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One of the best wideouts in college football will be on display when Malik Washington and the Virginia Cavaliers (2-5) visit the Miami Hurricanes (5-2) on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
The Cavaliers are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +18.5) against the Hurricanes (with an over/under of 47.5 points).
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Game Info for Miami (FL) vs. Virginia
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (FL) | -18.5 | -110 | -110 | 47.5 | -111 | -109 | -1186 | +716 |
Miami (FL) Pick Insights
- Miami (FL) has posted a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 18.5-point favorites this season, Miami (FL) is 1-1 against the spread.
- Miami (FL) has hit the over in four of its six games with a set total (66.7%).
Miami (FL) Stats & Insights
- Miami (FL) has been a handful for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (ninth-best with 481.9 yards per game) and total defense (21st-best with 313.6 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Miami (FL) has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (16th-best with 36.3 points per game) and scoring defense (25th-best with 19.1 points allowed per game) this season.
- Offensively, Miami (FL) has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 25th-best in the FBS by averaging 288 per game. The Hurricanes rank 75th on defense (234 passing yards allowed per game).
- Miami (FL) has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (23rd-best with 193.9 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (eighth-best with 79.6 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Miami (FL) ranks 53rd in third-down defense this season (36.4% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with a 46.9% third-down conversion rate.
- Miami (FL) has the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -1, forcing 12 turnovers (35th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (104th in the FBS).
Miami (FL)’s Best Players
- Tyler Van Dyke has compiled 1,721 yards (245.9 ypg) on 129-of-183 passing with 16 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- Henry Parrish Jr. has racked up 452 yards on 72 carries while finding the end zone four times.
- Donald Chaney Jr. has piled up 375 yards on 73 carries, scoring two times.
- Xavier Restrepo’s leads his squad with 600 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 54 catches (out of 68 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Jacolby George has caught 31 passes for 467 yards (66.7 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Colbie Young has been the target of 39 passes and hauled in 29 receptions for 394 yards, an average of 56.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Rueben Bain Jr. has collected 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Miami (FL)’s leading tackler, Francisco Mauigoa, has 29 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
- Te’Cory Couch leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 20 tackles, one sack, and three passes defended.
Virginia Betting Insights
- So far this season, Virginia has compiled a 5-2-0 record against the spread.
- Virginia is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 18.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Virginia’s seven games with a set total, three have hit the over (42.9%).
Virginia Pick Insights
- Virginia ranks 88th with 361.3 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 93rd with 395.6 total yards allowed per contest on defense.
- Virginia ranks 96th in points per game (23.6), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 31.1 points allowed per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Virginia is accumulating 243.4 passing yards per game (55th-ranked). It ranks 67th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (223.4 passing yards surrendered per game).
- In terms of rushing, Virginia ranks 105th in the FBS on offense (117.9 rushing yards per game) and 106th on defense (172.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
- With a 36.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Virginia ranks 92nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 84th, giving up a 40% third-down rate.
- Virginia has a -4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 104th in the FBS.
Virginia’s Best Players
- Anthony Colandrea has thrown for 923 yards (131.9 per game) while completing 61.8% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Perris Jones, has carried the ball 55 times for 302 yards (43.1 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Kobe Pace has collected 241 yards (on 70 carries) with one touchdown, while also grabbing 10 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns.
- Washington’s 783 receiving yards (111.9 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 56 catches on 75 targets with six touchdowns.
- Malachi Fields has put up a 431-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 32 passes on 55 targets.
- Sackett Wood Jr.’s 11 targets have resulted in seven receptions for 123 yards.
- Kameron Butler has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and 20 tackles.
- Jonas Sanker is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 59 tackles and one TFL.
- Josh Ahern has a team-leading one interception to go along with 11 tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.
