Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Ohio Bobcats (11-10, 3-6 MAC) will be at John D. Millett Hall to go head-to-head against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-11, 4-6 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The RedHawks lost a winnable game to the Kent State Golden Flashes, 70-67, while the Bobcats fell to the Akron Zips, 65-53.

Ohio had a better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.133) while Miami (OH) had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.462). Nike Sibande had a good outing for Miami (OH), recording 19 points and eight rebounds. Ohio rallied around Jason Carter, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bobcats edged out the RedHawks in this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the last matchup, Miami (OH) won 68-55. Miami (OH)’s 0.294 free throw rate was their largest strength over Ohio, who had a mark of 0.153. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Miami (OH) could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The RedHawks currently rank 195th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while Ohio ranks 94th in FTA rate allowed (0.208).

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) ATS Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Miami (OH) ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Ohio ranks 200th (8.3).
  • The Bobcats rank 48th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the RedHawks rank 137th (36.0).
  • Ohio is 30th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Miami (OH) is 40th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The RedHawks rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Bobcats rank 202nd (20.8).
  • Ohio ranks 119th in assists per game (13.9) while Miami (OH) ranks 226th (11.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 2.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (8.6 below their season average).