Miami-FL (4-0) vs Virginia Tech (2-2)
Game Info: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Hard Rock Stadium)
Betting Odds: Miami-FL -19.5 / Virginia Tech +19.5 -- Over/Under: 54.5 Click here for Live Odds
The Virginia Tech vs Miami Game Preview
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Matchup/League Facts
Miami (FL) ranks 2nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (405.0).
Miami (FL) ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (14.8).
Virginia Tech ranks T14th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (21.0).
Virginia Tech ranks T112th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.5).
Virginia Tech Hokies Team Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies beat Old Dominion, lost to Rutgers, and they play Stanford next. The Virginia Tech Hokies have lost 5 of their last 8 road games. Kyron Drones is completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 765 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Jaylin Lane and Stephen Gosnell have combined for 417 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Ali Jennings has 4 receptions.
So, the Virginia Tech Hokies are running the ball pretty well, getting around 188.8 yards per game. Bhayshul Tuten is killing it with 391 yards and 7 touchdowns. On the defensive side, they're giving up about 22.8 points and 341 yards each game. Mose Phillips III is leading the team with 29 tackles, Antwaun Powell-Ryland has 5.5 sacks, and Mansoor Delane has picked off 2 passes.
Miami Hurricanes Team Preview
The Miami Hurricanes beat Ball State and South Florida, and they play California next. The Miami Hurricanes haven’t started 5-0 since the 2017 season. Cam Ward is completing 72.4 percent of his passes for 1,439 yards, 14 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Xavier Restrepo and Isaiah Horton have combined for 640 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Elijah Arroyo has 9 receptions.
So, check this out - the Miami Hurricanes are crushing it on the ground, averaging a solid 200 yards per game. Jordan Lyle is the man, leading the team with 233 yards and 3 touchdowns. On the defensive side, Miami is shutting it down, only allowing 10.3 points and 232.8 yards per game. Francisco Mauigoa is killing it with 28 tackles, Tyler Baron has 4.5 sacks, and Mishael Powell has snagged 2 interceptions. Go Canes!
The Virginia Tech vs Miami
Game Prediction
The Pick: Miami Canes -16.5 -135
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
Miami (FL) has won each of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Virginia Tech has lost eight of its last 10 games against AP-ranked teams.
Miami (FL) has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games in September.
So, the Virginia Tech Hokies aren't really bringing their A-game lately. Their offense is kind of meh, and their defense is struggling to stop the run. They're not doing so hot this season, with a 2-2 record and only winning one game against the spread, even though they were expected to win. On the other hand, the Miami Hurricanes are on fire and looking like one of the top teams out there. I wouldn't bet against them right now. If both teams keep up their current performance, Miami is likely to take the win easily. I'll go with the Canes and bet on them to keep up their strong form as they push for that championship title.
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