The Miami Hurricanes will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Virginia Tech Hokies at Verizon Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami Hurricanes were listed as -9-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami Hurricanes sit at 24-6 (18-10-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Virginia Tech Hokies are currently 19-13 (17-8-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Miami is 13-16 OU, and Virginia Tech is 13-12-1 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 100-ranked Miami Hurricanes and the No. 147-rated Virginia Tech Hokies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Miami's No. 102 nationally ranked offense (75.47 points per game) against a Virginia Tech Hokies defense that sits as the No. 138 at 71.59 PPG. The Miami Hurricanes have been averaging 47.2% from the field, more than the Hokies have managed so far this season (44.77% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Seth Allen scored 20 points leading the Hokies to a 96-85 victory over Florida State at Verizon Center on Wednesday.
