Who's Playing

Virginia Tech Hokies (home) vs. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (away)

Current records: Virginia Tech 4-5; Miami (Fla.) 5-5

What to Know

Virginia Tech are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 31 points per game before their next match. They will be playing at home against Miami (Fla.) at at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The odds don't look promising for Virginia Tech, but the bigger the opponent is, the harder they fall.

Virginia Tech have to be aching after a bruising 22-52 loss to Pittsburgh last week.

Meanwhile, Miami (Fla.) have been struggling to pick up a victory, with their matchup against Georgia Tech making it four winless games in a row. Miami (Fla.) were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap, as they fell 21-27 to Georgia Tech.

When the two teams last met, Virginia Tech lost to Miami (Fla.) by a decisive 10-28 margin. Maybe Virginia Tech will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 PM ET
  • Where: Lane Stadium/Worsham Field, Virginia
  • TV: ESPN
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $9.94

Prediction

The Hurricanes are a solid 6.5 point favorite against the Hokies.

This season, Virginia Tech are 2-6-0 against the spread. As for Miami (Fla.), they are 2-7-0 against the spread

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Hurricanes as a 3.5 point favorite.

Series History

Miami (Fla.) have won 2 out of their last 3 games against Virginia Tech.

  • 2017 - Miami (FL) Hurricanes 28 vs. Virginia Tech Hokies 10
  • 2016 - Virginia Tech Hokies 37 vs. Miami (FL) Hurricanes 16
  • 2015 - Miami (FL) Hurricanes 30 vs. Virginia Tech Hokies 20