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College Hoops Predictions: Is Louisville a good bet vs. Miami? 1/24/18

Louisville Cardinals

Is Louisville a good bet to cover at Miami on Wednesday night? Tip-off for this ACC clash is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.

The Odds: Louisville at Miami, 8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday

According to oddsmakers, the Hurricanes are 3.5-point home favorites to beat the Cardinals. Louisville opened as a 4-point road underdog. The total, meanwhile, is sitting at 138.5 points after hitting the board at that same number.

As of Wednesday morning, 59% of betting tickets are on the Hurricanes to cover the spread. Meanwhile, 67% of the betting tickets wagered on this game is on the over.

Louisville is 15-4 on the year but just 2-3 on the road. Miami is 14-4 this season and an impressive 6-1 at home. From a betting standpoint, the Cardinals are 9-8 against the spread on the season and 3-2 ATS on the road. The Hurricanes are 8-5 at the betting window overall and 1-1 in lined home games.

Louisville Injury Report

Brian Bowen II is the only player listed on the Cardinals’ injury report. He’s out for the year due to suspension.

Miami Injury Report

As of this writing, there is no player listed on the Hurricanes’ injury report.

Our Prediction

In the Cardinals’ last six games, they have covered the spread five times. In their last six conference games, they’re 5-1 against the number. They’re also 5-1 against the spread in their last six games versus an opponent with a winning record. Finally, they are 4-1 against the number in their last five games when facing a team with a winning percentage above .600.

On the other side, the Hurricanes are just 7-15 against the spread in their last 22 home games. The Canes are just 3-9 against the number in their last 12 games played on Wednesday, too. Finally, Miami has failed to cover in 13 of its last 17 games following an ATS win.

Wednesday College Hoops Predictions: Louisville Cardinals +3.5

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