Miami (FL) vs. Louisville prediction & betting tips - October 19
The No. 6-ranked Miami (FL) Hurricanes will visit the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday in an ACC matchup. The Hurricanes are 6-0 and 2-0 in conference play. It marks just their third 6-0 start in the last two decades and their first since 2017.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals are 4-2, with a 2-1 mark in conference games. They have lost to the then-No. 16-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the SMU Mustangs.
Miami (FL) vs. Louisville game details
Game: Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Louisville Cardinals
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 p.m. ET
Venue: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky
Miami (FL) vs. Louisville betting odds and spread
Miami (FL) vs. Louisville key stats
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes are averaging 47.7 points per game, which ranks first out of 134 teams in the nation. They average 400.0 passing yards and 183.8 rushing yards per game, ranking first in passing offense and 46th in rushing offense. Miami (FL) has allowed 18.8 ppg, which ranks 26th in the nation, and 192.8 passing yards and 89.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 40th and 11th.
Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal is in his third season and has led the program to an 18-13 record. He spent the previous five seasons leading the Oregon Ducks to a 35-13 mark. Cristobal previously coached the FIU Golden Panthers for six seasons, finishing his tenure with a 27-47 record.
The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 36.2 ppg, which ranks 22nd in the nation. They rank 21st in passing offense and 60th in rushing offense, averaging 291.3 passing yards and 170.5 rushing yards per game. Louisville has allowed 19.7 ppg, which ranks 31st, and 216.5 passing yards and 119.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 69th and 43rd, respectively.
Cardinals coach Jeff Brohm is in his second season and has led the program to a 14-6 record. He spent the previous six seasons leading the Purdue Boilermakers to a 36-34 mark, preceded by a three-year stint with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, where he held a 30-10 record.
Miami (FL) vs. Louisville betting prediction
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes and Louisville Cardinals have both played good football this season. The Hurricanes offense has been the best unit in the nation, scoring at least 38 points in every game. Much of that is due to starting quarterback Cameron Ward.
The Heisman Trophy candidate has thrown for 2,219 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has completed 69.2% of his passes while adding 161 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries.
While the Cardinals have played strong defense this season, they have been prone to giving up points at times. Louisville has held its opponents to 20 or fewer points in each of its four wins. Meanwhile, the team has allowed at least 31 points in both of its losses.
Look for the Cardinals to struggle to hold Miami's explosive offense in check as Ward continues to build on his Heisman case. Expect the Hurricanes to remain undefeated as they win by at least five points.
Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes -4.5 (-118)