Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Davidson Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Betting on today’s RedHawks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and the Wildcats are the home favorites against the RedHawks in a non-conference matchup.

MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +13.5

This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Even though we have Davidson winning straight-up, we like Miami (OH) at +13.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Will the RedHawks Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Miami (OH) is set to play their 9th game of the season with a record of 4-4. In their previous ten road games, Miami (OH) went 3-7, including last year. Miami (OH) currently holds a winning record against the spread at 4-3. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.

After eight games, Miami (OH) has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 141.6 points per game so far. The RedHawks’ last five games have culminated with an average of 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

In their latest game, Miami (OH)’s offense looked good, scoring 79 points against Marshall. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.3% and made 14/21 free throws. The top scorer for the RedHawks was Mekhi Cooper with 17 points, while Evan Ipsaro also chipped in with 16 points.

The RedHawks’ defense is presently ranked 70th nationally, allowing an average of 66.6 points per contest. Miami (OH) will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Marshall to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.

Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Davidson is entering their 10th game of the season with a 6-3 overall record. In their previous five road games, the Wildcats have a 2-3 record, while they are 2-0 at home. As of today’s game, Davidson holds a 5-2 record against the spread. When playing at home this season, Davidson is 2-0 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 5-4 vs. the spread.

So far, Davidson’s games have averaged 139.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 135.5 points. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 144 points per game.

Davidson’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 82 points against Wright State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 57.7% and made 11/19 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is David Skogman, who is averaging 13.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Grant Huffman also maintains a PPG average of 10.9 heading into game.

This season, the Davidson defense has been impressive, holding the 71st position in the country while permitting an average of 66.7 points per contest. Davidson’s three-point defense is currently 92nd in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.9% of their shots vs. Davidson.