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On Saturday at 12:30 PM ET, the Miami Hurricanes (2-3) will visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-4).
The Hurricanes are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) against the Hokies. The over/under for this matchup is 47.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Miami vs. Virginia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: RSN
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 47.5 | -110 | -112 | -299 | +236 |
Miami Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech is 1-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Virginia Tech is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- In Virginia Tech’s six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Miami Stats & Insights
- Miami owns the 59th-ranked defense this season (364.6 yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 24th-best with a tally of 465.6 yards per game.
- Miami is averaging 32.8 points per game offensively this season (50th in the FBS), and is giving up 21.8 points per game (42nd) on defense.
- Miami ranks 104th in pass defense this season (262.6 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 315.0 passing yards per game.
- Miami ranks 72nd in run offense (150.6 rushing yards per game) and 27th in run defense (102.0 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Miami is putting up a 45.8% third-down percentage on offense (33rd in the FBS), and ranks 59th on defense with a 36.9% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Miami has forced nine total turnovers (43rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over eight times (62nd in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 52nd-ranked in college football.
Miami’s Best Players
- Tyler Van Dyke has racked up 1,303 yards (260.6 ypg) on 113-of-176 passing with seven touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Henry Parrish Jr. has 375 rushing yards on 78 carries with four touchdowns. He’s also added 14 catches for 95 yards (19.0 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
- This season, Thaddius Franklin Jr. has carried the ball 40 times for 170 yards (34.0 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Will Mallory’s leads his squad with 242 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 receptions (out of 33 targets).
- Keyshawn Smith has put together a 192-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 12 passes on 22 targets.
- Michael Redding III has compiled 14 catches for 183 yards, an average of 36.6 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Jahfari Harvey has racked up 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Corey Flagg Jr., Miami’s tackle leader, has 14 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Kamren Kinchens has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 10 tackles and three passes defended.
Virginia Tech Betting Insights
- Virginia Tech is 1-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Virginia Tech is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this year.
- In Virginia Tech’s six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Virginia Tech Stats & Insights
- Virginia Tech’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, registering 333.8 total yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 38th with 340.5 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Virginia Tech’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 20.0 points per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 65th with 26.0 points ceded per contest.
- Virginia Tech ranks 94th in the FBS with 219.8 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 39th with 202.8 passing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech ranks 24th-worst in rushing yards per game (114.0), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 59th in the FBS with 137.7 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Virginia Tech’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with a 28.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is generating a 34.4% third-down rate, which ranks 100th.
- Virginia Tech has produced five forced turnovers (105th in the FBS) and committed nine turnovers (85th in the FBS) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Virginia Tech’s Best Players
- Grant Wells has thrown for 1,256 yards on 58.8% passing while collecting six touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 113 yards with two scores.
- Keshawn King has rushed for 257 yards on 43 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Jalen Holston has collected 152 yards (on 48 carries) with two touchdowns.
- Kaleb Smith’s 402 receiving yards (67.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 25 catches on 39 targets with two touchdowns.
- Nick Gallo has 19 receptions (on 31 targets) for a total of 138 yards (23.0 yards per game) this year.
- Da’Wain Lofton’s 12 grabs (on 26 targets) have netted him 119 yards (19.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- TyJuan Garbutt has racked up 2.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and nine tackles.
- Dax Hollifield, Virginia Tech’s top tackler, has 46 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Armani Chatman has a team-high one interception to go along with 10 tackles and one pass defended.
