An appealing ACC showdown awaits as the Miami Hurricanes (15-7) take on the Virginia Cavaliers (17-5) on Monday, February 5, at 7:00 PM ET when they battle it out at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Cavaliers are slight favorites to find a way to victory with a point spread of -5.5 (-110).

The Hurricanes have won three of their last five games and are aiming to land another victory on the road. Their most recent battle was an 82-74 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Norchad Omier is pivotal to their offense and leads them with 18.0 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. He also shoots 63.3 percent from the field and nails 78.5 percent of his free throws.

The Hurricanes maintain a steady performance with an average of 80.8 points per game and a 48.1 percent success rate in field goal attempts. Although their offense could improve with more ball movement, as they currently average 14.9 assists per game.

On the defensive end, they hold opponents to an average of 72.2 points per game, highlighting a strong defense relative to their offensive statistics. Additionally, they grab 37.5 rebounds, block 3.3 shots, and achieve 7.5 steals per game.

The Cavaliers have won their last six games and aim to extend that winning streak in the comfort of their home. Their most recent success was a 66-65 nail biter against the Clemson Tigers.

Reece Beekman leads the Cavaliers with 13.3 points and 6.1 assists each matchup. He is also connecting on 44.3 percent shooting from the field and 77.1 percent accuracy from the foul line.

The Cavaliers consistently score 65.4 points per game with an impressive 44.5 percent shooting accuracy. Despite a solid 15.6 assists per game, there is room for improvement in creating scoring chances.

Defensively, they limit opponents to an average of 57.8 points, a noteworthy achievement given their consistent offense. They also secure an average of 32.9 rebounds, block 4.9 shots, and record 8.1 steals per game, highlighting their strong defensive prowess.

MyBookie offers attractive odds for this college basketball betting chance, favoring the Virginia Cavaliers by 5.5 points to secure victory on their home turf. Market analysis indicates a 71.4 percent likelihood of the Cavaliers winning this game.

Both teams offer a compelling chance at victory, with the Cavaliers arguably having the best chance at success. They slow the tempo of the game down and play tough defense all throughout the game. Look for them to find success when they compete at home.