It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-11, 4-6 MAC) welcome the Ohio Bobcats (11-10, 3-6 MAC) to John D. Millett Hall. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Prediction
The last time the Bobcats played, they were topped by the Akron Zips, 65-53. Akron’s 45.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Ohio, who had a rate of 34.2. The Zips’ mark was above their season average of 27.6. Jason Carter led Ohio in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The RedHawks lost a close one to the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last outing, 70-67. Making free throws was one of Kent State’s largest advantages. They were 21-23 (91.3 percent), while the RedHawks were 14-16 (87.5 percent). Nike Sibande had a good game for Miami (OH), leading the team in scoring with 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
After the Bobcats won two out of three games against the RedHawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Miami (OH) won 68-55. The RedHawks had a much better free throw rate (0.294 vs. 0.153) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.520 vs. 0.390).
Miami (OH) could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The RedHawks rank 195th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while Ohio ranks 94th in FTA rate allowed (0.208).
Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Ohio ranks 200th (8.3).
The RedHawks rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Bobcats rank 202nd (20.8).
Ohio ranks 119th in assists per game (13.9) while Miami (OH) ranks 226th (11.6).
The Bobcats rank 48th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the RedHawks rank 137th (36.0).
Ohio is 30th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Miami (OH) is 40th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
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