Our Miami vs California prediction for this NCAAF game is Miami -10.5 (-105)
The Miami Hurricanes battle the California Golden Bears in this ACC matchup. The Miami offense is ready for big numbers on the road.
Offshore Odds: Miami Heavy Favorites
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | -10.5 (-105) | -400 | O 53.5 (-112) |
| California | +10.5 (-115) | +320 | U 53.5 (-108) |
Miami vs California Head-to-Head Stats
Miami is 2-2 all-time against California.
Last matchup (2008): California 24, Miami 17.
Miami Offense Stays Hot
Miami is 5-0 overall, 2-0 away, and 1-0 in conference play. The offense has been averaging around 50 points per game, and the defense has been solid—except for last week’s game. The Hurricanes had a back-and-forth 38-34 win over Virginia Tech, putting up over 500 yards of offense, including 343 passing yards. They also converted on most of their third downs.
That Virginia Tech game served as an early wake-up call for Miami, reminding them that it won’t be easy every week. VT, now 2-3, took advantage of three Hurricane turnovers. Still, Miami managed to overcome a somewhat sloppy performance, and the 38 points scored was their lowest total of the season. The Hurricanes will aim to be efficient early on against Cal.
Cal Seeking First Win In Conference Play
California is 3-1 overall, 2-0 at home, and 0-1 in conference play. In their last game, two weeks ago, Cal lost on the road to Florida State, 14-9. This game was a defensive grind, but the Bears managed to stay competitive. California kicker Ryan Coe went three for five on field goals, and they could have won without scoring a touchdown had he made them.
Despite the offense’s inconsistency, they managed to score 31 points in their two home games, winning by three scores. Golden Bears QB Fernando Mendoza will need to find the end zone against Miami. Cal will also need to remain disciplined with penalties and avoid wasting good drives with field goals.
Miami vs California Prediction
Cam Ward and the Hurricanes’ offense consistently puts up high numbers, and they definitely learned from their last close game. The Bears just had their bye week and have been well-rested for two weeks. They tend to play their most complete football at home, but their defense will be tested in this matchup against a top-ten team for the first time this season. We like Miami to win this one and cover the spread.
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