The Miami Ohio RedHawks and Tennessee Volunteers meet Friday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a Tennessee vs. Miami (OH) Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee vs. Miami (OH) Pick.
Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami, Ohio RedHawks beat SMU and lost to UMass. Miami Ohio has won 32 of its last 33 games.
The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 94 points on 52.6 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Peter Suder is averaging 14.4 points and 4.1 assists, while Brant Byers is averaging 14.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Evan Ipsaro is the third double-digit scorer, and Eian Elmer is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Miami, Ohio RedHawks are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Miami, Ohio, RedHawks are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers beat Auburn and lost to Vanderbilt. Tennessee has lost 4 of its last 6 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 80.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 17.5 points and 2.5 assists. JP Estrella is the third double-digit scorer and Felix Okpara is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last six NCAA Tournament games against a lower seed.
- Miami (OH) has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tennessee has lost five of its last six day games as an AP-ranked team.
- Miami (OH) has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-seven of Tennessee’s last 29 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Seven of Miami (OH)’s last eight games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.2%).
- Tennessee is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Miami (OH) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (52.6%).
- Miami (OH) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (64.8%).
Tennessee vs Miami (OH) Prediction
It doesn’t need to be said that Tennessee is the more talented team and should win this game. However, this is a lot of points for a Vols team that’s lost 4 of their last 6 games. All of those losses came as a favorite. We’ve also been on the Miami (OH) train a lot this season while many have come up with reasons not to be. Weak schedule, not talented, blah blah blah.
Bottom line is 32-1 SU is 32-1 SU, and Miami (OH) is also 20-10 ATS. You make money backing Miami (OH). The RedHawks are also 6-0 ATS and SU in their last 6 games as an underdog. The shoe will probably drop eventually but I’m riding with Miami (OH) until the tickets stop cashing. Give me the points.