The Central Michigan Chippewas (11-8, 4-2 MAC) will be at John D. Millett Hall to clash against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (9-11, 2-5 MAC) in a MAC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Central Michigan Chippewas at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The RedHawks defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 73-68, while the Chippewas beat the Ball State Cardinals 71-66.
Central Michigan’s 18.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Ball State, who had a rate of 31.8. The Chippewas’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.3, while the Cardinals’ was above their season average of 16.1. Meanwhile, Miami (OH)’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Michigan. The RedHawks had a rate of 14.0 (better than their season average of 14.9), while the Eagles posted a mark of 19.6 (above the 15.6 mark opponents have averaged against Miami (OH) this season). Nike Sibande fueled Miami (OH) with 14 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Central Michigan was lifted by Dallas Morgan, who contributed 21 points.
In their first matchup this season, Rob Montgomery led the Chippewas to a 93-82 victory. He notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Central Michigan’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Miami (OH). The Chippewas had a rate of 0.212, while the RedHawks posted a mark of 0.115.
Ball protection could play a key role in this battle. Miami (OH) commits the 41st-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Central Michigan forces the 45th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.7 percent).
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Central Michigan ranks seventh in steals per game (9.7) while Miami (OH) ranks 208th (5.2).
- The RedHawks rank 143rd in assists per game (13.1) while the Chippewas rank 196th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The RedHawks average 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Chippewas rank 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- Central Michigan ranks 76th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Miami (OH) ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (11.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
- The RedHawks have been outscored by an average of 5.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami (OH) has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
