Duke vs Miami Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024
Duke vs Miami Prediction
Hard Rock Stadium will play host to a Saturday afternoon ACC clash between the Duke Blue Devils and the Miami Hurricanes. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks. The Blue Devils (6-2) have split their first four conference games and are allowing 18.6 points per contest for first year head coach Manny Diaz. On Saturday, Duke had a game-winning 30-yard field goal attempt blocked during a 28-27 overtime loss versus 22nd ranked SMU.
Duke trailed 28-21 in overtime after SMU scored on a 24-yard touchdown run. Duke QB Maalik Murphy countered with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Eli Pancol but the ensuing two-point conversion attempt failed. The Blue Devils were outgained by a 469-393 margin and were unable to take advantage of six turnovers.
The Miami Hurricanes are one of four undefeated teams in ACC conference play and are in search of their first National Championship since 2001. The sixth-ranked Hurricanes lead the nation in total offense and are averaging 46.8 points per game. On Saturday, Miami staked claim to being the best team in Florida with a convincing 36-14 home victory versus Florida State.
Heisman Trophy candidate Cam Ward threw for 208 yards and was on the receiving end of a seven-yard touchdown. Miami RB Damien Martinez contributed a game-high 148 rushing yards and two scores. The Hurricanes outgained the Seminoles by nearly 200 yards and possessed the ball for 35 plus minutes.
Duke vs Miami Pick Analysis
Miami has won 15 of the 20 all-time meetings against Duke, but the Blue Devils pulled off a shocking 45-21 road victory a season ago. The Blue Devils have been very good against the number, while the Hurricanes have consistently played down to the opposition. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Miami Hurricanes win 34-21.
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