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Miami-FL Hurricanes (10-1) vs. Syracuse Orange (8-3) November 30, 2024 3:30 pm EDT The Line: Syracuse Orange +11 / Miami-FL Hurricanes -11; Over/Under: +64.5 (Get latest betting odds)

The Miami Hurricanes and the Syracuse Orange meet Saturday in college football action from JMA Wireless Dome. Here’s a Syracuse vs Miami prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Syracuse vs Miami pick.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Hurricanes’ campaign began with a flurry of wins. Miami took out Florida, Florida A&M, Ball State, South Florida, Virginia Tech, California, Louisville, Florida State and Duke before finally losing to Georgia Tech in game ten.

In their matchup with Wake Forest, the Hurricanes didn’t take off until late in the game. Miami was up 20-14 going into the fourth quarter, then scored 22 unanswered points for a 42-14 win. QB Cameron Ward posted 280 yards with two TDs and one interception. Jordan Lyle carried seven times for 115 yards and a score.

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

Over on the Syracuse side, they went 5-1 over their first six with wins over Ohio, Georgia Tech, Holy Cross, UNLV and NC State. The Orange went 2-2 over the next four with losses to Pittsburgh and Boston College mixed with wins over Virginia Tech and California.

On Saturday versus UConn, the Orange scored points in every quarter—and gave up points in every quarter—during a 31-24 win. Kyle McCord finished with 470 yards and two scores. Leading the rush was LeQuint Allen with 20 carries for 58 yards and a TD of his own.

Syracuse vs Miami Prediction

I’m going with the Hurricanes. Miami took a while to get going against a struggling Wake Forest team over the weekend, but eventually mustered 508 yards (280 passing), 7.3 yards per play and 27 first downs. The Hurricanes did have a couple of turnovers and committed seven penalties, though. That said, Miami has 36 or more points in all but one game this year (23 versus Georgia Tech in a five-point loss), so their offense should certainly show up here.

As for Syracuse, they ended up with 538 yards (470 passing) and 25 first downs in their shootout win over UConn. Syracuse has posted 31 or more points in four straight games themselves (a 3-1 run), so I wouldn’t be surprised to see this one close most of the way. In the end Miami is the much better team, though.

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes take on the VCU Rams in Charleston, SC, as part of the Charleston Classic (seventh-place game). Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

The Rams are favored by 3.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -180. The total is set at 146 points.

Here’s my Miami vs. VCU predictions and college basketball picks for November 24, 2024.

Miami vs VCU Prediction

My Pick: VCU -3.5

My Miami vs VCU best bet is on Rams spread, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.

Miami vs VCU Odds

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I'm taking the Rams on the spread up to 4.

I'm avoiding the moneyline.

I'm passing on the total.

My Pick: VCU -3.5

Miami vs VCU College Basketball Betting Preview

Is this really the seventh-place game in the Charleston Classic?

I'm as surprised as you are, given that Miami was considered one of the candidates to be the third-best team in the ACC this season (after Duke and UNC) and VCU was the favorite to win the Atlantic 10.

That doesn't mean both of these squads can't reach those expectations, but they are a combined 0-4 in South Carolina.

While it's tough to trust either of these teams right now, I have way more faith in VCU.

Miami looks uninterested in playing basketball, as it was completely outhustled by Drake in the first round and never led (while trailing by as many as 20) against Oklahoma State, which was selected 14th in the Big 12 Preseason Poll.

Also, Jalil Bethea, Miami's prized five-star freshman, played a combined 12 minutes in the two games and has been a total non-factor for the Canes.

Meanwhile, VCU lost to Seton Hall and Nevada by a combined six points. The Rams are desperate for some type of resume-boosting victory, as they don't get a lot of chances in the Atlantic 10.

Miami may not necessarily move the needle in March, but it would be a step in the right direction for VCU, with games against New Mexico and Colorado State still to come.

Plus, the Rams have a dangerous backcourt featuring Max Shulga, Phillip Russell and Joe Bamisile. Also, Zeb Jackson, a former Michigan guard, is healthy again and contributed 18 points off the bench against Nevada.

The Rams' weakness lies in their frontcourt, but Miami is not well equipped to take advantage. Lynn Kidd, a transfer from Virginia Tech, could be a problem for VCU, but his numbers have declined from 2023-24. The Canes also sit 262nd nationally in rebounding.

