Ohio at Miami College Basketball Picks & Predictions 3/2/2018

Friday, March 2, 2018

Millett Hall

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The Ohio Bobcats head to Millett Hall to take on the Miami Redhawks on Friday, March 2, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Miami as 3.5 point favorites.

Ohio comes into this game with an overall record of 13-16. They currently have a point differential of -0.5 as they are averaging 76.0 points per game while giving up 76.5 per contest. Miami has an overall mark of 15-15. They are averaging 72.0 points per contest and giving up 70.2, which is a point differential of 1.8.

Valuable Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends

The Ohio Bobcats are 10-11 against the spread this season

The Ohio Bobcats are 13-11 against the over/under this year

Important Miami Redhawks Betting Trends

The Miami Redhawks are 17-10 against the spread this season

The Miami Redhawks are 12-15 against the over/under this year

Key Ohio Bobcats Injuries

11/27/17 F Ben Vander Plas Foot is out indefinitely
02/27/18 F A.J. Gareri Shoulder is out indefinitely
02/06/18 F Jason Carter Leg is out for season

Key Miami Redhawks Injuries

11/15/17 G Abdoulaye Harouna Undisclosed is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Teyvion Kirk averages 15.7 points per contest while playing 31.9 minutes per night this year. He grabs 5.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 40% while his free throw percentage is 74%. Mike Laster averages 14.2 points per contest in 32.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 2 assists per game and 2.9 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 72%.

Player Spotlight

Nike Sibande scores 14.3 points per contest while playing 32.6 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 4.3 rebounds per contest and has 1.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is at 76%. Darrian Ringo averages 9.3 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 30.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.5 rebounds per game and has 7.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 72%.

Useful Team Statistics

Ohio averages 76.0 points per contest this year, which is 113th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is -0.5 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 193rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 38%, which is good for 69th in Division 1. They average 36.3 boards per contest and 14.4 assists per game, which ranks them 121st and 125th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 165th with 13.2 per game. The Bobcats allow 76.5 points per contest, which is 279th in the country. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 137th and 40th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 39.2 rebounds a game which ranks 334th, and they allow 12.9 assists per game which puts them in 135th place in college basketball. They force 13.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 211th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Miami is 234th in the country with 72.0 points per contest this season. They are 213th in the nation in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 1.8. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 220th in Division 1. They are 99th in the country in rebounding with 36.8 boards per contest and 161st in assists per game with 13.9. The RedHawks are 97th in turnovers per contest with 13.8. The RedHawks give up 70.2 points per game, which ranks them 121st in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 44% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 158th and 59th in those defensive statistics. They rank 63rd with 11.8 dimes allowed per game and 173rd with 34.7 boards surrendered per contest. The RedHawks are 154th in college basketball in forcing turnovers with 12.9 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Bobcats are 261st in the nation in offensive rating with 101.1, and their defensive rating of 101.7 is ranked 153rd. In terms of pace they are 46th in the country with 72.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 189th. As a team they are 203rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 245th in Division 1. Ohio is 204th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 125th in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

Miami is 93rd in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 130th in the nation. The RedHawks are 238th in the country in offensive rating with 102.2, and their defensive rating of 99.7 is ranked 95th. In terms of pace they are 228th in Division 1 with 68.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 170th. As a team they are 212th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shots, ranking 51st in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Ohio/Miami college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Ohio +3.5

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