The Miami (OH) RedHawks (13-11, 5-6 MAC) will be at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse to square off against the Western Michigan Broncos (7-18, 1-11 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Broncos were blown out by the Kent State Golden Flashes, 82-63, while the RedHawks easily got past the Ohio Bobcats, 79-59.
Miami (OH) dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.462 (above their season average of 0.231) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 30.6). Ohio was 0.186 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. Western Michigan, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.444 (above their season average of 0.262). Western Michigan’s Josh Davis played well, putting up 17 points and five rebounds. Miami (OH), meanwhile, rallied around Bam Bowman, who contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds.
The Broncos dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Western Michigan won 68-64. The Broncos’ 15.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the RedHawks, who had a mark of 22.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical Western Michigan offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Broncos currently rank 70th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Miami (OH) ranks 172nd in FTA rate allowed (0.228).
Miami (OH) at Western Michigan Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Miami (OH) averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 46th in the NCAA. Western Michigan ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The RedHawks rank 104th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Broncos rank 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Miami (OH) ranks 220th in assists per game (11.6) while Western Michigan ranks 227th (11.4).
- The RedHawks rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Broncos rank 202nd (7.8).
- Miami (OH) ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Western Michigan ranks 108th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (9.4 below their season average).
- The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 5.6 for the season.
