Pittsburgh Panthers vs Miami Hurricanes Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Panthers will look to extend their winning streak when they face the Miami Hurricanes this Saturday. Both teams have had decent records so far, with Pittsburgh
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Panthers will look to extend their winning streak when they face the Miami Hurricanes this Saturday. Both teams have had decent records so far, with Pittsburgh sitting at 12-7 while Miami stands at 9-6. The game will take place at the Watsco Center and is scheduled for a 2:15 PM ET start. The Panthers are coming off a 72-64 victory against Georgia Tech, where they were favored by 2.5 points. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes secured a 73-61 win over Notre Dame, with a 5.5-point advantage in their favor. In head-to-head matchups, Miami holds a favorable record against Pittsburgh, with a 7-3 advantage in their last ten encounters. As for the betting odds, Miami initially opened as the favorite at -5.75, but the current line has shifted to Miami -4.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +150 | Hurricanes -178
Spread: Panthers +4 (-110) | Hurricanes -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 64%.
Pittsburgh Panthers
The Pittsburgh Panthers have been on a strong streak, winning their last three consecutive road games, including an upset victory over Duke and a win over Georgia Tech. They hope to maintain their momentum in their upcoming game against the Hurricanes, which would give them their fourth straight road win and their third win in a row overall. Offensively, Pittsburgh has been averaging 76.3 points per game and scored 72 points in their last game. They have been successful in making 48 percent of their field goals and 42.1 percent of their three-pointers. Carlton Carrington led the team with 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists in their last game, while Ishmael Leggett contributed 14 points and four rebounds, and Jaland Lowe added 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Defensively, the Panthers have been solid, allowing an average of 66.6 points per game. They gave up 64 points in their last game and will need a similar defensive effort to secure a victory in their upcoming match. In terms of their rankings, Pittsburgh is ranked 132 in offense, scoring an average of 76.26 points per game. They are ranked 63 in defense, allowing an average of 66.63 points against them. The team has a record of 12-7 this season, with a 10-8-1 against the spread (ATS). Looking specifically at their offensive statistics, Pittsburgh hits on average 43.28 percent of their field goals, ranking 262nd in the NCAAB. They also make 68.50 percent of their free throws, ranking 279th. In terms of three-point shooting, they average 33.98 percent, ranking 183rd. Rebounding-wise, they average 39.37 rebounds per game, ranking 49th. They also average 14.21 offensive assists and 10.05 turnovers per game, ranking 121st and 32nd, respectively. Defensively, Pittsburgh allows opponents to make 41.19 percent of their field goals, ranking 68th. They also allow opponents to make 75.69 percent of their free throws, ranking 345th in the NCAAB. In terms of defending three-point shots, they allow opponents to make 30.21 percent, ranking 42nd. Defensively, they average 33.68 defensive rebounds per game, ranking 33rd. They also This is just silly range pic.twitter.com/Kgrf3R9jJN