Who’s Playing
Miami (Fla.) @ Kansas
Regular Season Records: Miami (Fla.) 26-10; Kansas 31-6
What to Know
The Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes and the #3 Kansas Jayhawks are set to clash at 2:20 p.m. ET March 27 at United Center in the fourth round of the NCAA Tournament.
Miami (Fla.) earned some more postseason success in their game this past Friday. They strolled past the Iowa State Cyclones with points to spare, taking the matchup 70-56. The Hurricanes relied on the efforts of guard Kameron McGusty, who had 27 points along with six boards, and guard Jordan Miller, who had 16 points in addition to seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Jayhawks didn’t have too much breathing room in their contest with the Providence Friars this past Friday, but they still walked away with a 66-61 victory. Kansas’ guard Remy Martin filled up the stat sheet, picking up 23 points along with seven boards.
Miami (Fla.) is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
A pair of offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Miami (Fla.) comes into the game boasting the 21st highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 47.70%. Kansas is completely their equal: they also come into the contest with 47.70% field goal percentage. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.
How To Watch
When: Sunday at 2:20 p.m. ETWhere: United Center — Chicago, IllinoisTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Jayhawks are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Hurricanes, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Jayhawks as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.
Injury Report for Kansas
Cam Martin: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)Dillon Wilhite: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)Bobby Pettiford: Out for the Season (Abdomen)Kyle Cuffe Jr.: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
Injury Report for Miami (Fla.)
Harlond Beverly: Out for the Season (Back)Jakai Robinson: Out (Not Injury Related)