Indeed, head coach Jim Larranaga and the Miami Hurricanes have made history. To show, The U is going to the Final Four for the first time. Larranaga is in his 12th season at Miami and has proven to be the perfect College Basketball lines fit. Previously, Larranaga, age 73, made a name for himself when he took George Mason to a Cinderella Final Four berth in 2006. Larranaga has been a success at The U, but this is his crowning achievement. Miami tied for the ACC regular season championship before gaining the Final Four.
Connecticut Huskies vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, April 1, 2023, 8:49 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Miami Florida | +5½ (-110) | 149½ (-110) | +195 |  |
| Connecticut | -5½ (-110) | 149½ (-110) | -245 | |
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Connecticut Huskies vs. Miami Florida SBG Odds Overview
Wise Guys like that Connecticut has recovered after falling from the #1-ranking in January. UConn coach Dan Hurley has proven he can steady a ship through rocky sports betting waters. On the other hand, Miami has emerged as a sentimental favorite among the masses.
Although betting action opened towards Connecticut, many sharps believe the Huskies are the best remaining team. Most important of all, UConn has provided consistent betting value all season.
Connecticut Huskies Team Overview
Overall, the Connecticut Huskies are 24-7 straight up, 20-10-1 against the spread, and 18-13 over/under the total. UConn has national metrics of 29th for scoring offense, 105th for field goal percentage, 105th for 3-point field goal percentage, 40th for free throw percentage, and 12th for offensive rebounding. In turn, defensively, UConn is 43rd for scoring defense, 33rd for field goal percentage permitted, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 6th for defensive rebounding.
Previously UConn defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen 88-65 as 3.5-point favorites. And then the Huskies annihilated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 82-54 as 2.5-point favorites in the Elite Eight. UConn has gotten the cash in nine of its last ten games. Also, the Huskies went under the total in six of their previous eight games. Adama Sanogo leads UConn with 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per contest.
Miami Hurricanes Team Overview
The Miami Hurricanes are 24-6 straight up, 18-12 against the spread, and 13-16 over/under the total. Overall, Miami has national metrics of 24th for scoring offense, 18th for field goal percentage, 42nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 12th for free throw percentage, and 154th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Miami is 233rd for scoring defense, 258th for field goal percentage permitted, 124th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 60th for defensive rebounding.
Last weekend, Miami beat the Houston Cougars 89-75 as 8-point favorites in the Sweet Sixteen. In the Elite Eight, the Hurricanes removed the Texas Longhorns 88-81 as 3.5-point dogs. Late on, Miami got the money in its last four games. The Hurricanes went over the total in four of their previous five outings. Isaiah Wong leads Miami with 16.2 points per game. Additionally, Norchad Omier adds 10.1 rebounds per contest.
UConn vs. Miami SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, gamblers have two excellent choices with the College basketball lines. As mentioned earlier, Wise Guys believe UConn is the best team at the Final Four. Also, UConn star Adama Sanogo will be the best player on the court.
UConn vs. Miami SBG Best Bet: Connecticut Huskies.