The Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-3) will travel to the Cintas Center to meet the Xavier Musketeers (3-3). Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Xavier Musketeers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Musketeers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 83-74, while the RedHawks easily got past the Army West Point Black Knights 85-55.
Miami (OH) played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 32.7). For those same stats, Army West Point was 0.047 and 20.5, respectively. Xavier, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (below their season average of 37.0) and a free throw rate of 0.241 (above their season average of 0.221). Illinois recorded marks of 20.6 and 0.193, respectively, for those same stats. Paul Scruggs had a solid outing for Xavier with 10 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Miami (OH) rallied around Bam Bowman, who contributed 18 points and eight rebounds.
The high-powered offense of Xavier will face off against the mid-tier defense of Miami (OH). Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Musketeers rank 12th in offensive efficiency, while the RedHawks are 124th in defensive efficiency. The Musketeers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the RedHawks rank 324th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.195), while the Musketeers rank 59th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.201).
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Xavier Musketeers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Miami (OH) averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Xavier ranks 318th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Musketeers rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the RedHawks rank 117th (34.0).
- Xavier ranks 162nd in blocks per game (3.2) while Miami (OH) ranks 225th (2.6).
- The RedHawks rank 71st in assists allowed per game (12.1) while the Musketeers rank 235th (14.3).
- Miami (OH) ranks 45th in steals per game (7.3) while Xavier ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
