The Miami Hurricanes (6-18) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (14-10) on Saturday, February 15th. This game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and televised on ESPN2. Miami is coming off a win in their previous game, while Pittsburgh is looking to get back on track from a loss to the SMU. Tip-off is set for 12:00 ET.

Miami Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Panthers

The Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games

Miami improved to 6-18 on the season with a 91-84 win over Syracuse on Tuesday, February 11th. The Hurricanes were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread.

Miami led 43-37 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.

The Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Panthers fell to 14-10 on the season after an 83-63 road loss to SMU on Tuesday. Pittsburgh entered the game as +4 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

After trailing 43-27 at halftime, Pittsburgh couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The Panthers will look to bounce back as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 55.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-20, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 82.6% of their shots. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%.

Matthew Cleveland led the way with 32 points, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 5 assists. Eddie Lampkin contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds, while J.J. Starling added 25 points despite shooting just 38.1%. Jalil Bethea was also efficient, hitting 75% of his shots and 3-of-4 from deep.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.8% from the field and 25.7% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, but they did manage to connect on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15.

Samet Yigitoglu and Kario Oquendo each scored 17 points, with Yigitoglu adding 10 rebounds and shooting 7 of 11 from the field. Oquendo hit 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Guillermo Diaz Graham contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 of 6 three-point attempts.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Miami’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 56 attempts.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 50%, hitting 10 of 20 threes. Miami also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 82%.

Panthers Team Defense

Miami’s defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Hurricanes gave up 21 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate. From three, they allowed 10 threes on 20 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 82%.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 4-6.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Prediction

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Panthers vs. Panthers game, our recommendation is to take the Panthers at -12.5. Despite our model showing the Panthers winning 76-70, we like Hurricanes as our point-spread pick.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 150.5 and our model has the Hurricanes and Panthers finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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