Miami Hurricanes vs UConn Huskies 4/1/2023 Expert Picks, Previews and Odds
Men’s Basketball Championship – Final Four
In what is shaping up to be an exciting NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup, the Miami Hurricanes will face off against the UConn Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas this Saturday. Miami advanced to the Final Four following a hard-fought 88-81 victory over the Texas Longhorns in the Midwest region on Sunday. The Hurricanes were led by Jordan Miller, who put up an impressive 27 points, while Miami’s clutch performance at the FT line helped seal the win.
Isaiah Wong has been Miami’s top performer this season, leading the team in scoring with an average of 16.3 points per game, as well as in assists with an average of 3.3 per game. Norchad Omier leads the team in rebounds, averaging an impressive 10.1 per game, while Jordan Miller is the team’s second-leading scorer with an average of 15.1 points per game. Miami averages 79.4 points per game, shooting 48.6% overall and 36.8% from beyond the arc.
- Miami is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played on a Saturday.
- The Miami Heat is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing as the underdog.
- The Heat is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday when playing on the road.
Miami Hurricanes vs UConn Huskies 4/1/2023 Expert Picks, Previews and Odds
The UConn Huskies made an impressive statement in the West Region final, crushing the Gonzaga Bulldogs 82-54 to earn their ticket to the Final Four. Jordan Hawkins put up an outstanding 20-point performance to lead the charge for UConn, who imposed their will on both ends of the court.
Adama Sanogo is the driving force behind UConn’s success, leading the team in both scoring (17.1 points per game) and rebounding (7.5 rebounds per game). Andre Jackson Jr. is a skilled playmaker who leads the team in assists with an average of 4.7 per game. Jordan Hawkins is another key contributor for UConn, averaging 16.3 points per game. Overall, UConn averages 78.5 points per game, shooting 46.0% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc.
- The Connecticut Huskies are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played in April.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Connecticut’s last 7 games played on a Saturday.
- The Huskies are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games when playing as the favorite.
5 Miami Hurricanes vs #4 UConn Huskies. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Miami Hurricanes. Miami Hurricanes have displayed impressive performance in the NCAA tournament, winning all four games, and scoring over 85 points in three of those games. Across the regular season and postseason, Miami has covered the spread in 22 out of 36 games played. As for the upcoming game against the UConn Huskies, Miami is projected to win and cover the spread with a predicted score of 79-72.
NCAAB Starting Time: 8:49 PM (EDT)
Location: MVP Arena in Albany, NY
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
TV: CBS
NCAAB Odds: Miami Hurricanes +5.5
NCAAB Totals: 149.5
