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Miami (Fla.) @ Virginia

Current Records: Miami (Fla.) 16-6; Virginia 13-9

What to Know

The Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes haven't won a matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers since Feb. 20 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Hurricanes and Virginia will face off in an ACC battle at 5 p.m. ET at John Paul Jones Arena. Virginia should still be feeling good after a victory, while Miami (Fla.) will be looking to right the ship.

Miami (Fla.) was close but no cigar on Wednesday as they fell 68-64 to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. One thing holding Miami (Fla.) back was the mediocre play of guard Kameron McGusty, who did not have his best game: he finished with only seven points on 3-for-12 shooting in his 26 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the game between the Cavaliers and the Boston College Eagles on Tuesday was still a pretty decisive one as Virginia wrapped it up with a 67-55 win at home. Virginia got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was forward Kadin Shedrick out in front picking up 13 points in addition to eight boards. Shedrick hadn't helped his team much against Notre Dame on Saturday, so this was a nice turnaround for him. Shedrick's points were the most he has had all season.

Miami (Fla.) is expected to lose this next one by 4. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 3-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

Miami (Fla.) is now 16-6 while the Cavaliers sit at 13-9. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Hurricanes rank seventh in college basketball when it comes to turnovers per game, with only 9.5 on average. Less enviably, Virginia is stumbling into the contest with the 43rd fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.2 on average.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: John Paul Jones Arena -- Charlottesville, Virginia
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.32

Odds

The Cavaliers are a 4-point favorite against the Hurricanes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

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

  • 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 Virginia

  • Francisco Caffaro: Game-Time Decision (Nose)

Injury Report for Miami (Fla.)

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