Virginia Tech vs. Miami: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

Virginia Tech (13-8, 3-7) and No. 23 Miami (16-5, 7-4) square off in ACC play Tuesday. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPNU, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Virginia Tech vs. Miami

Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. ET

Location: Coral Gables (Fla.)

Channel: ESPNU

Vegas Odds

Miami is a 3.5 point favorite over Virginia Tech Tuesday, according to the odds at VegasInsider. The total is set at 144.5

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Miami

Predicted point differential: 5.8

Win probability Miami: 71.1%

Matchup quality: 81.5

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. Here, Miami is a substantial favorite, but the Hokies bring a quality matchup to the Hurricanes.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Miami wins 76-72

Win probability Miami: 64%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. This service predicted a closer game than ESPN.

More on Virginia Tech vs. Miami

Miami lost to Pitt Saturday after a win over Florida State. It was the second loss in three games for the Hurricanes.

With a 7-4 conference record, Miami trails Clmson by three games for the ACC regular season title. Virginia, Pitt, North Carolina and NC State are all in front as well.

“I told the player beforehand how important the game was,” head coach Jim Larrañaga said prior to the Pitt game, via CaneSport. “Mostly for this season (because) a lot of those guys weren’t even a part of the last few years. We want to win as many conference games during the regular season as possible. We’ve got Clemson and Virginia sitting atop of us, and they’re only a game or two ahead of us, so we want to be in the mix right until the bitter end.” 

Virginia Tech took down Duke and Syracuse over the last week and can win three in a row if the team knocks off Miami.“Yeah. Yeah, a great deal. They earned it; we played well enough to win. We played a good ball game at Virginia. But, you know, nice to (see the) fruits of your labor be recognized and rewarded,” head coach Mike Young said after the win over Duke.