Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Ohio Bobcats Free Prediction 02/08/20

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The Miami (OH) RedHawks (9-13, 2-7 MAC) travel to Convocation Center to square off with the Ohio Bobcats (10-12, 2-7 MAC). The RedHawks will attempt to snap a seven-game road losing streak. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Miami (OH) RedHawks at Ohio Bobcats ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Bobcats fell to the Ball State Cardinals, 65-54, while the RedHawks were defeated by the Western Michigan Broncos, 64-60.

Miami (OH) had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 14.9) while Ohio held Ball State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.4 (below their season average of 27.4). Ben Vander Plas had a solid performance for Ohio with 12 points and nine rebounds. Dae Dae Grant, meanwhile led the way for Miami (OH), putting up 20 points and five assists.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Bobcats won 66-57. Ohio made good use of their 26 trips to the charity stripe, making 22 of them (84.6 percent). Miami (OH), meanwhile, was 11-13 (84.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Ohio figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bobcats rank 93rd in effective field goal percentage (0.518), while Miami (OH) ranks 261st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511).

Miami (OH) RedHawks at Ohio Bobcats Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ohio, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Ohio ranks 95th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while Miami (OH) ranks 233rd (37.2).
  • The Bobcats rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the RedHawks rank 95th (3.3).
  • The RedHawks average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Bobcats rank 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
  • Miami (OH) ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Ohio ranks 112th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
  • The RedHawks have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Miami (OH) has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.