Wake Forest vs. Miami odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-6, 2-4 ACC) meet the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (9-1, 5-1)  at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is at noon p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Wake Forest vs. Miami odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Wake Forest dropped its second straight game, losing 31-24 to the North Carolina Tar Heels. While they covered as 11-point underdogs and the Under 64 hit, turnovers were a major issue. QB Michael Kern threw 2 INTs as part of 3 giveaways. On a positive note, RB Demond Claiborne impressed with 95 rushing yards and 2 TDs.

The Miami Hurricanes’ undefeated season came to an end as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 28-23 as a 9.5-point road underdog, with the Under 65 hitting. Heisman hopeful QB Cam Ward threw for 348 yards and 3 TDs, but Miami’s defense struggled to stop Georgia Tech’s ground game, allowing 271 rushing yards.

– RankingsUS LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Wake Forest 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 Friday at 9:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Wake Forest +1250 (bet $100 to win $1,250) | Miami -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +23.5 (-105) | Miami -23.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wake Forest vs. Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 45, Wake Forest 24

Moneyline

PASS.

Miami (-3000) takes this game at home Saturday, but instead of laying 300-to-1, I’ll take my bet to the spread.

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Against the spread

BET WAKE FOREST +23.5 (-105).

The Hurricanes, led by Ward and a dynamic receiving corps, boast one of college football’s most explosive offenses. Their balanced attack combines Ward’s precision passing with Martinez’s strong rushing, making them tough to stop. While Miami is likely to win, covering the spread is another story—they’re just 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. Wake Forest, 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games and 2-0 ATS in their last 2 head-to-head meetings, can keep this game close.

Over/Under

BET OVER 66.5 (-110).

Miami and Wake Forest thrive in the red zone, making this a potential high-scoring game. Miami averages 35+ points per game and is 4-2 hitting the Over in their last 6, thanks to their ability to finish drives with TDs. Wake Forest counters with one of the ACC’s most efficient red-zone offenses. With both teams capable of quick scoring and sustained drives, this matchup sets up perfectly to push the total Over.

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ACC Tournament: Wake Forest vs. Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Wake Forest vs. Miami odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 9th-seeded Wake Forest Demon Deacons (19-13) face the No. 1-seed Miami Hurricanes (24-6) Thursday in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal at Greensboro Coliseum. Tip will be at noon. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Wake Forest has lost 4 of its last 5, and that stretch includes a 96-87 setback against the Hurricanes Feb. 18 as 5.5-point underdogs. Often a defensive struggler this season, Wake Forest has allowed 77.4 points per game over tho last 5 games. Overall, the Deacons went 10-10 in ACC play.

Miami went 15-5 in league play, earning a share of the ACC regular-season title with Virginia Tech. The 13th-ranked-nationally Hurricanes are 8-1 over their last 9 games.

Rankings courtesy the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

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Wake Forest vs. Miami odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Wake Forest +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Miami -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +6.5 (-110) | Miami -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wake Forest vs. Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 78, Wake Forest 75

Moneyline

Wake figures to be dangerous in this spot. But unless a +225 tag becomes available, bettors are better off on the below plays. AVOID.

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Against the spread

UM covered a 6-point spread with its series win last month, but in that game Wake was within 3 or leading for much of the 1st half and within 3 and 5 points at several points in the final 10 minutes of the contest.

The Deacons have fallen off with their 3-point shooting of late, but they hit 15 triples in that 1st meeting. Wake Forest is a live underdog in this Thursday early-afternoon ACC battle.

TAKE WAKE FOREST +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

These are the 2 of the fastest teams in the ACC, and Wake is better on offense than defense. The Deacons and Hurricanes cruised past the 160.5-point total in the Feb. 18 game.

But look for this neutral-site game to come up short this time. Three-pointers figure as a significant component in the overall scoring, but free throws, 2nd-chance points, and buckets off turnovers don’t figure to get out of control.

BACK THE UNDER 157.5 (-115).

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