It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Miami Hurricanes (9-10, 1-6 ACC) welcome the No. 12 Virginia Tech Hokies (16-3, 5-2 ACC) to the Watsco Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Miami Hurricanes ATS Prediction
The Hokies will be looking for a similar result after blowing out the Syracuse Orange in their last contest, 78-56. The Hokies had a great free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.220) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.589). With 35 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Justin Robinson was the game’s high scorer.
In the Hurricanes’ previous game, they were beaten by the Florida State Seminoles, 78-66. Florida State’s 0.680 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Miami, who had a mark of 0.482. The Seminoles’ mark was above their season average of 0.507. Miami’s Zach Johnson had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
After the Hurricanes won both games against the Hokies last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Miami won 69-68. The Hurricanes’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hokies. Miami had a rate of 18.3, while Virginia Tech posted a mark of 20.7.
Getting to the line could be scarce for Miami in this contest. The Hurricanes currently rank 160th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.243, while Virginia Tech ranks 21st in FTA rate allowed (0.172).
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Virginia Tech ranks 14th in assists per game (17.3) while Miami ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
The Hokies rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Hurricanes rank 197th (36.3).
Miami ranks 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Virginia Tech ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
The Hokies are 18th in the nation with 4.9 steals allowed per game while the Hurricanes are 57th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
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The Hokies have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Virginia Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 17.0 points.
During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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