The 12th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (16-3, 5-2 ACC) will be at the Watsco Center to square off with the Miami Hurricanes (9-10, 1-6 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Hurricanes lost to the Florida State Seminoles, 78-66, while the Hokies won big over the Syracuse Orange, 78-56.
Virginia Tech played a perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.220) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.589). For those same stats, Syracuse was 0.127 and 0.445, respectively. Miami, on the other hand, forced Florida State into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above their season average of 16.8). Miami was lifted by Zach Johnson, who contributed 20 points. Meanwhile, Justin Robinson played a pivotal role for Virginia Tech with 35 points and eight assists.
The Hurricanes dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Miami won 69-68. Miami had a better turnover percentage (18.3 vs. 20.7). Virginia Tech, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.7). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Points at the line might be few and far between for Miami in this meeting. The Hurricanes rank 160th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.243, while Virginia Tech ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.172).
Virginia Tech Hokies at Miami Hurricanes Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Virginia Tech ranks 14th in assists per game (17.3) while Miami ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Hokies are 18th in the country with 4.9 steals allowed per game while the Hurricanes are 57th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- The Hokies rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Hurricanes rank 197th (36.3).
- Miami ranks 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Virginia Tech ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Hokies have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Virginia Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 17.0 points.
