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 employs a very deliberate, slow-paced offense, which will lead to fewer possessions. Virginia is also good at limiting their opposition's second-chance opportunities and easy points. Virginia's pace is ranked 361st out of 368 teams. They will wait for their best shot on each possession and they don't turn the ball over. Miami doesn't shoot the ball all that well and it will be even harder against the Virginia defense. I am looking for a low-scoring, slow-paced game with points coming at a premium.

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