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Villanova vs. Miami predictions and bold picks for Thursday’s Sweet 16 showdown in Louisville.

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The Villanova Wildcats and Miami Hurricanes have successfully navigated through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Their reward is a date in the Sweet 16’s South Region.

Villanova emerged from the first two rounds having hardly broken a sweat. The Wildcats topped UNC Asheville and Iowa by a combined 49 points.

Wins haven’t come as easy for Miami, but the Hurricanes have survived, topping Buffalo by 7 and Wichita by 8. As the saying goes, a win’s a win.

The two teams will square off on Thursday evening from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Winner advances to the Elite Eight and will be one win away from the Final Four. Below are the bold Villanova vs. Miami predictions for the matchup.

Pete Fiutak

Villanova is playing with way too much swagger. Miami won’t quit like Iowa did, but it won’t be able to keep up.

Robert Judin

Angel Rodriguez will create open looks for himself and his teammates to push Miami to the Elite Eight.

Glenn McGraw

Sheldon McClellan hits 4 of 6 threes and leads the game in scoring en route to a Miami win.

Jonathan Bass

Miami hits 20 three-pointers and runs Villanova out of the gym.

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