Western Michigan vs Miami Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/4/2020

Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Location: Millett Hall in Oxford, OH

TV: TBA

Odds/Point Spread: Miami -5.5

Total/Over-Under: 143.5

The Western Michigan Broncos travel to Millett Hall to play the Miami RedHawks on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Miami as 5.5 point favorites.

Western Michigan comes into this game with an overall record of 9-12. They currently have a point differential of -1.9 as they are averaging 71.7 points per game while giving up 73.6 per contest. Miami has an overall record of 9-12. They are averaging 73.7 points per game and surrendering 72.7, good for a point differential of 1.0.

Valuable Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends

The Western Michigan Broncos are 8-9-2 against the spread

The Western Michigan Broncos are 10-9-0 against the over/under

Important Miami RedHawks Betting Trends

The Miami RedHawks are 6-13-0 against the spread

The Miami RedHawks are 10-9-0 against the over/under

Key Western Michigan Broncos Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Miami RedHawks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Brandon Johnson averages 14.5 points per game in 30.8 minutes per contest. He averages 1.1 assists per contest and 8.0 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 44% for the year while his free throw percentage is 71%. Michael Flowers comes into this contest averaging 17.9 points per game while playing 32.4 minutes per night. He pulls down 2.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is at 85%.

Player Spotlight

Dalonte Brown averages 11.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 24.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.8 rebounds per contest and 0.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 79%. Nike Sibande averages 14.0 points per game while playing 28.1 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.9 rebounds per game and has 2.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Broncos allow 73.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 279th in Division 1. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 221st and 122nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 38.4 rebounds a game which ranks 313th, and they give up 12.5 assists per contest which puts them in 180th place in the NCAA. They force 11.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 42nd in the nation. Western Michigan averages 71.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 167th in the country. Their average scoring margin is -1.9 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 253rd. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 233rd in D-1. They average 34.6 rebounds per game and 11.7 assists per contest, which ranks them 228th and 290th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 302nd with 11.9 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The RedHawks surrender 72.7 points per contest, which ranks them 261st in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 234th and 324th in those defensive statistics. They rank 88th with 11.4 assists allowed per contest, and 286th with 37.2 rebounds surrendered per game. The RedHawks are 116th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.7 per game. Miami is 112th in the country with 73.7 points per game this year. They are 193rd in the D-1 in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 1.0. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 87th in the nation. They are 155th in the country in rebounding with 36.0 boards per game and 207th in assists per contest with 12.9. The RedHawks are 296th in turnovers per game with 12.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Broncos are 183rd in the nation in offensive rating with 101.4. In terms of pace they are 185th in the country with 69.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 246th. As a team they are 204th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 128th in Division 1. Western Michigan is 302nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Miami is 301st in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions. The RedHawks are 115th in the country in offensive rating with 104.6. In terms of pace they are 132nd in Division 1 with 70.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 141st. As a team they are 155th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shots, ranking 89th in the nation.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Miami -5.5

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