The Virginia Tech Hokies hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Miami Hurricanes pay a visit to Cassell Coliseum on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Virginia Tech Hokies as -3.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Virginia Tech Hokies sit at 16-6 (11-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Miami Hurricanes are currently 16-5 (9-10 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Virginia Tech is 13-5 OU, and Miami is 10-9 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Virginia Tech Hokies rated this week at No. 209 and the Miami Hurricanes sitting at No. 142.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Virginia Tech's No. 13 nationally ranked offense (85.09 points per game) against a Miami Hurricanes defense that sits as the No. 27 at 65.24 PPG. The Virginia Tech Hokies have been averaging 51.34% from the field, more than the Hurricanes have managed so far this season (46.89% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Lonnie Walker scored 16 points leading the Hurricanes to a 69-57 victory over Pittsburgh at Watsco Center on Wednesday.
The Hokies got 20 points from Kerry Blackshear Jr. as Virginia Tech ran past Boston College 85-80 on Wednesday at Conte Forum.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami home to Wake Forest, Wednesday, February 7th
Virginia Tech at North Carolina State, Wednesday, February 7th