Two top-25 ranked conference foes meet up when the Virginia Cavaliers take on the Miami Hurricanes. The Cavaliers are ranked sixth and are 8-1 on the season after losing to Houston their last time out. Virginia has been known for their defense and this year is no exception. They are giving up 59.1 points a game. On the offensive end, they are putting up 70.9 points. Virginia is 3-6 against the spread this year. The Cavaliers are 1-5 against the spread when they are favored. The Hurricanes come in with an 11-1 record this season and are ranked #22 in the nation. They have now won seven in a row. Miami is putting up 79 points a game and they are giving up 68.3 points a game. Miami is 6-6 against the spread this season. This is the first game that the Hurricanes have been underdogs this year. They are 3-5 against the spread at home.
Virginia has played the tougher schedule so far this season and is battle tested. Miami thrives on fastbreak opportunities but you don't get many of those against the slow-paced Virginia offense. Virginia's defense will force Miami into a more half-court offense which will lead to more difficult shots for the Hurricanes. Miami has played the 226th hardest schedule and I think that will show up in this game as Virginia imposed their will on both ends of the court.

Play on Virginia.