Louisville Cardinals vs Miami Hurricanes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Miami vs Louisville NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Louisville.

Miami vs Louisville Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hurricanes and Cardinals game? Catch the action at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -19.5 to win at home against Miami.

Miami vs. Louisville Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Miami Hurricanes at Louisville Cardinals
Where: Louisville at KFC Yum! Center
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Betting Odds LOU -19.5, MIA +1375 | LOU -4625 O/U 152.5

Hurricanes Preview: Does Miami Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Miami improved to 5-17 on the season with a 63-57 win over Notre Dame on Saturday. The Hurricanes were +7.5 underdogs but pulled off the upset at home, covering the spread.

After trailing 36-25 at halftime, Miami's defense stepped up, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 120 fell well below the O/U line of 147.5.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Miami put up 63 points, shooting 46% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 59.4% from two-point range, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for 22.2%.

Matthew Cleveland led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 33.3% from three. Markus Burton added 17 points, despite shooting 41.2% from the field and 28.6% from deep. Lynn Kidd was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 15 points.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Even though Miami allowed 57 points, they still gave up a 46% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 50 shots. Inside the arc, Miami's defense struggled, allowing 19 of 32 two-point attempts to fall, a 59% rate.

From three-point range, Miami's defense was more effective, holding the other team to just 4 makes on 18 attempts, or 22% shooting. The Hurricanes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 shots, a 76% rate. Miami allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cardinals Preview: Can the Cardinals Secure a Win at Home?

Louisville improved to 17-6 on the season with an 84-58 road win over Boston College on Wednesday. The Cardinals entered the game as 13-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Louisville led 41-31 at halftime and continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 43-27. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Louisville put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.9%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point shots.

J'Vonne Hadley led the way, shooting 66.7% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts, finishing with 22 points. Terrence Edwards Jr. and Donald Hand Jr. each added 19 points, with Edwards contributing 8 rebounds and 6 assists.

Cardinals Team Defense

Louisville's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. They gave up 23 made baskets on 60 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Cardinals allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 6/11 from the free-throw line.

Hurricanes vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Miami has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 70 points per game.
Although Louisville has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 8-2. The team averaged 81 points per game in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Miami posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Cardinals have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.