The LIU Sharks (1-6) travel to face off against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (6-1) on Wednesday, December 6th. This game will be played at Watsco Center in Coral Gables and televised on ACC. Miami (FL) is coming off a win in their previous game, while LIU is looking to get back on track from a loss to the FIU. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
LIU Sharks vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes
The LIU Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After seven games, LIU has a 1-6 record. In away games, the Sharks are 1-5, and they are 0-1 at home. As of now, LIU has a 4-3 record against the spread going into today’s game. In their last five games, the team is 4-1 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through seven games, LIU has an over/under record of 1-6-0, with their games averaging 141.4 points per game on average. In their most recent three games, the Sharks’ over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 139 points per game.
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win
Miami (FL) has a record of 6-1 as they prepare for their 8th game of the season. In their one road game, the Hurricanes are 0-1, while they are 6-0 at home. Miami (FL) has a current ATS record of 4-3 going into today’s game. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.
Miami (FL)’s games have, on average, featured 155.3 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 152.9 points so far. Looking at the Hurricanes’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 143 points per game.
LIU Offense Breakdown
In contrast to their season average of 64.4 points per game, the LIU had a below average performance. They scored 59 points against FIU and had a field goal percentage of 44.9%. R.J. Greene led the scoring for the Sharks, contributing 13 points. Additionally, Eric Acker chipped in with 12 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Acker (G) | 13.9 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Tai Strickland (G) | 12.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| R.J. Greene (G) | 9.4 | 7.0 | 0.6 |
Miami (FL) Offense Breakdown
The Miami (FL) offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 62 points versus Notre Dame. During the game, they attempted 18 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 46.3%. The team’s top scorer is Wooga Poplar, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.9, while Norchad Omier also carries a PPG average of 16 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooga Poplar (G) | 16.9 | 6.0 | 1.3 |
| Norchad Omier (F) | 16.0 | 9.1 | 1.4 |
| Matthew Cleveland (G) | 14.7 | 4.4 | 1.9 |
LIU Team Defense
Currently, the Sharks’ defense holds the 206th rank in the nation, allowing 77.0 points per game. So far, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 16 times per game (591st).
Miami (FL) Team Defense
So far, the Hurricanes’ defense is ranked 150th in the country at 72.4 points per contest. Against Notre Dame in their most recent game, the Miami (FL) defense gave up a total of 49 points while allowing Notre Dame to hit 46% of their shots.
Sharks vs Hurricanes Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, LIU has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, LIU has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 1-9 straight up.
- Miami (FL) has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Sharks vs Hurricanes Prediction
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Hurricanes vs. Hurricanes game, our recommendation is to take the Hurricanes at -27.5. Despite our model showing the Hurricanes winning 77-66, we like Sharks as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 154.5 and our model has the Sharks and Hurricanes finishing with a combined 143 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Last updated:December 6, 2023 LIU Sharks, Miami (FL) Hurricanes, Teams