Missouri Tigers vs Miami Hurricanes Picks and Predictions for Friday, March 20, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Missouri Tigers will be in St. Louis, MO, Friday night for a 10:10 PM first-round matchup against the Miami Hurricanes, and we have you ready to roll with our Missouri vs Miami prediction. Missouri comes into the big dance with twenty wins and 12 losses this season. The Hurricanes enter this matchup as a seventh seed with 25 wins and 8 losses. Missouri has struggled immensely as of late, riding a three-game losing streak into Friday after the six-point loss to Kentucky. The Hurricanes have been up and down as of late, dropping two of their last three games after a 22-point blowout loss to Virginia. Read more about this Missouri vs Miami prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Missouri looks to end skid
Offensively, Missouri is averaging 79.7 points on 49% shooting from the floor this season, but the Tigers have averaged 73.3 points per game during their current three-game losing streak. Defensively, Missouri is allowing 75.3 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 82 points per game during its last 3 losses. Offensively, Missouri did score well in their last outing, scoring 72 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and the Tigers knocked down 5 triples. Defensively, Missouri was outmatched, giving up 78 points as Kentucky shot 78% from the floor. Missouri won the rebounding battle by 8 in the ball over 15 times in the loss. Mark Mitchell led the way for the Missouri offense with 32 points and seven rebounds on 21 shots.
Mark Mitchell leads the Missouri offense this season with 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and assists. Jayden Stone is second on the team with 13.2 points, and Trent Pierce averages a third-best 10.6 points per game. T.O Barrett is 4th on the roster, averaging 8.9 points in exactly 23 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Missouri:
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- Annor Boateng (Out) – Leg
- Jevon Porter (Questionable) – Lower Lef
Miami looks to extend its season
The Miami Hurricanes offense is averaging 81.9 points on 50% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Miami is allowing 71.2 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 88 points over its last two losses. Offensively, Miami struggled in its last outing, scoring just 62 points on 39% shooting, 20% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Miami was obliterated, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting, 42% from downtown. The Hurricanes lost the rebounding battle by 12 and turned the ball over 7 times.
Malik Reneau leads the Miami offense this season, averaging 18.8 points per game. Trey Donaldson is second on the team, averaging 16.5 points, with the team leading 5.8 assists. Shelton Henderson averages 13.7 points, and true Washington has averaged 12.1 points per game. Big man Ernest Udeh Jr. averages 6.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 9.3 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for Miami:
- Treyvon Maddox (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Marcus Allen (Out) - Illness
Missouri vs Miami Pick
- Missouri vs Miami Spread Pick
Both teams have been up and down thus far this season, but Miami will have the edge in this matchup. Miami has the depth and talent all over the floor to overwhelm a struggling Missouri team. Look for the Hurricanes to set the tone early as they establish their game against a good Missouri squad. Take Miami to do the job as they get the win and cover in Saint Louis to advance to the second round.
- Missouri vs Miami Over/Under Pick
Both teams scored well, and that will continue in this matchup. Each has struggled on the defensive end lately, which will lead to a big number in this matchup. Look for both offenses to get off to a hot start and roll for 40 minutes Friday night. Expect an offensive explosion Friday night as each team fights to reach the second round. Take the over on Friday night in round one as the Missouri Tigers take on the Miami Hurricanes
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