The Virginia Tech Hokies (11-15) travel to face off against the Miami Hurricanes (6-20) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Watsco Center in Coral Gables and televised on ACCN. Both Virginia Tech and Miami will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech’s season continued to slide as they fell to 11-15 after a 54-36 loss to Boston College on Tuesday. The Hokies, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in this road game.

Offensively, Virginia Tech struggled, scoring just 11 points in the first half and 25 in the second. Defensively, they allowed 28 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 90 were well below the O/U line of 142.

The Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Miami’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 6-20 after a 74-66 loss to Florida State on Wednesday. The Hurricanes, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, managed to keep it closer than expected.

After a 31-31 tie at halftime, Miami allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 36 points with a field goal percentage of 29.4% (15/51). Their effective field goal percentage was 31.4%, and they hit only 3 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 15.8% from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, the Hokies shot 37.5% (12/32), and they also struggled from the free-throw line, making just 3 of 8 attempts (37.5%). Donald Hand Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 16 points on 7/18 shooting, including 2/9 from three-point range.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami’s offense managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, hindered by a 21.1% performance from three-point range, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 51.2% of their two-point shots, and excelled at the free-throw line, going 12 of 14 for 85.7%.

Malique Ewin was perfect from the field, hitting all 10 of his shots and finishing with a team-high 24 points. Lynn Kidd also had a strong performance, shooting 7 of 8 and adding 14 points and 11 rebounds. Jamir Watkins struggled, hitting just 2 of 12 shots, including 1 of 7 from three, but still contributed 16 points. Miami recorded 17 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 54 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Hokies gave up 21 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 60% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 3 shots, shooting 50%.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponents to 54 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Hokies gave up 21 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech limited their opponents to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 3/6, shooting 50%. The Hokies also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Hokies vs Hurricanes Trends

• In their last five road games, Virginia Tech has averaged 63 points per game while allowing 65 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• The Hokies have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 2-8.

Hokies vs Hurricanes Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Hurricanes to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Hurricanes at -2.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 146.5 and given that our model is projecting 146 points between the teams, we like the under.

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