The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks will hit the floor running against the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

The RedHawks are 7-15 so far on the season, and 8-12 ATS vs. the number. The Chippewas, meanwhile, are 7-16 and 10-11-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Miami (Ohio) go 8-12 and the Chippewas go 10-12 on the totals.



View Central Michigan vs Miami (Ohio) Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Chippewas are listed as 6-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 262-ranked RedHawks and the No. 284-rated Chippewas in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 60-58 win for the RedHawks on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Miami (Ohio)'s No. 312 nationally ranked offense (60.8 points per game) against a Chippewas defense that sits as the No. 201 at 67.8 PPG. The RedHawks have been averaging 43.1% from the field, more than the Chippewas have managed so far this season (39.1% on average).

Defensively, Central Michigan features the nation's No. 133-rated defense on the road, allowing 68.4 points per game. Miami (Ohio), meanwhile, comes in at No. 312 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Central Michigan was a 66-62 loser at home against Buffalo. They covered the 5-point spread as underdogs. The Chippewas endured a 66-62 loss at the hands of the Bulls on Wednesday, despite an 18 -point effort from Olivier Mbaigoto at McGuirk Arena.

In their last action, Miami (Ohio) was a 62-59 loser on the road against Northern Illinois. They failed to cover the 8.5-point spread as favorites. Miami (Ohio) suffered a 62-59 loss against Northern Illinois on Wednesday, getting 15 points from Julian Mavunga in a losing effort at NIU Convocation Center.


Central Michigan Chippewas Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Eastern Michigan are 6-4
After playing Buffalo are 3-7
After a loss are 1-9

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Akron are 4-6
After playing Northern Illinois are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

A few Chippewas at RedHawks trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Central Michigan's last 25 games on the road
Central Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Central Michigan is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
Miami (Ohio) is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing Central Michigan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games


Next up:
Central Michigan home to Eastern Michigan, Tuesday, February 14
Miami (Ohio) at Akron, Wednesday, February 15