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Miami Hurricanes Favored by 19.5 Points as They Face Virginia Tech in ACC Opener

As conference play begins in college football, the Virginia Tech Hokies and seventh-ranked Miami Hurricanes will face off in their ACC opener on Friday night. This will be their first meeting since 2022, with Miami coming out on top. The game is set for 7:30 ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Miami is favored to win by 19.5 points according to current odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hokies +700 | Hurricanes -1111
• Spread: Hokies +19.5 (-110) | Hurricanes -19.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 55 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 92%.

Virginia Tech vs Miami Stats

Virginia Tech Hokies

Virginia Tech came into the season with high expectations in the ACC due to a favorable schedule, strong home-field advantage, and an experienced quarterback in Kyron Drones. However, the Hokies have stumbled out of the gate with a 2-2 record, with wins over Marshall and Old Dominion and losses to Vanderbilt and Rutgers. Despite the rough start, they have a clean slate as they enter conference play where they are considered underdogs to win the ACC title. Drones has struggled with a 4/3 TD/INT ratio, while Bhayshul Tuten has been a standout in the backfield and Jaylin Lane a top target for Drones. Defensively, Virginia Tech ranks 52nd in the country in points allowed per game against FBS competition. The upcoming game against Miami will be a big test for the team. In terms of power rankings, Virginia Tech is ranked 24th, with an offense ranked 60th, defense ranked 71st, and a 2-2 record for the season.

Miami Hurricanes Analysis

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal is experiencing success in his third season with the team, with a perfect 4-0 record and a seventh-place ranking in the AP Poll. The team has shown improvement on both offense and defense, with standout performances from quarterback Cam Ward, running back Jordan Lyle, and wide receiver Xavier Restrepo. The defense, under coordinator Lance Guidry, has been particularly strong, allowing only 10.7 points per game and averaging 1.7 takeaways per game. The Hurricanes have favorable odds in sports betting, being considered a contender for both the National Championship and ACC title. Their upcoming matchup against Virginia Tech, who have a recent winning record against Miami, will be one to watch.

Miami Poised to Dominate Virginia Tech in Upcoming Road Game

The Virginia Tech team has faced some challenges in their performance so far this season. It is unlikely that they will be able to turn things around in their upcoming road game against a Miami team that has been showing significant improvement. I am confident in betting on the Hurricanes to cover the large point spread at home. Miami has a strong offense that should be able to extend their lead in this game. However, it is important to note that their defense has also been a key factor in their success. With a scoring defense ranked ninth in the nation, and a rushing defense ranked third, Miami has the capability to shut down Virginia Tech's top offensive threats. If they successfully contain Bhayshul Tuten, who is averaging 5.8 yards per carry, Miami is likely to secure a comfortable victory on their home turf.

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