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Virginia @ Miami (Fla.)

Current Records: Virginia 16-10; Miami (Fla.) 19-7

What to Know

The Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes haven't won a game against the Virginia Cavaliers since Feb. 20 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Miami (Fla.) and Virginia will face off in an ACC battle at 5 p.m. ET at Watsco Center. The Hurricanes should still be riding high after a win, while the Cavaliers will be looking to get back in the win column.

Miami (Fla.) beat the Louisville Cardinals 70-63 on Wednesday. Four players on Miami (Fla.) scored in the double digits: guard Isaiah Wong (15), guard Charlie Moore (15), guard Kameron McGusty (14), and guard Jordan Miller (10).

Meanwhile, Virginia came up short against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Monday, falling 62-53. Guard Armaan Franklin had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 37 minutes but putting up just nine points on 4-for-11 shooting.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Hurricanes are expected to win a tight contest. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on a three-game streak of ATS wins.

Miami (Fla.) is now 19-7 while the Cavaliers sit at 16-10. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Miami (Fla.) has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.10% from the floor on average, which is the 32nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Virginia's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank ninth in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 59.7 on average.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Watsco Center -- Coral Gables, Florida
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hurricanes are a slight 2-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hurricanes as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Virginia have won seven out of their last nine games against Miami (Fla.).

  • Feb 05, 2022 - Virginia 71 vs. Miami (Fla.) 58
  • Mar 01, 2021 - Virginia 62 vs. Miami (Fla.) 51
  • Mar 04, 2020 - Virginia 46 vs. Miami (Fla.) 44
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Virginia 56 vs. Miami (Fla.) 46
  • Feb 13, 2018 - Virginia 59 vs. Miami (Fla.) 50
  • Feb 20, 2017 - Miami (Fla.) 54 vs. Virginia 48
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Virginia 73 vs. Miami (Fla.) 68
  • Feb 22, 2016 - Miami (Fla.) 64 vs. Virginia 61
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Virginia 66 vs. Miami (Fla.) 58

Injury Report for Miami (Fla.)

  • Harlond Beverly: Out for the Season (Back)
  • Jakai Robinson: Out (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Virginia

No Injury Information