The La Salle Explorers and Miami Hurricanes face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at BankUnited Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free La Salle vs Miami prediction.

La Salle Can Pick Up Marquee Win

La Salle comes into this game with an 8-2 record overall but they don’t have an impressive win yet. .Earlier in the season against Duke, La Salle was defeated 95-66. In the last game against Lafayette, La Salle was able to secure a 67-51 victory. La Salle on the season is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 73.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 160th but in this game the defense is going to need to step up. Khalil Brantley is averaging 16.1 points while shooting 38.6 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Miami Looks to Bounce Back

Miami has had a solid season, and in the last game he looked awful. Miami scored 63 points while the defense gave up 90 points and they ended up losing by 27 points. Nijel Pack had seven points, two assist, and one rebound. Miami on the season is averaging 82.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 47th in the league. Wooga Poplar is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 52.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

La Salle vs Miami Betting Prediction 

I am not so sure Miami is going to bounce back here. La Salle is a good offensive team and they are averaging 76.2 points per game. Miami’s defense is giving up 71.8 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. Look for La Salle’s offense to run up the score and that is going to be the difference here as they are going to keep this game close. Back La Salle against the spread.