A team's journey to the College World Series can look much different than another's, which is certainly the case in Friday night's matchup between the Maine Black Bears and Miami Hurricanes.
- Maine vs Miami Game Info
- Maine vs Miami Odds & Spread
- Maine vs Miami Betting Trends
- Maine vs Miami Prediction & Pick
- Maine vs Miami Best Bet
Maine vs Miami Game Info
- Date:'Friday, June 2, 2023
- Time:'7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Alex Rodriguez Park – Coral Gables, FL
- Coverage:'ESPN+
Maine is set to make its first NCAA appearance since 2011 after it took down Binghamton to win the American East Tournament behind a 32-19 regular season record. Meanwhile, Miami made it all the way to the ACC Championship before falling short and finished with a 40-19 regular season record.
Maine vs Miami Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'MAINE: (+320) | MIAMI: (-460)
- Spread:'MAINE: +3.5 (-114) | MIAMI: -3.5 (-114)
Maine vs Miami Betting Trends
- Miami is 67-14 across 81 all-time head-to-head matchups against Maine.
- Maine enters Friday night having won each of its last seven games.
- Miami has scored at least 4 runs in 15 of its last 16 games overall.
Maine vs Miami Prediction & Pick
These teams are no stranger to one another. Miami owns a dominating 67-14 record across 81 all-time head-to-head matchups against Maine in the landscape of college baseball. The Hurricanes are also 89-18 straight up across 107 home g ames during the NCAA Tournament. That is dominance.
Aside from the trends, Miami also has a huge advantage at the plate here. All three of Maine's primary starting pitchers own ERAs over 4.00 and they will now have to face a Hurricanes lineup that ranks seventh in the nation in home runs (112). Expect a couple of long balss to help the home team win.
Maine is far from an easy opponent, but Miami's past success makes them the one worth backing.
Final Score Prediction:'Maine: 6 | Miami: 8
Maine vs Miami Best Bet
Maine should not be overlooked as it has won 12 of its last 16 games. It's an impressive mark that could've been even better if the Black Bears won some close contests. Keep in mind each of their last six losses have all come by a single run. In fact, the Black Bears have lost by a margin of at least 4 runs just once since March 15. Positive momentum will help Maine give Miami a run for its money.