The Miami Hurricanes commence their season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (1-0) at Watsco Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Miami Hurricanes ATS Prediction
The Mountain Hawks come in on a high note after dismantling the Monmouth Hawks in their last contest, 85-61. Lehigh out-rebounded Monmouth. The Mountain Hawks had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 28). Lehigh received a boost from Pat Andree, who was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
Miami went 22-9 in the regular season last season, which earned them a six seed in the tournament. They fell in the First Round to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Miami should have a noteworthy advantage. Since the 2017-18 season, the Hurricanes offense ranks 94th in that metric at 0.531, while the Lehigh defense ranks 251st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). Contrasting tempos will be on display in this contest. The fast-breaking Mountain Hawks rank 55th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Hurricanes rank 261st.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Miami Hurricanes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Miami ranks 94th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Lehigh ranks 312th (27.0).
The Hurricanes rank 66th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Mountain Hawks rank 268th (1.8).
Miami ranks 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.2) while Lehigh ranks 272nd (15.7).
The Hurricanes average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. The Mountain Hawks rank 177th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Miami ranks 193rd in rebounds per game (34.8) while Lehigh ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
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