Saturday, November 22, 2014

Scott Stadium in Charlottesville

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The Miami Hurricanes (6-4) will be going on the road on Saturday night to face the Virginia Cavaliers (4-6), who have lost four games in a row. The Hurricanes were able to easily beat the Cavaliers 45-26 in 2013.

Last Saturday, Miami had their three-game winning streak come to an end when they were beaten 30-26 by #3 Florida State. They were able to throw for 316 yards in that game, but they also ended up turning the ball over three times.

Through 10 games, Miami has scored 32.3 points per game while only giving up 22.7 points per game. Freshman quarterback Brad Kaaya has had a great first season with the team by throwing for 2,403 yards with 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Running back Duke Johnson has averaged 7.3 yards per carry this season and has 1,343 yards with 10 touchdowns.

Two weeks ago, Virginia gave up 21 second-quarter points to Florida State and ended up losing 34-20 on the road. Their offense really struggled in that loss, finishing with three turnovers and just 37 rushing yards.

The Cavaliers have struggled to run the ball this season, averaging just 142 rushing yards per game. Their top offensive contributor has been running back Kevin Parks, who has rushed for 669 yards and four touchdowns this season. Quarterback Greyson Lambert has thrown for 1,275 yards this year with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Miami-Florida Hurricanes Betting Trends

Miami-Florida Hurricanes are 5-5-0 Against the Spread

Miami-Florida Hurricanes are 3-6-0 against the Over/Under

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Trends

Virginia Cavaliers are 6-4-0 Against the Spread

Virginia Cavaliers are 2-7-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Miami-Florida Hurricanes

11/16/14 OL Alex Gall Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
11/16/14 RB Joseph Yearby Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
11/16/14 OL Sean Harvey Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Virginia
10/19/14 OL Taylor Gadbois Knee out for season
10/16/14 PK Matt Goudis Back out for season
10/16/14 LSFB Ronald Regula Leg out for season
10/08/14 OL Kc McDermott Leg out for season
09/15/14 QB Kevin Olsen Legal problems left the team
09/12/14 DE Al-Quadin Muhammad Suspension out for season
08/15/14 WR Rashawn Scott Shoulder out indefinitely
08/14/14 DB Rayshawn Jenkins Back out for season

Virginia Cavaliers

11/16/14 OL Ryan Doull Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Miami Florida
11/16/14 OL Michael Mooney Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Miami Florida
10/27/14 WR Miles Gooch Knee out for season
10/21/14 C Jackson Matteo Foot out indefinitely
10/05/14 DB Demetrious Nicholson Toe out for season
09/30/14 WR Dominique Terrell Hernia out for season
08/02/14 OL Jay Whitmire Back out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Virginia

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