Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 10/29/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Cavaliers

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022

Location: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

TV: ESPN3

Odds/Point Spread: Cavaliers (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

Scott Stadium is the location where the Virginia Cavaliers (3-4) will play the Miami Hurricanes (3-4) on Saturday. Miami opens as 2.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 46.5.

The Miami Hurricanes head into this matchup 3-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hurricanes went up against the Duke Blue Devils and took a loss by a final of 45-21. Jake Garcia connected on 13/21 with 198 yds passing and 2 TDs. He had a QB rate of 144 and finished the contest with 3 interceptions. Henry Parrish Jr. was the leader on the ground for the Hurricanes with 11 attempts for 63 yds (5.7 yds per carry). In all, they ran 68 plays which converted into 327 yards. The Miami Hurricanes ended up rushing 31 times and tallied 48 yds, which had them averaging 1.5 yards per tote. In the running game, the Hurricanes gave up 200 yards on 42 attempts, which averages out to 4.8 yards per run surrendered. Miami gave up 13 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 136 yards, and a completion rate of 52.0%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Miami Hurricanes hold an average of 29.3 points per game. As a team they are averaging 130.1 yards in the run game which has them sitting 97th in D-1. The Hurricanes have tallied 3,109 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Miami has totaled 12 touchdowns through the air and 11 rushing touchdowns. Miami has amassed 178 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 48 penalties for 409 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 17 times.

The Hurricanes are ranked 53rd in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 24.0 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 3.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 112.7 yards on the ground per contest for the campaign. During this campaign, they have given up 789 running yards through 7 contests. Regarding yards through the air, the Hurricanes have given up 1,628 yards which puts them in 59th in Division 1. They have conceded 232.6 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.1%. In total, they have given up 345.3 yards/outing which puts them 34th in the nation. They have granted 10 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cavaliers head into this matchup 3-4 for this season. In their last game, the Cavaliers got the victory with a final of 16-9 when they played the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Brennan Armstrong carried the ball 13 times for 91 yds, finishing the game with 7.0 yds per carry for Virginia. Brennan Armstrong (1 touchdown) ended the contest with 255 yds on 20/35 through the air while his quarterback rating was 116.3. He threw 2 picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.3. Virginia relinquished 37 rush attempts for 56 yards (1.5 yards per carry). The Cavaliers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 44.4%, relinquishing 146 yards on 16 out of 36 through the air. The Cavaliers finished the contest with 411 yds while running 73 plays (5.6 yards per play). Virginia ran the ball for 4.1 yards per carry, finishing the game with 156 yards on 38 attempts.

In terms of how much they score, the Cavaliers are ranked 123rd in college football holding an average of 17.6 points per outing. For the season so far, the Cavaliers have earned 1,618 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 231.1 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 75th in college football. The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 364.6 yards per game, which has them ranked 92nd in the nation. The Virginia offense has 520 penalty yards on 55 violations, which is good for 24th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition.

Virginia has given up a total of 1,034 rushing yards (147.7 yards per contest) in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 202.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 35th in D-1. The Cavaliers defense has participated in 500 plays, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Cavaliers are surrendering 22.6 PPG, which puts them 44th in D-1. This season, they have allowed 158 total points.

Who will win tonight's Hurricanes/Cavaliers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cavaliers +2.5

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