Miami vs. Virginia Prediction: Picks & Start Time – October 2022

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ACC rivals will do battle when the Miami Hurricanes (3-4) battle the Virginia Cavaliers (3-4) at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Miami vs. Virginia Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with sportsbooks listing Miami as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Miami has -148 odds to pick up the win, while Virginia is listed at +122 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 48.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Miami vs. Virginia Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: RSN
  • Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Stadium: Scott Stadium

Betting Preview

Miami

Miami ranks 33rd in total offense (444.7 yards per game) and 36th in total defense (345.1 yards allowed per game) this year. On offense, Miami ranks 67th in the FBS with 29.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 53rd in points allowed (345.1 points allowed per contest). Offensively, Miami has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by compiling 315.0 per game. The Hurricanes rank 78th on defense (232.6 passing yards allowed per game). On the defensive side of the ball, Miami has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best by surrendering only 112.6 per game. The Hurricanes rank 95th on offense (129.7 rushing yards per game). Miami ranks 39th in third-down efficiency (44.6%) on offense and 55th in third-down percentage allowed (36.5%) on defense this season. Miami has forced 12 total turnovers (47th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (119th in the FBS) for -4a turnover margin of -4, 100th-ranked in college football.

Virginia

With 364.4 total yards per game on offense, Virginia ranks 90th in the FBS in 2022. Defensively, it ranks 39th, surrendering 350.1 total yards per game. Virginia has not been getting things done on offense, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 17.6 points per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, surrendering 22.6 points per contest (43rd-ranked). With 231.1 passing yards per game on offense, Virginia ranks 76th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 36th, giving up 202.6 passing yards per game. With 133.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Virginia ranks 90th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 72nd, allowing 147.6 rushing yards per contest. Virginia ranks 19th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (32.3%), but it has been better defensively, ranking 50th in the FBS with a 36.1% third-down rate allowed. At -6, Virginia sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 13 forced turnovers (31st in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (129th in the FBS).

Miami vs. Virginia Betting Analysis

Miami Betting Insights

Miami has covered the spread one time over seven games with a set spread. Miami has an ATS record of 1-5 when playing as at least 3-point favorites. Miami games have gone over the total three times this season. The Hurricanes have compiled a 2-3 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 40% of those games). In games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter, the Hurricanes have gone 1-2 (40%).

Cavaliers Betting Insights

Virginia has registered a win-loss record of 2-5-0 against the spread this year. Virginia has a record of 2-1 ATS when playing as at least 3-point underdogs. This year, Virginia games have hit the over twice. The Cavaliers have won one of the four games they’ve played as underdogs this season. This season, the Cavaliers have won one of their three games when they’re the underdog by at least +122 on the moneyline.

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Miami vs. Virginia Against The Spread & Betting Records

Miami

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.1 58.5 46.8
Implied Total AVG 37.1 41.0 27.5
ATS Record 1-6-0 1-4-0 0-2-0
Over/Under Record 3-4-0 3-2-0 0-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-3 1-3 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-0 0-1

Cavaliers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 53.1 53.7 52.8
Implied Total AVG 30.4 32.3 29.0
ATS Record 2-5-0 0-3-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 2-5-0 1-2-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-1 2-1 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 0-0 1-3

Players to Watch

Miami

  • As part of the Hurricanes’ defensive unit, Akheem Mesidor has collected 20 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and five sacks in seven games.
  • With one interception to go with 20 tackles and one pass defended in seven games, James Williams has been a big contributor to the Hurricanes’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • The Hurricanes’ defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Corey Flagg Jr., who has suited up for seven games and amassed 17 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
  • DJ Ivey has been a key piece of the Hurricanes’ defense in 2022, with 20 tackles and 1.0 TFL in seven games.

Cavaliers

  • Nick Jackson has been wreaking havoc on defense, recording 65 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and four sacks for the Cavaliers.
  • On defense, Chico Bennett Jr. has helped lead the way with 30 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and six sacks in seven games.
  • Jonas Sanker has 46 tackles and one interception in seven games.
  • On defense, Anthony Johnson has piled up 40 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions in seven games.

Miami vs. Virginia Predictions and Pick

Miami vs. Virginia betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Cavaliers (+3)

    Pick OU:

    Under (48.5)

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How to Bet on Miami vs. Virginia

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Our pick to win this contest is Virginia, and we expect that Virginia will cover the spread (Miami -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 48.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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