Buffalo vs Miami-Ohio Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate a Buffalo vs Miami Ohio Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Millett Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Redhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami Ohio

-Recent betting trends in games played between Buffalo and Miami Ohio

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulls and Redhawks. 

Buffalo is Really Struggling

Buffalo is really having some major issues heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Georgia, they ended up losing 100-49, and in the last game against Temple, Buffalo ended up losing 91-71. Temple was up 39-29 at halftime, and in the second half, Buffalo wasn’t any better and that led to the blowout defeat. Guard Tyson Dunn put up 11 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Anquan Boldin Jr also put up 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Four games ago, Buffalo faced off against Pitt-Bradford and they scored 100 points and they ended up winning by 35 points. 

Buffalo on the season is averaging 73.4 points while their defense is giving up 81.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 242nd in the league while the defense is ranked 346th. They are averaging only 14.4 free throw attempts per game which is 130th in the league. Ryan Sabol has been the top player for the Bulls, averaging 15.9 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 42.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Buffalo is fully healthy heading into this game. 

Miami Ohio Has Won Two Straight Games

Miami Ohio has a ton of confidence right now and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Sacred Heart, the offense was able to secure the 96-74 victory and in the last game against Defiance, they were able to secure the 141-58. Dan Luers had a strong game putting up 20 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were six different players that put up at least 11 points. The offense can’t expect to be that strong again but in this game, it’s going to be about the offense running up the score here. The Redhawks on the season are averaging 82.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 54th in the league while the defense is ranked 180th. The top player for Miami has been Kam Kraft and he is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from behind the three-point line. The Redhawks are averaging 39.8 percent from behind the three-point line, which is 13th best in all of college basketball. One big positive for Miami is they are dealing with no injuries heading into this game. Miami (OH) will face Ball State after this game.

Why Miami Will Beat Buffalo 

Buffalo has lost each of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.

The home team has won each of Miami (OH)’s last six games.

Buffalo has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents

Buffalo vs Miami Ohio Prediction

Miami Ohio is the better team and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Redhawks on the season is averaging 82.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Bulls defense is giving up 81.1 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. At halftime, the Redhawks are going to be up big, and they aren’t going to have an answer here. Back Miami Ohio to end up winning this game, and they will cover the spread. This Miami team is just a lot more talented, and it’s going to show up here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Miami Ohio -12