Miami Hurricanes (15-7) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (17-5)
February 5, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Cavaliers -4; Over/Under: 131
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The Miami Hurricanes and Virginia Cavaliers face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at John Paul Jones Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Mount St Mary’s vs Siena prediction.
Miami Has Been Inconsistent
Just when you start to doubt this Miami team it seems they figure it out. In the last game against Virginia Tech, Miami scored 82 points and they ended up winning by eight points. Miami shot 45.3 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from behind the three point line. Miami is averaging 80.8 points per game while their defense is giving up 72.2 points per game. They like to push the pace but at times the defense has been a major issue. Norchad Omier is averaging 18 points while shooting 63.3 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Virginia Starting to Hit Stride
Virginia is really starting to hit stride and they are coming off a big victory. In the last game against Clemson, Virginia scored 66 points and that was enough for the one point victory. Virginia still wants to play a slow pace. They are averaging 65.4 points, while their defense is giving up 57.8 points per game. Reece Beekman has been the top player for Virginia averaging 13.3 points while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from behind the three point line. In this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way and really put the pressure on.
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Virginia Cavaliers Team Facts
- Virginia has won each of its last 25 games at John Paul Jones Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Virginia’s last nine night games at John Paul Jones Arena have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
- Virginia has won the first half in each of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at John Paul Jones Arena.
Miami Hurricanes Team Facts
- Miami (FL) has won 28 of its last 32 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Miami (FL)’s last 17 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Miami (FL) has lost the first half in each of its last three games at John Paul Jones Arena.
Miami vs Virginia Betting Prediction
Virginia really opened up my eyes with their last win on the road at Clemson. Even though the defense wasn’t as good as it was earlier in the season, the offense stepped up and made the big shots down the stretch that they needed to. In this game, look for Virginia’s defense to step up, and that is going to be the difference here as the Cavaliers are going to get the job done. Back Virginia against the spread.
