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2023 Elite 8 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Hurricanes vs. Texas
- (25-7) Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs. Texas Longhorns (26-8)
- Date: Sunday, March 26th
- Time: 5:05 ET
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Hurricanes +154 | Longhorns -190
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Miami (FL) +3.5 | Texas -3.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 150.0
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Miami (FL) Hurricanes
Overall, Miami (FL) has an 25-7 overall record. Meanwhile, in their 11 road games this season, Miami (FL) has a record of 7-4.
Having been the underdog in 9 games, Miami (FL) has gone 4-5 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +3.5 underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Miami (FL) has a record of 9-1 in non-conference games. In Atlantic Coast action, they have a mark of 16-6.
Coming into the game, Isaiah Wong is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Wong is grabbing 4.2 rebounds and adding 3.4 assists. Miami (FL)’s second leading scorer is Jordan Miller, who has hit 54.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.3 points per game.
Hurricanes Offense
The Hurricanes offense heads into the game, ranked 89th in the NCAA at 74.8 points per contest. In addition, Miami (FL)’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.8% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 42nd in overall field goal percentage at 47.7%. When the Hurricanes have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Miami (FL) is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.6 per contest, placing them just 515th in college basketball. Currently, Miami (FL)’s 30.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Hurricanes are averaging 7.5 offensive boards per game.
Texas Longhorns
At this point, Texas heads into their matchup vs Miami (FL) with a record of 26-8 and riding a 4 game win streak. Presently, the Longhorns have been the home team 23 times, sitting with a record of 21-2.
Getting ready to play for the 27 times as the favorite, the Longhorns have gone 24-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, Texas comes into this game as -3.5 point favorites.
Presently, Texas has a record of 11-2 in non-conference games. In Big 12 action, they have a mark of 15-6.
Coming into the game, Marcus Carr is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Carr is grabbing 3.0 rebounds and adding 4.0 assists. Texas’ second leading scorer is Sir’Jabari Rice, who has hit 45.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.9 points per game.
Longhorns Key Stats
At this point, the Texas offense is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 68.3 points per game. This figure places them just 295th in college basketball. In addition, Texas’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.9% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 206th in overall field goal percentage at 44.2%. When the Longhorns have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.3% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Texas is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.8 per contest, placing them just 660th in college basketball. Currently, Texas’ 33.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Longhorns are averaging 10.4 offensive boards per game.
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Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs. Texas Longhorns CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Miami (FL) is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Hurricanes are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Miami (FL) is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- At this point, Hurricanes are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Longhorns are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-0-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs. Texas Longhorns CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Miami (FL) Hurricanes +3.5
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Texas as the favorites with a line coming in at -3.5. However, based on how these team’s matchup, we see this number being too high and like the Miami (FL) Hurricanes to cover.
Elite 8 Free Pick
Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season with Texas at 6.41 made 3’s per game compared to Miami (FL) at 7.36. Look for Miami (FL) to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Longhorns.
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