The No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers will hit the road to take on the No. 16 Miami Hurricanes in each of their final regular season games.
Both teams are sitting at 14-5 in the conference, which is tied for the best record in the ACC. So, whoever wins tonight’s game will guarantee at least a share of the ACC regular season title. Virginia, the other 14-5 team, finishes its season today against last place Louisville, so you would expect the Cavaliers to share that regular season title once the dust settles.
Let’s dive into the betting odds for today’s pivotal game and then I’ll give you my best bet.
Pitt vs. Miami odds, spread, and total
Pitts vs. Miami prediction and pick
This spread is way too big for two teams who rank close in most stats you want to take a look at.
There are even some areas where the Panthers outrank the Hurricanes, especially on defense. For example, Pitt ranks 133rd in defensive efficiency while Miami comes in at 178th. Pitt is also 75th in opponent effective field goal percentage, and the Canes are 198th.
The last time these two teams played, Pitt won via a 71-68 decision. They dominated Miami in the rebounding department, recording nine more boards including 12 offensive rebounds on their way to victory.
If Pitt can put up even close to the same level of performance against Miami, they may not just cover, they may win the game outright.
Give me the Panthers with the points.
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Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
