The Miami Hurricanes (3-0) and Providence Friars (3-0) meet for an early-season battle of unbeaten teams in an opening-round game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Saturday in Uncasville, Conn. The opening tip at Mohegan Sun Arena will be at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN News). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Providence odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Miami has made it through three relatively easy games unscathed and is averaging a 17.7-point margin of victory. The Hurricanes were tested early in their season opener against Lafayette (Nov. 7); they closed out that game with a 13-4 run but still failed to cover a 26.5-point spread in a 67-54 triumph. UM is 1-2 against the spread.
Providence is coming off a 100-76 win over Stonehill Tuesday as a 22.5-point favorite and is 2-1 ATS. The Friars’ shooting was dialed in Tuesday and has been over their last 2 games. Over those 2 wins, Providence connected on 53.1% of its looks from beyond the arc and 80% of its attempts from the free-throw line.
Both squads are playing away from home for the 1st time this season.
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+
Miami vs. Providence odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Miami -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Providence +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Miami -2.5 (-105) | Providence +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet now!
Miami vs. Providence picks and predictions
Prediction
Miami 68, Providence 65
Moneyline
Miami has some length advantages around the perimeter. Providence has some new faces, and its roster will be tested by UM.
BACK THE HURRICANES (-140).
Against the spread
PASS. Some shooting regression on both sides could well turn this into a 1- or 2-point game.
Over/Under
The Under is 4-0 in Miami’s last 4 neutral-site games and 5-1 in Providence’s last 6.
Look for tough guard play and a slower-than-average pace in this neutral hardwood tussle. Some regression in shooting performance also seems likely and is a factor that often lags in the construction of totals.
BACK THE UNDER 141.5 (-110).
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Want action on this basketball game or any other sports contest? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group:
Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC / Wisconsin / College Football News
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1667]