The Central Michigan Chippewas (11-2) travel to Miami (OH) to take on the RedHawks (8-5) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Free Prediction
In the Chippewas’ last matchup, they dismantled the Concordia (MI) Cardinals, 98-67. The Chippewas had a much better free throw rate (0.308 vs. 0.092) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 22.6). Central Michigan was led by Kevin McKay, who was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
The RedHawks lost big to the Butler Bulldogs in their last matchup, 90-68. Butler’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Miami (OH). The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.207, while the RedHawks posted a mark of 0.095. Miami (OH)’s Nike Sibande had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
After the RedHawks won the lone contest against the Chippewas last season, 70-61, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The RedHawks had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.098) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 20.0).
Both teams have had a couple of players trending in the right direction over their last five games. For the Chippewas it’s been McKay (0 points) and Larry Austin Jr. (0 points), while Sibande (0 points) and Dalonte Brown (0 points) have been stellar for the RedHawks.
This meeting figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s premier offenses square off. Miami (OH) currently ranks 60th with 112.5 points per 100 possessions and Central Michigan is 47th (116.1).
Central Michigan vs. Miami (OH) Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) averages 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Central Michigan ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
The RedHawks rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Chippewas rank 145th (37.0).
Miami (OH) ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Central Michigan ranks 114th (4.2).
The RedHawks rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Chippewas rank 43rd (4.8).
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The Chippewas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.8, up from 13.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
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