Miami vs Stanford Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Stanford prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 4-14 (0-7) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 117-74 in their last game. Miami trailed 60-26 at halftime and allowed 57 more points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Hurricanes shot 46.4% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Matthew Cleveland led Miami with 31 points and three rebounds, while Lynn Kidd added seven points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to Duke by a score of 89-54 and Wake Forest by a score of 88-78. Miami has lost seven games in a row and they are the only team in the ACC without a conference win. Miami has scored 76.0 points per game and they have allowed 79.2 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Matthew Cleveland is averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Lynn Kidd is averaging 11.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Miami is shooting 46.7% from the field, 78% on free throws, and 31.5% on three-pointers this season. Miami will take on California after this game.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 12-6 (4-3) this season after they defeated North Carolina by a score of 72-71 in their last game. Stanford trailed 36-35 at halftime, but they scored 37 points in the second half in the win. The Cardinal shot 43.3% from the field, 31.8% on three-pointers, and 92.9% on free throws in the game. Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaylen Blakes added 20 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cardinal lost to Wake Forest by a score of 80-67 but did beat Virginia by a score of 88-65 before that. Stanford has won three of their last four games and they are tied for seventh in the ACC standings. Stanford has scored 76.3 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 20.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Jaylen Blakes is averaging 14.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season. Stanford is shooting 44.2% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this year. Stanford will face Florida State and Syracuse following this one.

Why Stanford will beat Miami

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last 17 games against Conference opponents.
• Stanford has won 10 of its last 11 games at Maples Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.

Miami vs Stanford Prediction 

Miami limps into this game looking for their first conference win of the season, but they will be on the road for this game. The Hurricanes only have four wins on the season, with three of them coming to start the year. Miami has been fine on offense, but they are allowing 79.2 points per game on defense. The Hurricanes have allowed at least 86 points in four of their last five games. Stanford has won three of their last four and they have some momentum, but they are only shooting 44.2% from the field. The Cardinal are the better defensive team, but they have beaten up some bad teams in ACC play. I don’t love laying double digits with a below-average team, but this Miami team is a must-fade right now. Take Stanford at home.