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At 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes (4-1) play at the North Carolina Tar Heels (5-0).
The Tar Heels are the favorites (-3) in their game against the Hurricanes, with the over/under at 57 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Tar Heels are -151 and the Hurricanes are +128.)
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Game Info for North Carolina vs. Miami (FL)
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Stadium: Kenan Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -3 | -106 | -114 | 57 | -108 | -111 | -151 | +128 |
North Carolina Pick Insights
- North Carolina has gone 4-1-0 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, North Carolina is 3-1 against the spread.
- In North Carolina’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
North Carolina Stats & Insights
- North Carolina ranks 35th in total defense this year (334.6 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 500 total yards per game.
- On offense, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit, ranking 18th-best in the FBS by putting up 36.6 points per game. The Tar Heels rank 29th on defense (19 points allowed per game).
- North Carolina owns the 53rd-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (216.8 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 11th-best with 325.8 passing yards per game.
- North Carolina ranks 46th in run offense (174.2 rushing yards per game) and 41st in run defense (117.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- On offense, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best in the FBS by averaging a 56.6% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 48th on defense (35.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), North Carolina’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 43rd in college football.
North Carolina’s Best Players
- Drake Maye has thrown for 1,629 yards, completing 72.1% of his passes and tossing eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 174 yards (34.8 ypg) on 52 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Omarion Hampton has racked up 461 yards on 88 carries while finding the end zone seven times. He’s also caught eight passes for 78 yards (15.6 per game).
- Nate McCollum’s leads his squad with 355 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 28 receptions (out of 34 targets) and scored one touchdown.
- J.J. Jones has caught 18 passes for 318 yards (63.6 yards per game) this year.
- Kobe Paysour has a total of 282 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 22 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Kaimon Rucker has four sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL and 19 tackles.
- Cedric Gray is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 41 tackles, two TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- Alijah Huzzie has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Miami (FL) Betting Insights
- Miami (FL) is 3-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Two of Miami (FL)’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Miami (FL) Pick Insights
- Miami (FL) has been a top-25 unit on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks seventh-best in total yards per game (505.8) and ninth-best in total yards allowed per game (268.4).
- Things have been positive for Miami (FL) on both offense and defense, as it is averaging 39 points per game (13th-best) and allowing just 14.6 points per game (12th-best).
- Miami (FL)’s passing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 294.8 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 210.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 42nd.
- Things have been going well for Miami (FL) on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging 211 rushing yards per game (13th-best) and ceding just 58.2 rushing yards per game (second-best).
- Miami (FL)’s third-down offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 37.7% third-down rate, which ranks 62nd.
- At +1, Miami (FL) owns the 53rd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (39th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (64th in the FBS).
Miami (FL)’s Best Players
- Tyler Van Dyke has racked up 1,330 yards (266 yards per game) while completing 72.6% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Henry Parrish Jr. has run for 379 yards on 59 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Donald Chaney Jr. has totaled 289 yards on 51 carries with two touchdowns.
- Xavier Restrepo’s 478 receiving yards (95.6 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 36 receptions on 43 targets with two touchdowns.
- Jacolby George has caught 23 passes and compiled 337 receiving yards (67.4 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Colbie Young’s 27 targets have resulted in 21 grabs for 298 yards and three touchdowns.
- Thomas Gore paces the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and five tackles.
- Francisco Mauigoa is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 22 tackles, three TFL, and one interception.
- Te’Cory Couch has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 11 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
