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The Miami Hurricanes (3-3) and Duke Blue Devils (4-3) will face each other in clash of ACC opponents at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Miami vs. Duke Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with bookmakers listing Miami as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Miami has -325 odds to pick up the win, while Duke is listed at +245 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 59.5 points.
How to Watch Miami vs. Duke Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: RSN
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
Miami is totaling 464.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 27th in the FBS. On defense, the Hurricanes rank 37th, surrendering 346.7 yards per game. From an offensive standpoint, Miami ranks 61st in the FBS with 30.7 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 28th in points allowed (346.7 points allowed per contest). Miami has the 92nd-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (248.7 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 14th-best with 321.0 passing yards per game. Miami ranks 78th in rushing yards this season (143.3 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 98.0 rushing yards allowed per game. Miami is posting a 46.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 34th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 47th, allowing a 35.0% third-down conversion rate. Miami ranks 44th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 10 turnovers (54th in the FBS) and committing eight (40th in the FBS).
Duke
From an offensive standpoint, Duke is posting 434.4 total yards per contest (47th-ranked). It ranks 92nd in the FBS on defense (402.1 total yards given up per game). Duke is compiling 32.9 points per game on offense this season (50th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 22.3 points per game (39th-ranked) on defense. In terms of passing, Duke ranks 79th in the FBS (228.6 passing yards per game) and 99th on the other side of the ball (260.6 passing yards allowed per game). Duke’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, racking up 205.9 rushing yards per contest (24th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 62nd by allowing 141.6 rushing yards per game. Duke’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, ceding a 46.4% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 60th with a 46.4% third-down rate. Duke has generated 12 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over four times, leading to a +8 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the FBS.
Players to Watch
Miami
- Akheem Mesidor has helped spur the Hurricanes’ defense with 14 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and five sacks in six games.
- Corey Flagg Jr. has hit the gridiron for six games, posting 16 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks for the Hurricanes.
- As part of the Hurricanes’ defensive unit, James Williams has compiled one interception to go along with 15 tackles and one pass defended in six games.
- Jahfari Harvey, as part of the Hurricanes’ defense, has amassed 2.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 13 tackles in six games.
- On defense, DeWayne Carter has helped lead the charge with 16 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in seven games.
- Shaka Heyward has recorded 35 tackles and 1.0 TFL in seven games for the Blue Devils.
- Jaylen Stinson has amassed 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL and 26 tackles in seven games for the Blue Devils.
- Brandon Johnson has registered 1.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL, 13 tackles, and one interception in seven games for the Blue Devils.
My pick to win this contest is Duke, and I expect that Duke will cover the spread (Miami -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 59.5 points.
Prediction: Crockett and Tubbs cuff the villains in the nick of time for the upset and Elko gets it done.
Duke 29
Miami 28
