Virginia Tech vs Miami Picks and Prediction – 2/22/2025

Virginia Tech faces Miami in an ACC matchup in Coral Gables, FL. The Hokies (11-15, 6-9 ACC) are coming off a tough 54-36 loss to Boston College, struggling offensively. Miami (6-20, 2-13 ACC) also enters on a two-game skid, recently falling 74-66 to Florida State. Both teams are looking to bounce back, but Miami has had a rough season overall. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Virginia Tech has had an up-and-down stretch, splitting its last four games but showing competitiveness in close losses to Virginia and SMU. The Hokies average 68.7 points per game while allowing 71.9, shooting 43.6% from the field. Tobi Lawal leads the team with 13.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Brandon Rechsteiner adds 3.0 assists. Offensive struggles were evident in the last game, scoring just 36 points against Boston College.

Defensively, the Hokies have struggled, especially on the boards, averaging just 33.8 rebounds per game. They also rank low in rim protection, averaging 1.8 blocks per game. Ben Hammond leads the team in steals with 1.1 per game, but forcing turnovers has not been a strength. Virginia Tech will need to tighten its interior defense against a Miami team that can score in bunches.

Miami has had a rough season, but the Hurricanes have shown flashes of strong play, especially in a 91-84 win over Syracuse. Offensively, they average 74.9 points per game on 46.4% shooting, with Matthew Cleveland leading the way at 16.3 points per game. Lynn Kidd controls the boards with 7.2 rebounds per game, while Divine Ugochukwu leads with 2.0 assists.

Defensively, Miami has struggled, allowing 79.7 points per game while ranking below average in rebounding at 31.9 per game. The Hurricanes force 6.3 steals per contest, but interior defense has been weak, blocking just 3.2 shots per game. If Miami’s defense doesn’t improve, Virginia Tech could take advantage in key moments.

Virginia Tech has the edge despite its recent struggles. Miami’s defense is one of the worst in the ACC, allowing nearly 80 points per game, while the Hokies have been more competitive in conference play. With Tobi Lawal controlling the paint, Virginia Tech should be able to expose Miami’s rebounding issues. Final Score Prediction: Virginia Tech wins 72-66.