Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Vermont Catamounts Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Miami (OH) vs Vermont NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Burlington.

Miami (OH) vs Vermont Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the RedHawks versus the Catamounts? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Vermont is favored by -3.5 vs. Miami (OH).

Miami (OH) vs. Vermont Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Vermont Catamounts
Where: Burlington at Patrick Gymnasium
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds VERM -3.5, MIAOH +151 | VERM -187 O/U 130.5

RedHawks Preview: Will the RedHawks Make it Happen on the Road?

Miami (OH) dropped to 5-3 on the season after a 76-57 loss to Indiana on Friday. The RedHawks were +18.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which was below the O/U line of 150.5.

Miami (OH) kept things close in the first half, trailing 39-36 at the break, but they struggled in the second half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 37.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

Miami (OH) struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 30.8% (20/65). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 11 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc. Inside the arc, they connected on only 9 of 33 two-point shots, shooting 27.3%.

At the free-throw line, the RedHawks made 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Malik Reneau led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Myles Rice added 17 points, shooting 85.7% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.

RedHawks Team Defense

Despite Miami (OH) giving up 76 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposing offense, allowing them to shoot 53% from the field. The RedHawks had particular trouble inside, where they gave up 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 22 of 34 shots.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 18 three-point attempts. The RedHawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%. Miami (OH) gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Catamounts Preview: Can Vermont Grab a Win at Home?

Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games

Vermont's season record dropped to 4-7 after a 65-60 road loss to Colgate on Sunday. The Catamounts, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.

Vermont trailed 28-26 at halftime and allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.

Catamounts Offense Breakdown

Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.8% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they managed 60 points in the game. The Catamounts did hit 78.9% of their free throws, going 15-for-19 from the line.

Nick Fiorillo was a bright spot, hitting 5-of-7 from deep and finishing with 23 points and 6 rebounds. TJ Hurley added 19 points, despite shooting just 25% from three, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques contributed 17 points, hitting 42.9% of his threes.

Catamounts Team Defense

Vermont's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 41% shooting from the field, as they went 22/53 overall. Inside the arc, the Catamounts allowed 15/30 shooting, which is 50%.

From three-point range, Vermont's defense limited their opponent to 7/23 shooting, or 30%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. Vermont gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

RedHawks vs Catamounts Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the RedHawks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
Across the Catamounts last ten home games, the team averaged 60 points per game while allowing 67. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 4-6 straight-up.
The last three games that Miami (OH) was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Vermont has an ATS mark of 0-2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.