Miami basketball at Louisville: Line, Predictions, Odds, TV Channel and Live Stream

Jan 16, 2021; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2021; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Miami basketball team has recovered from a midseason slump with a two-game winning streak. Miami will conclude a two-game road trip at Louisville on Wednesday night. The Hurricanes won a critical game at Wake Forest on Saturday. Kameron McGusty scored 22 and Isaiah Wong 20 versus Wake Forest.

Louisville is on pace for its first losing season in 21 years. Head coach Chris Mack was fired after the Cardinals began the season 11-9. Louisville is 0-4 under interim head coach Mike Pegues. The Cardinals have dominated the series against the Hurricanes. Miami has yet to win at Louisville.

Miami avoided losses this season four times when they trailed by double digits. The Hurricanes have rallied from a 14 point deficit to defeat Georgia Tech and 13 down to win at Wake Forest in its last two games. Getting off to a good start in what should be a raucous KFC Yum Center crowd is important.

Miami will have a significant edge over Louisville offensively. No Cardinals are averaging in double figures scoring. Louisville enters the game on Wednesday night with six straight losses and nine out of their last 10. Miami is tied for third in the ACC at 10-4. Louisville is 10th in the ACC with a 5-9 record.

Miami basketball game at Louisville

"GAME 26 | FEB. 16, 2022 • 7 P.M. ET • LOUISVILLE, KY.RV Miami Hurricanes (18-7, 10-4 ACC)Head Coach: Jim Larrañaga (Providence, 1971)Record at UM: 218-137 (11th season), Career Record: 688-471 (38th season)Louisville Cardinals (11-13, 5-9 ACC)Interim Head Coach: Mike Pegues (Delaware, 2000)Record at UL: 0-4 (first season), Career Record: 0-4 (first season)SERIES HISTORYAll-Time: 5-13 (3-8 since rebirth) | Home: 5-6 | Away: 0-6 | Neutral: 0-1 | Coach L: 3-6 (3-6 at UM)Streak: Won 1 | Last Meeting: 78-72 home win (Jan. 16, 2021) | First Meeting: 73-60 home loss (Jan. 5, 1951)Courtesy MiamiHurricanes.Com"

Miami basketball at Louisville Odds: Line, Spread, Over/Under

WynnBet lists the Miami basketball team as an eight-point favorite at Louisville with an over/under of 141.5 points. The moneyline for Miami is -120 and Louisville is +100. The over/under has a moneyline of -110.

Miami at Louisville Prediction Today

Miami needs to continue winning for their march towards an NCAA Tournament berth. With the slim one-point spread, Miami should win and cover. Miami has scored at least 70 points in its last 13 wins. The Hurricanes should continue to do that. Louisville has trouble scoring but cautiously the prediction is for the over.

What Channel is the Miami basketball Game On?

"BROADCAST INFORMATIONRSN • Play-by-Play: Evan Lepler • Color: Cory Alexander | Bally Sports Sun | WatchESPNAM 560 WQAM • Joe Zagacki | audacy.com/wqam"

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The Miami basketball team returns home on Saturday for its penultimate game at the Watsco Center this season to host Virginia. Miami will play its last home game of the season on February 26 against Virginia Tech. The Hurricanes also have road games at Pittsburgh, Boston College and Syracuse to finish the regular season.