Miami-Ohio RedHawks Host the Western Illinois Leathernecks in NCAA College Basketball Action

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Miami-Ohio and Western Illinois on Saturday, with the host RedHawks trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Miami-Ohio RedHawks were listed as -7.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Miami-Ohio RedHawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Western Illinois Leathernecks will look to cover the spread vs the Miami-Ohio RedHawks on Saturday, as the Leathernecks are 0-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the RedHawks are 2-2 ATS. Western Illinois is 1-2 against the total, while Miami-Ohio is 2-2 versus the total betting line.

This game puts the Miami-Ohio RedHawks, most recently No. 139 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, who rate No. 285 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Miami-Ohio's No. 126-ranked offense, averaging 76.6 PPG, against a Leathernecks defense that ranks No. 77 at 66 PPG. The RedHawks field goal percentage has averaged 45.67% so far, less than the Leathernecks marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.41% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Western Illinois cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Crown College out of the gym and running up a 91-53 score at Western Hall.

Michael Weathers was dynamite, scoring 31 points and adding 5 rebounds but Northern Kentucky still won, 79-70, over Miami-Ohio on Sunday at Millett Hall.

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