A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the 19th-ranked Buffalo Bulls (14-1, 2-0 MAC) when they welcome the Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-7, 0-2 MAC) to Alumni Arena. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Buffalo Bulls ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulls easily got past the Toledo Rockets, 110-80, while the RedHawks were beaten by the Northern Illinois Huskies, 83-70.
Buffalo dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 13.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.536). Toledo put up marks of 18.1 and 0.478, respectively, for those same stats. Miami (OH), meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (18-25; 72.0 percent). Jeremy Harris played well for Buffalo with 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Darrian Ringo, meanwhile had a solid performance for Miami (OH), recording 14 points, six steals and five assists.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The RedHawks won the most recent matchup 84-81. Miami (OH) had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 20.9). Buffalo, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 vs. 12.9). This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Harris has been playing at a high level as of late for Buffalo, averaging 14 points,7.0 rebounds,1.2 blocks over the last five games.
Buffalo figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulls rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while the RedHawks rank 249th in defensive efficiency. Also, the RedHawks rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while the Bulls rank 259th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Buffalo Bulls Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks 12th in assists per game (17.9) while Miami (OH) ranks 164th (12.5).
- The RedHawks average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 204th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
- Buffalo allows the seventh-fewest steals per game (4.5) while Miami (OH) ranks 25th (5.1).
- The RedHawks average 27.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. The Bulls rank 148th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Miami (OH) ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Buffalo ranks 115th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, down from 15.5 for the season.
