The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes (8-0) and the Duke Blue Devils (6-2) square off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in a battle of ACC foes.

The Hurricanes are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -20) versus the Blue Devils. The over/under for this game is 54.5 points.

Keep reading for our betting preview for this this contest between the Hurricanes and the Blue Devils, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Miami (FL) vs. Duke betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hurricanes (-20)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes (-1282), Blue Devils (+747)
• Total: 54.5 points

Miami (FL) vs. Duke betting info and stats

Miami (FL) is 5-3-0 against the spread this season. Miami (FL) has covered the spread twice when favored by at least 20 points (a 2-1 ATS record). In the eight games favored on the moneyline, Miami (FL) has put up an 8-0 record. Duke is 4-1-2 against the spread this season. Duke’s record when playing as an underdog this year is 2-2.

Miami (FL) vs. Duke recent stats and trends

Miami Hurricanes

• Miami (FL) is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall over its past three games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• Miami (FL)’s last three outings have ended with an average of 56.7 points scored. That’s 2.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Duke Blue Devils

• Duke has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• Duke’s past three games have ended with an average of 48 points scored. That’s 6.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Miami (FL) vs. Duke key players

Miami Hurricanes

• Cameron Ward has thrown for 2,746 yards (343.3 ypg) to lead Miami (FL), completing 68% of his passes and recording 24 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 186 rushing yards on 42 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Damien Martinez has racked up 529 yards on 93 carries while finding the end zone eight times as a runner. He’s also caught 11 passes for 151 yards (21.6 per game).
• Mark Fletcher has carried the ball 65 times for 367 yards (45.9 per game) and five touchdowns.
• Xavier Restrepo’s team-high 710 yards as a receiver have come on 43 receptions (out of 60 targets) with six touchdowns.
• Isaiah Horton has put together a 477-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 40 passes on 55 targets.
• Sam Brown has hauled in 28 receptions for 410 yards, an average of 51.3 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
• Simeon Barrow paces the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has six TFL and 21 tackles.
• Miami (FL)’s leading tackler, Francisco Mauigoa, has 32 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
• Mishael Powell leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 22 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.

Duke Blue Devils

• Maalik Murphy has thrown for 1,795 yards on 58.6% passing while tossing 17 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• Star Thomas has run the ball 151 times for 681 yards, with five touchdowns.
• Peyton Jones has piled up 227 yards (on 57 carries) with two touchdowns.
• Jordan Moore has registered 34 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 481 (60.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 63 times and has four touchdowns.
• Eli Pancol has put together a 446-yard season so far with six touchdowns. He’s caught 36 passes on 54 targets.
• Sean Brown’s 32 targets have resulted in 24 catches for 209 yards and two touchdowns.
• Alex Howard, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has amassed five sacks, six TFL and 35 tackles.
• Chandler Rivers leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 12 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.