Miami vs. Virginia Tech prediction, odds: Week 13 college football picks from proven model

The 13th-ranked Miami Hurricanes will look to stay in the ACC and College Football Playoff race when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. Miami is coming off a 41-7 win over NC State last week, while Virginia Tech dropped a 34-14 decision at Florida State. The Hurricanes (8-2, 4-2 ACC), who are tied for fifth in the conference, are 1-1 on the road this year. The Hokies (3-7, 2-4 ACC), who are tied for 11th, are 2-4 on their home field. Virginia Tech just hired James Franklin as its next full-time head coach, but is being led by interim Philip Montgomery for the remained of this season. 

Kickoff from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., is at noon ET. The Hurricanes are 17.5-point favorites in the latest Miami vs. Virginia Tech odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 49.5. Before making any Virginia Tech vs. Miami picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model. 

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Now, the model has set its sights on Miami vs. Virginia Tech. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the FBS college football odds and trends for Miami vs. Virginia Tech:

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How to make Miami vs. Virginia Tech picks

SportsLine’s model is going Over on the total (48.5). The teams have combined to go over the total in two of their last three meetings, including last year’s 38-34 Miami win. 

The model has Miami quarterback Carson Beck throwing for over 300 yards and nearly three touchdowns, while Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for nearly 100 yards and one touchdown. Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones is projected to pass for two touchdowns and rush for another as these times combine for 64 points and the Over hits nearly 80% of the time.

The model also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time. You can only get that pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Miami vs. Virginia Tech, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Miami vs. Virginia Tech spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is profitable on its FBS college football picks since its inception, and find out.