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Buffalo Bulls Poised to Upset Miami (OH) Redhawks in MAC Men's College Basketball Clash

Game time: January 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Alumni Arena — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Jan 9, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Tuesday night, MAC Men's College Basketball will feature a game between the Miami (OH) Redhawks and the Buffalo Bulls. The Redhawks have had a rough start to the season

Game outlook

On Tuesday night, MAC Men's College Basketball will feature a game between the Miami (OH) Redhawks and the Buffalo Bulls. The Redhawks have had a rough start to the season with a record of 2-8, losing both of their conference games thus far. On the other hand, the Bulls have struggled even more, holding a 1-11 record this season, but have managed to split their first two conference games. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM EST. In terms of betting, Buffalo opens as the favorite with a -1 point spread, with the current line currently standing at Buffalo -2.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: RedHawks +106 | Bulls -125

Spread: RedHawks +2.5 (-110) | Bulls -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 56%.

Miami-OH RedHawks

Miami (OH) suffered a 68-64 loss to Toledo, marking their second consecutive defeat. This loss brings their MAC play record to 0-2 and their overall record to 6-8. Despite initially leading the game, the Redhawks eventually lost steam, succumbing to the defending MAC champion Rockets. Darweshi Hunter led the team with 18 points, while Ryan Mabrey contributed 14 points and Reece Potter achieved a career-high of 12 points. The Redhawks shot 44% from the field during the game. Moving forward, Miami (OH) aims to secure their first conference win against the struggling Bulls team, which currently holds a 1-11 record. In terms of statistics, the team ranks 241st in the nation for points per game this season. They perform better in terms of field goal percentage, ranking 154th, and exhibit strong 3-point shooting, ranking 13th. However, their scoring defense is lacking as they rank 228th in the nation. They struggle in field goal defense, ranking 315th, but excel in 3-point defense where they rank 30th. The Redhawks struggle with rebounding as they are ranked 356th in the country and rank 190th in turnovers per game.

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Buffalo Bulls Analysis

The Buffalo Bulls are currently 2-12 on the season and have a 1-1 record in MAC play. Despite their overall record, Sy Chatman has been a standout player for the Bulls, scoring over 20 points in six of the last seven games. In their recent loss to Western Michigan, Chatman led the team with 24 points, while Isaiah Adams, Ryan Sabol, and Anquan Boldin Jr. also contributed with double-digit scoring. Buffalo has struggled this season, currently 10 games under .500. However, they have managed to secure their first conference win before the Redhawks. Offensively, the Bulls rank 290th in scoring, 305th in field goal percentage, and 356th in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, the Redhawks rank 308th in scoring defense, 328th in field goal defense, and 292nd in 3-point shooting. In terms of rebounding, Buffalo is slightly above average and ranks 141st in the nation in total rebounds per game. However, they struggle with turnovers and rank 348th in turnovers per game. In terms of power rankings, the Buffalo Bulls are ranked 140th. They have a ranking of 317 for offense, scoring an average of 67.92 points per game, and a ranking of 335 for defense, giving up an average of 78.77 points per game. The Bulls have a record of 1-11 overall, with a 5-8 against the spread (ATS) record. In their last three matchups against Buffalo, Miami-OH has gone 2-1 but has a 0-3 record against the spread. Offensively, the Bulls have a field goal percentage of 41.49% (ranked 305th), a free throw percentage of 71.20% (ranked 172nd), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 25.55% (ranked 357th). They average 37.00 rebounds per game (ranked 163rd), 12.08 offensive assists, and 16.62 turnovers per game (ranked 286th and 358th, respectively). Defensively, the Bulls allow opponents to shoot 47.44% from the field (ranked 342nd), 67.92% from the free-throw line (ranked 59th), and 34.35% from 3

Buffalo Poised to Take Advantage of Miami's Defensive Weaknesses in Upcoming Game

On Tuesday night, Buffalo has an opportunity to secure its third win of the season against a struggling Miami team. Miami's defensive difficulties, particularly in their perimeter defense, present a vulnerability that Buffalo can exploit. Currently ranked 30th in the nation for 3-point defense, Miami's weakness lies in defending against long-range shots. This plays into Buffalo's favor as they are not heavily reliant on the 3-point shot, unlike other teams, and actually rank poorly in perimeter shooting. Instead, Buffalo will focus on scoring in the paint, an area where Miami struggles. Ranked 315th in the nation for field goal defense, Miami has experienced significant challenges when it comes to defending against shots in the paint. Additionally, Buffalo holds an advantage in rebounding, making it likely that they will secure second and third-chance opportunities against Miami's exposed middle defense. Therefore, with careful analysis, it is reasonable to expect Buffalo to secure a mild upset victory in this matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami-OH RedHawks-110 → +111Moved
  • Moneyline · Buffalo Bulls-110 → -134Moved
  • Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks+1 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Bulls-1 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Miami-OH RedHawks
2-8 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Buffalo Bulls
1-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-09T11:16:53.043Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-03Miami-OH RedHawks 63 · Buffalo Bulls 68
  • 2023-01-10Buffalo Bulls 80 · Miami-OH RedHawks 91
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Buffalo Bulls 86-65

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Buffalo Bulls 86-65 on January 9, 2024, a 21-point decision in the series. Miami-OH RedHawks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 48-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami-OH RedHawks +2 (-110) spread, Miami-OH RedHawks covered, while the 151 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 72dolphinsSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks +2.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks -2.5 (-110)Win
  • Barry713Total · Under 146.5 (-110)Loss