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The Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-11) look to end their seven-game losing streak when they match up with the Buffalo Bulls (9-8) at John D. Millett Hall. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and will air on ES3.
The RedHawks lost a winnable game to Ball State 48-46 on Saturday. Eric Washington finished with 26 points to lead the game. The Bulls, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-61 win over Central Michigan on Saturday. Jarryn Skeete played well, recording 13 points and 12 assists to claim his first double-double of the season.
Over the last five games, Washington has really been playing well for the RedHawks. During that stretch, he has averaged 20.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.4 three-pointers.
It could be an error-filled game for the Buffalo offense, which ranks 272nd in the nation in ball security (TO% of 20.0%). It’ll be facing the gambling Miami (OH) defense, which forces the eighth-most turnovers in the nation (24.3%).
Miami (OH) is a slight one-point underdog in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is 140 points. The RedHawks are looking to improve on their records of 6-11 Straight Up (SU) and 6-8 Against The Spread (ATS). The RedHawks are an incredibly accurate shooting team from the line with a .732 free throw percentage, one of the highest marks in Division I.
On the other side, Buffalo has a SU record of 9-8 and an ATS record of 6-7-2. The Bulls are a force on the boards, grabbing an average of 39.9 rebounds per game.
These conference rivals will be facing off in their first head-to-head contest of the season. When they last met the Bulls were winners, moving their SU record against Miami (OH) to 7-3 in their most recent head-to-head meetings. Additionally, with a 6-4 record, Buffalo has the advantage ATS. When it comes to field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers, Buffalo held the edge in all three of these categories once in the last five meetings. Miami (OH) never did so in those games.
Predictions: SU Winner – Buff, ATS Winner – Buff, O/U – Over
Notes
Miami (Ohio) is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo.
Miami (Ohio) is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo.
Miami (Ohio) is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami (Ohio)’s last 9 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
Buffalo averages 76.1 points per game, placing the team just 128th in the nation. Miami (OH) ranks 87th in points allowed, giving up 67.2 points per game.
Miami (OH) has an average field goal percentage of 41.1%. Buffalo is an even 4-4 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, Miami (OH) attempts 16.0 three pointers and Buffalo attempts 21.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Miami (OH) RedHawks have a 1-4 record while the Buffalo Bulls have a winning 7-4 record.
Miami (OH) ranks 166th in offensive rebounds, while Buffalo ranks 88th in defensive rebounds.
Miami (OH) records 7.2 steals per game. Buffalo is 2-3 when giving up at least 7 steals.
