Last week, the banged-up Miami Hurricanes faced the Virginias Cavaliers. The game looked like a probable Betting on College Football win for The U. Both teams were coming off emotional wins. But Virginia lacks the talent of Miami. Yet Miami barely escaped with an overtime win. This week, The U has a dangerous ACC matchup at NC State. Dave Doeren’s Wolfpack is retooling and unable to find stable footing. But the Wolfpack has enough to be a threat against Miami. NC State is coming off a thrilling upset win over Clemson.
Miami Hurricanes vs. NC State Wolfpack Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 4, 2023, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC |
| TV Coverage: | ACC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Miami | -4 -110 | 45 -110 | -180 |  |
| NC State | +4 -110 | 45 -110 | +150 | |
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Miami Hurricanes Team Overview
Last game, the Maimi Hurricanes won 29-26 against the Virginia Cavaliers as 19-point home favorites. The game went over the sports betting total of 48. Miami has a record of 6-2 straight up, 4-3 against the spread, and 4-3 over/under the total. Miami ranks 19th for total offense, 37th for passing, 33rd for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 24th overall, 80th against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 28th for points allowed. Also, Miami ranks 112th for fewest turnovers lost and 47th for takeaways.
True freshman running back Mark Fletcher Jr scored the game-winning touchdown on an 11-yard run as Miami earned a 26-23 overtime win over Virginia. Previously, Virginia went first in overtime, managing a 35-yard field goal by Will Bettridge, a Miami native. Bettridge went 4-for-4 on field goals on the day. But Miami got the ball and scored on three plays. Including the one by Fletcher, who had to tightrope down the right sideline.
Also, Miami safety Kamren Kitchens scored on a 29-yard interception return. Kicker Andres Borregales went 3-for-3 on field goals from 47, 50, and 48 yards. Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke returned after a one-game injury absence and struggled for much of the game. In sum, Van Dyke completed 20 of 30 passes for 163 yards and two interceptions.
NC State Wolfpack Team Overview
Last game, the NC State Wolfpack won 24-17 against the Clemson Tigers as 10-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 44.5. NC State has a record of 5-3 straight up, 2-5-1 against the spread, and 2-6 over/under the total. NC State ranks 106th for total offense, 107th for passing, 94th for rushing, and 85th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 36th overall, 68th against the pass, 24th against the rush, and 49th for points allowed. Also, NC State ranks 8th for fewest turnovers lost and 22nd for takeaways.
Namely, MJ Morris threw both touchdown passes, going 11-for-20 for 138 yards in the air. NC State upset the Tigers to improve to 2-1 since Morris was named the starting quarterback. Payton Wilson’s 15-yard interception return came during a momentum-building third quarter for the Wolfpack. Concepcion added a 72-yard touchdown play as NC State went up 24-7 heading into the fourth period.
Miami at NC State SBG Free Picks
On the whole, NC State is at its best in this Betting on College Football situation. Miami is likely entering a trap door.
Miami at NC State SBG Best Bet: NC State Wolfpack.