The 5th-seeded Miami Hurricanes (27-7) and No. 1 Houston Cougars (33-3) clash Thursday in a Sweet 16 contest at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tip is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Houston odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Miami is No. 15 in the . The Hurricanes have advanced to this Midwest Region semifinal via wins over 12-seed Drake and 4-seed Indiana. The Hurricanes are 11-2 in their last 13 games.
Houston is ranked No. 1 in the nation. The Cougars’ Midwest ride has included victories over 16th-seeded Northern Kentucky and No. 9 Auburn. UH is 15-1 in its last 16 games and 13 of those wins — including both in this tournament — have been by double-digit margins.
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Miami vs. Houston odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access'USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Miami +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Houston -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Miami +7.5 (-108) | Houston -7.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)