Duke vs. Miami Prediction: Can Norchad Omier, Hurricanes Get Back On Track Against the Blue Devils?
The Miami Hurricanes host the Duke Blue Devils tonight in an ACC battle. Can Norchad Omier and the Hurricanes get back on track against the Blue Devils? Hammering Hank provides his best bet for the game.
Hammering Hank - February 21, 2024, 3:32 PM EST
5 minDuke vs. Miami Prediction: Can Norchad Omier, Hurricanes Get Back On Track Against the Blue Devils?
The No. 8 Duke Blue Devils head over to Coral Gables, Florida, to take on the 15-11 Miami Hurricanes. This game will be electric as Miami is looking to bounce back from dropping four straight losses, and with a win for Duke, they have a chance to inch towards UNC in the tight ACC standings. This will be a great game as I think this will be closer than most people think. I have you covered for this game, let's lock in!
DUKE VS. MIAMI DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 21, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Duke vs. Miami Prediction
Duke is 11-3 in ACC play while they are currently on a four game winning streak after losing on the road to North Carolina. They bounced back strong, but they have a tough road game tonight. Not only has Duke won their last four games, they have also covered their last four games.
This Duke team is playing above their expectations as of recent, and I think we see some regression from this team tonight. Duke has not played great on the road this season despite a 5-3 record. On the road, they lost to a 13-13 Arkansas team, 11-15 Georgia Tech squad, and to No. 10 North Carolina. Duke seems to overlook teams as times, and I think this could be a spot versus a underperforming Miami team.
Miami is 6-9 in ACC play and have lost their last four games like I previously mentioned. This team is struggling as of late, but this is a perfect spot for the Hurricanes to get the wheels back on the track and make one final push for conference seeding.
Miami is led by forward Norchad Omier as he is averaging a team high 17.8 PPG as well as 9.8 RPG. He will have a tough time getting rebounds tonight, but I do not be surprised if Omier gets a double double while scoring 20+ points. This team has been struggling to put up points as of late, but if they want to stay competitive tonight, they are going to have to score 70+ points... and I think they will.
Keys to the Game for Miami:
- Omier to get a Double Double
- Knock down open threes
- Get to the foul line
- Crash the offensive glass
- Take care of the ball
If Miami can limit turnovers, get second chance points, and knock down their three-point attempts, I like Miami's chances. This Hurricane team could beat this team outright tonight if they do these things. Watch No. 15 Norchad Omier and expect him to be a critical factor tonight against this Duke team. I am not sure if the Hurricanes can pull off an upset tonight, but I would not be surprised either. If anything, this will be a one to two possession games tonight, as I think this comes down to the wire.
Take Miami +6.5 tonight! Let's cash!
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