Virginia Tech vs. Miami prediction, odds, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 5 best bets from top expert

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 5 CFB picks, predictions and props for the Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami

The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes (4-0) will try to extend their unbeaten start to the season when they host the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2) on Friday night. Miami has cruised to blowout victories in all four of its games, including a 50-15 win at South Florida last week. Virginia Tech had its two-game winning streak snapped in a 26-23 loss to Rutgers heading into ACC play. Miami has won five of the last six meetings between these teams, notching a 20-14 win at Virginia Tech in the most recent matchup (2022).

Kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The latest Miami vs. Virginia Tech odds via SportsLine consensus list the Hurricanes as 17.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 54, down from the opener of 56.5. Before making any Virginia Tech vs. Miami picks, you need to see the Week 5 college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor. 

Kaylor is an NFL, college football and DFS expert for SportsLine, who has covered the NFL and college football for close to a decade as a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His background as a former college football All-American and NFL player gives him a unique perspective when building his fantasy lineups and locking in his betting picks. He has his finger on the pulse of the college football landscape and has been cashing in big for the last two years. 

Kaylor destroyed the books in college football in 2023, netting a whopping 57.9 units while posting a 107-45-2 record. Anyone who followed his picks finished the season way up.

Now, Kaylor has dialed in on Miami vs. Virginia Tech on Friday and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Virginia Tech vs. Miami:

• Virginia Tech vs. Miami spread: Miami -17.5
• Virginia Tech vs. Miami over/under: 54 points 
• Virginia Tech vs. Miami money line: Miami -847, Virginia Tech +563
• Virginia Tech vs. Miami picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Miami can cover

Miami has cruised to four blowout wins to open the season, covering the spread in each of its FBS matchups. Senior quarterback Cam Ward has established himself as a Heisman Trophy frontrunner, leading the nation with 14 touchdown passes while guiding the fourth-ranked scoring offense at 52.2 points per game. The Hurricanes scored 36 unanswered points in their win over South Florida last week.

Virginia Tech has a one-dimensional offense, which led to upset losses against Vanderbilt and Rutgers. The Hokies rely heavily on their rushing attack, and they are facing a Miami defense that ranks sixth nationally in rushing yards allowed per game (64.8). Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry is just 3-6 against the spread as a road underdog, while Miami has won seven consecutive games in September. See which team to pick here. 

Why Virginia Tech can cover

The Hokies are massive underdogs in this matchup, and they can turn their season around with a strong performance on Friday night. Virginia Tech is coming off a disappointing showing against Rutgers, but the Hokies do have the talent to give the Hurricanes their toughest test of the season.

Virginia Tech will likely lean on its rushing attack that is currently averaging 188.8 yards per game. Running back Bhayshul Tuten leads the way with 67 carries for 391 yards and seven touchdowns. Quarterback Kyron Drones is raw as a passer, but his running ability will keep the Miami defense on its toes. Drones has thrown for 765 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions, and rushed for 209 yards and two scores this season. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Virginia Tech vs. Miami picks

Kaylor has analyzed Miami vs. Virginia Tech from every angle and he's leaning Over on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

So who wins Virginia Tech vs. Miami on Friday, and what critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who profited $5,790 for $100 college football bettors in 2023, and find out.