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Louisville vs. Miami (FL) prediction: Why Louisville is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/8/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Louisville vs Miami (FL) predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Miami (FL) and Louisville are scheduled to meet in the women's college basketball at Watsco Center on Thursday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Louisville as the most likely winner of the Louisville vs. Miami (FL) game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Louisville vs. Miami (FL) prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball game between Louisville and Miami (FL) 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Louisville a 90% chance of defeating Miami (FL).
According to our model, the over/under total of 139.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Louisville vs. Miami (FL) odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Louisville | Miami (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -15.5 (-114) | +15.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | -1351 | +800 |
| Total | o139.5 (-110) | u139.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Louisville vs. Miami (FL) picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Miami (FL) +15.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Miami (FL) | +800 |
| Total | Under 139.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Miami (FL) +15.5 at the spread.
Louisville vs. Miami (FL) game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Miami (FL) and Louisville at Watsco Center is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Louisville vs. Miami (FL)
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Watsco Center
Conclusion
We predict Louisville, with a 90% win probability, will likely beat Miami (FL) on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Louisville vs. Miami (FL) insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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