The upcoming college football showdown between the No. 2-ranked Miami Hurricanes and the Louisville Cardinals is shaping up to be a real clash. Both teams are among the top scoring squads in the ACC.
They also boast some of the conference’s toughest defenses. This match-up throws extra excitement into the college football weekend and, honestly, it’s got some intriguing betting angles too.
Let’s dig into three prop bets for the Louisville vs. Miami game. We’ll highlight key players and how they might tip the scales on October 17.
Carson Beck to Pad His Heisman Resume
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck is having a fantastic season and, yeah, he’s a serious Heisman Trophy contender. Beck just had his best day yet, tossing four touchdown passes in a 28-22 win over Florida State.
Even after a tough game against the Florida Gators, Beck keeps finding the end zone. He’s thrown at least two touchdowns in four out of five games this season.
Why Beck is a Safe Bet
The Louisville Cardinals have the ACC’s top passing defense by yards. They’re also tied for third in fewest touchdown passes allowed, just five so far.
But here’s the thing: Louisville has only faced one ranked team, Virginia. Beck is a different kind of challenge for that defense, no doubt.
Given his track record and the step up in competition for Louisville, taking Beck to throw over 1.5 touchdown passes at -154 odds on FanDuel seems like a solid play.
Isaac Brown’s Tough Task Against Miami’s Defense
Louisville’s running back, Isaac Brown, came out hot with back-to-back 100+ yard games. Then he hit a wall, struggling to get even 25 yards against Bowling Green and Pitt.
He bounced back a bit with 66 yards against Virginia. Still, now he’s up against Miami’s defense, which is a different beast entirely.
Miami’s Stingy Run Defense
The Hurricanes rank second in the ACC, giving up just 87.4 rushing yards per game. They allow only 2.8 yards per carry, which is pretty stingy.
Only one player has managed to rush for more than 55 yards against Miami all year—Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos, who squeezed out 57. With numbers like that, betting on Brown to rush under 54.5 yards at -114 odds on FanDuel feels like a smart call.
CJ Daniels Anytime Touchdown
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver CJ Daniels has quietly been one of the most reliable targets around. He’s caught at least four passes in every game this season.
He scored twice in the win over Florida State, though he was kept out of the end zone in the two games before that. Daniels is tied with Canes running back Mark Fletcher for the team lead in touchdowns—five each.
Daniels’ Scoring Potential
Even when he hasn’t scored, Daniels stays involved in Miami’s offense. With plus odds to score a touchdown at +120 on FanDuel, Daniels is just a better value than Fletcher, who’s at -270 odds.
Given his steady role and nose for the end zone, betting on Daniels to score anytime feels like a pretty savvy move.
Conclusion
The Louisville vs. Miami game is packed with betting options. You’ve got players like Carson Beck, Isaac Brown, and CJ Daniels drawing plenty of attention.
Beck’s been tossing touchdowns pretty reliably, while Brown faces a tough Miami defense. Daniels, on the other hand, has some real scoring upside that could shake things up.
If you’re thinking about betting, FanDuel’s odds are competitive, and honestly, their site is easy enough to use even if you’re not a pro. Want to dig deeper or see more picks? Just check out Covers.com for the latest analysis.
Bet smart, have some fun, and let’s see if this Miami vs. Louisville matchup lives up to the hype. College football nights like this—yeah, they’re hard to beat.
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