Hurricanes Ripe for Upset
The Virginia Tech Hokies started the year off with a strong 11-1 record. However, they quickly fell into a massive seven-game losing streak that sunk them down the ACC standings.
Since that streak, they’ve won two in a row, beating both Duke and Syracuse. A win over No. 23 Miami would continue to reinforce their turnaround.
Miami started off 12-1 but has since alternated between wins and losses. With a loss in its last game, would that mean a win is on the way? Let’s take a closer look at this matchup for those who bet online.
Let’s check the latest college basketball news, stats, injury reports and college basketball lines for Virginia Tech vs Miami. We’ve got plenty of NCAA basketball picks for you to consider.
Virginia Tech Desperately Needs Cattoor Back
The trend for the Hokies has been involving their guard Hunter Cattoor. He’s missed four games this year and Virginia Tech lost every single one of them.
He’s currently having a career year, averaging 10.4 points per game and shooting a blistering 43% from behind the three-point line. However, he’s not fully healthy coming into this matchup, noting that he’s around 80-85 percent.
Having him back on the court is a massive boost to this squad, but they need him at full strength, considering they’re on the road against a Top 25 team.
The challenge with taking Virginia Tech on the college basketball odds here is that the team is 0-6 against the spread (ATS) on the road this season and 7-18 in its last 25. You really have to think twice before betting on the Hokies in the sportsbook – especially since they’ve looked so-so of late.
Hurricanes Looking To Bounce Back
The Miami Hurricanes didn’t have a great end to their Saturday game against Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes led by eight points with two and a half minutes left, yet didn’t score another point the rest of the way.
Not to mention that they turned it over three times to help the Panthers seal the deal.
Another key stat popped up: Miami had just one offensive rebound, while its opponents had 12 in that game, showing its lack of size down the paint.
It isn’t all bad for the Hurricanes, though, as they have a multitude of weapons at their disposal. Isaiah Wong leads the team in three key categories with 16.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
Jordan Miller also pitches in with 15.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. These two will be important to a good Miami outcome.
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Virginia Tech vs Miami Head-to-Head
The Hokies and the Hurricanes haven’t met up since February 2022, with the Hokies winning by one point.
Virginia Tech vs Miami Game Information
- Game: Virginia Tech (13-8, 3-7 ACC) vs No. 23 Miami (16-5, 7-4)
- Location: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, FL
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Virginia Tech vs Miami Live Stream: TBS.com
Virginia Tech vs Miami Betting Lines
Virginia Tech vs Miami Picks & Prediction
The Hokies and Hurricanes are heading for a contested conference showdown here, but it’s unlikely either team will run away with it.
However, the Hokies haven’t covered a single spread when on the road this season. On top of that, the Hurricanes are 15-1 as a favorite, and while they’re only 9-7 ATS in those games, this is a short line.
Lay the points with Miami with your college basketball picks.
Miami is listed at -175 in our NCAAB lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Hurricanes, you have a chance to win $57. Virginia Tech is +150, offering a chance to win $150 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Hokies a 40.00% chance to win, with the Hurricanes at 63.64%.
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