A couple of teams that like to keep the ball on the ground, Coach Chuck Martin and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (+7) will be facing off against their conference rival Buffalo Bulls (-7) at UB Stadium. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action by tuning in to ESPN2.
Betting Preview: Buffalo Bulls vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks
In this Tuesday Mid-American game, Buffalo is getting picked as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 7 points. If they want to play the moneyline, gamblers would currently need to wager $300 in order to win $100 back on the Bulls (-300). The RedHawks are getting +220 moneyline odds. Based on how things are shaking out, there should be multiple good in-game betting opportunities for this showdown.
The RedHawks have lost 1.6 units this season and are 5-3 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 5-3.
The Bulls have been a pleasant surprise for moneyline bettors in 2018, gaining 4.0 units. The team is 6-2 ATS and the over’s hit in five of its games.
The RedHawks are only 3-5 straight up (SU), including 3-1 SU against MAC opponents. The Bulls are 7-1 SU overall and 4-0 SU in conference play.
The RedHawks lost to Army West Point 31-30 in a nailbiter where their defense allowed the Black Knights to eat up the clock by rushing for 347 yards on 74 attempts, including four rush TDs. Cam Thomas had a good day for the Black Knights in that one with 137 rushing yards and a score on 26 attempts. On the offensive side, Gus Ragland completed only 30 passes on 53 attempts for 329 yards and four touchdowns. Ragland (56 rushing yards on 14 attempts) also led the ground attack in the loss. Jalen Walker (eight receptions, 71 yards) and Jack Sorenson (five catches, 75 yards) shared the receiving duties.
Buffalo enters this one having just earned a 31-17 win over Toledo back in Week 8. The Bulls defense let the Rockets rush for 158 yards on 29 attempts, along with one rushing TD. Diontae Johnson was a bright spot in the loss for Toledo, posting 97 yards and a score on two catches. For Buffalo, Tyree Jackson completed 25-of-46 passes for 326 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Jaret Patterson (90 yards on 20 rush attempts, two TDs) and Kevin Marks (49 yards on 15 carries) mounted the ground game in the win while K.J. Osborn (seven receptions, 90 yards) and Tyler Mabry (six catches, 48 yards) led the receiving corps.
Miami (OH)’s run the ball on 50.4 percent of its offensive plays this year, including 61.5 percent across possessions in conference play. Buffalo has an overall rush percentage of 57.1 percent, and has run the ball 60.3 percent of the time when facing MAC opponents. The RedHawks have rushed for 145.1 yards/game (including 211.8 per game against Mid-American opponents) and have 12 touchdowns via handoffs this year. The Bulls are totaling 176.3 rush yards per game (204.8 in conference) and have 16 total rushing TDs.
The RedHawks offense has averaged 221.1 yards in the air overall (209.0 per game versus conference opposition) and has 14 passing scores so far. The Bulls have recorded 235.0 pass yards per contest (248 in the MAC) and have 20 total pass TDs.
Defensively, Miami (OH) has let opponents run for an average of 151.6 yards and pass for 198.1 yards per game. The Buffalo defense has allowed 168.4 yards per game to opposing passers and 162.4 yards per game on the ground. The Bulls are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 3.86 to opponents, while the RedHawks have given up a 6.16 ANY/A.
Offensively, Ragland has put up 1,560 passing yards this year. He’s completed 144-of-240 attempts with 13 passing scores and only three interceptions. He has a 6.72 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 7.97 over the last two outings.
Tyree Jackson has managed to complete 123-of-216 passes for 1,657 yards, 19 TDs and seven INTs for Buffalo. His ANY/A stands at 7.64 for the year and 4.88 across his last two outings.
When these two squads faced each other last year, Miami (OH) earned the win 24-14.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Buffalo Bulls Free NCAA Betting Tip
SU Winner: Miami (OH), ATS Winner: Miami (OH)
Team Betting Notes
- The RedHawks offense has created one pass play of 40 or more yards, while the Bulls have put up 10 such plays.
- The Miami (OH) defense has allowed two pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Buffalo has given up five such plays.
- The Miami (OH) offense has created 11 rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while Buffalo has created nine such runs.
- The RedHawks defense has allowed five rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Bulls have given up six such runs.
- Each team defense has created 19 sacks this year.
- Miami (OH), as a team, has produced 5.0 yards per carry across its past three games and 4.8 over its last two.
- Buffalo has averaged 4.5 yards per carry over its last three outings and 3.8 over its last two.
- In its last three contests, Buffalo is 3-0 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- The Over/Under for Miami (OH)’s last game was 47. The over cashed in the team’s 31-30 defeat to Army West Point.
- Over its last three contests, Miami (OH) is 3-0 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
- The Over/Under for Buffalo’s last game was set at 63. The under cashed in that 31-17 victory over Toledo.
