Miami (FL) Hurricanes
American Football NCAAF Doak Campbell Stadium Sat 4 Oct 19:30
Florida State Seminoles (FSU)
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College Football Betting Preview: Miami vs Florida State

Miami square off against Florida State in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Doak Campbell Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Points the Play in Miami at FSU

We’re expecting Over 53.5 points to be scored by Florida State and Miami combined. There’s an attractive -115 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

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36-14 Victory for Miami in Pair’s Previous H2H

Miami Hurricanes made it four consecutive wins after a 26-7 home success over Florida Gators at Hard Rock Stadium.

Florida State Seminoles have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Virginia Cavaliers 46-38 (OT) at Scott Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Miami claim a 36-14 win over Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium. The H2H over the past 6 games have seen three wins for both teams.

Quarterbacks

Miami vs Florida State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Miami vs Florida State betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

You can get -115 that there are Over 53.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our college football pick to win.

Our CFB predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Miami vs Florida State stats:

  • The 53.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Miami games on the road.
  • The 53.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Miami games.
  • The 53.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Florida State games.

Over 53.5 Probability

If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tommy Castellanos Over 176.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Tommy Castellanos (Florida State) at -114 to reach over 176.5 passing yards. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.

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CJ Daniels Over 46.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back CJ Daniels (Florida State) at -114 to exceed 46.5 receiving yards. We're confident in him covering the Player Receiving Yards line and hitting our Over bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 53.5
Spread Florida State +4.5
Passing Yards Tommy Castellanos Over 176.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 53.5 on the total, Florida State to cover the +4.5 spread and Tommy Castellanos (Florida State) to go Over 176.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Miami Miami logo 31 - 28 Florida State logo Florida State

We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for Miami to triumph by a 31-28 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Miami vs Florida State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Giving Miami Plenty of Respect

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Miami are -179 favorites to win and that means a 64% chance of landing a victory. At +152, Florida State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 53.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you fancy Over 53.5, this outcome can be backed at -115. 

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game on college football, the best sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Mark Fletcher Jr. Favorite to Score First Touchdown

There is -169 available that Mark Fletcher Jr. scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +470 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami)
First TD
+470
Anytime TD
-169
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CharMar Brown (Miami)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
-100
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Malachi Toney (Miami)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
-105
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami)
Over 80.5
-114
Under 80.5
-114
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Tommy Castellanos (FSU)
Over 47.5
-114
Under 47.5
-114
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CharMar Brown (Miami)
Over 40.5
-114
Under 40.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Florida State Rolling at Home

Florida State have rattled off three straight wins at Doak Campbell Stadium. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 28.90 points per matchup while yielding 18.90.

Miami have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 34.50 points per contest and conceding 29.30.

The last time the teams met at Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State defeated Miami 27-20. In the last 3 head-to-head games at Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State have won two, while Miami have one victory.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O53.5 U53.5
Florida State logo Florida State Home Stats 5-5 47.80 28.90 18.90 2 8
Miami logo Miami Away Stats 5-5 63.80 34.50 29.30 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
  • U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami logo Miami Stats
Florida State Seminoles logo Florida State Seminoles Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Georgia Tech 5 0 185 106 79 3-0 2-0 5W
Louisville 4 0 153 75 78 3-0 1-0 4W
Miami 4 0 147 46 101 4-0 0-0 4W
California 4 1 124 90 34 2-0 2-1 1W
Virginia 4 1 228 116 112 4-0 0-1 3W
Florida State 3 1 212 76 136 3-0 0-1 1L
Syracuse 3 2 156 148 8 2-1 1-1 1L
NC State 3 2 147 140 7 2-1 1-1 2L
Duke 3 2 174 132 42 2-1 1-1 2W
North Carolina 2 2 84 91 -7 1-1 1-1 1L
Pittsburgh 2 2 157 91 66 2-1 0-1 2L
SMU 2 2 139 106 33 1-1 1-1 1L
Wake Forest 2 2 105 83 22 2-2 0-0 2L
Stanford 2 3 103 147 -44 2-0 0-3 1W
Virginia Tech 2 3 118 140 -22 1-2 1-1 2W
Boston College 1 3 150 110 40 1-1 0-2 3L
Clemson 1 3 79 91 -12 1-2 0-1 2L