The Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-5) welcome the South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-11) to John D. Millett Hall. The Bulldogs will attempt to end an 11-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the RedHawks got blown out by the Butler Bulldogs, 90-68, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51.
South Carolina State dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 and a turnover percentage of 17.5. For those same stats, Brevard College put up marks of 25.0 and 33.4, respectively. Miami (OH), meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 14.4). Miami (OH) was lifted by Nike Sibande, who put up 24 points. Meanwhile, Ozante Fields played well for South Carolina State, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulldogs’ Damni Applewhite has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Sibande has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the RedHawks.
The high-powered offense of Miami (OH) (51st in the country with an offensive efficiency of 113.0) will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of South Carolina State (335th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 112.5). The RedHawks figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Miami (OH) ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while South Carolina State ranks 265th (14.5).
- The RedHawks rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Bulldogs rank 66th (5.8).
- Miami (OH) allows the 43rd-fewest rebounds per game (31.8) while South Carolina State ranks 45th (31.9).
- The RedHawks rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Bulldogs rank 148th (4.5).
- Miami (OH) averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 145th in the NCAA. South Carolina State ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The RedHawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 6.1 for the season.
