Buffalo Bulls vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Betting on today’s Bulls and RedHawks game? Catch the action at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH, as the RedHawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Buffalo.
BUFFALO BULLS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +12.5
This game will be played at Millett Hall at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the RedHawks.
- Even though we have Miami (OH) winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can The Bulls Secure a Road Victory?
Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games
The Bulls dropped to 3-7 on the season after a 91-71 loss to Temple on Sunday. Buffalo entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 162, exceeding the over/under line of 151.5.
Buffalo trailed 39-29 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 of their own.
Buffalo’s offense struggled with efficiency in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they hit only 59.1% of their free throws.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the Bulls with 18 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Quante Berry added 15 points, hitting 7 of 8 shots, while Steve Settle III contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Buffalo’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 22/36 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Buffalo’s opponent shot 38%, making 8 of 21 attempts. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 23 for 65%. Buffalo allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the RedHawks Chances at Home
Miami (OH) improved to 6-4 on the season with a 94-76 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, the RedHawks were -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 170, exceeding the over/under line of 147.5.
Miami (OH) took control early, leading 50-30 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 44 points but allowed 46, showing some defensive lapses as the game progressed.
Miami (OH) put up 94 points in their latest game, shooting 53% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66.7%. They connected on 17 of 35 three-point attempts, hitting 48.6% from deep, while also shooting 58.1% on two-pointers.
The RedHawks dished out 25 assists, with Reece Potter leading the way, going 8-for-8 from the field and 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 19 points in just 18 minutes.
Miami (OH) gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 53% from the field on 35 of 66 attempts. Inside the arc, the RedHawks allowed 58% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 31 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, Miami (OH) allowed 17 made threes on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. The RedHawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts, shooting 87%. Miami (OH) gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.