Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/23

Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Wildcats face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 164 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home against the Hurricanes.

MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes +6

This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Hurricanes.
• Not only will Miami (FL) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Miami (FL)?

In today’s game, Miami (FL) will face off against Kentucky, marking their sixth game of the year. Up until this point, the Hurricanes have been favored in every game and are currently 5-0. Miami (FL) enters today’s game with a 4-1 against the spread (ATS) record. Over their last five games, the team is 4-1 ATS.

After five games, Miami (FL) has an over/under record of 4-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 161.6 points per game so far. When assessing the Hurricanes’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 85 points per game.

The Hurricanes’ offense wrapped up their last game with 91 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 89 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Hurricanes offense has been good from outside, hitting 45% of their three-pointers on an average of 23.6 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 52%.

The Hurricanes’ defense is presently ranked 135th nationally, allowing an average of 72.6 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Kentucky, the Miami (FL) defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Miami (FL) made 15 free-throws vs. the Hurricanes.

Can the Wildcats Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

As of now, Kentucky is 4-1 and will play Miami (FL) today. All five of their games have been played at home. Prior to today’s game, Kentucky holds a 2-3 ATS record. Taking into account the outcomes from last season, Kentucky is 5-5 ATS in their previous ten games.

Up to this point, games involving Kentucky have had an average of 163 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 147.2 points. Their over/under record is 3-2-0. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 105 points per game.

Kentucky finished with 118 points in their game against Marshall. This total surpasses their season-average of 94.3 points per game. On the offensive front, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 33rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 30th in terms of percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.

At present, the Wildcats’ defense is nationally ranked 130th, allowing 72.2 points per game. So far, the Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.2 times per game (209th).