The Miami Hurricanes are off to a brilliant 8-1 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, second in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and on a four-game winning streak.
They came out victorious against the Louisville Cardinals (80-53) in their last encounter and will now take on the Cornell Big Red, who are at an impressive 7-1 start to the season.
Cornell are first in the Ivy League Conference, on a massive seven-game winning streak, and managed a close win against the Lafayette Leopards (73-68). The Hurricanes will host this game at the Watsco Center on Wednesday (December 7) where they will look for their ninth win.
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Miami Hurricanes vs Cornell Big Red: Betting Odds
The Hurricanes have eight wins and only one loss so far this season. The loss came against the No.13 Maryland (88-70). Since then, they have been on a four-game winning streak. They now have a chance at home to make it their fifth consecutive win and ninth overall.
The team is averaging a decent 74.4 points per game and is conceding only 62.9 points, which ranks them 59th in the league. Their three-point shooting is below par at only 32.5% whereas the field goal percentage stands at 47.7. Their total offensive rebounds are 30.8 per game while their defensive rebounds are 29.2.
The Cornell Big Red have seven wins and a loss so far this season. The loss came against the Boston College Eagles (79-77) in their opening game of the season. Since then, they have been on a seven-game winning streak.
The team is scoring an impressive 82.6 points while conceding 67.8 points. Their three-point shooting is at 37.5% while the field goal percentage is 49.5.
Miami Hurricanes vs Cornell Big Red: Match Details
Fixture: Cornell Big Red @ Miami Hurricanes
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 7, 07:00 p.m ET
Venue: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida
Miami Hurricanes vs Cornell Big Red: Prediction
The under is 4-0 in the Hurricanes' last four games. They are 4-1 under in their last five games after a straight win. The Hurricanes are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games after a straight win. They are also 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 Wednesday games.
The two teams have no recent meetings between them. This will be their first-ever encounter and Miami are the clear favorites to win the game. They are a team for a better conference and also have a home advantage.
Final Prediction: Total Under 154 (-110)
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