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Miami-FL
Hurricanes
4 - 2
Virginia Tech
Hokies
4 - 2
October 20, 2016, 7:00 PM EDT
 | Lane Stadium/Worsham Field

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Miami-FL
Hurricanes
4 - 2
Virginia Tech
Hokies
4 - 2
October 20, 2016, 7:00 PM EDT
 | Lane Stadium/Worsham Field

  • The Miami Hurricanes have basically folded once they faced real competition and if they want to stay alive in the ACC Coastal division, they need a win against Virginia Tech on Thursday. The Hurricanes have gotten the better of the Hokies at the betting window, as they are 4-1 ATS in the past five between the two teams.

    Shark Bites
    • The UNDER has gone 10-3 in the past 13 games between Miami and Virginia Tech.
    • Virginia Tech is 21-9 SU in its last 30 games on Thursday.
    • Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games after a loss.

    The ‘Canes lost their past two games while combining to score just 32 points, which is less than they scored in a single game before that. It has been the rushing attack that has been especially bad, as Miami has averaged just 3.1 yards per carry in its past two.

    Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans may not be a household name, but he has been one of the best statistical QBs in the nation. The junior is completing 62.7 percent of his passes with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    The Virginia Tech Hokies were listed as -4.5-point favorites at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook on the college football lines menu.

    Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 25-21 result in favor of the Hokies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

    Miami-FL Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Miami-FL Hurricanes will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Thursday, as they are 4-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Virginia Tech Hokies are 3-3 ATS. Miami-FL is 3-3 against the over under total, while Virginia Tech is 3-3 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Virginia Tech vs Miami-FL injuries news.

    The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Virginia Tech Hokies rated this week at No. 19 and the Miami-FL Hurricanes sitting at No. 32.

    Statistical Matchup

    Offensively, the game matches up the Virginia Tech Hokies No. 34-ranked offense (35.67 PPG) against a Miami-FL Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 6 at 14 PPG. The Virginia Tech Hokies passing attack has averaged 232.67 yards per game, more than the Miami-FL Hurricanes give up through the air (181.67 YPG on average).

    Defensively, the Miami-FL Hurricanes feature the league's No. 78-rated road run defense, allowing 196.5 yards per game. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, ranks No. 53 in rushing offense at home.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    The Hurricanes suffered a Week 7 loss against North Carolina in their last game, falling 20-13 at Hard Rock Stadium.

    In Virginia Tech's last outing, Jerod Evans threw for 307 yards in a losing cause against the Orange, 31-17 at Carrier Dome.

    Betting Trends
    • Miami-FL is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
    • Miami-FL is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
    • Miami-FL is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
    • Miami-FL is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
    • Virginia Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
    • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Virginia Tech's last 15 games
    • Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
    • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games at home

    Next Betting Matchups

    Miami-FL at Notre Dame, Saturday, October 29th
    Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh, Thursday, October 27th

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Power Ranking
Miami-FL 119
Virginia Tech 111
Betting Odds Preview

Miami-FL Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies

Miami has basically folded once they faced real competition and if they want to stay alive in the ACC Coastal division they need a win against Virginia Tech Thursday. The Hurricanes have gotten the better of the Hokies at the betting window, as they are 4-1 ATS in the past five between the two teams.

Smart Chart
  • MI-FL
  • 31.46
  • 26.23
  • 5.23
  • 296.46
  • 127.67
  • 231.31
  • 139.00
  • 0.46
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Passing Yards
  • Rush Yards
  • Passing Yards Allowed
  • Rushing Yards Allowed
  • Turnover Differential
  • VTECH
  • 23.69
  • 25.31
  • -1.62
  • 176.38
  • 185.54
  • 224.15
  • 167.85
  • -0.08
Head to Head Summary

No data available.

