The Miami Hurricanes will attempt to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive when they host the floundering Syracuse Orange for an ACC matchup on Saturday afternoon.
Both teams have been playing low-scoring games lately, and the Orange are struggling to score at all, which is why I’m taking the Under in my Syracuse vs. Miami predictions.
Read on to take a closer look at what to expect from this matchup in my free college football picks for Saturday, November 8.
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Syracuse vs Miami prediction
Syracuse vs Miami best bet: Under 45.5 (-110 at FanDuel)
The Syracuse Orange are a complete mess on offense right now. Since the loss of starting quarterback Steve Angeli, Syracuse hasn’t scored more than 18 points in a game, averaging just 12.0 ppg in that span.
After last weeks’ 27-10 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels, the Orange made offensive coaching changes, and while Rickie Collins struggled behind center, it’s unclear if anyone else can do better.
Last week, freshman Joseph Filardi – who likely has more potential with the Syracuse lacrosse team – went 4-for-18 for 39 yards in his debut.
Syracuse will have even more trouble scoring this week against a Miami Hurricanes defense that is giving up only 15.6 ppg and is simply more talented top to bottom. But while the Hurricanes should find more success on offense, it’s not clear that they’ll be able to run up the score.
Miami has been held to 28 points or less in four of its last five games. The Hurricanes are also dealing with some key injuries on offense, with both receiver CJ Daniels and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. potentially sitting out on Saturday.
Combine those issues with Syracuse’s inept offense, and the Under is the play in this game.
Syracuse vs Miami same-game parlay
It’s typically difficult to pair the Under with a huge favorite, but in this case, I think that’s our best play, as Miami should find significant offensive success while Syracuse adds little or nothing to the total.
I’m also taking the first half Under, as the Orange have been playing solid defense early in recent games before fatigue – from the offense not being able to stay on the field – has led to lapses later on.
Syracuse vs Miami SGP
- Under 45.5
- Miami -28.5
- First half Under 24.5
Syracuse vs Miami odds
- Spread: Syracuse +28.5 (-110) | Miami -28.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Syracuse +2500 | Miami -10000
- Over/Under: Over 45.5 (-110) | Under 45.5 (-110)
Syracuse vs Miami trend to know
Syracuse and Miami have each played to the Under in four of their last five games. Find more college football betting trends for Syracuse vs Miami.
How to watch Syracuse vs Miami
| Location | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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