Friday's game at T-Mobile Center has the Houston Cougars (33-3) matching up with the Miami Hurricanes (27-7) at 7:15 PM ET on March 24. Our computer prediction projects a 75-66 win for Houston, who are favored by our model.

According to our computer prediction, Houston projects to cover the 7.5-point spread in its matchup against Miami (FL). The total has been set at 138.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

Houston vs. Miami (FL) Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Where: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Venue: T-Mobile Center
  • Line: Houston -7.5
  • Point Total: 138.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): Houston -350, Miami (FL) +280

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Houston vs. Miami (FL) Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Houston 75, Miami (FL) 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Houston vs. Miami (FL)

  • Pick ATS: Houston (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Houston has put together a 17-16-0 record against the spread this season, while Miami (FL) is 16-11-0. The Cougars are 15-18-0 and the Hurricanes are 13-17-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams combine to score 154 points per game, 15.5 more points than this matchup's total. Over the past 10 games, Houston is 3-7 against the spread and 9-1 overall while Miami (FL) has gone 5-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Houston Performance Insights

  • The Cougars' +658 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 74.9 points per game (98th in college basketball) while allowing 56.6 per outing (second in college basketball).
  • Houston wins the rebound battle by 8.5 boards on average. It records 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 27.4 per contest.
  • Houston hits 7.6 three-pointers per game (149th in college basketball), 1.4 more than its opponents (6.2). It is shooting 34.2% from deep (173rd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 27.4%.
  • The Cougars average 100.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (19th in college basketball), and give up 76.2 points per 100 possessions (first in college basketball).
  • Houston has committed 3.8 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 9.5 (14th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.3 (78th in college basketball).

Miami (FL) Performance Insights

  • The Hurricanes put up 79.1 points per game (25th in college basketball) while allowing 71.6 per outing (228th in college basketball). They have a +256 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 7.5 points per game.
  • The 32.4 rebounds per game Miami (FL) accumulates rank 134th in college basketball, 3.2 more than the 29.2 its opponents pull down.
  • Miami (FL) knocks down 7.6 three-pointers per game (149th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.6. It shoots 36.8% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.4%.
  • Miami (FL) wins the turnover battle by 1.2 per game, committing 10.9 (82nd in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.1.

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