Miami versus Virginia Tech this weekend feels like a must-win for both teams. The Hurricanes want to show they can still contend for the ACC title; Virginia Tech can\u2019t lose another game if it wants to fancy itself as part of the national title discussion at all. Can the Hokies bounce back after betting seriously exposed by Clemson last week? <\/p>\n
NCAAF Week 6: Miami vs Virginia Tech<\/strong> Miami Hurricanes (2-2)<\/strong><\/p>\n Week 6\u2019s tilt at Virginia Tech could be a season-defining game for Miami. We really don\u2019t know who the Hurricanes are yet. The team that lost to Maryland in Week 1 was riddled with suspensions and didn\u2019t have starting quarterback Jacory Harris. The Loss to Kansas State at home felt odd but that Kansas City team hasn\u2019t lost yet. The Hurricanes looked convincing in a Week-2 beating of Ohio State and a romp over Bethune Cookman last week.<\/p>\n Offensively, Miami hasn\u2019t hit its stride yet, but Al Golden\u2019s group has shown some encouraging signs. Harris has completed 69 per cent of his passes; running back Lamar Miller is averaging 6.7 yards per carry and looks positively explosive.<\/p>\n Defensively, Miami\u2019s run defense has been atrocious, allowing 200-plus yards per game, but the pass defense looks as strong as ever.<\/p>\n (21) Virginia Tech Hokies (4-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t get much more humbling than what Virginia Tech went through last week. I\u2019m patting myself on the back for calling that wakeup call loss to Clemson at home.<\/p>\n Virginia Tech\u2019s schedule was way too puffy over its first four games. We really didn\u2019t learn anything about the Hokies. To me, last week\u2019s 23-3 drubbing was a much more important measuring stick. Virginia Tech\u2019s defense wasn\u2019t too bad but it couldn\u2019t move the ball on offense. Logan Thomas showed that he still has a lot of growing to do, throwing for just 125 yards on 15 completions with a pick and no scores. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n David Wilson continued to impress at tailback but running the ball didn\u2019t work very well with Virginia Tech playing catchup last week. The Hokies may rethink their strategy and air it out more if they\u2019re trailing.<\/p>\n The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n Unfortunately for Thomas and Virginia Tech, throwing the ball more will play into Miami\u2019s hands. The Hurricanes an athletic team, more talented than the 2-2 record indicates, and their speed could give Thomas major problems. Harris and Miller probably won\u2019t go off against a solid Virginia Tech defense but could give them different looks with their athleticism.<\/p>\n Why trust Virginia Tech? It flopped horribly in its first real test. Make the Hokies earn back your trust. At the very least, I think the more battle-tested Miami can keep this game within a touchdown and cover. I\u2019ll take it a step further and predict an outright win.<\/p>\n Miami vs Virginia Tech prediction: <\/strong>Miami 24, Virginia Tech 21<\/p>\n Money Line: Miami +240 The 2011 CFB Season is finally here. Welcome to the CappersPicks.com college football weekly predictions pages! We KNOW you will find our FREE weekly college football picks<\/strong><\/a>, tips, betting advice, <\/p>\n strategies, CFB gambling articles and more to help you become the best College football bettor on your block!! <\/p>\n CFB Football Previews \u2013 Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Tech Hokies Miami versus Virginia Tech this weekend feels like a must-win for both teams. 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\nDate: <\/strong>Saturday, October 8, 2011
\nVenue: <\/strong>Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>ABC\/ESPN
\nMiami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Lines from BetUS.com<\/strong>
\nMoney Line: <\/strong>Miami +240, Virginia Tech -290
\nSpread: <\/strong>Virginia Tech -7
\nOver\/Under: <\/strong>45<\/p>\n
\nSpread: Miami +7
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