The Xavier Musketeers (3-3) square off with the Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-3) at the Cintas Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Xavier Musketeers Betting Prediction
The RedHawks will be looking for a similar outcome after blowing out the Army West Point Black Knights in their last game, 85-55. The RedHawks had a much better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.047) and held the Black Knights to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.5 (below their season average of 26.8). Miami (OH) was led by Bam Bowman, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
In the Musketeers’ previous game, they were victorious over the Illinois Fighting Illini, 83-74. The Musketeers held the Fighting Illini to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 29.1). The Fighting Illini had a free throw rate of 0.193 (below the 0.248 mark opponents have averaged against Xavier this season). With 10 points and eight rebounds, Xavier’s Paul Scruggs put together a solid game.
The prolific 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 edge on that end of the court. Additionally, 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 at Xavier Musketeers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Miami (OH) ranks 45th in steals per game (7.3) while Xavier ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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