If a few bounces went VCU's way, it could have been in the title game. On the flip side, Miami looks like its foot is out the door for a return to South Florida.

The 2024 Heisman Trophy may be Travis Hunter's to lose, but Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward isn't going to go down without a fight. The Washington State transfer has led the Hurricanes to a 10-1 record, and thus, the Canes are on the brink of just their second ever ACC Championship Game appearance. And if that weren't enough to boost his Heisman candidacy, Ward appears to be hell-bent on rewriting the Miami FL record book this season.

With a 13-yard completion to Damien Martinez with under two minutes to go in the 1st half on Saturday against Wake Forest, Ward broke Bernie Kosar's 40-year-old Miami FL record of 3,642 passing yards in a single season. Ward finished the game with 280 yards and three total touchdowns in a 42-14 win.

Ward not only broke the single-season school record for passing yards on Saturday, but last week against Georgia Tech, he also broke Bernie Kosar's single-season record for completions, and Steve Walsh's record for most touchdown passes in a season. Additionally, Ward is currently on pace to break the Canes' single-season record for completion percentage, one-upping Tyler Van Dyke's mark which was set just one season ago.

Going into the weekend, Ward was already leading the country in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. The fact that he was doing so for a Hurricanes team that is contending for an ACC Title would typically make Ward a favorite among Heisman hopefuls. This year, even while etching his name in Miami's record book, Ward is likely going to enter the final week of the regular season as no better than 3rd on many Heisman ballots.

That's because the season's we're seeing from Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty are far from typical. Hunter is a two-way supernova who is averaging an ungodly 124 plays from scrimmage this year. Jeanty will threaten Barry Sanders' hallowed single-season rushing record as Boise State appears to be heading toward the 12-team College Football Playoff.

But that doesn't mean we should just cast aside Cam Ward, who, with all due respect to fellow Heisman candidates Will Howard and Dillon Gabriel, turned out to be perhaps the most consequential transfer portal addition of the 2024 season.

The Miami Hurricanes host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in an ACC showdown on Saturday afternoon from Hard Rock Stadium. Wake Forest enters this one with a 4-6 record and needs to be perfect down the stretch to find their way into a bowl game. Miami on the other hand, has its eyes set on an ACC title and College Football Playoff berth. The last meeting between these two was all the way back in 2013 and with both coming off of losses, it's the perfect opportunity for one of these two to see their fortunes changed in the win column.

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Wake Forest has had an up-and-down season and enters this one riding a two-game losing streak. At 4-6, one more loss means they'll be staying home for bowl season and the pressure is certainly building for this group. They are 2-2 over their last four and 3-3 over their last six, while this one will mark their fifth road game in their last eight games. They are shockingly 3-1 on the road this season but having to take on a superior-talented Miami team might be too much for this team. The finale is against Duke and the'd love nothing more than to feel the pressure and need a win that one.

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Even though the losses have continued to build up over the last few weeks, the injury report has improved of late. They only have two players listed as injured heading into the weekend, as both Walker Merrill and David Egbe are questionable. With both potential absences coming on the offensive end, their depth could be tested there.

Wake Forest's offense comes into this one middle-of-the-road, ranked 61st nationally in total offense. The passing attack has helped them overcome some of the rushing woes, which are likely to be magnified against Miami's strong run defense in this one. Hank Bachmeier (14 touchdowns, 9 interceptions) is experienced but the offensive line has struggled to protect him, which is expected to be an issue in this one too. On the defensive side, this one is as lopsided as they come. The Demon Deacons rank outside the top 100 in nearly every defensive category and against the nation's top passing defense, the secondary is going to be tested time and time again.

After week after week of finding a way to mount double-digit second-half comebacks, things finally caught up with the Hurricanes the last time out. On the road against Georgia Tech, they lost by five, as they fumbled it away on their final possession going for the win. The loss to the Yellow Jackets has positioned Miami to likely need a win in the ACC Championship to find their way into the postseason. The ACC standings are tight too and this team certainly can't afford to get upset again. The Demon Deacons are a nice matchup, especially at home, but Miami needs to start this game with their foot on the gas.

