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Miami vs. Florida prediction: Thomas Haugh shines in college hoops season opener

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Smith, M. (2026, November 2). Miami vs. Florida prediction: Thomas Haugh shines in college hoops season opener. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/betting/miami-vs-florida-prediction-college-basketball-picks-odds-best-bets-for-season-opener/

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Malik Smith predicts that Florida Gators' forward Thomas Haugh will have a strong start to the season against Miami Hurricanes, scoring at least 17 points. The game is set as a neutral court matchup with Florida favored by 4.5 points and an Over/Under of 160.5 points. Haugh, who made significant improvements last year increasing his scoring average from 9.8 to 17.1 points per game, is expected to continue his upward trajectory this season. Smith's analysis focuses on betting insights rather than a general preview or commentary on the teams involved.

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The Florida Gators begin their college basketball season as the No. 1 team in the Associated Press' preseason poll, facing off against the Miami Hurricanes on November 8, 2026. Despite falling short of repeating as national champions last year, Florida demonstrated dominance with a 16-2 record and a winning performance against ranked teams from their conference. Key players like Thomas Haugh, who significantly improved his scoring from 9.8 to 17.1 points per game, are returning for another season. The Gators are favored by 4.5 points in the matchup with an Over/Under set at 160.5.

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The Florida Gators enter the college basketball season as the No. 1 team in the Associated Press’ preseason hoops poll and have the second-shortest odds to win a national title (+600) behind the Duke Blue Devils. asserted

Gators → enter → Devils

The Gators get a good test right off the bat when they open the season against the No. 14-ranked Miami Hurricanes in a cross-state battle taking place in the same arena where their season ended in the NCAA Tournament. asserted

season → get → Tournament

They enter the season opener as 4.5-point favorites against the ‘Canes on a neutral court with the Over/Under set at 160.5. asserted

Under → enter → 160.5

Miami vs. Florida prediction Florida may have fallen short of repeating as national champions, but that doesn’t take away the dominance they displayed last season in their quest to defend their title. uncertain

they → fall → title

The Gators went 16-2 in a crowded SEC field and finished as the only team in the conference with a winning record against AP-ranked teams (6-4). asserted

Gators → go → teams

Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh, key members of their title team, returned for their senior season. asserted

Condon → return → season

Haugh made a massive leap last season, boosting his scoring output from 9.8 points per game to 17.1. asserted

Haugh → make → 17.1

He could have easily entered the NBA draft and been a lottery pick, but he should be even more dominant at the college level this season. uncertain

he → enter → level

The high-flying forward puts pressure on the rim in transition better than most players in the country, but he also made a concerted effort to shoot more 3-pointers last season. asserted

he → fly → pointers

Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps I’m expecting another leap from Haugh this season, specifically as a more efficient shooter and scorer. asserted

I → get → shooter

Monday’s game is a great showcase for him to prove he’s the top player in the country. asserted

he → prove → country

I’ll take the Over on Haugh’s scoring prop at 17 points in the season opener. asserted

I → take → opener

The Play: Thomas Haugh 17+ points (-110, DraftKings) Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017. asserted

Smith → immerse → 2017

He’s a data nerd with a particular focus on the NBA and combat sports. asserted

He → ’ → NBA

He spends his weeknights in the winter looking for edges on plus-money NBA player props. asserted

He → spend → props

Miami vs. Florida prediction: Thomas Haugh shines in college hoops season opener

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