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On Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, the Miami Hurricanes (4-1) will visit 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. (On the moneyline, the Tar Heels are -173 and the Hurricanes are +146.)
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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 | -109 | -111 | 57 | -110 | -110 | -173 | +146 |
North Carolina Pick Insights
- North Carolina has a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 3 points, North Carolina has a 3-1 record against the spread.
- North Carolina has gone over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
North Carolina Stats & Insights
- Offensively, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit, ranking ninth-best in the FBS by totaling 500 yards per game. The defense ranks 35th (334.6 yards allowed per game).
- North Carolina has the 30th-ranked defense this year (19 points allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with 36.6 points per game.
- North Carolina has the 55th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (216.8 allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with 325.8 passing yards per game.
- Offensively, North Carolina ranks 47th in the FBS with 174.2 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 41st in rushing yards allowed per contest (117.8).
- North Carolina ranks 48th in third-down defense this year (35.9% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with a 56.6% third-down conversion rate.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), North Carolina (+2) has the 42nd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
North Carolina’s Best Players
- Drake Maye leads North Carolina with 1,629 yards (325.8 ypg) on 129-of-179 passing with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 174 rushing yards on 52 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Omarion Hampton has carried the ball 88 times for a team-high 461 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 78 yards (15.6 per game).
- Nate McCollum has hauled in 28 catches for 355 yards (71 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- J.J. Jones has hauled in 18 receptions totaling 318 yards so far this campaign.
- Kobe Paysour has a total of 282 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 22 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- Kaimon Rucker has four sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL and 19 tackles.
- Cedric Gray is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 41 tackles, two TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- Alijah Huzzie has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 19 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Miami (FL) Betting Insights
- So far this season, Miami (FL) has compiled a 3-1-0 record against the spread.
- Miami (FL) hase hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Miami (FL) Pick Insights
- Miami (FL) has dominated on both sides of the ball this season, ranking seventh-best in total offense (505.8 total yards per game) and ninth-best in total defense (268.4 total yards allowed per game).
- Miami (FL) has dominated on both offense and defense this season, ranking 13th-best in points per game (39) and 12th-best in points allowed per game (14.6).
- Miami (FL)’s pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting 294.8 passing yards per game (23rd-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 43rd by surrendering 210.2 passing yards per game.
- Miami (FL) has been top-25 in rushing on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 13th-best in rushing yards per game (211) and second-best in rushing yards allowed per game (58.2).
- Miami (FL)’s third-down offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with a 50% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 37.7% third-down rate, which ranks 62nd.
- With nine forced turnovers (38th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (65th in the FBS) this season, Miami (FL) ranks 53rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.
Miami (FL)’s Best Players
- Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 1,330 yards on 72.6% passing while recording 12 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Henry Parrish Jr., has carried the ball 59 times for 379 yards (75.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Donald Chaney Jr. has racked up 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 catches on 43 targets with two touchdowns.
- Jacolby George has put up a 337-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 23 passes on 30 targets.
- Colbie Young’s 27 targets have resulted in 21 catches for 298 yards and three touchdowns.
- Thomas Gore has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and five tackles.
- Francisco Mauigoa is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 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.
