The Miami Hurricanes (2-0) take on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (2-2) at the Watsco Center. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Miami Hurricanes Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last game, they blew out the Johnson (FL) Suns, 97-47. The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.4, had an extraordinary mark of 54.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (above their season average of 0.467). With 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Cletrell Pope was the game’s leading scorer.
The Hurricanes had no trouble getting past the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in their last contest, 96-58. The Hurricanes had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 21.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.159 vs. 0.098). Ebuka Izundu was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 11-for-13 shooting from the field.
Miami appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Hurricanes rank 74th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while Bethune-Cookman is 230th in effective field goal percentage (0.500) dating back to the 2017-18 season. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-breaking Wildcats rank fourth in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Hurricanes rank 263rd.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Miami Hurricanes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bethune-Cookman ranks second in rebounds per game (42.6) while Miami ranks 177th (35.3).
The Hurricanes rank 116th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while the Wildcats rank 258th (14.9).
Miami ranks 87th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 225th (6.8).
The Hurricanes rank 56th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Wildcats rank 165th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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