The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (7-15, 1-8 MAC) and Ohio Bobcats (11-11, 3-6) engage in a Saturday afternoon rivalry tussle in Athens. The Mid-American Conference contest at the Convocation Center will tip off at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Since Jan. 19, Miami is 0-6 straight up and 2-4 against the spread. Despite playing at an average pace, MU’s defense has been touched up for 75.2 points per game, which ranks 325th in the nation. The Redhawks have allowed a 48.8% mark from the field in their losing streak.
The Bobcats have lost 2 in a row (SU and ATS), but return home, where they are 9-1 this season. Ohio has been much better defensively and behind the 3-point line on its home floor. OU coughed up 173 points over its last 2 games; the Bobcats have allowed more than 71 points in just 1 home game this season.
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