Miami-FL (9-1) vs Wake Forest (4-6)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Hard Rock Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Miami -24 / Wake Forest +24 — Over/Under: 64.5
In this article, we will formulate a Wake Forest vs Miami prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 4-6 (2-4) this year after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 31-24 in their last game. Wake Forest led 3-0 after the first quarter, but they allowed 24 of the next 31 points in the game for the loss. The Demon Deacons were outgained by a total of 362-354, lost the turnover battle 3-1, and went 6-14 on third down in the game. Michael Kern threw for 172 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Demond Claiborne rushed for 95 yards and two scores.
Prior to that game, the Demon Deacons lost to California by a score of 46-36 but did beat Stanford and UConn before that. The Wake Forest offense has scored 29.5 points per game with 257.5 passing yards and 136.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 32.5 points per game this season. Hank Bachmeier has been the starting QB for Wake Forest this year, but he left last game with an injury, so we may see Michael Kern under center.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes are 9-1 (5-1) this season after they lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 28-23 in their last game. Miami led 10-7 after the first quarter, but they allowed the next 14 points and never got the lead back. The Hurricanes outgained GT by a total of 436-370, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 3-10 on third down in the game. Cam Ward threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns, while Damien Martinez rushed for 81 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hurricanes won their first nine games of the season and they scored at least 36 points in all nine. The Miami offense has scored 48.6 points per game and they have allowed 368.2 passing yards and 176.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 23.1 points per game this season. Cam Ward has completed 66.8% of his passes for 3,494 yards, 32 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Xavier Restrepo has caught 55 passes for 934 yards and 10 scores.
Why Miami will beat Wake Forest
- Wake Forest has lost each of its last seven games in November.
- Miami (FL) has won nine of its last 10 games.
- Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Miami (FL) has covered the spread in three of its last four November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why Wake Forest will beat Miami
- Wake Forest has won three of its last four road games.
- Miami (FL) has lost three of its last four home games in November.
- Wake Forest has covered the spread in six of its last seven road games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 11 games against conference opponents at Hard Rock Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Miami (FL)’s last eight November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Wake Forest’s last seven November games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (25.3).
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for yards per game this season (544.8).
- Wake Forest ranks 126th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (71.4).
- Wake Forest ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.7).
Wake Forest vs Miami Prediction
Miami comes into this game after their bye week, but they are looking to bounce back after losing to Georgia Tech in their last game. The Hurricanes have one of the best offenses in the country, but their defense gives up a lot of points. Wake Forest has dropped two games in a row and they have allowed 31 and 46 points in those two games. I don’t know how Wake Forest is going to get stops in this matchup and I think Miami could score 50+. Take the over in this game.