The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (12-18, 6-11 Mid-American) look to end a disappointing season on a bright note against the Buffalo Bulls (14-16, 8-9) in Alumni Arena Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Buffalo odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
This will be a shootout in Buffalo. The 1st meeting between these teams on Jan. 10 finished with the RedHawks winning 91-80 after Buffalo came in favored by 3 points.
Defense is optional when these teams play. Buffalo ranks 348th in the nation, allowing 77.4 points per game, while Miami is 295th at 74.2 PPG.
Despite the RedHawks scoring 91 against Buffalo last time, they only average 74.0 PPG. Buffalo’s offense ranks 43rd at 77.9 points.
With this game in Buffalo, the home-court Bulls will be able to score in spurts while Miami will have some trouble keeping up.
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Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Miami (Ohio) +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Buffalo -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Miami (Ohio) +8.5 (-110) | Buffalo -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo picks and predictions
Prediction
Buffalo 88, Miami Ohio 82
Moneyline
PASS.
With both offenses being able to score, I am giving the edge to Buffalo playing at home. With the line being so high at -400, I am not willing to make a play and I would rather take a chance on the total of 152.5.
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Against the spread
MIAMI (Ohio) +8.5 (-110).
Miami is coming off a rare win this season. In its last 6 games after a win, the RedHawks are 5-1 ATS. They are also 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
On the converse, Buffalo is 1-5 ATS after covering in its prior game. It is also 1-5 ATS in its last 6 following an outright win.
Both teams go in different directions following a win this season. I will take my chances, but only slightly, with the underdog RedHawks to cover the large +8.5 number being offered.
Over/Under
OVER 152.5 (-110).
After getting to 171 in the prior meeting, this will be another game in which neither defense can stop the opposing offense.
Buffalo will also be able to score on a leaky RedHawks defense as both teams let it all hang out as the season comes to a close. Expect points and a lot of them. 152.5 is not high enough to avoid taking the Over.
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