FanDuel Sportsbook has Miami as a 14.5-point favorite over North Carolina State on Saturday. North Carolina State is +480 on the money line and Miami is -650. The over/under for North Carolina State at Miami is 55.5.
Miami is favored for the eighth consecutive game after being a 2.5-point underdog in the season opener versus Notre Dame. The 14.5 points North Carolina State is getting is the second most for the Wolfpack in 2025. Notre Dame beat NC State 36-7 as a 23.5-point favorite.
Miami is 5-4 against the spread in 2025 and 4-4 as a favorite. North Carolina State is 4-5 against the point spread in 2025. The Wolfpack is 1-3 as an underdog in 2025. After not covering in their first three games as an underdog in 2025, North Carolina State beat Georgia Tech 48-36 with the Yellow Jackets favored by 4.5 points.
The 55.5-point over/under is the third-highest this season in a Miami game and the lowest for North Carolina State. Six North Carolina State games have gone over in 2025. Three Miami games have exceeded the total in 2025. Three of the four NC State games with a total of at least 55.5 went over.
One of the two Miami games with a total of more than 55.5 went over. Miami is tied for sixth in the ACC, averaging 32.9 points per game and NC State is eighth, posting 32.4. PPG. Miami leads the ACC, allowing 15.5 PPG and NC State is 15th, permitting 30.6.
North Carolina State at Miami Predictions
North Carolina State should be able to score with Miami early, but the Hurricanes should be able to wear the Wolfpack down at the line of scrimmage. Miami cannot afford another slow first half with how NC State can score.
Miami should eventually slightly cover the point spread. Three of the last four NC State games have significantly eclipsed the 55.5-point total. A Miami game has not topped 55.5 in 2025 since the Hurricanes beat South Florida 49-12 in September. Take the under with confidence. Miami should be safe with the spread and on the money line.