Millett Hall will host RedHawks vs. Bruins action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

The RedHawks are 2-5 so far on the season, and 3-3 ATS vs. the number. The Bruins, meanwhile, are 7-3 and 2-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Miami (Ohio) go 1-5 and the Bruins go 3-1 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The RedHawks sit at No. 188 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Bruins sit at No. 48 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Bruins will win this game 82-64.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Miami (Ohio)'s No. 316-ranked offense, averaging 59.4 PPG, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 187 at 67.2 PPG. The RedHawks field goal percentage has averaged 40.9% so far, less than the Bruins marksmen have achieved on the year, 47% per game.

Defensively, Belmont features the nation's No. 310-rated defense on the road, allowing 80.8 points per game. Miami (Ohio), meanwhile, comes in at No. 319 nationally in scoring at home.

Belmont won its last outing, a 78-55 result against Troy on December 15. The Bruins blew out Troy on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 78-55 win at Curb Event Center.

Miami (Ohio) was a 51-49 loser in its last match at home against Wright State. They failed to cover the 6.5–point spread as favorites. Miami (Ohio) suffered a 51-49 loss against Wright State on Saturday, getting 19 points from Julian Mavunga in a losing effort at Millett Hall.


Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Evansville are 1-3
After playing Wright State are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few Bruins at RedHawks trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 11 games at home
Miami (Ohio) is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Miami (Ohio) is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
Belmont at Marshall, Monday, December 19
Miami (Ohio) home to Evansville, Tuesday, December 20