The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes (6-0) take on a conference opponent when they visit the Louisville Cardinals (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in an ACC clash.

The Hurricanes are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4.5), against the Cardinals. The over/under for this matchup is 61 points.

Below you’ll find our preview for this this contest between the Hurricanes and the Cardinals, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Miami (FL) vs. Louisville betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hurricanes (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes (-205), Cardinals (+167)
• Total: 61 points
• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Miami (FL) vs. Louisville betting info and stats

Miami (FL) is 3-3-0 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. Miami (FL) has covered the spread two times this season when favored by at least 4.5 points. In the six games as the moneyline favorite, Miami (FL) has recorded a 6-0 record. Louisville has won twice against the spread so far this season (2-3-0). When Louisville is an underdog of 4.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Louisville has played a game as the underdog on the moneyline one time this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

Miami (FL) vs. Louisville recent stats and trends

Miami Hurricanes

• Miami (FL) is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Miami (FL) games has exceeded the set total twice.
• Miami (FL)’s past three games have ended with an average of 57.8 points scored. That’s 3.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Louisville Cardinals

• Louisville is winless against the spread (0-3) and 3-0 overall during its last three games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Louisville’s past three games have ended with an average of 51.5 points scored. That’s 9.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Miami (FL) vs. Louisville key players

Miami Hurricanes

• Cameron Ward has thrown for 2,219 yards (369.8 ypg) to lead Miami (FL), completing 69.2% of his passes and collecting 20 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 161 rushing yards on 28 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Damien Martinez has carried the ball 66 times for a team-high 292 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 10 catches for 130 yards (21.7 per game).
• Jordan Lyle has racked up 239 yards on 33 carries, scoring three times.
• Xavier Restrepo’s 585 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 44 times and has totaled 32 catches and five touchdowns.
• Isaiah Horton has caught 31 passes for 395 yards (65.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Jacolby George has hauled in 21 grabs for 290 yards, an average of 48.3 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
• Tyler Baron paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 15 tackles.
• Francisco Mauigoa is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 20 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
• Mishael Powell leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 18 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.

Louisville Cardinals

• Tyler Shough leads Louisville with 1,674 yards on 116-of-183 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
• Isaac Brown has rushed for 508 yards on 59 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground. He’s also added 14 catches, totaling 92 yards and one touchdown through the air.
• Duke Watson has run for 169 yards across 20 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
• Ja’Corey Brooks leads his squad with 572 receiving yards on 30 catches with six touchdowns.
• Chris Bell has racked up 253 receiving yards (42.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 13 receptions.
• Jamari Johnson has racked up 140 reciving yards (23.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Tramel Logan has three sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and five tackles.
• Stanquan Clark is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 22 tackles and two TFL.
• Quincy Riley has a team-leading one interception to go along with one pass defended.