Kansas Jayhawks (31-6) vs Miami Hurricanes (26-10)
Game Info: Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 2:20 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Kansas Jayhawks -6 -- Over/Under: 147.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Kansas Jayhawks will play the Miami Hurricanes in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
The Kansas Jayhawks are 31-6 (14-4) this season and have won eight games in a row. Kansas is coming off of a win against Providence by a score of 66-61 in the Sweet Sixteen. Kansas shot 39.3% from the field and was +5 in rebounding margin in the win. Remy Martin led the Jayhawks with 23 points and 7 rebounds in the game. Kansas is averaging 78.4 points per game and is giving up 67.7 points per game against, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds per game and 15.3 assists per game. Ochai Agbaji is averaging 18.9 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Christian Braun is averaging 14.3 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 48.1% on field goals, 72.4% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers.
The Miami Hurricanes are 26-10 (14-6) this season and have won six of their last seven games. Miami defeated Iowa State by a score of 70-56 in the Sweet Sixteen. Miami shot 46.4% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the win. Kameron McGusty led the Hurricanes with 27 points and 6 rebounds in the game. Miami is averaging 74.6 points per game and is giving up 70.2 points per game against, while also averaging 30.7 rebounds per game and 14.3 assists per game. Kameron McGusty is averaging 17.8 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Wong is averaging 15.3 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Hurricanes. Miami is shooting 47.8% on field goals, 74.3% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers.
Miami is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games and 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games. The under is 4-0 in Miami’s last 4 NCAA Tournament games. Kansas is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games. The over is 7-3-1 in Kansas’ last 11 NCAA Tournament games.
Kansas comes into this game as one of the favorites to win the Title and is the only one seed left in the Tournament. Miami has played very well in the Tournament and is one of two double-digit seeds to make the Elite Eight. On paper, it looks like Kansas should win this game easily. Kansas is better in just about every metric and should have a big advantage in rebounding. I like Kansas to win, but I think this will be a lower scoring game with an emphasis on defense. I am taking the under.