West Virginia vs. Miami Free Pick
A pair of five-win teams square off at BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Florida on Saturday when Miami hosts West Virginia at 4:00PM ET. Can the Hurricanes stay undefeated at home in 2010?
According to latest college basketball odds and oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com, West Virginia is currently a 2.5-point favorite over Miami on Saturday. The over/under total for this game is 142 points.
The Mountaineers come into this game with a 5-1 record but according to latest college basketball trends, they’re just 2-2 against the spread this season. They’re averaging 79.3 points per game this year compared to 67.0 against.
The Hurricanes are 5-2 on the year but they’ve covered in two of their three games where there were odds. They’re a perfect 5-0 at home this season and are averaging 77.4 points per game compared to 68.9 against.
College Basketball Free Pick:
West Virginia has the edge in points per game and field goal percentage, but Miami has an advantage at the free throw line. The Mountaineer defense is solid but the Canes have the edge in rebounding and their bench is also stronger. West Virginia is just 2-10 against the number when the line is posted between +3 and –3. They’re also 1-3 straight up and against the spread versus Miami on the road in the last four meetings between these two teams. We like for guard Durand Scott and forward Reggie Johnson to take this game over and lead the Canes to victory. Our pick is Miami +2.5.
2010 COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: MIAMI +2.5
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