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Virginia Tech @ Miami (Fla.)

Current Records: Virginia Tech 18-11; Miami (Fla.) 20-8

What to Know

Get ready for an ACC battle as the Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes and the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off at 3 p.m. ET Saturday at Watsco Center. The matchup is expected to be a close one, with Miami (Fla.) going off at just a 1-point favorite.

The Hurricanes took their game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Tuesday by a conclusive 85-64 score. Miami (Fla.) got double-digit scores from four players: guard Kameron McGusty (19), guard Charlie Moore (19), forward Sam Waardenburg (12), and guard Jordan Miller (12).

Meanwhile, Virginia Tech narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 62-58. The top scorers for Virginia Tech were guard Nahiem Alleyne (12 points), forward Keve Aluma (12 points), and guard Darius Maddox (12 points).

The wins brought Miami (Fla.) up to 20-8 and the Hokies to 18-11. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Hurricanes have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.30% from the floor on average, which is the 25th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Virginia Tech's defense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with only 61.5 points allowed per game on average, good for 17th best in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Watsco Center -- Coral Gables, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hurricanes are a slight 1-point favorite against the Hokies, 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 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Miami (Fla.) have won eight out of their last 15 games against Virginia Tech.

  • Jan 26, 2022 - Miami (Fla.) 78 vs. Virginia Tech 75
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Virginia Tech 80 vs. Miami (Fla.) 76
  • Dec 29, 2020 - Virginia Tech 80 vs. Miami (Fla.) 78
  • Feb 19, 2020 - Miami (Fla.) 102 vs. Virginia Tech 95
  • Jan 28, 2020 - Miami (Fla.) 71 vs. Virginia Tech 61
  • Mar 13, 2019 - Virginia Tech 71 vs. Miami (Fla.) 56
  • Mar 08, 2019 - Virginia Tech 84 vs. Miami (Fla.) 70
  • Jan 30, 2019 - Virginia Tech 82 vs. Miami (Fla.) 70
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Miami (Fla.) 69 vs. Virginia Tech 68
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Miami (Fla.) 84 vs. Virginia Tech 75
  • Feb 27, 2017 - Virginia Tech 66 vs. Miami (Fla.) 61
  • Feb 08, 2017 - Miami (Fla.) 74 vs. Virginia Tech 68
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Miami (Fla.) 88 vs. Virginia Tech 82
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Virginia Tech 77 vs. Miami (Fla.) 62
  • Feb 17, 2016 - Miami (Fla.) 65 vs. Virginia Tech 49

Injury Report for Miami (Fla.)

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

Injury Report for Virginia Tech

No Injury Information