ACC Basketball Showdown: Miami Hosts Virginia Tech
Coral Gables, Florida – The Miami Hurricanes will host the Virginia Tech Hokies on , in an important Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) matchup at the Watsco Center. Miami enters the game with a 20-5 overall record, while Virginia Tech stands at 17-9.
The Hurricanes are coming off a narrow 77-76 road victory against NC State, continuing a stretch of competitive games that included a 75-66 win over North Carolina and a 74-68 win at Boston College. They previously suffered an 86-85 home loss to California. Miami averages 83.6 points per game on offense, while allowing 70.1 points defensively. They shoot 51% from the field and collect 38.8 rebounds per game, distributing 16.8 assists. Defensively, the Hurricanes average 3.4 blocks and 7.9 steals per game.
Leading the scoring for Miami is Malik Reneau, who averages 20.1 points per game while shooting 56.5% from the field and 77.5% from the free throw line. Ernest Udeh Jr. Is the team’s leading rebounder, pulling down 9.5 rebounds per game. Tre Donaldson directs the offense, averaging 6 assists per game.
Virginia Tech, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a decisive 92-69 home loss to Florida State. Prior to that defeat, the Hokies secured a 76-66 road win against Clemson, but also experienced losses to NC State (82-73) and Duke (72-58). Virginia Tech averages 79.2 points per game offensively, while conceding 74.7 points on defense. They shoot 45% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, with 14 assists. The Hokies record 3.3 blocks and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
Amani Hansberry leads Virginia Tech in scoring, averaging 14.7 points per game, along with 8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals. Neoklis Avdalas contributes 12.3 points, 3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, while Tobi Lawal adds 11.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
According to betting information available, the spread is currently listed at Miami (FL) +0.0001. Public betting percentages show 100% of bets on Miami and 0% on Virginia Tech. Miami has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games and are 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Miami’s last 5 games and 11 of their 17 home games. Virginia Tech is 15-11 against the spread overall.
Miami holds a strong home record, going 13-2 at the Watsco Center this season. The Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last 5 games overall. Virginia Tech has a 3-4 record on the road this season.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 pm EDT and will be televised on the ACC Network.
