Miami vs. UNC Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Tyler Van Dyke, Hurricanes Bounce Back?
Can Tyler Van Dyke and the Hurricanes bounce back after their weird blunder last weekend? This week they take on the UNC Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Jason Radowitz shares his Miami vs. UNC prediction and pick.
Jason Radowitz - October 9, 2023, 9:45 AM EDT
7 minMiami vs. UNC Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Tyler Van Dyke, Hurricanes Bounce Back?
The Miami Hurricanes did the unthinkable last weekend.
Miami is 4-1, but could've been undefeated if it weren't for the biggest bone-head mistake ever.
The Hurricanes had to kneel the clock out against Georgia Tech with the lead. Instead, Miami decided to run the football. Georgia Tech stripped the ball loose, gained possession, and eventually scored a touchdown to defeat the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Instead of ranking in the top ten, Miami is now ranked 25. I didn't even rank them in my rankings. That's unacceptable stuff from head coach Mario Cristobal.
They'll take on a North Carolina Tar Heels team that defeated Syracuse 40-7.
Does Miami stand a chance after that massive blunder last weekend?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Saturday's ACC game between the Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels.
Miami vs. North Carolina Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Miami vs. North Carolina Odds
- Spread: Miami +3.5 (-110), North Carolina -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 56 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Miami (+150), Oregon State (-180)
Miami vs. North Carolina Injury Report
Miami
Questionable: TE Elijah Arroyo (Knee), WR Jacolby George (Undisclosed), DL Akheem Mesidor (Lower Body)
Out: RB TreVonte' Citizen (Knee), DL Branson Deen (Lower Body)
North Carolina
Questionable: PK Ryan Coe (Lower Body)
Out: OL R.J. Grigsby (Lower Body)
Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction
The Miami Hurricanes made the biggest blunder ever. The lack of awareness and fumbling when the Hurricanes could've just kneeled was embarrassing.
The Hurricanes might've ruined their chance of winning the ACC or making the College Football Playoff.
The Miami Hurricanes have looked seriously good throughout the season. Miami didn't play its best football against Georgia Tech but found a way until they gave away the game.
I've been impressed by Tyler Van Dyke of Miami. Van Dyke has led Miami to 505.8 yards per game, more than North Carolina has averaged per game with Drake Maye.
Miami has added nearly 295 yards passing and another 211 yards rushing per game.
Van Dyke has 1330 yards passing with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. In the run game, it's Henry Parrish Jr., who has added 6.4 yards per rush with four touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have held teams to 268.4 yards per game defensively. Miami has been much better defensively. They've got no weaknesses across the board. The Hurricanes even held an excellent Texas A&M team to 33 points when the offense scored 48.
There were just more possessions in that game due to Miami scoring so quickly.
Meanwhile, North Carolina has averaged 500 yards per game. Drake Maye didn't have the best of seasons until last weekend. He shined against Syracuse, adding four total touchdowns to his box score. Maye has now thrown eight touchdowns and four interceptions.
UNC has performed better on the ground with Omarion Hampton. He's scored seven touchdowns on 88 carries. He's also scored seven touchdowns.
But that's unlikely against Miami's run defense. Not only has Miami been great against the run, but the Hurricanes are converting on tackles at a high rate. The pass rush is also fierce, and the secondary has been terrific.
On the other hand, North Carolina has been hot and cold this season. The defense has been above-average but has still allowed 118.4 yards on the ground and 335.2 yards total per game.
The Tar Heels have an outstanding secondary, paired with a respectable pass rush and run defense.
So, while Miami made a stupid blunder last week, I still think the Hurricanes match up better against the Tar Heels, even on the road.
I'm sure the public will be all over North Carolina. But the sharps will have other plans. Take the Hurricanes at that critical number of +3.5.
Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Pick
- PICK: Miami +3.5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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