Miami Hurricanes vs UCONN Huskies, Final Four Odds, Preview & Expert Picks, 4–1–2023
A spot in the national championship game will be on the line when the Connecticut Huskies and Miami Hurricanes collide in the second Final Four semifinal on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Huskies (29–8 SU, 25–11–1 ATS) advanced to the Final Four with an 82–54 victory over Gonzaga in the West region final. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes (29–7 SU, 22–14 ATS) won the Midwest region with an 88–81 win over Texas to advance to Houston.
Miami vs. UCONN Game Odds
- Spread: UCONN -5.5 (-110), Miami +5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: UCONN -250, Miami +200
- Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
- Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
- Time: 8:49 p.m. ET
The Miami Hurricanes are 8–2 SU in their last 10 games and last loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament. The Hurricanes have found their stride in the NCAA Tournament notching wins over Drake, Indiana, Houston, and most recently Texas in the Elite Eight. Miami was down 45–37 at halftime and stormed back on a 51–36 second-half run for an 88–81 comeback win.
Miami is averaging 79.6 PPG which ranks them 24th in the nation but they allow 71.7 PPG on the defensive end which ranks 233rd. The Hurricane's offense has been very good this season but they have struggled against better defensive teams. Isaiah Wong (15.9 PPG) and Jordan Miller (15.1 PPG) lead this offense and will be key players in this Final Four matchup. Miami has shown they can adapt to their competition and whether it’s knocking down the 3-pointers, hitting free throws, or out-rebounding their competition, the Hurricanes have proven they can do whatever it takes to win.
It’s safe to say that Connecticut has been the team that has stood out in this NCAA Tournament. UCONN is 9–1 SU and 9–1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Huskies lost to Marquette in the Big East Tournament but since then they have beaten Iona, St. Mary’s, Arkansas, and Gonzaga in the Elite Eight. This team has taken on the identity of their head coach Danny Hurley and can beat you on both ends of the court. UCONN averages 79 PPG which ranks them 26th in the country and allows 64.8 PPG on the defensive end which is good for 43rd in the nation.
The Huskies blew out perennial favorite Gonzaga, 82–54 after heating up from beyond the arc. Jordan Hawkins was the top team scorer with 20 points, and Andre Jackson had 10 assists with nine rebounds and eight points. The Huskies only turned over the ball 8 times and shot 41.7% from the field while playing lockdown defense.
ATS Betting Trends
Hurricanes are 4–0 ATS in their last 4 games overall
Huskies are 7–1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win
Huskies are 20–6 ATS in their last 26 NCAA Tournament games
Under is 6–2 in Hurricanes last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
Under is 6–2 in Huskies last 8 overall
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