Miami has lost its first two games at the Charleston Classic after entering as one of the favorites to win the title. Miami plays Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday in the seven place game with the loser leaving Charleston without a win. By nearly every measure, Miami has played poorly in Charleston.
Against three inferior opponents to begin the season, Miami averaged 98.0 points per game. Miami is averaging 71.5 PPG in its two games in Charleston. Miami is shooting 43.1 percent from the floor and 31.1 percent on three-point attempts while allowing opponents to shoot 46.9 percent and 34.1 percent.
Miami has not led in either game in Charleston. The Hurricanes has lacked offensive efficiency. Miami is averaging 9.0 assists on 22,0 made field goals in Charleston and allowing opponents 13 assists on 26.5 made baskets. Miami needs to play with more urgency to begin the game versus VCU.
Drake led Miami 7-0 in an 80-69 win on Thursday and Oklahoma State started 9-0 versus the Hurricanes on Friday eventually winning 80-74. The Oklahoma State game was not nearly as close as the final score. Oklahoma State led by double digits for about the last seven minutes of the first half and first 18 of the second half.
Miami versus Virginia Commonwealth odds
Miami is a 2.5-point underdog versus Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday per FanDuel. Taking Miami and the points is minus 104. VCU and laying the points is minus 118. Miami is plus 110 on the money line and VCU is minus 132. The over/under for Sunday is 146.5.
Miami versus VCU series history
Miami leads the series versus VCU 3-1. Miami won 69-63 in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Classic in 2007 in the last game between the Hurricanes and Rams and their only meeting on a neutral court.
Miami versus VCU TV
Miami versus VCU in Charleston will be televised by ESPN plus with a 12:30 tipoff.