Thursday, October 23, 2014

Lane Stadium in Blacksburg

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

The Miami Hurricanes (4-3) will be going on the road to face the tough defense of the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-3) on Thursday night. Last season, the Hokies were able to beat the Hurricanes 42-24 on the road.

In their last game, Miami was able to have its best offensive game of the season when they beat Cincinnati 55-34 at home. They rushed for 335 yards in that win and ended up with 621 total yards.

The Hurricanes have been able to score 31.4 points per game this year and are giving up 24.4 points per game. Running back Duke Johnson has rushed for 787 yards with six scores and is averaging 7.2 yards per carry. Freshman quarterback Brad Kaaya has thrown for 1,806 yards with 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Virginia Tech had a hard time moving the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers last Thursday and ended up losing 21-16 on the road. The Hokies only had 26 rushing yards in that game and they were just 2-for-14 on their third down chances.

The Virginia Tech offense has only been able to put up 28.4 points per game this season, but their defense has held opponents to just 20 points per game. Freshman wide receiver Isaiah Ford has caught 32 passes for 424 yards and four touchdowns so far this season. Quarterback Michael Brewer has 1,674 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Miami-Florida Hurricanes Betting Trends

Miami-Florida Hurricanes are 3-4-0 Against the Spread

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

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Trends

Virginia Tech Hokies are 3-4-0 Against the Spread

Virginia Tech Hokies are 2-4-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Miami-Florida Hurricanes

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 indefinitely
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 Tech Hokies

10/20/14 LB Chase Williams Knee injured last game, doubtful Thursday vs. Miami Florida
10/20/14 WR Isaiah Ford Ankle probable Thursday vs. Miami Florida
10/19/14 WR Carlis Parker Hamstring "?" Thursday vs. Miami Florida
10/19/14 RB Marshawn Williams Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Miami Florida
10/19/14 TE Kalvin Cline Knee "?" Thursday vs. Miami Florida
10/15/14 OL Braxton Pfaff Shoulder out for season
10/15/14 RB Trey Edmunds Collarbone out indefinitely
09/29/14 RB Shai McKenzie Knee out for season
09/26/14 CB Brandon Facyson Shin out indefinitely
09/23/14 OL Colt Pettit Shoulder out for season
09/23/14 LB Dahman McKinnon Knee expected to miss 2-4 weeks
09/23/14 DE Ken Ekanem Knee expected to miss 4 weeks
09/22/14 DT Luther Maddy Knee out indefinitely
09/16/14 S Desmond Frye Shoulder out for season
09/08/14 LB Sean Huelskamp Knee out for season
08/15/14 OL Mark Shuman Knee out for season
08/04/14 LB Devin Vandyke Leg out indefinitely
08/04/14 WR Kendrick Holland Shoulder out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Miami

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Tony Sink