Purdue and Miami kick off Sunday’s second-round schedule of the NCAA Tournament out in the West Region.
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read ourMeanwhile, first-year head coach Jai Lucas and the Hurricanes are looking to keep their magical season alive following an opening-round win over Missouri.
Braden Smith is the engine of this high-powered Purdue offense, which ranks first in adjusted efficiency in both the KenPom and Torvik rankings, respectively. Smith is playing some of his best basketball down the stretch, averaging 10.8 assists over the last five games, including an 11-assist, zero-turnover performance in the Big Ten tournament final vs. Michigan. Purdue gets off to fast starts, as the first half Over has hit in 16 of the last 25 Boilermaker games.The Hurricanes will face some challenges in keeping him out of the paint, as Smith is one of the best at navigating the defense and then kicking it to an open man. Miami’s top scorers, Malik Reneau and point guard Tre Donaldson, combined for 41 points in the Canes’ 80-66 first-round win over Missouri. The game was tied at 54-54 until they outscored the Tigers, 26-12, late in the second half to secure the win. Crashing the glass was crucial, as Ernest Udeh Jr.’s 10 rebounds helped Miami maintain a 46-30 advantage on the boards.They will have to channel that effort once again, facing a Boilermaker’s experienced frontcourt in Taylor Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff. Overall, the Canes should pose a solid challenge to Purdue, but the 3-point line might be the deciding factor in this matchup. Miami has struggled all season to defend beyond the arc, allowing opponents to shoot 35.4 percent from 3-point range, a common factor in its losses. With the nation’s all-time assists leader leading the way, the Boilermakers’ offense should capitalize on open looks.Why Trust New York Post Betting Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites.Legendary tag team wrestler dead at 74Inside George Steinbrenner's infamous feud with Yankees manager: 'Hard to believe he said those things'Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ on Netflix, a Fitting Conclusion to the Stylish Rock ‘n’ Roll Gangster Saga
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