Miami vs Houston Prediction - Basketball Picks 3/24/23

Houston Cougars (33-3) vs Miami Hurricanes (27-7)

Game Info: Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:15 pm (T-Mobile Center)

Betting Odds: Houston Cougars -7.5 -- Over/Under: 138 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Houston Cougars will play the Miami Hurricanes in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday night at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Houston Preview

The Houston Cougars are 33-3 (17-1) this season after they defeated Auburn by a score of 81-64 in their last game. Houston shot 41.7% from the field and was +11 in rebounding margin in the victory. The Houston Cougars are averaging 74.9 points per game, 56.6 points against per game, 39.1 rebounds per game, and 14.7 assists per game. Marcus Sasser has led the Cougars this season with 16.9 points per game, 3.1 assists per game, and 2.8 rebounds per game. Houston is shooting 46.2% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year. 

Miami Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 27-7 (15-5) this season after they defeated Indiana by a score of 85-69 in their last game. Miami shot 48.6% from the field and was +17 in rebounding margin in the win. The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 79.1 points per game, 71.6 points against per game, 35.1 rebounds per game, and 14.6 assists per game. Isaiah Wong has led the Hurricanes this season with 16.1 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game. Miami is shooting 48.6% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year. 

Trends

Miami is 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 Friday games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games. The under is 7-3 in Miami’s last 10 neutral site games. Houston is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The under is 4-1 in Houston’s last 5 NCAA Tournament games. 

Pick

Houston was in trouble at halftime of their last game against Auburn, but they were able to out score Auburn by a total of 50-23 in the second half. Miami had plenty of issues against Drake in round one, but they had a very convincing win over Indiana in their last game. Both teams play very good defense and I expect this to be a lower scoring game. Miami does average about four more points per game and they are the better shooting team, so I like them with the points. 

David’s Pick Miami +7.5

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