A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-6) when they clash against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (7-6) at McGuirk Arena. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Chippewas were blown out by the Purdue Boilermakers, 97-62, while the RedHawks won big over the Wilberforce Bulldogs, 119-52.
Miami (OH) dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (above their season average of 0.176) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.750 (above their season average of 0.484). Wilberforce was 0.057 and 0.343, respectively, for those same stats. Central Michigan, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). David DiLeo played a key role for Central Michigan with 12 points. Miami (OH) rallied around Mekhi Lairy, who recorded 18 points and six assists.
The Chippewas won the sole game between these two teams last season, 84-77. The Chippewas’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the RedHawks. Central Michigan had a rate of 28.2, while Miami (OH) posted a mark of 20.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Central Michigan could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Central Michigan ranks 18th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Miami (OH) forces the 62nd-fewest turnovers (18.4 percent).
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Miami (OH) ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Central Michigan ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
- The RedHawks rank 185th in assists per game (13.8) while the Chippewas rank 221st in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- The Chippewas rank eighth in steals per game (9.9) while the RedHawks rank 155th (5.3).
- Miami (OH) ranks 101st in rebounds per game (37.8) while Central Michigan ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chippewas have been outscored by an average of 12.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Michigan has defeated opponents by an average of 9.3 points.
- During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
