The Miami Hurricanes try to continue their improbable run in the NCAA Tournament when they face the UConn Huskies in a national semifinal contest at the Final Four in Houston on Saturday night.
Miami was the fifth seed in the Midwest Region but beat the NCAAB odds and knocked off the top two seeds in back-to-back contests to reach the first Final Four in school history.
UConn finished the regular season in a fourth-place tie in the Big East college basketball standings but was dominant in its run through the West Region as the fourth seed, winning all four of its contests by at least 15 points.
Of the NCAA basketball games today, this is likely to be the most competitive, so let’s take a closer look so we can put together a solid Miami vs UConn prediction for your betting needs.
Miami vs. UConn Odds
Miami vs. UConn Information
Miami Hurricanes vs UConn Huskies
Location of the game: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 8:49 PM ET.
How to Watch: CBS
Updates for Miami vs. UConn
The Miami Hurricanes weren’t one of the top March Madness bets when the NCAA Tournament began, but they’ve reached the Final Four thanks to a hard-nosed defense and never-say-die attitude. Coach Jim Larranaga’s squad was able to keep top-seeded Houston under wraps in the Sweet 16, then rallied for a victory over second-seeded Texas in the Elite Eight.
Junior guard Isaiah Wong leads the Hurricanes in scoring at 16.2 points per game while also averaging 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals. Wong was one of the top college basketball players in the country this season, winning ACC Player of the Year honors, and he’s averaging 20.3 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last three games.
Senior guard Jordan Miller helped make your bracket March Madness with a perfect performance in Sunday’s win over Texas. Miller finished with 27 points on 7-of-7 shooting from the floor and 13-of-13 shooting from the free-throw line. He is second on Miami in scoring with 15.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
The Perfect Schedule
UConn was a trendy pick among NCAA basketball teams when the brackets came out, but it has more than lived up to the hype, dominating every opponent it has faced thus far. The NCAAB schedule the Huskies faced through the regular season seems to have worked well for coach Dan Hurley, as his team is peaking at just the right time.
It certainly helps to have 6-9 junior forward Adama Sanogo in the paint, as he has a pair of double-doubles and is averaging 20.0 points and 9.7 rebounds in the tournament. Sanogo has season averages of 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting 60.2% from the floor.
Sophomore guard Jordan Hawkins led the scoring attack in Saturday’s rout of Gonzaga, scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds. Hawkins is averaging 16.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 2022-23, shooting 38.5% from 3-point range.
Key Injuries
Neither team has anyone listed on the college basketball injury report, which makes it easier to put together a solid Miami vs. UConn prediction.
Miami vs. UConn Betting Preview
March Madness odds can sometimes be surprising, but the sportsbooks are favoring the Huskies in this national semifinal contest.
Spread: UConn is giving 5.5 points on a point-spread bet. You’ll get -110 odds on whichever team you make on that wager.
Moneyline: If your college basketball picks include a moneyline bet, you can get UConn at -245, while Miami is listed at +203 for a straight-up win.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 150 points, with -110 odds on either side of that wager.
Miami vs. UConn Betting Prediction
As we make our final Miami vs UConn prediction, it’s hard to bet against the Huskies. They’ve dominated every team they’ve faced thus far, and we expect that to continue in this one.
Though the Hurricanes will keep it closer than any other UConn opponent in the NCAA Tournament, they’ll come up short to the beast from the Big East.
Betting on this event:
- Pick 1: Go with the Huskies to deliver at -245.
- Pick 2: As for the correct score, go with the UConn Huskies 81 – 71 Miami Hurricanes.
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