Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Air Force vs Miami (OH) NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oxford.
Air Force vs Miami (OH) Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Falcons versus the RedHawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -6.5 vs. Air Force.
Air Force vs. Miami (OH) Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Air Force Falcons at Miami (OH) RedHawks
- Where: Oxford at Millett Hall
- Date: Monday, December 2nd
- Betting Odds MIAOH -6.5, AIRF +220 | MIAOH -275 O/U 133.5
Falcons Preview: Can the Falcons Pull the Upset on the Road?
Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games
The Falcons dropped their latest game, falling 70-57 to Wright State on Saturday. Air Force was +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, which was under the O/U line of 136.5.
Air Force was behind 36-23 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference in the second half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break.
Falcons Offense Breakdown
Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 39.6% shooting from the field. They hit only 25% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 20 attempts, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.
Brandon Noel led the Falcons with 23 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Alex Huibregtse added 20 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes. Air Force managed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.
Falcons Team Defense
Air Force gave up 70 points in this one, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field, including 56% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Falcons allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws.
RedHawks Preview: Do the RedHawks Stand a Chance at Home?
Miami (OH) picked up a 75-72 road win over Mercer on Tuesday. The RedHawks entered the game as -3.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 152.
Miami (OH) led 35-30 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Despite not covering the spread, the RedHawks managed to hold on for the win.
RedHawks Offense Breakdown
Miami (OH) shot 75.9% on two-pointers in their last game, but struggled from deep, hitting just 5 of 24 threes (20.8%). Overall, they shot 50.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%.
Ahmad Robinson led the team with 19 points and 6 assists, while Peter Suder added 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. The RedHawks also hit 16 of 18 free throws (88.9%) in the game.
RedHawks Team Defense
Despite giving up 72 points, Miami (OH) held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The RedHawks allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 73%.
Falcons vs RedHawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Air Force has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 61 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the RedHawks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
- The last ten games that Air Force was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
- Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the RedHawks struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.
Air Force vs Miami (OH) Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Miami (OH) -6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.