Latest Virginia Tech vs. Miami Odds: Who Is Favored to Win? 👇
The Miami Hurricanes have opened as a 7.5-point favorite according to DraftKings and will likely remain a favorite despite what happens throughout the first month of the season. The Virginia Tech Hokies, with a strong start, could shrink the size of the spread.
| 🔢 Spread | Virginia Tech +7.5, Miami FL -7.5 |
| 📊 Moneyline | Virginia Tech +270, Miami FL -350 (assumed based on spread) |
| 📈 Game Total | TBD |
| ✅ Last Verified | September 18, 2024 |
Odds at other sportsbooks, like Caesars Sportsbook, may differ slightly.
The Hurricanes will be led by QB Cam Ward, who started for Washington State last season. He is the starter and spent last season with Washington State, throwing for 3,736 yards and 25 touchdowns. For Virginia Tech, it will have the 6-foot-2 Kyron Drones, who started and threw for 17 touchdowns and 2,085 passing yards last season with the Hokies.
What the Spread Tells Us
Sportsbooks think the Hurricanes will have a strong advantage in this one. Typically, three points are given for being at home, so the sportsbooks would then think that the Hurricanes are a 4.5-point favorite on a neutral field. Given their skill-player advantage with Ward, the spread here makes sense.
What the Moneyline Tells Us
The Hurricanes will more than likely win this game. However, they were 3-5 in ACC play in 2023 and lost to Georgia Tech at home to open conference play. The Hokies were 5-3 in conference play and were 2-2 in conference road games.
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Hokies Chances to Win vs. Miami in Week 5
History tells us that going on the road in conference play and coming out with a win is easier said than done. Virginia Tech has an experienced roster with all three starting receivers being graduate students and just one newcomer (either freshman or transfer) that is an offensive starter. That experience could go a long way, but Virginia Tech is certainly a strong underdog to start.
How the Hokies Win vs. Miami (FL)
The Hokies win this game by limiting Ward. He was a stud last season, but he isn't much of a runner, averaging 1.2 yards per carry on 120 carries last season. Getting pressure on him early and often will be key. Senior DE Antwuan Powell had 9.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for a loss last season. While scoring points will be crucial, his ability to get to Ward could win Virginia Tech the game almost single-handedly. The Hurricanes allowed 22.8 points per game last season, so Drones being able to get through their stout defense will be pivotal.
How the Hurricanes Win vs. Virginia Tech
The best way the Hurricanes have to win is just to outrun Virginia Tech. Drones had just three interceptions last season in 13 games but had just 17 touchdowns. The Canes play a far faster pace and will look to pick up the tempo in this battle. Miami averaged 31.5 points per game, and it was 2-1 in home ACC games in which it tallied 28 or more. When the Canes scored at least 35 points, they were 5-0 a season ago. Putting that pressure on early and often by Ward will be the easier way for them to come out on top.
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History of Hokies vs. Hurricanes Series
The Hokies and Hurricanes, both in the ACC, have been familiar foes over the last several decades. While the series commenced in 1953 with a 26-0 Miami win, it wasn't until the 90s that it really started to flourish. The late 90s and early 2000s belonged to the Hokies for the most part, but more recently, it's been all Miami.
Hokies Record vs. Miami (FL)
The Hokies all-time record against the Hurricanes is 15-25. They have lost five of the last six games as well. Tech does have the largest margin of victory though in a 43-10 victory in 1999. For Miami's sake, it does own the longest win streak at 12 which was from that 1953 game all the way up until 1995.
All-Time Best Virginia Tech/Miami (FL) Games
While it might surprise many, there is actually a very detailed and impressive history of games between these two programs.
Nov. 4, 2000 - Miami 41, Virginia Tech 21
With Miami No. 3 and Virginia Tech No. 2, this was a high-profile clash. Virginia Tech had an injured Michael Vick, who later became an NFL superstar, and the Hurricanes had Ed Reed and Santana Moss on their roster. A top-5 matchup is always a crucial game, and it lived up to the hype.
Nov. 1, 2003 - Virginia Tech 31, Miami 7
Miami was No. 2 and Virginia Tech was No. 10. In Blacksburg, the Hokies dominated and maintained a perfect record at home. They took a 31-0 lead into the 4th quarter. RB Kevin Jones led the way with 124 yards on 26 carries.
Nov. 5, 2005 - Miami 27, Virginia Tech 7
In another top-5 matchup, Miami was No. 5 and Virginia Tech was No. 3. There wasn't a ton of offensive dominance, but the Hurricanes did take a shocking 27-0 lead into the fourth.
Hokies vs. Hurricanes Odds FAQs
The Hurricanes are the favorite right now, and given this is a relatively early-season game, that isn't expected to change much. Miami is a 7.5-point home favorite. Much of the spread could be based on how Ward plays to start the season.
Betting on in-state teams is illegal in Virginia, but in other states one can bet on this game. Virginia sports betting has picked up, but it continues to be this way to protect the integrity of the sport.
The Hokies all-time record against the Hurricanes is 15-25, but they have won eight of the last 17 games. The Hokies' longest winning streak is currently at five which took place in the late '90s.
The Hokies and Hurricanes play on September 27, 2024. The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET. This will be held in Miami. This will be the first conference game of the season for Virginia Tech, who should be tested a few times with Vanderbilt, Marshall and Rutgers prior to this battle.
The Hurricanes won the first game between the two programs, throttling Virginia Tech 26-0 in 1953. The two sides didn't meet again until 1967, a 14-7 Miami win in Memphis, Tennessee.
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