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Miami has some injuries of their own to navigate, though, unlike their opponent, they see their defense feeling the impact. They have six players questionable for this one, with five of those coming on the defensive side of the ball. Three of those being cornerbacks have eyebrows raised slightly but Miami should have the depth to overcome.

As mentioned earlier, success starts and ends with Miami's offense. They rank first nationally in total offense and passing, which has taken some pressure off of a struggling ground game. That'll come as good news as they welcome one of the conference's worst defenses to town. The Heisman vibes have fallen off of Cam Ward (32 touchdowns, 6 interceptions) but that doesn't make him any less dangerous. With a pair of talents at running back and then a trio of stars at wide receiver, success on the offensive end is a given in this one. Regardless of how the defense plays, the offense has plenty in its pocket to come out on top.

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Wake Forest won't win this game but they'll cover the spread and lean on Miami's ability to allow teams to hang around. The Hurricanes have played close game after close game this season and have only covered the spread twice in their last six games. It doesn't help that they could be down three cornerbacks, which gives Wake Forest a glimpse into success downfield through their own experienced signal-caller. The Demon Deacons have only failed to cover the spread once in their last three games and despite a likely blowout in this one, it won't be enough based on the trends of the two teams for the College Football Playoff contender to cover the spread.

Prediction: Wake Forest (+24.5)

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Despite Miami's high-powered offense taking the field, this will end up being a lower-scoring game than originally imagined. The Demon Deacons have the passing attack to compete but know that establishing the run early and on the road is key to hanging around. For Miami, the reliance on the passing attack has had them flirting with losses of late but after that came to a head in the loss last time out, the run game will be a much larger part of their experience. They have two number one running backs and they will be felt as the ground controls the clock in this one. The under has hit in two of the last three for Miami and in four of the last five for Wake Forest, as those scoring trends carry over into this one.

Prediction: Under 66.5

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No. 8 Miami is back after another bye week and they are starting to get hearlther at the right time.

This team is beat up and has been beat up since the opening game of the season. Now they are planning on getting Elijah Alston, and Damari Brown back within the next few weeks as they have startted to practice again.

What would be a better time of getting those impact players back against a Wake Forest group that has lost its last two in a row.

QUARTERBACK

1. Cameron Ward

2. Reese Poffenbarger

3. Emory Williams (redshirt)

RUNNING BACK

1. Damien Martinez

2. Mark Fletcher Jr.

3. Ajay Allen

WIDE RECEIVER

WR-H - Isaiah Horton, Sam Brown, Joshisa Trader

WR-Z - Jacolby George, Ny Carr

WR-X - Xavier Restrepo, Ray Ray Joseph

TIGHT END

1. Elijah Arroyo

2. Cam McCormick

3. Elija Lofton

OFFENSIVE LINE | Ryan Rodriguez OUT (Injury - Ankle Sprain)

Left Tackle: Markel Bell, Jalen Rivers

Left Guard: Jalen Rivers, Matthew McCoy, Ryan Rodriguez (injured - Ankle Sprain)

Center: Zach Carpenter, Ryan Rodriguez (injured - Ankle Sprain)

Right Guard: Anez Cooper, Tommy Kinsler

Right Tackle: Francis Mauigoa, Samson Okunlola

DEFENSIVE LINE

Defensive End:Rueben Bain Jr., Tyler Baron, Cole McConathy

Defensive Tackle: Akheem Mesidor, C.J. Clark, Anthony Campbell or Justin Scott or Joshua Horton

Defensive Tackle: Simeon Barrow, Ahmad Moten, Marley Cook

Defensive End:Tyler Baron, Elijah Alston (questionable), Malik Bryant, Akheem Mesidor

LINEBACKER

Weak-side: Wesley Bissainthe, Jaylin Alderman or Bobby Pruitt

Middle: Kiko Mauigoa, Jaylin Alderman or Chase Smith or Popo Aguirre

SECONDARY | Damari Brown (Questionable)Jadais Rickard-OUT (right leg injury)

Cornerback: O.J. Frederique, or Robby Washington

Safety: Jaden Harris, Markeith Williams

Cornerback: Daryl Porter, Zaquan Patterson or Robert Stafford

Nickel: Daryl Porter or Mishael Powell

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