Campbell Fighting Camels at Miami Hurricanes ATS Prediction 12/29/18

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The Miami Hurricanes (7-4) welcome the Campbell Fighting Camels (6-6) to Watsco Center. The Hurricanes will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.

Campbell Fighting Camels at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hurricanes dismantled the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 83-62, while the Fighting Camels beat the UNCW Seahawks 97-93.

Campbell’s 7.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UNCW, who had a rate of 19.4. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.197) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 20.4). Miami was led by Anthony Lawrence II, who contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds. Chris Clemons played a pivotal role for Campbell with 44 points, eight rebounds and five steals.

The Fighting Camels’ Clemons has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Dejan Vasiljevic has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Hurricanes.

Campbell appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fighting Camels rank 33rd in effective field goal percentage (0.559), while Miami ranks 200th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.502).

Campbell Fighting Camels at Miami Hurricanes Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Campbell averages 28.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. Miami ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
  • The Fighting Camels rank 31st in steals per game (8.4) while the Hurricanes rank 93rd (6.7).
  • Miami ranks 88th in assists per game (14.5) while Campbell ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (13.5).
  • The Hurricanes rank 158th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Fighting Camels rank 232nd (32.1).
  • Miami ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.7) while Campbell ranks 106th (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
  • The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.0, up from 9.9 for the season.