The No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers (19-1, 7-1 ACC) look to continue their 12-game home winning streak when they challenge the Miami Hurricanes (9-11, 1-7 ACC), who will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Cavaliers Betting Prediction
The last time the Hurricanes played, they were defeated by the No. 12 Virginia Tech Hokies, 82-70. Virginia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Miami. The Hokies had a rate of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.593), while the Hurricanes posted a mark of 0.518. Miami’s Anthony Lawrence II had a good performance, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Cavaliers won a close one over the No. 23 North Carolina State Wolfpack in their last matchup, 66-65. The Cavaliers held the Wolfpack to an effective field goal percentage of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.557) and had a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.238). With 12 points, six rebounds and six assists, Virginia’s Ty Jerome had a solid game.
The sweet-shooting offense of Virginia (30th in the country with an effective field goal percentage 0.553) will battle against the porous defense of Miami (265th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.521). The Cavaliers should have the edge on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Hurricanes, who rank 262nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), will square off against the Cavaliers, who rank 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
After the Cavaliers won the only contest against the Hurricanes last season, 59-50, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Cavaliers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 20.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.521 vs. 0.447).
Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Cavaliers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.1) while Miami ranks 209th (14.8).
The Cavaliers rank ninth in rebounds allowed per game (29.7) while the Hurricanes rank 187th (35.9).
Virginia ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Miami ranks 194th (24.1).
The Cavaliers rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Hurricanes rank 76th (5.9).
Virginia ranks 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Miami ranks 75th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
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