Miami Hurricanes vs Missouri Tigers Prediction & Picks - NCAA Basketball
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
This first-round matchup in the West Region of the NCAA tournament will see the 10th-seeded Missouri Tigers, out of the SEC, take on the 7th-seeded Miami Hurricanes, out of the ACC. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this first-round game between the Tigers and the Hurricanes.
Missouri enters this game with a record of 20-12. The Tigers most recently lost to the Kentucky Wildcats by a score of 78-72 in the second round of the SEC tournament. Missouri had two players score in double figures, including Mark Mitchell, who scored a game-high 32 points.
As for Miami, they enter this game with a record of 25-8. The Hurricanes most recently lost to the Virginia Hurricanes in the ACC tournament semifinals by a score of 84-62. Miami had two players score in double figures, including Tru Washington, who came off the bench to score a team-high 13 points.
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Miami Hurricanes - Missouri Tigers Key Points
- Missouri is averaging 79.7 points per game
- Missouri is allowing 75.3 points per game
- Miami is averaging 81.9 points per game
- Miami is allowing 71.1 points per game
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Our Miami Hurricanes vs Missouri Tigers Prediction
Miami is the slight favorite in this game; however, they still look to be the best betting option. The Hurricanes were overwhelmed in the ACC tournament semifinals, but they have a much better matchup in this game against Missouri. Miami's offense has been its strength this season, averaging 81.9 points per game.
Both teams have a player averaging at least 18+ points per game, but Miami's second leading scorer, Tre Donaldson, is averaging 16.5 points per game, while Missouri's second leading scorer, Jayden Stone, is averaging 13.2 points per game.
The Hurricanes also have a better defense, allowing 71.1 points per game compared to the Tigers, who allow an average of 75.3 points per game.
Overall, Missouri is more balanced with its scoring, while Miami has two players who can take over a game. For that reason, our Missouri Tigers vs Miami Hurricanes prediction is: Miami Hurricanes ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
