Miami vs Syracuse prediction & betting tips - Nov. 30 | College Football Week 14

The Miami Hurricanes are on the road to play the Syracuse Orange on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

No. 8-ranked Miami (10-1, 6-1 ACC) is coming off a 42-14 win over Wake Forest. On the other hand, Syracuse (8-3, 4-3) enters the game after a 31-24 victory over UConn.

Miami vs. Syracuse: Preview

Miami is a 10.5-point favorite on the road while the over/under is set at 67.5 points.

The Hurricanes need to beat Syracuse to punch their ticket to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game and likely make the College Football Playoff.

"Well, I think just the college football landscape has helped us with that because every week you watch somebody right focusing on the big picture," coach Mario Cristobal said, via SI.

"I mean, it's hard to when was the last time you've seen so many top 25 teams just week by week by week succumb to whatever be media pressure, program expectations or whatnot. So it's almost like our process has been really good for so our guys believe it."

Miami is led by quarterback Cam Ward, who's thrown for 3,774 yards, 34 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Damien Martinez has rushed for 739 yards and eight touchdowns, and Xavier Restrepo has 979 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

Syracuse, meanwhile, is on a two-game winning streak and can likely end Miami's playoff hopes with a win on Saturday.

Heading into the game, Syracuse coach Fran Brown said he's excited to watch the quarterback battle between Ward and Orange signal-caller Kyle McCord.

“They’re both intelligent... Both have good arms," Brown said, via DailyOrange. "They understand their identity and understand what’s going on. They can (identify) the (defensive) front. I just think that both teams are playing with a coach on the field. I’m excited about this one.”

Syracuse is led by McCord, who's thrown for 3,946 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. LeQuint Allen has rushed for 819 yards and 12 touchdowns, while Oronde Gadsden II has 810 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

This should be a great high-scoring offensive game, as both teams' offenses are solid, while defensively both teams leave a lot to be desired. However, overall, Miami's offense is slightly better.

Expect the Hurricanes to go on the road and edge out a big win here and punch their ticket to the ACC championship and likely the playoffs.

Prediction: Miami 37, Syracuse 31

Miami vs. Syracuse: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Syracuse +10.5 (-110)

Tip 2: Over 67.5 points (-108)