The ACC is looking like it is going to be an all-out brawl this season and Tuesday night will highlight some of the top talent in the conference when the Miami Hurricanes and Virginia Cavaliers clash. The ‘Canes have been fantastic on the road as they are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS in their last six games away from home.
- The visiting team is 5-1 ATS in the last six games between Miami and Virginia.
- Virginia guard London Perrantes scored 26 points last season in the teams victory over Miami.
- The favorite is 10-0 SU in the last 10 between these two teams.
Since losing at the buzzer to Northeastern on November 27, Miami has won eight-straight games with an average scoring margin of plus-18.6 points. The guard tandem of Sheldon McClellan and Ja’Quan Newton has been the key to Miami's offense as they have averaged 27.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting during the Hurricanes current winning streak.
Virginia is coming off back-to-back losses and in doing so have matched their combined losses in ACC play for the past two seasons. The Cavaliers offense has faltered in those games as they have averaged just 66 points per game. Anthony Gill continues to be one of the most consistent players in the nation with the senior scoring double-digit points in every game this year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami Hurricanes were listed as 5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 12-3 and 6-7 ATS Virginia Cavaliers will face the 13-1 Miami Hurricanes, who own a 10-3 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Virginia Cavaliers are 8-5 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Miami Hurricanes are 8-5.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Virginia Cavaliers rated this week at No. 46 and the Miami Hurricanes sitting at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Virginia's No. 232-rated squad against Miami's No. 82-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Virginia rates No. 185 in the country with 6.13 per game, while their foes tonight, the Miami Hurricanes rank No. 97 nationally with 7.5 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Miami earned a 72-59 victory over Florida State on Saturday, getting 21 points from Sheldon McClellan at BankUnited Center.
The Cavaliers endured a 68-64 loss at the hands of the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, despite a 19-point effort from Malcolm Brogdon at Hank McCarmish Pavilion.
- Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
- Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Virginia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Virginia is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games
- Virginia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Clemson, Saturday, January 16th
Virginia at Florida State, Sunday, January 17th
