-24 win at Southern Miss last Saturday as a 13-point favorite as the Over (58.5) connected.

Miami is No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Miami at USF odds

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Moneyline (ML): Miami -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | USF +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami -17 (-110) | USF +17 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Miami at USF picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 41, USF 27

Moneyline

Miami (-1000) will cost you 10 times your potential return, which is way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. You would need to risk $100 for every $10 won. There is never any sense betting such heavy favorites like that.

PASS.

Against the spread

Initially, Miami -17 (-110) felt like the lean, as it has racked up some gaudy point totals, including the 41-17 win at Florida to start the season.

However, USF +17 (-110) is worth a look since it is at home. The Bulls have the tools on offense to hang around, led by the multi-talented Bowen. Perhaps if USF scored TDs in the 1st half at Alabama rather than having to settle for 2 FGs, we’d be having a much different conversation. It took Bama to the mat in Tuscaloosa, it just couldn’t finish, though.

The Bulls didn’t struggle with red-zone efficiency last weekend, but that’s because it faced a tomato can. USF gets a shot at another ranked opponent this weekend, and it should be able to keep this within 2 scores since it is at the RayJay.

Over/Under

OVER 65.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

Ward has helped the Hurricanes offense go from mediocre to great, but pump the brakes a bit. Florida, Florida A&M and Ball State are a combined 0-4 against FBS opponents this season, so this is truly Miami’s biggest test to date.

The Bulls have allowed 66 points to 2 FBS foes, so the Hurricanes should roll up some more healthy totals, but it’s the USF offense which is expected to do enough to help get this one across the finish line for an Over.

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Ball State at Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ball State at Miami odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes (2-0) welcome the Ball State Cardinals (1-0) to Hard Rock Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Ball State vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes beat the Florida Gators on the road 41-17 to open the season, covering as a 2-point favorite. They then throttled Florida A&M 56-9 in Week 2 action, failing to cover as a 48-point favorite. Miami is led by QB Cam Ward, who has 689 passing yards and 6 TDs in 2 games.

Ball State has only played once, beating the Missouri State Bears 42-34 Saturday. It was a 14-14 game going into the final quarter with 48 points scored in the final 15 minutes. Ball State covered as a 3-point home favorite. It was led by QB Kadin Semonza, who had 262 passing yards and 4 TDs.

Miami is No. 12 in theUS LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Ball State at Miami odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:24 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Ball State +36.5 (-110) | Miami -36.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ball State at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 45, Ball State 13

Moneyline

PASS.

Even if you find odds on this, avoid them.

Against the spread

BET BALL STATE +36.5 (-110).

The Hurricanes should enter as a strong public play after throttling Florida in Week 1; however, they are 0-1 ATS when a double-digit favorite. The Hurricanes took the foot of the gas after entering the 4th quarter up 46-9 in their Week 2 battle. Miami also allowed Florida A&M to score in 3 of 4 quarters.

Ball State put up 42 points in its 1st game and should be able to score more frequently than Florida A&M. After a game, Semonza currently leads the MAC in completion rate. His talent should be able to keep things within 5 scores. Take BALL STATE +36.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 55.5 (-105).

Miami has scored 97 points through 2 games. It has gone Over in both with each game having at least 58 points with totals set under 57 points. The Hurricanes have an electric offense with Ward, one that has scored at least 24 points in the 1st half of both games.

With the Cardinals having put up 42 points while allowing 34 in their lone game, they went way Over the 51 total and the Hurricanes should be able to abuse a weaker defense. Take the OVER 55.5 (-105).

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Florida A&M at Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida A&M at Miami odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 15 Miami Hurricanes (1-0) welcome the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-0) to Hard Rock Stadium Saturday for their Week 2 matchup. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Florida A&M vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Miami is No. 15 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. It took down the Florida Gators on the road 41-17 Aug. 31 in its Week 1 battle, covering as a 2-point favorite. Miami had at least 1 TD in each of the first 3 quarters and outscored Florida 14-0 in the 3rd. It was led by QB Cam Ward, who finished with 385 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Florida A&M kicked off its regular season with a 24-23 win over Norfolk St. in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Aug. 24. It came back from down 14-10 at halftime to win the game. The Rattlers then beat South Carolina State 22-18 Aug. 31, scoring in every quarter. They are led by QB Daniel Richardson, who has 568 yards and 6 touchdowns with no interceptions through 2 games.

– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Florida A&M at Miami odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Florida A&M +44.5 (-110) | Miami -44.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida A&M at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 48, Florida A&M 7

Moneyline

PASS.

Even if you find odds, avoid them.

Against the spread

BET FLORIDA A&M +44.5 (-110).

Miami looked impressive in its season-opening win at Florida. Ward is likely the real deal and will continue his torrid pace, but the environment won’t be the same. This is a big spread to cover, and Florida A&M has a QB that, so far, has played turnover-free football.

If Richardson can avoid costly interceptions, the Rattlers should be able to cover. Florida A&M has scored 20-plus points in both games and has a chance to keep things close enough to cover.

Take FLORIDA A&M +44.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 53.5 (-110).

Much like QB Jaxson Dart at Ole Miss, Ward is an expereinced college QB that should be able to pick many of these lesser-talented programs apart. Ward accounted for 3 of the 5 touchdowns the Hurricanes scored Saturday. He should be able to keep scoring with ease.

For A&M, it has scored 45 points in 2 games. While not as stiff competition, it should find the end zone at least once. Miami gave up over 140 yards on the ground to Florida, so there is some weakness in its defense.

Expect points here, and take OVER 53.5 (-110).

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