LIU Sharks vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

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LIU Sharks vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Betting on today’s Sharks and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and the Hurricanes are favored to win at home against the Sharks.

LIU SHARKS VS MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES BETTING PICK

The Pick: LIU Sharks +28

This game will be played at Watsco Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Hurricanes.
  • Even though we have Miami (FL) winning straight-up, we like LIU at +28.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can LIU Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

After playing seven games, LIU has a record of 1-6. In their last ten games on the road, including those from last year, LIU has a record of 1-9. As LIU enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 4-3. Over their last five games, the team has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through seven games, LIU has an over/under record of 1-6-0, with their games averaging 141.4 points per game on average. In their most recent three games, the Sharks’ over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 139 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the LIU offense tallied 59 points in a matchup against FIU. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.9%, and they made 4 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Eric Acker, who is averaging 13.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tai Strickland also maintains a PPG average of 12.3 heading into game.

At present, the Sharks’ defense is nationally ranked 206th, allowing 77.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.6 threes per game vs. Miami (FL). This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 23.5%.

Do the Hurricanes Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Miami (FL) comes into today’s game against LIU with a 6-1 overall record. The Hurricanes are 0-1 on the road and 6-0 at home. As of today’s game, Miami (FL) holds a 4-3 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.

Miami (FL)’s games have, on average, featured 155.3 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 152.9 points so far. When analyzing the Hurricanes’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 153 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

In contrast to their season average of 82.9 points per game, the Miami (FL) had a below average performance. They scored 62 points against Notre Dame and had a field goal percentage of 46.3%. The team’s top scorer is Wooga Poplar, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 16.9, while Norchad Omier also maintains a PPG average of 16 leading up to the game.

At this time, the Hurricanes’ defense is positioned 150th in the country, permitting 72.4 points per game. Miami (FL)’s three-point defense is currently 98th in the country at 7.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.1% of their shots vs. Miami (FL).