Georgia Tech at North Carolina

Saturday, October 12
9:00 am PT, The CW

BETMGMSPORTSBOOK Line: Georgia Tech -5.5

What’s at Stake: North Carolina’s season has been a disappointment.

The Tar Heels have lost three straight games and have just a single victory over a Power Conference opponent.

Another defeat at home could jeopardize Mack Brown’s tenure as head coach.

Why Georgia Tech Wins: Quarterback Haynes King finds room to run on the ground and takes care of the ball in the air like he has all season.

Why North Carolina Wins: The Tar Heel defense prevents King from scrambling downfield and quarterback Jacolby Criswell exceeds his 56.4 completion percentage.

—My Picks—
Against Spread: Georgia Tech
Straight Up: Georgia Tech

No. 10 Clemson at Wake Forest

Saturday, October 12
9:00 am PT, ESPN

BETMGMSPORTSBOOK Line: Clemson -20.5

What’s at Stake: Clemson has turned its season around after getting blown out by Georgia in Week One.

The Tigers have rattled off four straight convincing wins. The victories are respectable, too, coming against three Power Conference opponents plus Appalachian State.

Another blowout win would force the AP Voters to show the program more respect.

Why Clemson Wins: The defense gets pressure on quarterback Hank Bachmeier and contains him from rushing for positive yards on the ground.

Why Wake Forest Wins: The Deacons win the turnover margin, Bachmeier throws multiple touchdown passes, and the run game has success throughout the day.

—My Picks—
Against Spread: Clemson
Straight Up: Clemson

Louisville at Virginia

Saturday, October 12
12:30 pm PT, ACC Network

BETMGMSPORTSBOOK Line: Louisville -7

What’s at Stake: Louisville’s chances of making the Playoff took a hit after losing to SMU last week.

Now with two losses, the trajectory of the season is in question. Five of the Cardinals’ final seven games are on the road and Virginia has won two straight.

A defeat would probably eliminate Louisville from Playoff contention.

Why Louisville Wins: Quarterback Tyler Shough operates the offense with his normal efficiency and the Louisville running backs meet their combined average of 5.3 yards per rush.

Why Virginia Wins: The Virginia front seven gets penetration into the backfield on throwing plays and contains Louisville’s multi-pronged rushing attack.

—My Picks—
Against Spread: Louisville
Straight Up: Louisville

Stanford at No. 11 Notre Dame

Saturday, October 12
12:30 pm PT, NBC

BETMGMSPORTSBOOK Line: Notre Dame -23.5

What’s at Stake: Stanford’s season is trending in the wrong direction.

The defense is regressing and the offense is sputtering. The Tree have been outscored 71 to 21 over the past two games.

Notre Dame has significantly better personnel and could turn the game into a blowout.

Why Stanford Wins: The Cardinal control the time of possession, convert their drives into touchdowns, and force multiple turnovers.

Why Notre Dame Wins: The Irish defense maintains its defensive assignments when Troy Taylor uses his “eye candy” formations and pre-snap/post-snap motions.

—My Picks—
Against Spread: Notre Dame
Straight Up: Notre Dame

California at No. 22 Pitt

Saturday, October 12
12:30 pm PT, ESPN

BETMGMSPORTSBOOK Line: Pitt -3.5

What’s at Stake: California has an opportunity to put the collapse against Miami behind it.

Pitt is ranked in the Top 25 and the Bears have the personnel to get the job done.

Cal has just three road games left this season and needs to steal one to get back on track.

Why California Wins: The Cal secondary forces interceptions, the Bears’ offense converts those extra possessions into touchdowns, and the running backs exceed their 3.7 yards per rush average.

Why Pitt Wins: The Panthers win the turnover margin, contain Cal’s run game, and force Fernando Mendoza to beat them through the air.

—My Picks—
Against Spread: California
Straight Up: California

Syracuse at NC State

Saturday, October 12
5:00 pm PT, ACC Network

BETMGMSPORTSBOOK Line: Syracuse -4.5

What’s at Stake: The Orange may have saved their season with an upset victory over Syracuse.

The offense is at its peak and the defeat to Stanford earlier in the year looks more like a fluke.

A win on the road over NC State would signify that Syracuse is a force in the ACC.

Why Syracuse Wins: Quarterback Kyle McCord limits his interceptions, extends plays with his mobility, and the lines on both sides of the ball win their battles in the trenches.

Why NC State Wins: The Wolfpack win the turnover margin, exceed their average of 123.3 yards rushing per game, and get pressure on McCord to force poor throws.

—My Picks—
Against Spread: Syracuse
Straight Up: Syracuse

Dane Miller’s ACC Game Picks

2024 Week 7 ACC Games	Straight-Up Picks
Georgia Tech at North Carolina Oct 12, 9:00 am PT	Georgia Tech
No. 1o Clemson at Wake Forest Oct 12, 9:00 am PT	Clemson
Louisville at Virginia Oct 12, 12:30 pm PT	Louisville
Stanford at No. 11 Notre Dame Oct 12, 12:30 pm PT	Notre Dame
Cal at No. 22 Pitt Oct 12, 12:30 pm PT	Cal
Syracuse at NC State Oct 12, 5:00 pm PT	Syracuse
Miller’s Overall ACC Record	37-21 (64%)

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