Quick overview of the game
A spot in the Final Four is on the line Sunday when the Miami Hurricanes face off against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Midwest Regional Final. Kansas is the number two seed in the Midwest, while Miami is now in the Elite Eight as a number 10 seed.
This could be a game that features plenty of defense, and each team has picked up some impressive wins along the way. The Hurricanes are a terrific underdog story, while Kansas is a program that is always in the mix.
Betting guides can help you figure out which way to wager, and that’s the purpose of this Elite Eight preview. This game features the Kansas Jayhawks as six-point betting favorites over the Miami Hurricanes.
Last games records
Both the Hurricanes and Jayhawks were tested a bit in the Sweet 16, but each team was able to come away with a win. Miami picked up a 70-56 win over the Iowa State Cyclones, and Kansas held off the Providence Friars for a 66-61 win.
Matchup Information
Miami vs Kansas Betting Analysis
A sports betting guide wouldn’t be complete without an analysis of each team, and you can find that information below, along with some of the best March Madness bets.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Analysis
After beating USC by just two points in the First Round, Miami has won two straight games by at least 14 points. The Hurricanes have scored at least 68 points in every game in the NCAA Tournament and have given up 66 points per less.
Kameron McGusty leads the way with 17.8 points per game, but Isaiah Wong has also been terrific on the offensive end. Miami is an athletic team, and they will be attacking the rim all afternoon on Sunday.
Shooting hasn’t always been there for Miami, but the Hurricanes made nine three-point shots in the win over Iowa State.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Analysis
Kansas has a veteran team, and this group has seen everything over the course of their careers. The Jayhawks were averaging over 80 points through their first two wins before managing just 66 points in the Sweet 16 win.
Ochai Agbaji is scoring close to 20 points per game, and he could be the Naismith Player of the Year this season. Remy Martin was the offensive hero on Friday night as he poured in 23 points in the win over Providence.
This Kansas team was terrific on defense in the Sweet 16, but they will have to take care of the basketball in this game.
Teams updates
Teams that are able to get to the Elite Eight have usually managed to stay healthy, and that is the case with the Hurricanes and the Jayhawks. There might be some players that are a bit banged up, but the best players will be taking the floor in this matchup.
Miami is now 3-0 against the spread so far in the NCAA Tournament, including picking up two underdog wins outright. Kansas is 0-3 against the spread in the first three rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
Miami vs Kansas Betting Preview
Miami wants to get out on the break and put pressure on the Kansas defense in the open floor. The Hurricanes have also been shooting it well from deep in the NCAA Tournament, but that hasn’t always been the case.
Kansas has turned into an elite defensive team, but they also have a superstar in Ochai Agbaji leading the way. The Jayhawks are going to have to shoot it well from the three-point line, but they also have a pretty big size advantage inside.
The team that is able to establish the pace and tempo in this game will likely come away with a win.
Miami vs Kansas Betting Prediction
Kansas clearly looks like the better overall team in this game, but it’s hard to discount what Miami has been able to do. The Hurricanes are a very tough team, and they are also playing their best basketball of the season.
A six-point spread just feels too large for this game, and don’t be surprised if it’s a tight game heading into the final two minutes. The best bet to make is to take the Miami Hurricanes +6.0 even though Kansas should be heading to New Orleans.
How to Bet on Miami vs Kansas
The best way to approach betting on March Madness is by looking at the point spread, and that’s always a popular option when it comes to college basketball. Here is how this can be done using our pick of Miami +6.0.
Miami Hurricanes +6.0 -110
The March Madness betting odds for this game show that it would take a $110 wager to win $100 when backing Miami. This is a pretty standard betting line for spread wagers, and it will provide a nice payout if the Hurricanes get it done.
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