The No. 11 Miami Hurricanes (22-5, 13-4 ACC) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (16-11, 6-10) on Tuesday at Cassell Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Virginia Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Hurricanes defeated Wake Forest 96-87 on Saturday to cover as 6-point favorites at home. Miami has won 6 straight games and 8 of its last 10 contests.
The Hokies covered as 5-point home favorites in a 79-72 victory over Pittsburgh Saturday. Virginia Tech went 5-5 in its last 10 games.
This will be the second meeting between Miami and Virginia Tech this season. The Hurricanes covered as 4-point favorites to win 92-83 in the first meeting and easily hit the Over (143.5) on Jan. 31.
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Miami at Virginia Tech odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:42 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Miami +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Virginia Tech -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Miami +2.5 (-115) | Virginia Tech -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Miami at Virginia Tech picks and predictions
Prediction
Miami 83, Virginia Tech 79
Moneyline
BET MIAMI (+115).
Despite an impressive win over Pittsburgh by the Hokies in their most recent game, the Hurricanes are getting hot at the perfect time ahead of the ACC tournament.
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Against the spread
Being that I have the Hurricanes winning outright, MIAMI +2.5 (-105) is the pick here if you’d like the insurance. While Virginia Tech has a 12-3 record at home, Miami is 8-2 ATS on the road this season.
Miami is also 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games overall and 21-5 ATS in its last 26 road games.
Over/Under
OVER 154.5 (-105) is an enticing bet with how well these teams produce on the offensive end. Miami and Virginia Tech average a combined 154.4 points per game and the Over has hit in 6 straight meetings between the programs.
The Hurricanes are 6-0 to the Over in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record and the Hokies are 5-0 to the Over in their last 5 home games.
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