Buffalo vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Miami (OH) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Buffalo
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Buffalo / Miami (OH) TV channel: ESPN+

The Buffalo Bulls visit Millett Hall to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Oxford, OH.

Miami (OH) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-118).

The Buffalo vs. Miami (OH) Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Buffalo vs. Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Buffalo vs Miami (OH) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Miami (OH) will win this college basketball game with 76.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Buffalo vs Miami (OH) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 63.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+17.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+16.20 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Buffalo have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 33 games (+17.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+8.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.05 Units / 18% ROI)

Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Buffalo has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.45 Units / 26.89% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.15 Units / 68.88% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI

Miami (OH) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Miami (OH) has a 11-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.6 Units / 40.24% ROI).

  • 14-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.3 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 11-4 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 40% ROI
  • 4-11 when betting the Under for -8.1 Units / -49.09% ROI

Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Buffalo allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (2,396 points/1,866 shots) last season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Buffalo forced 10.2 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Miami (OH) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,218 points/1,056 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.28

Miami (OH) has allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Miami (OH) allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (213/683) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Miami (OH) has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (120/400) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Buffalo allowed 79.9 points per game (2,396 points/30 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Buffalo allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (2,396 points/1,866 shots) last season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Buffalo forced 10.2 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Miami (OH) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,218 points/1,056 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.28

Miami (OH) has allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Miami (OH) allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (213/683) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Miami (OH) has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (120/400) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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