A collegiate basketball matchup between the St. Francis BK Terriers and the Miami Hurricanes will take place at the Bank United Center on Wednesday. The Terriers took a 66-62 victory in the previous meeting between the two teams in 2013.
The Hurricanes (4-1) are aiming to resume winning after losing to Maryland on Sunday by a score of 88-70. The small Hurricanes have outrebounded their opponents through the first four games, all victories for UM. Norchad Omier, a power forward who transferred from Arkansas State and is 6-7 and 240 pounds, was in charge.
Miami vs St. Francis BK Betting Odds
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Miami vs St. Francis BK Match Details
Fixture: Terriers at Hurricanes
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30 PM ET
Venue: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, FL
Miami vs St. Francis BK Key Stats
Saint Francis Brooklyn has a 2-2 overall record and a 1-2 ATS mark going into this contest. Their defense was solid in their most recent game against Saint Peter's, allowing just 58 points, which helped them win by three points. The Terriers average 64.8 points per game while allowing 67.5 points per game on defense.
The defense allowed 84 points against Saint Thomas two games ago, which resulted in a loss. The top performer has been Zion Bethea, who averages 11.5 points per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.
The Hurricanes, who are on the losing end of this contest, have a 4-1 record overall and a 2-3 mark against the spread. The defense really struggled in their most recent game against Maryland, allowing up 88 points, and they ultimately lost by 18 points. The Hurricanes were able to defeat Providence by a score of 74-64 two games ago.
The Hurricanes average 75.4 points per game while allowing 66.4 points per game on defense. The team needs to share the ball more effectively, as they are only averaging 13.8 assists per game. Guard Isaiah Wong averages 15.2 points per game and shoots 36.4 percent from beyond the arc (41.3 percent overall).
Miami vs St. Francis BK Betting Prediction
In their five games following a loss against the spread, the Hurricanes are 5-0 against the spread. In their last six games, the Terriers have gone 1-5 against the spread. In the Terriers' previous five games overall, the under is 4-0-1. In Miami's previous seven games after a loss against the spread, the over is 6-1.
The Terriers' defense has been respectable given who they have faced, despite the fact that their offense isn't particularly strong. St. Francis will be able to stay in this game because of the Hurricanes' defense, which allows 66.4 points per game. The Hurricanes will triumph, but St. Francis will cover the spread in the end.
Pick: Terriers +24.5 (-110)
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