The ACC meets the Big East when the Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes and Connecticut Huskies collide in the 2023 Final Four on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The ACC is tied with the Pac-12 for the most men’s basketball national championships, with 15. This season Miami (29-7) tied for first in the conference. Meanwhile the Big East has won eight national titles, which ranks fifth. This year UConn (29-8) tied for fourth during the regular season. The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to Monday’s 2023 NCAA Tournament national championship game and face either FAU or San Diego State.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:49 p.m. ET on CBS. The Huskies are favored by 5.5 points in the latest UConn vs. Miami odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 149. Before making any Miami vs. UConn picks or Final Four predictions, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Div. I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters the Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament 85-54 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. It also went 6-1 on top-rated picks during the first two weeks of March Madness. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on UConn vs. Miami and revealed its coveted picks and predictions for the Final Four 2023. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Miami vs. UConn:
- UConn vs. Miami spread: Huskies -5.5
- UConn vs. Miami over/under: 149 points
- UConn vs. Miami money line: Huskies -250, Hurricanes +205
- CONN: The Huskies rank second in the country in rebound margin (9.4 rebounds per game).
- MIA: The Hurricanes are 11th in the country in free throw percentage (78.0).
- UConn vs. Miami picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why UConn can cover
Andre Jackson is a unique offensive force. Despite the lack of a knockdown perimeter shot, the 6-foot-6 Jackson has found a way to be effective by cutting, driving and passing. Though he has averaged just 7.8 points per game in the NCAA Tournament, he has 31 assists against just six turnovers. According to hooplens.com, UConn is scoring a robust 1.22 points per possession when he is on the floor.
In addition, the Huskies face a Miami team that is not relatively deep. The Hurricanes average just 13.0 bench points per game, which ranks 322nd in the country. In Miami’s last game against Texas, the Hurricanes got just five points and 25 minutes from the bench. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Miami can cover
Miami has a presence in the paint in Norchad Omier. A 6-foot-7, 248-pound sophomore from Nicaragua, Omier leads the team and ranks 12th in the country in rebounding (10.1 rebounds per game) while averaging 13.3 points per game and shooting 57.9% from the field. For his efforts this season, he was named to the all-ACC third team.
In addition, the Hurricanes have the ability to shoot over UConn’s defense. Miami shoots 36.9% from beyond the 3-point arc, which leads the ACC and ranks 40th in the country. In the Sweet 16 victory over Houston, the Hurricanes made 11-of-25 3-pointers against the Cougars’ vaunted defense. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Miami vs. UConn picks
The model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 150 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins UConn vs. Miami? And which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
