The Miami (OH) RedHawks (16-17) square off with the Campbell Fighting Camels (16-15) in the College Basketball Invitational at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Campbell opened as a 1-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 147 points.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Prediction
The RedHawks are trying to rebound after their 71-69 loss to the Toledo Rockets in their last game. Toledo’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Miami (OH). The Rockets had a rate of 0.210 (below their season average of 0.282), while the RedHawks posted a mark of 0.121 (below their season average of 0.191). Nike Sibande was Miami (OH)’s high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
The last time the Fighting Camels played, they were beaten by the Liberty Flames, 73-59. Liberty’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Campbell. The Flames had a rate of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.540), while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 0.434 (below their season average of 0.563). With 23 points on 7-for-22 shooting, Chris Clemons was the game’s high scorer.
It could be a difficult game for Campbell on the offensive glass. The Fighting Camels currently rank 336th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.1 percent), while Miami (OH) ranks 61st in defensive rebounding percentage (74.2 percent).
Miami (OH) heads into the contest with records of 16-17 straight up (SU) and 19-11-1 against the spread (ATS). RedHawks games have a tendency to go under the total (58.1 percent).
Meanwhile, Campbell owns records of 16-15 SU and 0-2 ATS. Similarly to Miami (OH), games involving the Fighting Camels also have a tendency to go under the O/U total (100.0 percent).
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) ranks 96th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Campbell ranks 280th (32.4).
The RedHawks average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. The Fighting Camels rank 150th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Campbell ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Miami (OH) ranks 139th (3.5).
The Fighting Camels average 23.7 three-pointers per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The RedHawks rank 158th in three-pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Bettings Trends:
The RedHawks have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami (OH) has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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