The Virginia Tech Hokies (13-8, 3-7 ACC) are set to face the No. 21 Miami Hurricanes (16-5, 7-4) on Tuesday at Watsco Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Virginia Tech vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Hokies cruised to an 85-70 win over Syracuse on Saturday to cover as 6.5-point favorites at home. Virginia Tech has won 2 games in a row following a 7-game losing skid.
The Hurricanes lost 71-68 at Pittsburgh Saturday despite being 1.5-point favorites on the road. Miami has won 6 of its last 10 games and the 4 losses were each by 6 points or fewer.
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Virginia Tech at Miami odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Virginia Tech +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Miami -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Virginia Tech +3.5 (-105) | Miami -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Virginia Tech at Miami picks and predictions
Prediction
Miami 78, Virginia Tech 72
Moneyline
PASS.
While the Hurricanes (-190) are favored at home, taking them to win straight up isn’t worth doing given the minimal profit you’ll receive if they secure the victory — especially because they should win by margin.
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Against the spread
Considering how these teams perform on the road and at home, MIAMI -3.5 (-115) is the ideal way to bet on the spread. Virginia Tech is 0-6 straight up on the road, while Miami is a perfect 11-0 straight up at home this season.
The Hokies are 3-7 ATS in their 10 games against ACC opponents this season. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are 8-3 ATS in conference play.
Over/Under
OVER 143.5 (-105).
Virginia Tech has hit the Over in 4 of its last 5 games overall. Miami has gone Over in each of its last 5 games against a team with a winning record.
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