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North Carolina at Miami odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s North Carolina Tar Heels at Miami Hurricanes sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

In Tuesday’s action the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4, 1-2 ACC) face the Miami Hurricanes (4-4, 0-3) for an 8 p.m. ET tip at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla.

Below, we analyze the North Carolina-Miami college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

North Carolina at Miami: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:28 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: North Carolina -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Miami +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: North Carolina -2.5 (-110) | Miami +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

North Carolina at Miami: Three things to know

  1. The Tar Heels eased past Notre Dame Saturday, winning 66-65 in a thriller at home, although they obviously didn’t come close to covering a 9-point number. While they snapped a two-game losing skid, they’re 0-3 ATS across the past three, and 1-6 ATS over the previous seven outings.
  2. North Carolina is averaging just 72.8 points per game, and it’s hitting just 42.6% from the field and a dismal 28.7% from behind the 3-point line. The Heels have struggled from the charity stripe, too, hitting only 67.1% from the free-throw line. The defense has saved them, however, as they’re allowing just 68.2 PPG.
  3. The Hurricanes were edged 66-65 at home by Clemson Saturday, losing for the second straight game, and for the fourth time in the past five outings. The Over has connected in three in a row for the ‘Canes.

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North Carolina at Miami: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

North Carolina 72, Miami 68

Money line (ML)

NORTH CAROLINA (-150) is a safe play on the road against one of the worst teams in the ACC. The Tar Heels have had some issues on offense, and they have just three scorers averaging double digits in F Armando Bacot, F Garrison Brooks and G Caleb Love. However, G Kerwin Walton has stepped up and provided a tertiary scoring option off the bench lately, something head coach Roy Williams has been searching for all season.

Against the spread (ATS)

NORTH CAROLINA -2.5 (-110) isn’t nearly as good of a play as the money line, but as long as this line remains under two buckets it is worth a small-unit wager. The Heels are just 1-3-1 ATS across their past five road outings, and 5-14-1 ATS in the previous 20 following a straight-up win dating back to last season. However, the road team has cashed in the past five meetings in this series, and this game represents a good chance for UNC to get well and take advantage of a cellar dweller, gaining some much-needed confidence.

Over/Under (O/U)

O/U 140.5 (-110) is going to be too close to call here. In fact, I think the oddsmakers have it just right. If there is a lean, it is slightly to the Under. The Under is 20-8 in UNC’s past 28 road games, and 10-2 in its past 12 dating back to last season. The Under is 7-3 in Miami’s past 10 at Watsco since last season, too. PASS.

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Cheez-It Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Miami odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Oklahoma State vs. Miami Cheez-It Bowl odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The No. 18 Miami Hurricanes (8-2, 7-2 ACC) play the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 6-3 Big XII) in the Cheez-It Bowl Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Miami-Oklahoma State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Oklahoma State vs. Miami: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Miami -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Oklahoma State -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Miami -1 (-110) | Oklahoma State +1 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Oklahoma State vs. Miami: Three things to know

  1. After getting off a 4-0 start and somewhat flirting with early-season Big XII Championship contention, Oklahoma State lost 41-34 to Texas on Halloween then alternated between wins and losses for the rest of the regular season. The Cowboys ended their season on a high note, bulldozing the Baylor Bears 42-3 as 6-point road favorites Dec. 12.
  2. When looking at Miami’s overall record, the 2020 campaign is nothing to be disappointed in. The Hurricanes getting rolled 42-17 by Clemson (Oct. 10) and 62-26 by North Carolina in the final game of the season were definitely disappointing for Miami.
  3. Since Mike Gundy took over the OK State program in 2005, the Cowboys are 9-5 in bowl games and have covered the spread in their last four bowl games. This is Manny Diaz’s second season in charge of the Miami football program and the Hurricanes were shutout 14-0 in last year’s Independence Bowl by Louisiana Tech.

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Oklahoma State vs. Miami: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oklahoma State 38, Miami 24

Money line (ML)

Miami’s top-two leaders in sacks—DEs Jaelan Phillips (8) and Quincy Roche (4.5)—are skipping the Cheez-It Bowl to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. The same goes for Oklahoma State star RB Chuba Hubbard who was a unanimous All-American in 2019 after rushing for 21 touchdowns and 2,094 yards.

