Miami Hurricanes vs. UConn Huskies Betting Prediction 11/24/19

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The Miami Hurricanes (4-2) go head-to-head against the UConn Huskies (3-2) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Miami Hurricanes vs. UConn Huskies ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Huskies lost a winnable game to the 18th-ranked Xavier Musketeers, 75-74, while the Hurricanes got blown out by the Florida Gators, 78-58.

Miami had a better turnover percentage (19.0 vs. 16.3) while UConn did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (25-27; 92.6 percent). Christian Vital put together a good game for UConn with eight points and 12 rebounds. Miami was led by Kameron McGusty, who put up 10 points and five rebounds.

The offensive glass could be a huge edge for UConn in this contest. Since the 2018-19 season, the Huskies rank 68th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 percent), while Miami ranks 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).

Miami Hurricanes vs. UConn Huskies Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UConn, ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • UConn ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Miami ranks 202nd (23.0).
  • The Huskies rank 134th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Hurricanes rank 235th (14.1).
  • Miami averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 122nd in the NCAA. UConn ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Huskies rank 123rd in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Hurricanes rank 274th (33.3).
  • UConn ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.7) while Miami ranks 155th (3.2).