Team Record
Miami-FL Hurricanes
AllLast 3vs Conf
Record4-21-21-2
Home2-20-20-2
Away2-01-01-0
ATS4-21-21-2
ATS Home2-20-20-2
ATS Away2-01-01-0
Offense36.6722.3322.33
Defense14.0020.3320.33
Diff22.672.002.00
Team Record
Virginia Tech Hokies
AllLast 3vs Conf
Record4-22-12-1
Home3-01-01-0
Away1-21-11-1
ATS3-32-12-1
ATS Home2-11-01-0
ATS Away1-21-11-1
Offense35.6735.0033.33
Defense18.1717.0011.33
Diff17.5018.0022.00
Head to Head Detail
Search NCAAF DatabaseTeamsScoreRush YardsPass YardsTotal YardsTurnovers
Oct 17, 2015VTECH201602013614
MI-FL30992963950
Oct 23, 2014MI-FL30364924560
VTECH61201422623
Nov 9, 2013VTECH421833665490
MI-FL24283243522
Nov 1, 2012VTECH122221994213
MI-FL301571903470
Oct 8, 2011MI-FL352362835190
VTECH381723104821
Nov 20, 2010VTECH312511183691
MI-FL172622024646
Sep 26, 2009MI-FL7591502092
VTECH31272983701
Nov 13, 2008VTECH14771732500
MI-FL161231242471
Nov 17, 2007MI-FL14-22152133
VTECH441821763580
Nov 4, 2006VTECH1753861391
MI-FL10153842373
Betting Odds Trends
Miami-FL Hurricanes
  • Miami-FL is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Miami-FL is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • Miami-FL is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
  • Miami-FL is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami-FL's last 6 games on the road
  • Miami-FL is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
  • Miami-FL is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Virginia Tech
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami-FL's last 13 games when playing Virginia Tech
  • Miami-FL is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Virginia Tech
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami-FL's last 6 games when playing on the road against Virginia Tech
Betting Odds Trends
Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Virginia Tech is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Virginia Tech's last 15 games
  • Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games at home
  • Virginia Tech is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Miami-FL
  • Virginia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami-FL
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Virginia Tech's last 13 games when playing Miami-FL
  • Virginia Tech is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami-FL
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami-FL
Injuries
Miami-FL Hurricanes
  • No Injuries
Injuries
Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Ali Jennings WR Is out for season, Ankle
Last 5 Games
Miami-FL Hurricanes
View Game Logs
DateOPPScoreSULineATSOff. RushOff. PassOff. TotalDef. RushDef. PassDef. TotalTOLocation
Oct 15, 2016UNC13-20L-6/67L/U1392243631622994611Home
Oct 8, 2016FLAST19-20L-1.5/62L/U622142761672404070Home
Oct 1, 2016GATECH35-21W-7.5/53.5W/O11424135526794361-3Away
Sep 17, 2016APP-ST45-10W-3.5/51.5W/O1643855491261152410Away
Sep 10, 2016FLAATL38-10W-25.5/63W/U279191470471672141Home
Virginia Tech Hokies
View Game Logs
DateOPPScoreSULineATSOff. RushOff. PassOff. TotalDef. RushDef. PassDef. TotalTOLocation
Oct 15, 2016SYRACU17-31L-23/65.5L/U1613074681564055611Away
Oct 8, 2016UNC34-3W-2.5/51W/U189752647358131-2Away
Sep 24, 2016E.CAR54-17W-13/57W/O16729546281362443-1Home
Sep 17, 2016BOST.C49-0W-6.5/39.5W/O2232534764480124-1Home
Sep 10, 2016TENN24-45L11/52.5L/O186214400239913304Away
Offensive Comparison
Miami-FL Hurricanes
Virginia Tech Hokies

Scoring

Points Scored

31.46 23.69

Last 3 Games

22.33 35.00

Yards Per Point

14.27 15.28

Overall Yards Gained

Total

424.13 361.92

Passing

296.46 176.38

Rushing

127.67 185.54

On Road vs. At Home Yards Gained

Total

450 351.38

Passing

349.00 181.38

Rushing

101.00 170.00
Defensive Comparison
Miami-FL Hurricanes
Virginia Tech Hokies

Scoring Allowed

Points Allowed

26.23 25.31

Last 3 Games

20.33 17.00

Yards Per Point

14.27 15.28

Overall Yards Allowed

Total

370.31 392

Passing

231.31 224.15

Rushing

139.00 167.85

On Road vs. At Home Yards Allowed

Total

405.5 390.75

Passing

276.00 206.25

Rushing

129.50 184.50
Supergrid
StatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense31.463925.3159
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense349.005206.2544
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense101.00116184.50107
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense23.699626.2366
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense181.38107276.00109
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense170.0066129.5024
Recent Form

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Power Stats
  • MI-FL
  • 14.27
  • 14.85
  • -0.59
  •  
  • 13.06
  • 11.14
  • 1.92
  •  
  • 3.69
  • 3.89
  • -0.2
  • Yards Per Point
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Pass
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Rush
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • VTECH
  • 15.28
  • 15.49
  • -0.21
  •  
  • 13.25
  • 12.56
  • 0.69
  •  
  • 4.53
  • 4.54
  • -0.01