Miami vs Syracuse Prediction College Football Picks 11/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Syracuse prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 30th at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup. 

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 10-1 (6-1) this year after they defeated Wake Forest by a score of 42-14 in their last game. Miami trailed 20-14 at the half, but they were shut out in the second half for the loss. The Hurricanes outgained Wake Forest by a total of 508-193, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 7-12 on third down in the game. Cam Ward threw for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jordan Lyle rushed for 91 yards and two scores. 

Prior to that win, the Hurricanes lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 28-23 but did win their first nine games of the season. The Miami offense has scored 45.1 points per game with 360.2 passing yards and 181.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.3 points per game this season. Cam Ward has completed 67.2% of his passes for 3,774 yards, 34 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Xavier Restrepo has caught 60 passes for 979 yards and 10 scores. 

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

The Syracuse Orange are 8-3 (4-3) this season after they defeated UConn by a score of 31-24 in their last game. Syracuse led 21-14 at halftime and they were able to maintain that lead in the second half. The Orange outgained UConn by a total of 546-352, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 8-17 on third down in the game. Kyle McCord threw for 470 yards and two touchdowns, while Darrell Gill Jr. caught nine passes for 177 yards in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Orange defeated California by a score of 33-25 but did lose to Boston College before that. The Syracuse offense has scored 33.4 points per game with 361.5 passing yards and 92.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 27.8 points per game this season. Kyle McCord has completed 65.3% of his passes for 3,946 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while LeQuint Allen has rushed for 819 yards and 12 scores. 

Why Syracuse will beat Miami

• The home team has won each of Miami (FL)’s last four games.
• Syracuse has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against top-10 AP-ranked teams.
• The team ranked 8th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games.

Why Miami will beat Syracuse

• Syracuse has lost each of its last nine November games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
• Miami (FL) has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
• Miami (FL) has covered the spread in three of its last four November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Syracuse’s last eight games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Miami (FL)’s last five November games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Syracuse ranks 4th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (34:08).
• Syracuse ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (92.5).
• Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (25.0).
• Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for yards per game this season (541.5).

Miami vs Syracuse Prediction 

Miami comes into this matchup with just one loss on the season, but they have had a couple of close calls. The Miami offense is one of the best in the nation, but their defense has some holes. Syracuse has one of the better passing attacks in the country and I think they are going to throw the ball all over this Miami defense. I expect both teams to score plenty of points and I think we are in for a shootout here. Take the over in this game. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 67.5