It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-6, 0-1 MAC) welcome the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-6, 1-0 MAC) to John D. Millett Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Huskies played, they thoroughly outplayed the Rockford University Regents, 93-54. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.117) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 23.7). Northern Illinois rallied around Levi Bradley, who contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The RedHawks were blown out by the Butler Bulldogs in their last outing, 90-68. Butler’s 0.207 free throw rate was their largest strength over Miami (OH), who had a mark of 0.095. Nike Sibande had a solid game for Miami (OH), leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
After the RedHawks won the sole contest against the Huskies last season, 81-65, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Miami (OH) made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent). Northern Illinois was, on the other hand, 5-17 (29.4 percent).
Sibande and Dalonte Brown have played at a high level over the last five games for Miami (OH). Sibande has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Brown has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The prolific offense of Miami (OH) (61st in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 112.0) will clash against the mid-tier defense of Northern Illinois (250th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 104.8). The RedHawks should have the edge on that end of the court.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Northern Illinois ranks 230th (19.6).
The RedHawks rank 160th in assists per game (12.8) while the Huskies rank 210th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
Miami (OH) ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Northern Illinois ranks 42nd (2.6).
The Huskies are 37th in the nation with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game while the RedHawks are 52nd with 32.5 rebounds allowed per game.
Miami (OH) is 29th in the NCAA with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Northern Illinois is 32nd with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
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