Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 9/27/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-19.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

Hard Rock Stadium is the site where the Miami Hurricanes (4-0) will play the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2) on Friday, September 27, 2024. Virginia Tech opens this matchup as 19.0-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 56.

The Virginia Tech Hokies step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 this season. In their last matchup, the Hokies played against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and took a loss by a final of 26-23. The Virginia Tech Hokies ran the football 27 different times and compiled 183 yds, which came out to an average of 6.8 yards per attempt. On the day, they had 54 plays which totaled 320 yds. Virginia Tech relinquished 16 completions on 25 attempts for 269 yds, and a completion rate of 64.0%. Against the rush, the Hokies conceded 153 yards on 52 attempts, which calculates to 2.9 yards per rush surrendered.

The Hokies have tallied 1,520 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Virginia Tech has totaled 4 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 5 times. Virginia Tech has recorded 77 first downs offensively, and they have committed 19 penalties for 151 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 188.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 47th in Division 1. Concerning putting points on the board, the Virginia Tech Hokies hold an average of 29.5 points per outing.

The Hokies sit in 68th in the country concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 22.8 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.4 yards per rush and 181.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Overall, they have conceded 724 running yards through 4 contests. Regarding passing yards, the Hokies have conceded 640 yards which puts them in 42nd in the country. They have allowed 160.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 51.8%. For the year, they are granting 341.0 yards per contest which ranks them 66th in college football. They have yielded 3 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Hurricanes come into this matchup with a record of 4-0 for this season. When they last played, the Hurricanes walked away with a victory by a final of 50-15 against the USF Bulls. Miami rushed the football for 6.5 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 188 yards on 29 carries. The Hurricanes finished the contest with a total of 592 yards on 63 plays (9.4 yards per play). The Hurricanes passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 60.5%, surrendering 303 yards on 26 out of 43 passing. Miami relinquished 32 running attempts for 62 yards (1.9 yds per rush).

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Hurricanes sit 3rd in the nation by scoring 52.3 PPG. The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 605.0 yards/outing, which is good for 2nd in D-1. The Miami offense has 282 yds of penalties on 29 infractions, which ranks 33rd in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 2 picks while allowing opponents to recover 0 fumbles and they have been able to tally 114 first downs. For the season thus far, the Hurricanes currently have a total of 1,620 passing yards in addition to an average of 405.0 passing yards per contest, which ranks 2nd in Division 1. They have an average of 200.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 800 yards in total.

Miami has conceded a total of 259 rushing yards (64.8 yards per contest) and 2 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have allowed 1 touchdowns through the air and 168.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 35th in D-1. They have totaled 0 fumbles and 8 interceptions this season. The Hurricanes defense has been on the field for 234 plays, which is 51st in Division 1. The Hurricanes are giving up 10.3 points per game, which has them 11th in the country. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 41 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Hurricanes -19.0

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