The Miami Hurricanes (4-9) travel to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-8) on Saturday, January 4th. This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg and televised on ACCN. Both Miami and Virginia Tech will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 ET.

Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies

The Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Miami’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-9 after a 78-68 road loss to Boston College on Wednesday. The Hurricanes, who were -1.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Miami appeared to be in control, leading 41-29 at halftime. However, they faltered in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 49. This collapse has become a troubling trend for the Hurricanes this season.

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech fell to 5-8 on the season after an 88-65 road loss to Duke on Tuesday. The Hokies entered the game as +25.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

Trailing 37-27 at halftime, Virginia Tech scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51. The total points for the game reached 153, going over the pre-game line of 136.5.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They managed to score 68 points, with Matthew Cleveland leading the way with 21 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Chad Venning was efficient, shooting 70% from the field, while Joshua Beadle knocked down both of his three-point attempts, finishing with 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting. Miami also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists, with Fred Payne and Lynn Kidd each contributing 3 assists.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 attempts, and went 15 for 29 inside the arc, shooting 51.7% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 15, good for 73.3%.

Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three-point range. Toibu Lawal added 19 points, hitting 77.8% of his shots and going 3 for 4 from deep. Tyrese Proctor and Kon Knueppel each contributed 13 points, with Proctor adding 5 assists.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Miami’s defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponents hit 5 of 13 threes, shooting 38%. Miami also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, an 80% success rate. The Hurricanes gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Hokies Team Defense

Miami’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 48% of their two-point attempts, going 21/43 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Miami’s opponent shot 38%, making 5 out of 13 attempts. The Hurricanes also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 80% rate. Miami allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Hurricanes vs Hokies Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Virginia Tech has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Virginia Tech has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-8.

Hurricanes vs Hokies Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the Hokies as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 142.5 and our model has the Hurricanes and Hokies finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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