The Miami Hurricanes (5-2) meet the Yale Bulldogs (2-2) at AmericanAirlines Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Miami Hurricanes ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they blew out the Bryant Bulldogs, 103-61. Yale had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.705 vs. 0.392) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 24.2). Yale was led by Azar Swain, who contributed 15 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Hurricanes lost a close one to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last outing, 57-54. Rutgers’ 0.458 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Miami, who had a mark of 0.392. The Scarlet Knights’ mark was below their season average of 0.515, while the Hurricanes’ was below their season average of 0.548. With 16 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Anthony Lawrence II was the game’s leading scorer.
The elite offense of Miami will face off against the mid-tier defense of Yale. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Hurricanes offense ranks 94th in effective field goal percentage (0.530), while the Yale defense ranks 228th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.513). The Hurricanes should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Miami Hurricanes Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Yale ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Miami ranks 181st (3.5).
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