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Buffalo Bulls vs Miami-OH RedHawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Millett Hall — Oxford, OH

Article updated Jan 4, 2:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Bulls will face off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a Mid-American Conference game at Millett Hall on Saturday. Buffalo comes into the game with a 17-15 record

Game outlook

The Buffalo Bulls will face off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a Mid-American Conference game at Millett Hall on Saturday. Buffalo comes into the game with a 17-15 record after a tough loss to Temple, while Miami (OH) has an 8-4 record and is coming off strong wins against Defiance and Sacred Heart. Both teams will be making their season debut in the MAC on Saturday. Miami (OH) is the betting favorite with a -12 opening line that has not changed. Both teams have a clean injury report heading into the game. This matchup will be one to watch in the conference.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulls +575 | RedHawks -850

Spread: Bulls +12 (-110) | RedHawks -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami-OH will win straight-up is 89%.

Buffalo Bulls

The Buffalo Bulls basketball team has had a challenging season so far, scoring an average of 73.5 points per game while allowing an average of 81.1 points per game. Their shooting percentages are also below average, with a 44.1% overall shooting percentage and a 29.8% shooting percentage from 3-point territory. Despite these struggles, Ryan Sabol leads the team in scoring with an average of 15.9 points per game, followed by Tyson Dunn with 11.8 points per game. Dunn also leads the team in assists with an average of 5.5 per game. The team averages 35.2 rebounds per game, with Noah Batchelor leading in this category with an average of 5.8 rebounds per game. Defensively, Buffalo allows opponents to shoot 45.5% overall and 36.9% from 3-point territory. Overall, the Buffalo Bulls are ranked 239th in offense and 346th in defense, with a current record of 17-15. If you are looking for betting picks for NCAAB games, consider seeking assistance from our services.

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Miami-OH RedHawks Analysis

The Miami (OH) Redhawks have a strong offense, ranking 149th in the nation with an average of 77.1 points per game. They shoot well from the field at 49.6% overall and 39.8% from three-point range. The team is led by top scorers Kam Craft, Peter Suder, and Eian Elmer, who average double figures in points. Mekhi Cooper leads in assists while Antwone Woolfork leads in rebounds. On defense, the Redhawks struggle, allowing opponents to shoot at a high percentage from the field and three-point range. The team has a power ranking of 156 and a record of 8-4. If you are looking to maximize profits, consider choosing the Best NCAAB Handicappers to help with your betting decisions.

Miami (OH) Primed to Exploit Buffalo's Defensive Weaknesses in Matchup

Miami (OH) is poised to capitalize on Buffalo's defensive weaknesses in their upcoming matchup. The Redhawks boast impressive shooting statistics, ranking 25th in overall shooting percentage at 49.6% and 13th in 3-point shooting percentage at 39.8% nationally. Contrastingly, Buffalo's defense has struggled, allowing opponents to shoot 45.5% overall and 36.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 295th and 339th, respectively. Offensively, Buffalo has been inconsistent with field goal shooting percentage at 240th and three-point shooting percentage at 325th. Additionally, historical data suggests a favorable outcome for Miami (OH), as Buffalo has failed to cover the spread in the last five head-to-head encounters and holds a 2-12 ATS record in the last 14 games against teams from the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Bulls vs RedHawks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulls vs RedHawks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Bulls+500 → +550Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami-OH RedHawks-700 → -800Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Bulls+12 (-110) → +11.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks-12 (-110) → -11.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148.5 (-110) → 150 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148.5 (-110) → 150 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Bulls
17-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami-OH RedHawks
31-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:15:57.152Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Buffalo Bulls will face off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a Mid-American Conference game at Millett Hall on Saturday. Buffalo comes into the game with a 17-15 record after a tough loss to Temple, while Miami (OH) has an 8-4 record and is coming off strong wins against Defiance and Sacred Heart. Both teams will be making their season debut in the MAC on Saturday. Miami (OH) is the betting favorite with a -12 opening line that has not changed. Both teams have a clean injury report heading into the game. This matchup will be one to watch in the conference.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-09Miami-OH RedHawks 86 · Buffalo Bulls 65
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Buffalo Bulls 93-79

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Buffalo Bulls 93-79 on January 4, 2025, a 14-point decision in the series. Miami-OH RedHawks' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-39. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Bulls +11.5 (-110) spread, Miami-OH RedHawks covered, while the 172 combined points finished over the recorded total of 150.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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