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The NC State Wolfpack (5-3) play on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium against the Miami Hurricanes (6-2).
The Wolfpack are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), versus the Hurricanes (with an over/under of 44 points).
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Game Info for Miami (FL) vs. NC State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Stadium: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (FL) | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 44 | -109 | -111 | -222 | +180 |
Miami (FL) Pick Insights
- Miami (FL) has a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Miami (FL) has a 2-2 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Miami (FL)’s seven games with a set total.
Miami (FL) Stats & Insights
- Miami (FL) has been surging on both offense and defense, ranking 19th-best in total offense (456.1 yards per game) and 23rd-best in total defense (321.5 yards allowed per game).
- Miami (FL) owns the 29th-ranked defense this year (20.0 points allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with 35.4 points per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Miami (FL) ranks 36th in the FBS with 272.4 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 81st in passing yards allowed per contest (234.6).
- Miami (FL) ranks 33rd in rushing yards this season (183.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 86.9 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Miami (FL) ranks 68th in third-down defense this year (37.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with a 45.7% third-down conversion rate.
- With 13 forced turnovers (35th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (112th in the FBS), Miami (FL) (-2) owns the 85th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Miami (FL)’s Best Players
- Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 1,884 yards (235.5 ypg) to lead Miami (FL), completing 70% of his passes and tossing 16 touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season.
- Henry Parrish Jr. has carried the ball 74 times for a team-high 454 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times.
- Donald Chaney Jr. has piled up 375 yards on 73 attempts, scoring two times.
- Xavier Restrepo’s team-high 648 yards as a receiver have come on 57 receptions (out of 75 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Jacolby George has caught 36 passes while averaging 61.9 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Colbie Young has been the target of 42 passes and hauled in 32 receptions for 429 yards, an average of 53.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Rueben Bain Jr. leads the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
- James Williams, Miami (FL)’s top tackler, has 37 tackles and one interception this year.
- Te’Cory Couch leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 23 tackles, one sack, and three passes defended.
NC State Betting Insights
- NC State is 2-4-1 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this year, the Wolfpack are 1-1 against the spread.
- NC State hase hit the over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
NC State Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, NC State ranks 107th in the FBS (329.3 total yards per game) and 36th on defense (336.8 total yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive angle, NC State is putting up 25.3 points per game (82nd-ranked). It ranks 47th in the FBS on defense (22.8 points surrendered per game).
- With 195.9 passing yards per game on offense, NC State ranks 108th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 68th, giving up 227.1 passing yards per contest.
- NC State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, giving up just 109.6 rushing yards per game (25th-best). Offensively, it ranks 94th in the FBS by racking up 133.4 rushing yards per game.
- NC State ranks 78th in the FBS with a 38.5% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 11th-best by allowing a 29.4% third-down rate.
- With 14 forced turnovers (26th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (65th in the FBS) this season, NC State ranks 37th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +3.
NC State’s Best Players
- Brennan Armstrong has thrown for 971 yards on 94-of-160 passing with five touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 286 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Michael Allen has run for 249 yards across 50 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Kevin Concepcion has racked up 493 receiving yards on 42 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
- Terrell Timmons Jr. has 10 receptions (on 21 targets) for a total of 180 yards (22.5 yards per game) this year.
- Bradley Rozner’s 23 targets have resulted in 14 receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns.
- Davin Vann paces the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
- NC State’s top-tackler, Payton Wilson, has 86 tackles, 6.0 TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Shyheim Battle has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 26 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
