Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on McGuirk Arena Saturday as the Central Michigan Chippewas look to beat the odds vs the Miami-Ohio RedHawks in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Central Michigan Chippewas betting line opened as -9-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Miami-Ohio RedHawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Central Michigan Chippewas currently sport a 11-7 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 7-7 ATS. The Miami-Ohio RedHawks are 8-10 and 9-6 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Central Michigan Chippewas produce a 11-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Miami-Ohio RedHawks have gone 8-7 against the totals betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 278-rated Miami-Ohio RedHawks taking on the No. 134-rated Central Michigan Chippewas in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Miami-Ohio is ranked No. 185 in NCAA basketball at 35.44 per game. Contrast that with Central Michigan's No. 25 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Central Michigan is the No. 1-ranked team in the country at 12.44 per game, while Miami-Ohio rates No. 145 at 7.33 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The RedHawks endured a 62-58 loss at the hands of the Huskies on Tuesday, despite a 18-point effort from Michael Weathers at NIU Convocation Center.
Marcus Keene scored 29 points for Central Michigan on Tuesday, but the Cardinals managed a 98-83 victory over the Chippewas at Worthen Arena.
- Miami-Ohio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Miami-Ohio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Miami-Ohio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami-Ohio's last 8 games on the road
- Central Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Central Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games
- Central Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Miami-Ohio home to Buffalo, Tuesday, January 24th
Central Michigan at Bowling Green, Tuesday, January 24th
