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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(6-0) Miami Hurricanes vs. Louisville Cardinals (4-2)
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Miami -4.5 | Louisville +4.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Miami -187 | Louisville +154
College Football Betting Total: O/U 60.5
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ABC will be covering the action as the Miami Hurricanes head into this week eight matchup on the road against the Louisville Cardinals. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville.
Miami is 6-0 this season, while Louisville comes in at 4-2.
The Hurricanes are -4.5-point favorites on the road, and the over/under line is at 60.5 points at this time.
Miami Hurricanes
Miami enters Week 8 against Louisville with a perfect 6-0 record, placing them 10th in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 35.2% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Hurricanes also have the 5th best odds to make the CFB playoff at 71.7%.
Miami has been favored in five of their six games this season, going 5-0 as the favorite. They’ve posted a +28.8 average scoring margin and are 3-2 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 60.5 points, compared to Miami’s average line of 56.8 points. Their over/under record is 4-0-1, with their games averaging 66.5 points per contest.
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Miami Hurricanes Stats
Miami’s offense has been the most productive in college football, leading the nation with 47.7 points per game heading into week 8. They also top the rankings in third-down conversions, converting 60.3% of their attempts. Our power rankings place them as the 5th best offense in the country.
Cam Ward has thrown for 2,219 yards, and Miami ranks 2nd in passing yards per game with 400. They are 5th in passing completions, averaging 27.5 per game. Ward has 20 touchdown passes and a passer rating of 124. Xavier Restrepo leads the receiving corps with 585 yards and five touchdowns.
Miami’s defense has been strong this season, ranking 22nd nationally by allowing just 18.8 points per game. They’ve held opponents to 91.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 15th in the country, on only 26.7 rushing attempts per game, the 6th fewest in the nation. Through the air, opposing quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 61.6, the 9th lowest in college football, with a completion percentage of 55.5% and an average of 192.8 passing yards per game.
In their latest game, a 39-38 win over California, Miami’s defense allowed 38 points but gave up just 63 rushing yards on 40 attempts. California threw the ball 37 times, completing 27 passes for 272 yards. Miami’s defense didn’t record any interceptions in the game and allowed a total of 335 yards.
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville enters Week 8 against Miami with a 4-2 record and ranks 16th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 96.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 6.0% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast, according to our projections.
The Cardinals have a +16.5 average scoring margin this season, but they are 2-3 against the spread. At home, they are 2-1 ATS, while they’ve gone 0-2 on the road.
This week’s over/under line is 60.5 points, higher than any of their previous games. Louisville’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 55.8 points and an average line of 53.5 points.
Louisville Cardinals Stats
Louisville’s offense is averaging 36.2 points per game, placing them 19th in the nation, and they are ranked 16th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Quarterback Tyler Shough has thrown for 1,674 yards with a passer rating of 111, leading the team to 20th in passing yards per game. Shough has 14 touchdowns and three interceptions, completing 63.4% of his passes.
Louisville ranks 28th in passing completions and 37th in attempts. On the ground, they average 178.8 rushing yards per game. Isaac Brown leads the rushing attack with 508 yards, averaging 8 yards per carry. Ja’Corey Brooks has 572 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 30 catches.
Louisville’s defense is ranked 26th in the nation, allowing 19.7 points per game. In their recent game against Virginia, they gave up 20 points, including 301 passing yards and 148 rushing yards.
Opponents have averaged 216.5 passing yards per game against Louisville, completing 66% of their throws. On the ground, the Cardinals have allowed 120.7 rushing yards per game this season.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Louisville Cardinals NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Miami Hurricanes are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Louisville Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Miami Hurricanes are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Louisville Cardinals have gone 1-9 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Miami Hurricanes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-0-1.
- The Louisville Cardinals’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Louisville +4.5
Get ready for a thrilling Week 8 matchup in college football as the undefeated Miami Hurricanes (6-0) roll into Louisville to take on the Cardinals (4-2) in what promises to be an electrifying clash! Miami is a 4.5-point favorite, and with good reason—this Hurricanes squad is on fire, looking to keep their perfect season intact.
But don’t sleep on Louisville! The Cardinals shocked Miami last year, pulling off a massive win to punch their ticket to the ACC Championship game. With the stakes high, and Miami hungry for revenge, expect a gritty battle.
Our projected score for this matchup is 31-23 in favor of Louisville, who come in as +4.5 point underdogs at home. We like Louisville to not only cover the spread but to win straight-up.
For the over/under, with the line set at 60.5 points, our projection of 54 combined points suggests that taking the under is the best play.
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