The Miami Hurricanes will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in college football action on Saturday.
The Hurricanes have had a mixed season so far. They are 2-3 in their last five games and are in sixth place in the ACC Coastal standings.
The Hokies have struggled this season and have only 2 wins in six games and are in fifth place in the ACC Coastal standings.
Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Odds
Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Match Details
Fixture: Miami Hurricanes @ Virginia Tech Hokies
Date & Time: Saturday, October 15; 12:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Key Stats
The Hurricanes have done well while passing, covering 1,577 yards at an average of 7.8 yards per passing attempt with a completion rate of 64.5 percent. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has covered 1,305 yards at an average of 261 yards per game. He also has 7 TDs and 4 interceptions to his name.
While rushing, they have covered 756 yards in five games at an average of 4.0 yards per attempt. Henry Parrish Jr. is leading the team's stats with 378 yards covered at an average of 4.8 yards per attempt.
The defense needs to do better as they lack composure. A lot of work is needed in this department going forward this season.
The Hokies have been very inconsistent this season. They have covered 1,323 passing yards at an average of 6.1 yards per attempt. Quarterback Grant Wells has done decently with 1,260 passing yards this season, but he will look to better his completion rate, which stands at 58.8 percent.
While rushing, they have 673 yards at an average of 3.2, which is lower than last season. They have been very dependent on Keshawn King. He has 257 rushing yards at an average of 6.0 yards per attempt with 2 TDs. The defense has been poor and there is a lot of work to do going forward this season.
Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting
Prediction
Neither team has performed as they would have liked to. Both teams will look to win this game to gain momentum going forward this season.
The Hurricanes are in better form and are in an advantageous position to win the game. They have a strong offense and better defense than Hockies.Meanwhile, the Hockies have struggled to do offensively well and their defense is not at its peak. They are likely to struggle against the Hurricanes.