The 15th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (22-7, 11-6 ACC) welcome the Miami Hurricanes (13-16, 5-12 ACC) to Cassell Coliseum as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
In their last game, the Hokies were beaten by the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 73-64, while the Hurricanes were victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, 76-63.
The Hurricanes forced 15 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 25.8). Virginia Tech, meanwhile, held Florida State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below their season average of 33.8). Virginia Tech received a boost from Ahmed Hill, who had 18 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Anthony Lawrence II was a key piece for Miami with 27 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hokies to an 82-70 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. Virginia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Miami. The Hokies had a rate of 0.676 while the Hurricanes posted a mark of 0.518.
The high-octane offense of Virginia Tech (10th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 115.7) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Miami (177th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 102.9). The Hokies should have the edge on that end of the court.
Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Miami averages 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. Virginia Tech ranks 268th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
- The Hokies rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Hurricanes rank 88th (5.9).
- The Hokies rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.5) while the Hurricanes rank 212th (36.4).
- Virginia Tech averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the country. Miami ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 1.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
