It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Miami (OH) RedHawks (11-9, 3-4 MAC) welcome the Toledo Rockets (16-4, 4-3 MAC) to John D. Millett Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Toledo Rockets at Miami (OH) RedHawks Free Prediction
The last time the Rockets played, they beat the Central Michigan Chippewas, 76-72. The Rockets, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.9, had an extraordinary mark of 40.9 and held the Chippewas to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.538). Toledo received a boost from Luke Knapke, who finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
The RedHawks beat the Bowling Green Falcons in their last matchup, 67-53. The RedHawks made 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent), while the Falcons had a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 14.5). Nike Sibande was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
Miami (OH) may have trouble getting to the foul line in this meeting. The RedHawks rank 216th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.224, while Toledo ranks sixth in FTA rate allowed (0.156). The Rockets should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 60th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the RedHawks force the 73rd-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.5 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Sibande scored a game-high 26 points in the first game, in which the RedHawks lost 71-59. The Rockets had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 15.3) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 20.6).
Toledo Rockets vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Toledo ranks 13th in assists per game (17.4) while Miami (OH) ranks 218th (11.7).
The Rockets rank 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the RedHawks rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Toledo ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.6) while Miami (OH) ranks 120th (3.0).
The Rockets rank 18th in rebounds per game (40.4) while the RedHawks rank 107th (36.6).
Miami (OH) ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Toledo ranks 101st (6.3).
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The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 11.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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