Miami Hurricanes vs Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Mount St. Mary's vs Miami NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Coral Gables.

Mount St. Mary's vs Miami Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountaineers and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 at home against Mount St. Mary's.

Mount St. Mary's vs. Miami Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Miami Hurricanes
Where: Coral Gables at Watsco Center
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds MIA -17.5, MSTM +991 | MIA -2100 O/U 150.5

Mountaineers Preview: Can Mount St. Mary's Secure a Road Victory?

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games

The Mountaineers improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, they not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.

Mount St. Mary's led 34-29 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, and they hit 11 of 33 two-point attempts, good for 33.3%.

The Mountaineers were able to overcome their shooting struggles by grabbing 21 offensive rebounds and making 31 of 41 free throws (75.6%). Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he went 0-for-4 from three-point range.

Mountaineers Team Defense

Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field (21/49). Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with the other team hitting 15 of their 31 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Mount St. Mary's opponents shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. The Mountaineers also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 24 for 75%. On the boards, Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Hurricanes Preview: Does Miami Have What it Takes at Home?

Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. The Hurricanes were -18 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.

Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime, and added 45 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 42 points after the break, indicating room for defensive improvement.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 94 points while shooting 67.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, with two-point shooting at 73.7% (28/38) and three-point shooting at 50% (7/14). They also hit 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line.

Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from three. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 81.8% of his shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 88.9% from the field.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Even with Miami's defense giving up 75 points, they couldn’t slow down the opposition, who shot a blistering 67% from the field, hitting 35 of their 52 attempts. Inside the arc, Miami allowed 28 two-point baskets on 38 tries, a 73% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Miami's defense saw the other team connect on 7 of 14 shots, a 50% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 17, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mountaineers vs Hurricanes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Mountaineers last ten road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 0-10 overall in these games.
The last ten games that Mount St. Mary's was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.