Miami (FL) vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

The Miami Florida Hurricanes are visiting the Pitt Panthers on Saturday, February 15th at the Petersen Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Florida Hurricanes vs Pitt Panthers Prediction. We will examine:

The Pitt Panthers’ recent form and player performance

The Miami Florida Hurricanes’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Pitt Panthers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Miami Florida Hurricanes

Recent betting trends in games played between the Miami Florida Hurricanes and Pitt Panthers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Miami Florida Hurricanes vs Pitt Panthers game

Pitt Panthers Preview

The Pitt Panthers have a 14-10 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the ACC. Pitt is coming off a 63-83 loss to SMU. The Panthers are 12-12 against the spread, and 13-9-2 in over/under, while having a 10-3 home record. 

Offensively, Pitt is averaging 77.4 points per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.3 points per game (178th). The Panthers shoot 45.8% from the field (130th) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (108th). The Panthers shoot 79.3% from the free-throw line, which is the 9th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game (286th).

Jaland Lowe leads Pitt in scoring with an average of 16.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and a team-high 5.3 assists, while Ishmael Leggett adds 15.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Pitt will face Syracuse, Notre Dame, and Georgia Tech following this one.

Miami Florida Hurricanes Preview

The Miami Florida Hurricanes have a 6-18 record this season and are sitting in 18th place in the AAC. The Hurricanes are coming off a 91-84 win over Syracuse. The Hurricanes are 7-17 against the spread, and 14-9-1 in over/under, while having a 0-6 road record this season.

Offensively, Miami Florida is averaging 75.7 points per game, which is 142nd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 80.1 points per game (348th). The Hurricanes shoot 46.9% from the field (75th) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (277th). The Hurricanes shoot 76.7% from the free throw line (35th) and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game (344th).

Matthew Cleveland leads Miami Florida in scoring this season, with an average of 16.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Lynn Kidd adds 10.8 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last nine day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Pittsburgh has won 16 of its last 19 games at Petersen Events Center.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in each of its last eight Saturday games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Pittsburgh has lost each of its last four games.
• Miami (FL) has won four of its last five games against Pittsburgh.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Miami Florida Hurricanes vs Pitt Panthers Prediction

Miami Florida is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Pitt, and are 6-4 against the spread. Under is 6-2 in their 8 meetings and in their most recent meeting last season, Miami Florida won 72-68 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Miami Florida Hurricanes vs Pitt Panthers Prediction, Pitt is coming as -12.5 home favorites. Pitt is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been very good at home, while Miami Florida is winless on the road. But Pitt is just 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 home games, while Miami Florida has covered the spread in their last two games on the road. The Hurricanes have also been dominating the Panthers in recent years, so I expect them to keep this one close. Take the Miami Florida Hurricanes and lay the plus points on the road.