Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Miami vs Drake NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.
Miami vs Drake Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. In this non-conference matchup, Miami is favored by -9.5 against Drake. The over/under for the game is 141.5 points.
Miami vs. Drake Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Miami Hurricanes at Drake Bulldogs
- Where: Charleston at TD Arena
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds MIA -9.5, MIA -512 | DRAKE +347 O/U 141.5
Hurricanes Preview: Taking a Look at the Hurricanes Chances on the Road
Miami cruised to a 93-63 win over Coppin State on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were heavy favorites, entering the game as 37-point favorites. While they secured the win, they didn’t cover the spread.
Miami dominated early, leading 43-19 at halftime. However, they allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 50. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
Hurricanes Offense Breakdown
Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 93 points while shooting 56.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, thanks in part to their 51.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 27 attempts.
The Hurricanes also dished out 21 assists, with Matthew Cleveland contributing 15 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 3 of 4 from deep. A.J. Staton-McCray was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts, while Divine Ugochukwu went 4 for 4 from the field in just 15 minutes of action.
Hurricanes Team Defense
Even with Miami's defense giving up 63 points, they allowed the opponent to shoot 56% from the field, including 59% on two-pointers (22/37). The Hurricanes also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts (77%).
From beyond the arc, Miami's defense struggled, allowing 14 threes on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting clip. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Bulldogs Preview: Will the Drake Defense Show Up at Home?
Drake narrowly edged out Florida Gulf Coast 63-61 at home on Saturday, November 16th. The Bulldogs, who were -11 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 130.5 O/U line.
Drake was down 31-30 at halftime but managed to outscore the Eagles 33-30 in the 2nd half to secure the win.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Drake's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% on 6-of-21 shooting. At the free-throw line, they made 17 of 25 attempts, good for 68%.
The Bulldogs recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game. Bennett Stirtz led the way with 25 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three-point range. Daniel Abreu added 17 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while Zavian McLean also contributed 17 points, shooting 53.8% from the field.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Drake's defense held their opponent to 61 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Drake limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 free throws (68%).
Hurricanes vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
- Although Drake has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 84 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Drake has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Miami posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Miami vs Drake Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Drake +9.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.