Miami will attempt to win its first road game of the season on Saturday at Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes have lost all six of their road games this season and are 0-4 in neutral-site games. Pittsburgh, who is fighting to stay alive for an NCAA Tournament berth, is 10-3 at home.
Matthew Cleveland has been exceptional in the last 14 games averaging 22.1 points per game, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists, while shooting 55.1 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent on three-point attempts. Cleveland is pushing to earn All-ACC in a lost season for Miami.
Pittsburgh is led by the guard tandem of Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett. Lowe averages 16.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.3 APG, Leggett is averaging 15.9 Pts, 5.7 Reb, 2.7 APG. Expect a high scoring game. Pittsburgh is 94th nationally scoring 77.4 PPG. Miami is 349th nationally allowing 80.1 PPG.
Pittsburgh is 105th nationally making 35.3 percent of their three-point shots, but Leggett and Lowe are not threats, shooting about 30.0 percent combined on three-point attempts. Miami is 353rd nationally allowing opponents to make 39.2 percent of their three-point shots.
Miami at Pittsburgh FanDuel odds
Miami is a 12.5-point underdog at Pittsburgh per the FanDuel Sportsbook. Taking Miami and the 12.5 points is -114. Laying the points with Pittsburgh is -106. Miami is +570 on the moneyline and Pittsburgh is -850. The over/under is 150.5. Taking the over is -115 and betting the under is -105.
Miami versus Pittsburgh all-time series
Miami leads the all-time series versus Pittsburgh 12-6. The Hurricanes hold a 4-3 advantage in Pittsburgh. The Panthers won the last game in Pittsburgh versus Miami 71-68 in 2023. Miami and Pittsburgh have played tight games recently with the last three contests decided by nine points.
Miami at Pittsburgh television
Mike Monaco will call play-by-play and former Wake Forest star Randolph Childress is the analyst for ESPN 2 with a noon tipoff for Miami at Pittsburgh.
Miami at Pittsburgh prediction
Pittsburgh cannot afford a home loss to Miami. With their recent history versus Pittsburgh, Miami should keep the game close. Expect a high scoring game that Pittsburgh wins late.