The Miami basketball team will try to redeem themselves after a poor defensive performance in a 76-60 loss to Dayton at the ESPN Invitational on Thursday. Miami will play North Texas at 11:00 AM on Friday in the consolation bracket. The Mean Green lost 71-59 to Kansas in the quarterfinals.
North Texas enters the game against Miami averaging 68.25 points per game and allowing 57.25. Miami is averaging 76.0 PPG and allowing 72.6 PPG through their first five games. The Mean Green is 2-2 through their first four games and Miami enters the game on Friday with a 3-2 record.
Third-year sophomore Isaiah Wong was the only Miami basketball player in double figures in the loss to Dayton with 10. Kameron McGusty who averaged 19.0 PPG in the Hurricanes’ first four games scored only eight against Dayton. North Texas is led by guard Tylor Perry and forward Thomas Bell.
Friday will be the first meeting between Miami and North Texas. The Mean Green will be acclimated to playing a major conference opponent after losing to Kansas on Thursday. Miami has to be able to put the loss to Dayton behind them and play better defensively and more efficiently offensively.
Miami Basketball Game versus North Texas
"GAME 6 | NOV. 26, 2021 • 11 A.M. ET • KISSIMMEE, FLA.North Texas Mean Green (2-2, 0-0 CUSA)Head Coach: Grant McCasland (Baylor, 1999)Record at NT: 81-53 (fifth season), Career Record: 159-78 (eighth season)Miami Hurricanes (3-2, 0-0 ACC)Head Coach: Jim Larrañaga (Providence, 1971)Record at UM: 203-132 (11th season), Career Record: 673-466 (38th season)Courtesy of MiamiHurricanes.Com"
Miami basketball vs North Texas Odds: Line, Spread, Over/Under
The Miami basketball team is a 1.0 point favorite with a moneyline of -115 against North Texas who has a moneyline of -105 with an over/under of 129.5 according to WynnBet.
Miami vs North Texas Prediction Today
Miami was set up to defeat Dayton with the Flyers entering the game on a three-game losing streak. The Hurricanes should be able to bounce back against North Texas. The only wins for the Mean Green this season are against Oklahoma Christian and Texas Arlington. Miami needs to be more focused versus North Texas.
What Channel is the Miami Basketball Game On?
BROADCAST INFORMATION
ESPN2 • Play-by-Play: Doug Sherman • Color: Daymeon Fishback | WatchESPN
AM 560 WQAM • Joe Zagacki | audacy.com/wqam
LiveStream: FuboTV
Miami can still add a premium game to their schedule after Iona upset Alabama in the first round on Friday. The Hurricanes will play the Crimson Tide or Drake on Sunday. After the tournament concludes on Sunday, Miami plays at Penn State in the ACC-Big 10 Challenge with a 9:15 PM ET tipoff on Wednesday night on ESPNU.