The Virginia Cavaliers and Miami Hurricanes will do battle Monday as they attempt to climb one step closer to finishing the regular season first in the ACC. Virginia enters the game as a slight underdog, a position they relished, as the Cavaliers are 8-0 ATS in their past eight when being spotted points.
- Virginia is 4-0 ATS in their past four games against Miami.
- Miami is 9-1 SU in their past 10 games following a SU loss.
- The total has gone UNDER in each of Virginia’s past six road game.
Virginia proved why they have one of the best defenses in the country when these two teams met in January, as the Cavaliers held Miami to just 58 points while shooting 27.3 percent from the floor.
Virginia enters Monday’s affair with wins in eight of their past nine, with the lone loss coming by one point at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Malcolm Brogdon continues to be the consistent offensive threat for Virginia as the senior is fourth in the ACC in scoring with 17.8 points per game.
The Hurricanes will look to extend an 11-game home winning streak, a span that has seen them go 8-2-1 ATS for bettors, on Monday night. However, Miami is coming off an embarrassing loss to UNC that saw them lose by 25 points. That game saw the ‘Canes allow a season-high in points (96) and field goal percentage (54.2).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Miami Hurricanes in this one found them listed as -1-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Cavaliers was expected to move the line.
Virginia Cavaliers vs Miami Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami Hurricanes sport a record of 21-5 and 15-9-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Virginia Cavaliers have 21-5 and 12-12 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 12-13 for the Miami Hurricanes and 11-13 for the Virginia Cavaliers.
This game puts the Miami Hurricanes, most recently No. 106 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Virginia Cavaliers, who rate No. 76 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Miami's No. 157-rated squad against Virginia's No. 249-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Miami rates No. 151 in the country with 6.85 per game, while their foes tonight, the Virginia Cavaliers rank No. 216 nationally with 5.88 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Virginia cruised to victory on Monday, running North Carolina State out of the gym and running up a 73-53 score at John Paul Jones Arena.
Miami was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by North Carolina and falling by a 96-71 score at Dean Smith Center.
- Virginia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia's last 5 games
- Virginia is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
- Miami is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Virginia home to North Carolina, Saturday, February 27th
Miami at Louisville, Saturday, February 27th
