Virginia Tech vs. Miami FL Odds: Who Is Favored to Win in CFB Week 5

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Key Takeaways:

  • 📅 Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes is on Friday, Sept. 27th at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • 💪 The Hurricanes are currently a 14-point favorite per DraftKings.
  • 🏈 Miami has won three straight games in the series but just two of those have been by more than seven points.

Both in the ACC, the Hokies and Hurricanes have a chance to make the now 12-team College Football Playoff if they can impress in conference play. With Virginia sports betting active, this is poised to be a highly-watched conference battle, especially with the Hurricanes No. 8 in the latest preseason AP Poll.

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.

🔢 SpreadVirginia Tech +14, Miami FL -14
📊 MoneylineVirginia Tech +300, Miami FL -350 (assumed based on spread)
📈 Game TotalTBD
✅ Last VerifiedOctober 9, 2024

Odds at other sportsbooks, like Caesars Sportsbook, may differ slightly.

The Hurricanes are 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 11-point favorite on a neutral field. Given their skill-player advantage with Ward and success early this season, 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 has quickly climbed up the polls to start the season with Cam Ward leading the team, averaging over 609 yards off offense to start the year.


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Best Prop Picks for Virginia Tech vs. Miami FL

The widget below uses predictive analytics and projections to find potential betting edges. Make sure to do your own research before making any wagers.

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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.

Miami Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens (24) tackles Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver P.J. Prioleau (20)

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.

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