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Mid-American foes will collide when the Ohio Bobcats (17-8) square off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (9-17) at Convocation Center. Action starts at 2:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Bobcats dismantled Eastern Michigan 86-64 on Tuesday. Antonio Campbell played a pivotal role, recording his 13th double-double of the season with 33 points and 11 rebounds. The RedHawks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 73-56 loss at the hands of Ball State on Tuesday. Geovonie McKnight had a solid game for Miami (OH), recording 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Over the last five games, Campbell has really been playing well for the Bobcats, averaging 23.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.0 steal, 0.6 blocks, and 2.0 three-pointers.
The Bobcats are looking to build on their records of 17-8 Straight Up (SU) and 14-7 Against The Spread (ATS). Below-average play has been the norm lately for the Bobcats. In the last 10 games, Ohio has only averaged 54.9 points per game compared to the 78.0 they’ve averaged on the season. The Bobcats are an exceptional shooting team with a .473 field-goal percentage, one of the highest marks in Division I.
In the other locker room, the RedHawks have records of 9-14 ATS and 9-17 SU. Most recently, Miami (OH) is 7-3 ATS over the last 10 games. The RedHawks have shown improvement on the offensive end over the most recent 10 game stretch. Over that span, Miami (OH) is averaging 76.6 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 62.0.
These conference foes will be facing off in their first head-to-head clash of the season. When they last met the Bobcats were winners, moving their SU record against Miami (OH) to 8-2 in their most recent head-to-head meetings. The teams are even ATS, with a 5-5 record. Ohio topped the RedHawks in three key areas (field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers) twice over the last five matchups. Miami (OH) has never had the edge in all three categories.
Predictions: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio
Notes
“Ohio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games “.
“Ohio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games “.
“Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home”.
“Ohio is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home”.
“Ohio is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami (Ohio)”.
“The total has gone OVER in 13 of Ohio’s last 19 games when playing Miami (Ohio)”.
“Ohio is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)”.
“Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)”.
“The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ohio’s last 10 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)”.
The Ohio Bobcats average 78.0 points per game, ranking 58th in the nation. The Miami (OH) RedHawks rank 83rd in points allowed with 68.3.
Ranked 62nd, the Ohio Bobcats have an offensive rating of 111.9. The Miami (OH) RedHawks rank 220th with a defensive rating of just 105.3.
The Ohio Bobcats average a field goal percentage of 47.3% this season. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have an abysmal record of 1-8 when opponents have a FG% of 47.3% or greater.
On average, the Ohio Bobcats attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Miami (OH) RedHawks attempt 17.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 three pointers, Ohio has a winning record of 13-6, while Miami (OH) has a subpar record of 2-7.
On average, Ohio makes 4.8 steals per game. Miami (OH) is a poor 9-14 when it gives up at least 4 steals.
