Pittsburgh Panthers take on Hurricanes in NCAA Basketball Betting

Miami looks to cover the Hurricanes-Panthers pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 15-5 mark when they host Pittsburgh in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Miami Hurricanes as -16.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Pittsburgh Panthers vs Miami Hurricanes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Miami Hurricanes sit at 15-5 (9-9 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Pittsburgh Panthers are currently 8-14 (10-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Miami is 10-8 OU, and Pittsburgh is 3-15 OU.

The Hurricanes - Panthers odds would favor the Hurricanes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Miami is rated No. 142 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pittsburgh is at No. 317.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Miami's No. 116-ranked scoring average of 75.15 PPG, against a Pittsburgh Panthers defense rated No. 111 and allowing 70.32 PPG. The Miami Hurricanes FG% has averaged 47.13% to date this season, more than the Pittsburgh Panthers shooters have managed so far (41.85% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Jared Wilson-Frame scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Panthers to a win (they lost 60-55 to Syracuse at Petersen Events Center on Saturday).

Miami got 23 points from Lonnie Walker but lost anyway, 103-94, to Florida State on Saturday at Tucker Center.

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