It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Toledo Rockets (13-3, 1-2 MAC) welcome the Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-8, 0-3 MAC) to Savage Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Toledo Rockets Betting Prediction
In the RedHawks’ last game, they were dismantled by the No. 19 Buffalo Bulls, 88-64. Buffalo’s 4.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Miami (OH), who had a rate of 23.8. The Bulls’ mark was better than their season average of 13.2, while the RedHawks’ was above their season average of 15.1. Miami (OH)’s Darrian Ringo put together a solid game, contributing 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The Rockets defeated the Western Michigan Broncos in their last outing, 85-77. Toledo’s 0.633 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Western Michigan, who had a mark of 0.470. The Rockets’ mark was above their season average of 0.534. With 21 points, Toledo’s Nate Navigato had a good game.
After the Rockets won both contests against the RedHawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Toledo won 71-69. The Rockets made 13 of their 17 free throws (76.5 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (7.9 vs. 8.8).
The high-powered offense of Toledo will battle against the porous defense of Miami (OH). The Rockets currently rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while the RedHawks are 269th in defensive efficiency. The Rockets should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Toledo Rockets Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Toledo ranks 22nd in assists per game (17.1) while Miami (OH) ranks 178th (12.4).
The Rockets rank 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the RedHawks rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Toledo ranks 30th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Miami (OH) ranks 101st (36.9).
The RedHawks rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Rockets rank 79th (3.2).
Miami (OH) ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Toledo ranks 90th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
The RedHawks have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami (OH) has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
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