The Miami Hurricanes (6-4) welcome the Florida Atlantic Owls (8-3) to Watsco Center. The Hurricanes will attempt to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Florida Atlantic Owls at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Hurricanes defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 83-62, while the Owls beat the Florida Tech Panthers 98-52.
Florida Atlantic dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. Florida Tech was 0.356 and 32.6, respectively, for those same stats. Miami, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.377 and a turnover percentage of 12.8. Lehigh was 0.197 and 20.4, respectively, for those same stats. Anthony Lawrence II was a key piece for Miami with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, received a boost from Jailyn Ingram, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Owls’ Ingram has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Dejan Vasiljevic has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Hurricanes.
Florida Atlantic could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Miami ranks 64th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Florida Atlantic forces the 227th-most turnovers (20.7 percent). Furthermore, the Owls rank 270th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.199), while the Hurricanes rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.147).
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Miami Hurricanes Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (42.2) while Miami ranks 151st in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Hurricanes rank 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Owls rank 108th (7.1).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Miami ranks 102nd (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
- The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.0, up from 8.9 for the season.
