Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/31/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Venue:  Watsco Center, Coral Gables, FL

Where to Watch:  ESPNU

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  VA Tech +4, Miami-FL -4; Over/Under:  144 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  VA Tech +4, Miami-FL -4; Over/Under:  144 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  VA Tech +4.5, Miami-FL -4.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

Virginia Tech Hokies:  13-8 (3-7) (12th place, ACC)

Miami Hurricanes:  16-5 (7-4) (6th place, ACC)

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Virginia Tech Hokies:  2-3  last 5

Miami Hurricanes:  2-3  last 5

Virginia Tech is coming into this game with a 13-8 record overall and they are 0-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 3-7 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Duke Blue Devils and the Syracuse Orange in their last game. Grant Basile led the team in points in that game with 25 while Hunter Cattoor was next on the team with 20 points. Justyn Mutts and Hunter Cattoor each led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Justyn Mutts led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 53.3% from the field, 40.6% from 3-point range, and 53.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 73.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.3 PPG against them. Virginia Tech has an ATS record of 8-13 this season and their O/U record is 11-9-1.

Miami-Florida is coming into this game with a 16-5 record overall and they are 11-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 7-4 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers in their last game. Jordan Miller led the team in points in that game with 18 while Isaiah Wong was next on the team with 14 points. Jordan Miller led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Norchad Omier led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 49.1% from the field, 47.1% from 3-point range, and 72.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.5 PPG against them. Miami-Florida has an ATS record of 12-9 this season and their O/U record is 8-12-1.

The current betting odds have Miami listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Miami has been having a good season with their 16-5 record overall and they are also doing well in the ACC with a 7-4 conference record. They have been their best at home though as they are 11-0 in their home games this season while Virginia Tech has been the complete opposite in their road games this year still looking for their 1st road win of the year. VA Tech is 0-6 in their road games this season and they haven't been doing much better in the conference either with their 3-7 conference record. They have been playing better lately with 2 wins in a row coming into this one, but none of those wins came on the road and they are going to be against an angry Miami team looking to bounce back at home after losing their last game to Pitt. Miami will get their bounce back win here on their home court as VA Tech continues their road struggles this season. The best way to place a bet here is on Miami to cover the spread in this game.

Virginia Tech Miami Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, January 31, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Miami-FL 80 VA Tech 68.

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Virginia Tech Hokies: 7-18 ATS in road games. 2-12 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite. 24-11 UNDER in a road game where the total is 140 to 144.5.

Miami Hurricanes: 23-13 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 8-1 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less. 20-10 UNDER when the total is 140 to 149.5.

Virginia Tech Hokies:  J. Perez (G) out for season - Eligibility.

Miami Hurricanes:  None.

“He got sick last night and had to be admitted. I don’t know, because of the treatment and he couldn’t make it. I hate that he wasn’t here. Let me assure you this, when he can make it. He’s going to have a pretty good seat in the Cassell. And he’s going to be treated, he’ll be treated like royalty.” - Mike Young on his shoes which were specially designed to show support for fighting pediatric cancer.

“We obviously don't want turnovers.” - Jim Larranaga after his team’s loss against Pittsburgh in their last game.

G. Basile 

H. Cattoor 

D. Maddox 

J. Mutts 

S. Pedulla

J. Miller 

N. Omier 

N. Pack 

W. Poplar 

I. Wong

PPG: S. Pedulla (15.5)

APG: J. Mutts (4.5)

Reb/G: J. Mutts (7.6)

PPG: I. Wong (16.2)

APG: I. Wong (3.6)

Reb/G: N. Omier (10.4)

Coaches:

Virginia Tech Hokies: Mike Young (4th season)

Miami Hurricanes: Jim Larranaga (12th season)