Miami vs No. 14 Virginia Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 21)
- The Hurricanes are rolling with four consecutive wins.
- The Cavaliers are on fire with a seven-game win streak.
- This marks the 31st all-time matchup between the two ACC squads.
The ACC is due for an entertaining battle when the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers play host to the Miami Hurricanes The ranked squad comes out as the solid favorite, but the Hurricanes have showcased the tendency to pull off upsets as the underdog this season.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 pm ET
- Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | -103 | +7 | O146 |
| Virginia | -117 | -7 | U146 |
Game Preview
The Hurricanes (21-5, 10-3 ACC) have enjoyed a major resurgence under first-year head coach Jai Lucas, going from the bottom last season to being one of the best teams this campaign. They are rolling with four consecutive wins, recently beating the likes of NC State and Virginia Tech. Malik Reneau stands tall as one of the best scorers in the country, 19.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game on excellent accuracy of 56.4% shooting from the field.
The No. 14 Cavaliers (23-3, 11-2 ACC) have strongly performed as one of the best ACC squads. They have won their last seven games, recently taking down Ohio State and Georgia Tech. They rank first in the ACC in rebounding (42.0), offensive rebounding (14.4) and 3-point field goal percentage defense (.295), second in field goal percentage defense (.394), rebounding margin (+9.5) and blocks (5.9 bpg), and third in scoring defense (67.4 ppg). Thijs De Ridder stands tall as the leading scorer, ranking 14th in points per game (15.9 ppg), seventh in field goal percentage (52.3%) and 18th in rebounds (6.5 rpg).
Miami vs Virginia Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 26 meetings in their history, and the result is 17-13 for the Tar Cavaliers. The last matchup was on January 2025 when Virginia won 82-71 on the road.
Miami vs Virginia Predictions
This game will be close as both squads are on win streaks and want to keep them alive. A win would elevate Miami into the AP Top 25 while Virginia can go up in the poll if they keep winning. It will go down to the factor of which team comes through with the bigger plays down the stretch, something that Miami might be able to pull off with its potent offense. Our betting pick here is the Hurricanes to cover a 7-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Miami Hurricanes +7
