There have been plenty of surprises in the ACC this season, but the success of the Miami Hurricanes (9-0) shouldn't be among them. The Hurricanes' talent has flourished and led them to being ranked as the No. 4 team.
However, their spot in the College Football Playoff may be tested as they are set to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4) at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Georgia Tech opened the season 5-2 but has since dropped two games to Notre Dame and Virginia Tech.
That two-game losing streak also coincided with the loss of quarterback Haynes King, whose status will impact where this line closes. But will his presence impact the final score?
Miami is a 10.5-point favorite on the spread with a 63.5-point over/under. The game kicks off at 12 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on ESPN.
Let's find out as I make my Miami vs Georgia Tech predictions and college football picks.
Miami vs Georgia Tech Odds
| Miami Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -110 | 63.5 -110o / -110u | -380 |
| Georgia Tech Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -110 | 63.5 -110o / -110u | +300 |
- Miami vs Georgia Tech Point Spread: Miami -10 (-110) · Georgia Tech +10 (-110)
- Miami vs Georgia Tech Total: Over/Under 63.5
- Miami vs Georgia Tech Moneyline: Miami -380 · Georgia Tech +300
Miami vs Georgia Tech Picks and Predictions
Prediction
My Miami vs Georgia Tech best bet is that the Hurricanes will win and cover the spread of -10, with the best line available at bet365 Sportsbook.
Moneyline
I'm passing on the moneyline.
Against the Spread
Miami vs Georgia Tech pick: Miami -10
Over/Under
I'm passing on the over/under.
Miami Hurricanes vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets College Football Preview
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview: Offense Should Cruise
The Miami Hurricanes have once again become appointment television. They have tremendous talent on both sides of the ball, but what has catapulted them into the national spotlight is the play of quarterback Cam Ward.
Ward comes into this matchup as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. He leads the nation in QBR while ranking 17th in completion percentage and fourth in yards per pass. He also holds a 29-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
He and his receiving corps should show no signs of slowing down in this matchup. The Yellow Jackets rank 87th in opponent completion percentage and 65th in yards per pass allowed. They have generated no pressure this season and rank 129th in sack rate.
Georgia Tech is outmatched here, and while the numbers show it, their struggles could be further amplified as they rank 123rd and 94th in PFF's tackling and coverage grades, respectively.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview: Tough Task for Offense
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets' offensive outlook is dependent on King's status. If King is in, the offense will get a big boost, as he's performed levels above the play we've seen from Zach Pyron over the past two weeks.
While having a capable passer under center would be ideal for the Yellow Jackets, they tend to keep the ball on the ground. They do so with running back Jamal Haynes, who's averaging 4.9 yards per carry, but both quarterbacks have also shown their mobility.
However, the issue is the Hurricanes' defensive front. Miami has a big edge in Line Yards, outranking Georgia Tech 23 to 93. The Hurricanes have been excellent against the run, ranking 28th in Rush Success Rate allowed and 35th in yards per rush allowed.
Regardless of who is under center, the lack of a run game will put pressure on the passing attack. Miami's secondary has also been very solid, ranking 16th in opponent completion percentage and 27th in Pass Success Rate allowed.
So, whether it is King or Pyron at the helm, it looks like there will be tough sledding for the Yellow Jackets offense.
Miami vs Georgia Tech Matchup Analysis
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Miami Offense vs. Georgia Tech Defense
 | Offense | Defense |  Edge |
| Rush Success | 4 | 30 | |
| Line Yards | 5 | 2 |  |
| Pass Success | 9 | 79 | |
| Havoc | 14 | 58 | |
| Finishing Drives | 4 | 57 | |
| Quality Drives | 1 | 48 | |
Georgia Tech Offense vs. Miami Defense
| Offense | Defense | Edge |
| Rush Success | 46 | 28 | |
| Line Yards | 93 | 23 | |
| Pass Success | 38 | 27 | |
| Havoc | 15 | 17 | |
| Finishing Drives | 39 | 82 | |
| Quality Drives | 46 | 57 | |
Pace of Play / Other
| | |
| PFF Tackling | 105 | 123 |
| PFF Coverage | 38 | 94 |
| Special Teams SP+ | 15 | 117 |
| Middle 8 | 26 | 43 |
| Seconds per Play | 28.3 (97) | 26.1 (44) |
| Rush Rate | 47% (109) | 53% (58) |
How To Make College Football Picks For My Miami vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Georgia Tech has received some backing in the market as we've seen this number fall since opening, but it has yet to cross through 10.
The Hurricanes have substantial edges on both sides of the ball and should be able to create separation on the scoreboard rather quickly.
Back "The U" to cover the spread.
Pick: Miami -10 (-110, bet365) | Play to 12.5 (-110)
Miami vs Georgia Tech Start Time, Channel, Streaming, How To Watch
| Location: | Bobby Dodd Stadium |
| Date: | Saturday, Nov. 9 |
| Kickoff Time: | 12 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | ESPN |
Miami vs Georgia Tech will be played at Bobby Dodd Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can stream the game live on ESPN.
