Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Prediction 02/26/19

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The Miami (OH) RedHawks (14-13, 6-8 MAC) will be at the Stroh Center to square off against the Bowling Green Falcons (19-8, 11-3 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Bowling Green Falcons Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Falcons fell to the Ohio Bobcats, 92-87, while the RedHawks were defeated by the Akron Zips, 70-58.

Miami (OH) held Akron to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 26.6) while Bowling Green had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 18.4). Demajeo Wiggins played well for Bowling Green with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Darrian Ringo had a good outing for Miami (OH), recording 12 points.

In their first matchup this season, Nike Sibande led the RedHawks to a 67-53 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. Miami (OH)’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Bowling Green. The RedHawks had a rate of 0.315, while the Falcons posted a mark of 0.096.

This contest should be a matchup of opposite paces. Bowling Green prefers an up-and-down style of play (45th in possessions per game), while Miami (OH) is more half-court-oriented (259th in possessions per game).

Miami (OH) RedHawks at Bowling Green Falcons Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Bowling Green, ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Miami (OH) ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Bowling Green ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
  • The RedHawks rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Falcons rank 60th (2.9).
  • Bowling Green ranks 74th in steals per game (7.0) while Miami (OH) ranks 84th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
  • The Falcons rank third in rebounds per game (42.0) while the RedHawks rank 97th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7).
  • Bowling Green ranks 150th in assists per game (13.3) while Miami (OH) ranks 236th (11.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Falcons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 7.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average).