The Virginia Tech Hokies (14-6, 5-4 ACC) will be at the Watsco Center to challenge the Miami Hurricanes (10-9, 2-7 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Miami Hurricanes ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Hurricanes lost big to the North Carolina Tar Heels, 94-71, while the Hokies fell to the Boston College Eagles, 61-56.
Virginia Tech had a better offensive rebounding percentage (21.6 vs. 21.2) while Miami did a terrific job of making free throws (17-18; 94.4 percent). Isaiah Wong played well for Miami with 19 points. Landers Nolley II, meanwhile played well for Virginia Tech, contributing 15 points.
The Hokies dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent matchup, Virginia Tech won 71-56. Virginia Tech’s 0.602 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Miami, who had a mark of 0.411. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Miami should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Miami ranks 54th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Virginia Tech forces the 83rd-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent). Additionally, the Hokies, who rank 315th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.182), will battle against the Hurricanes, who rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.150).
Virginia Tech Hokies at Miami Hurricanes Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Virginia Tech ranks 32nd in assists per game (15.6) while Miami ranks 255th (10.4).
- The Hokies rank 156th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Hurricanes rank 246th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- Virginia Tech ranks second in steals allowed per game (4.1) while Miami ranks 87th (6.1).
- The Hokies rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while the Hurricanes rank 168th (21.4).
- Virginia Tech ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Miami ranks 164th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