I’d argue the losses for the Hurricanes will play a bigger role than Hubbard’s decision to opt-out of OK State’s bowl game. The Cowboys rank 81st in QB sacked rate and that’s because sophomore QB Spencer Sanders holds onto the ball for too long or sometimes he can be excused with a coverage sack. Either way, if the Hurricanes don’t have their elite pass rushers then Sanders can sit back there all day and go through his progressions in peace.

As far as Hubbard is concerned, I led with his 2019 stats because his 2020 stats aren’t all that impressive. Hubbard averaged fewer yards per rush than three other running backs on OK State’s roster with at least 37 attempts. The preview shows and articles still make sure to point out Hubbard has opted-out of OK State’s bowl game because he’s the highest-profile name on either side.

OK State’s offense isn’t dependent on Hubbard whereas Miami’s defense—39th in sack rate, 44th in opponent’s 3rd down conversion percentage and 60th in opponent’s red zone scoring percentage—can not sustain the losses of those pass rushers.

GIMME OKLAHOMA STATE (-105) for 1.5 units.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE SPREAD because you only have to spend an extra 5 cents on the dollar for an outright win over fussing with one point.

Over/Under (O/U)

I “LEAN” OVER 61.5 (-110) for only a half-unit because it’s a little high in my opinion; however, the market is hitting the Over and I’d rather follow the money than fade it. According to Pregame.com, over 85% of the money wagered has been on the Over, which has steamed it up from the 59.5-opener to the current price.

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North Carolina at Miami odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s North Carolina at Miami sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

One of the best games of the weekend features North Carolina (7-3) taking on the Miami Hurricanes (8-1) in an ACC matchup. Kickoff for this game is set for December 12 at 3:30 p.m. E.T. Below, we analyze the North Carolina-Miami college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

North Carolina at Miami: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Miami -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | North Carolina +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Miami -3.5 (-105) | North Carolina +3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 69.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

North Carolina at Miami: Three things to know

  • North Carolina’s offense is one of the best in college football, averaging over 41 points per game this season. The Tar Heels are averaging over 500 yards of offense per game and have scored over 40 points in six of their 10 games this season.
  • Miami also has one of the best offenses in college football, lead by quarterback D’Eriq King. King has thrown 20 touchdowns in nine games this season, averaging 8.2 yards per attempt.
  • North Carolina hasn’t been a strong road team lately, losing 12 of their last 16 games away from home. Meanwhile, Miami has won five of their last six games at Hard Rock Stadium.

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North Carolina at Miami: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Miami 35, North Carolina 31

Money line (ML)

MIAMI (-150) is a slight home favorite in this ACC matchup on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are excellent on offense, and the game will likely be decided by which defense can get enough stops. With the Hurricanes having multiple top-100 draft picks on their defensive line, look for them to hold North Carolina to 30 or so points. Take Miami to win outright on Saturday.

Against the spread (ATS)

MIAMI (-3.5) is just over a field-goal favorite in this game, and that’s notable as they have played in several close games this season. Their wins against Virginia Tech, North Carolina State and Virginia have come by a total of nine points. It’s worth mentioning that North Carolina is just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games and haven’t always played great against better competition. Take the Hurricanes to cover this 3.5 spread on Saturday afternoon.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 69.5 points is the right play in this one despite both offenses playing at an elite level this season. Given the importance of this game for both sides, look for the pace of this game to slow down some and for each defense to make a few stops each half.

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Miami at Virginia Tech odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Miami Hurricanes (6-1) head to Blacksburg to play the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-3) in an ACC rivalry game Saturday at Lane Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we analyze the Miami-Virginia Tech college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes are No. 9 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Miami at Virginia Tech: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Miami +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Virginia Tech -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Miami +2 (-110) | Virginia Tech -2 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 67.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Miami at Virginia Tech: Three things to know

  1. Miami struggled as a double-digit favorite but pulled out a 44-41 win over the NC State Wolfpack last week, despite trailing by a touchdown entering the fourth quarter. Hurricanes QB D’Eriq King was marvelous, completing 31 of 41 passes for 430 yards and five touchdowns while adding 105 rushing yards.
  2. Virginia Tech was upset 38-35 as a 17-point home favorite by the FCS Liberty Flames last week. Liberty beat Virginia Tech in its own game and outrushed the Hokies, 249-201. Virginia Tech star RB Khalil Herbert was sidelined with injury after the opening kickoff and is questionable to play against Miami.
  3. Last season, the Hokies went into the Orange Bowl and beat the Hurricanes 42-35 as 14-point underdogs. QB Hendon Hooker balled up the U, as he threw three touchdown passes and ran for 76 yards with one score.

