Match Analysis: Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-17
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Game Overview
No. 2 Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) host the Louisville Cardinals (4-1, 1-1 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Miami is undefeated and favored by 13.5 points, with a strong home record of 4-0 this season. Louisville comes off a close 30-27 overtime loss and has struggled against ranked opponents (0-1). Miami leads the all-time series 11-4-1 but Louisville has won 4 of the last 6 meetings, including a 38-31 win last year.
Key Factors to Consider
- Miami is undefeated this season, with a 5-0 record and dominant home performances. Louisville is 4-1, but lost their last game and is 0-1 against ranked teams. Miamiβs offense has been high-powered, scoring 52 points in their last meeting.
- Miami leads the all-time series 11-4-1. Miami has won 3 of the last 4 games, including a high-scoring 52-45 win last year, indicating Miamiβs strong offense tends to outpace Louisville.
- No significant injuries reported impacting key players for either team. Both teams appear near full strength for this crucial ACC matchup.
- Game played at Miamiβs home stadium with ideal weather conditions. Miami benefits from a strong home-field advantage and crowd support.
- Miami aims to remain undefeated and solidify a top ranking, while Louisville seeks to prove they can compete with elite teams despite their recent loss.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Miami: -550, Louisville: +410 | Miami Hurricanes | β β β β β 87% |
Spread | Miami: -115, Louisville: -105 | Miami Hurricanes -13.5 | β β β β β 80% |
Over/under | Over: -112, Under: -108 | Over 50.5 | β β β β β 75% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Miami Hurricanes -8% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 50.5 23% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 50.5 at 23% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 25.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Miami Hurricanes to win outright (moneyline), cover the 13.5-point spread, and the total points to go over 50.5
Predicted Score: Miami Hurricanes 38, Louisville Cardinals 24