Louisville vs Miami Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Louisville vs Miami prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview

The Louisville Cardinals are 17-6 (10-2) this season after they defeated Boston College by a score of 84-58 in their last game. Louisville led 41-31 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Cardinals shot 50% from the field, 39.1% on three pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. J’Vonne Hadley led Louisville with 22 points and four rebounds, while Terrence Edwards Jr. added 19 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cardinals lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 77-70, but did beat Wake Forest by a score of 72-59 before that. Louisville has won 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently tied for second in the ACC standings with a 10-2 record. Louisville has scored 78.8 points per game and they have allowed 69.1 points against per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 15.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, while Terrence Edwards Jr. is averaging 14.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Louisville is shooting 44% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 32% on three pointers this season. 

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 5-17 (1-10) this year after they defeated Notre Dame by a score of 63-57 in their last game. Miami trailed 36-25 at halftime, but they out scored ND by a total of 38-21 in the second half for the win. The Hurricanes shot 46% from the field, 22.2% on three pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Matthew Cleveland led Miami with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Lynn Kidd added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Hurricanes lost to Virginia by a score of 82-71 and California by a score of 98-94. Miami has lost 10 of their last 11 games and they are currently last in the ACC standings with a 1-10 record. Miami has scored 74.9 points per game and they have allowed 79.6 points against per game, while also averaging 31.9 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Matthew Cleveland is averaging 15.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Lynn Kidd is averaging 11.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Miami is shooting 46.3% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this season. 

Why Louisville will beat Miami

• Miami (FL) has lost 20 of its last 21 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Louisville has won each of its last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Louisville has won the first half in each of its last 13 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Louisville ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.7).
• Louisville ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.0).
• Miami (FL) ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
• Miami (FL) ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.6%).

Louisville vs Miami Prediction 

Miami comes into this matchup looking for just their second win in conference play, but they will be on the road for this game. The Hurricanes did beat Notre Dame in their last game, which snapped a very long losing streak, but they have been terrible pretty much all season. Louisville has won 11 of their last 12 games and they have allowed 59 points or fewer in two of their last three games. The Cardinals have been great at both ends of the court and they should be able to take advantage of a Miami team that is allowing nearly 80 points against per game on defense. Take Louisville to get the easy win and cover at home in this matchup.