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Miami at Virginia Tech: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Virginia Tech 33, Miami 27

Money line (ML)

They say sharps don’t look at team rankings, or even records for that matter, when handicapping college football games. So let’s try to ignore Miami’s (+105) No. 9 ranking and try to figure out why Virginia Tech is -125 on the money line.

This is a get-right game for Virginia Tech’s defensive line. Miami’s offensive line is 103rd in line yards, 97th in stuff rate and 86th in sack rate, according to Football Outsiders. Also, the U has been tackled for a loss 61 times while Virginia Tech’s defense has the 11th-most TFLs (54) and the 19th best sack rate.

The Hokies do a good job of forcing turnovers (plus-6 in turnover differential) and Miami is the second-most penalized team in the ACC so it might not be a foregone conclusion the Hurricanes pile on points.

Furthermore, the betting data for this game gives me another reason to like VIRGINIA TECH (-125). The Hokies side has 57% of the money wagered but 83% of the total bets are placed on Miami, according to Pregame.com. What that says is the sharps are putting big bets on Virginia Tech’s money line but the public is on the U. Let’s roll with the sharps and the Hokies.

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Miami +2 (-110)
  • Virginia Tech -2 (-110)

I am going to PASS ON THE SPREAD and just roll with the money line wager. There are a couple of trends to reinforce our Virginia Tech money line bet. The favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six Miami-Virginia Tech games and the Hurricanes are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.

Over/Under (O/U)

The market is hammering the Over so hard the total has moved from the opener of 62.5 to the current price of 67.5. The Under is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings and 7-0 in the Hurricanes’ last seven games as road underdogs.

I only LEAN UNDER 67.5 (-110) because both offenses average at least 34 points per game and their combined Over/Under record is 9-5 O/U this year.

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Miami at NC State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Miami Hurricanes at NC State Wolfpack sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Miami Hurricanes (5-1, 4-1 ACC) and NC State Wolfpack (4-2, 4-2) meet at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Friday. Below, we analyze the Miami-NC State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes are No. 10 in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Miami at NC State: Betting odds and lines

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  • Money line: Miami -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | NC State +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Miami -10.5 (-110) | NC State +10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 58.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Miami at NC State: Three things to know

  1. The Hurricanes posted an ugly 19-14 victory over Virginia at home last time out on Oct. 24, not even coming close to cover a 13.5-point number as the Under easily connected. The good news is that QB D’Eriq King completed 21 of 30 passes for 322 yards and a touchdown.
  2. After opening the season 3-0 SU/ATS while averaging 43.3 PPG, the Hurricanes are 2-1 SU/1-2 ATS across the past three while scoring just 22.3 PPG.
  3. NC State was roughed up 48-21 in its last game Oct. 24 against rival North Carolina, hitting the Over for the fifth time in six outings this season. NC State is averaging 259.2 passing yards per game to rank 34th in the country, while averaging 31.5 PPG (42nd). The Wolfpack are yielding 34.2 PPG as all of their games have been track meets.

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Miami at NC State: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Miami 38, NC State 31

Money line (ML)

Miami (-400) is an extremely risky play, laying four times your potential return. In the Hurricanes’ previous road game against a winning team, albeit No. 1 Clemson, they were dusted 42-17. Can they be trusted against another high-scoring winning team on the road? AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

NC STATE (+10.5, -110) covered in three in a row before getting dumped in Chapel Hill by 27 on Oct. 24. Still, this offense has been powerful, and it has the ability to hang in against anyone in the ACC when it’s on. The Wolfpack pass attack has been strong, and it will keep NC State within arm’s length against Miami, especially on its home field. If this game were in Miami, it might be a different story.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 58.5 (-110) is the way to be in this Friday battle at Carter-Finley, and might be the best play in this game. The Over is 3-0-1 across the past four when the ‘Canes are road favorites, although the Under is 16-5-2 in the past 23 road outings. While those are conflicting trends, you have to trust the more recent trends rather than ones which might involve players or coaches who aren’t even on this current team. It’s all Over all the time for the Pack, hitting in five of six this season, and four straight against winning teams.

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