Duke vs Miami football odds and players to watch as Blue Devils look to snap ACC losing streak
Though far more competitive than its been the last two seasons, Duke finds itself on another ACC losing streak it desperately wants to end this weekend.
Losers of consecutive ACC games by three points each, the Blue Devils (4-3, 1-2 ACC) play at Miami Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium.
After winning their ACC opener 38-17 over Virginia on Oct. 1 to end a 13-game ACC losing streak, the Blue Devils lost 23-20 in overtime at Georgia Tech before a heart-breaking 38-35 loss to rival North Carolina on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Miami (3-3, 1-1 ACC) righted its season on Saturday, beating Virginia Tech, 20-14, to halt a three-game losing streak.
This is a key game for both teams as they seek to win six wins and gain bowl eligibility.
Three Duke players to watch
Riley Leonard, QB: The sophomore continues to play at a high level for the Blue Devils. Leonard has completed 65.7% of his passes this season, throwing for nine touchdowns against four interceptions. He’s also rushed for a team-best 420 yards and five touchdowns, including a scintillating 74-yard touchdown run against UNC on Saturday night.
DeWayne Carter, DT: One of Duke’s team captains, he’s a force up front with six tackles for loss and two forced fumbles this season. Carter recorded seven pressure plays against UNC quarterback Drake Maye on Saturday.
Jordan Waters, RB: With running back Jaylen Coleman sidelined by injury the last two weeks, Waters has become Duke’s main ball-carrier. Waters rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns against UNC. He leads the team with six rushing touchdowns while averaging 4.97 yards per carry this season.
Three Miami players to watch
Tyler Van Dyke, QB: Sophomore hasn’t been as effective as he was during his freshman season. Van Dyke has nine touchdown throws in six game after throwing for 25 last season. He already has four interceptions after throwing only six last season.
Henry Parrish, Jr., RB: Canes leading rushers didn’t play due to injury when Miami won at Virginia Tech on Saturday. Parrish has 366 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. His availability will be key for Miami’s offense, which has averaged just 70 rushing yards per game over the last three contests.
Corey Flagg, Jr., LB: Miami’s leader in tackles with 35, he’s also accumulated 9.5 tackles for loss. That includes 2.5 sacks.
Vegas betting odds
Miami opened anywhere from an 8.5-point to a 9.5 point favorite over Duke on Sunday. The over-under total is 110.
Duke at Miami game and TV info
Who: Duke (4-3, 1-2) at Miami (3-3, 1-1)
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
When: 12:30 p.m., Saturday
TV: Regional Sports Network (Bally Sports South in N.C.)
Stream: Bally Sports Plus
This story was originally published October 17, 2022 at 7:10 AM with the headline "Duke vs Miami football odds and players to watch as Blue Devils look to snap ACC losing streak."