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The Buffalo Bulls (16-13) will bring the regular season to an end on their home court when they face off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (11-18) at Alumni Arena. Action gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Mar. 1 and can be seen on ES3.
The Bulls are hoping to rebound after their 103-96 loss to Ohio on Saturday. Blake Hamilton recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds, earning his second double-double of the year. The RedHawks, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-65 win over Kent State on Saturday. Dion Wade stood out for Miami (OH), accumulating 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Over the last five games, CJ Massinburg has taken his game to another level for the Bulls, averaging 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.2 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 1.8 three-pointers.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Bulls winning the first matchup 77-60. Hamilton had a stellar game with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two three-pointers.
The Bulls enter the game with records of 16-13 Straight Up (SU) and 13-12-2 Against The Spread (ATS). The Bulls have one of the most prolific home offenses in the entire nation, averaging 81.4 points per game. The Bulls are one of the best in Division I in terms of free throws made, making a stellar 18.0 per game. The Buffalo defense has been on fire lately, allowing an average of 68.7 points per game, well under their season average of 75.5.
In the other locker room, the RedHawks have records of 11-15 ATS and 11-18 SU. The RedHawks have shown improvement on the offensive end over the most recent 10 game stretch. Over that span, Miami (OH) is averaging 80.4 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 63.0. The RedHawks average 68.3 points allowed per game, but have damaged those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 77.2 points per game during that span. The RedHawks are in for a physical game against Buffalo. The Bulls are not afraid to send opponents to the free throw line, averaging 22.1 fouls per game.
With the Bulls’ last win against Miami (OH), their SU record rises to 8-2 over Miami (OH) in their most recent meetings. The Bulls also lead the matchup ATS with a record of 7-3. 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
Notes
The Buffalo Bulls average 77.4 points per game, ranking 69th in the nation. The Miami (OH) RedHawks rank 84th in points allowed with 68.3.
The Buffalo Bulls average 72.6 possessions and 1.066 points per possession in games this season. The Miami (OH) RedHawks average fewer possessions with 65.0, as well as fewer points per possession with .969.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks average an effective field goal percentage of 45.3% this season. The Buffalo Bulls have split their games this season (9-9) when opponents have an eFG% of 45.3% or greater.
On average, the Buffalo Bulls 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, Buffalo has a solid record of 13-5, while Miami (OH) has a subpar record of 2-8.
Buffalo ranks 78th in offensive rebounding. Miami (OH) ranks 344th in defensive rebounding.
On average, Buffalo makes 7.2 steals per game. Miami (OH) is an underachieving 3-6 when it gives up at least 7 steals.
