Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Matchup

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

Miami (OH) vs Appalachian State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the RedHawks and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mountaineers at Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139 points, and Appalachian State is favored by -6.5 at home against Miami (OH).

Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
Where: Boone at Holmes Convocation Center
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds APPLST -6.5, MIAOH +236 | APPLST -300 O/U 139

RedHawks Preview: Does Miami (OH) Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Miami (OH) RedHawks Records

Miami (OH) finished last season with a 13-17 overall record, going 9-10 in Mid-American Conference play. At home, the RedHawks posted a 7-6 mark, with an average scoring margin of +2.7 points per game. On the road, they went 6-11, losing by an average of 6.2 points per game.

Against the spread, Miami (OH) was 16-14, including a 9-8 record on the road. They were 6-5 straight-up and ATS when favored and went 7-12 straight-up as the underdog. Their over/under record was 13-16-1, with their games averaging 139.6 points per game compared to an average line of 143.4 points.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

Miami (OH) RedHawks Offense Stats

Last season, Miami (OH) averaged 70.6 points per game, ranking 314th in possessions per game with 64.8. They shot 44% from the field, placing 239th, and had a 51% effective field goal percentage, ranking 187th. The RedHawks struggled inside, shooting 49% on two-pointers, ranking 295th.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) made 8.1 threes per game, ranking 117th, and shot 36%, placing 59th. They attempted 22.4 threes per game, ranking 158th. At the free-throw line, they made 12.6 per game, ranking 264th.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Top Returning Offensive Players

Peter Suder: G

Games: 31 (Last Year)
PPG: 10.5 (Last Year)
Assists: 3.3 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 4.3 (Last Year)

Eian Elmer: G-F

Games: 32 (Last Year)
PPG: 7 (Last Year)
Assists: 0.5 (Last Year)
Rebounds: 4.3 (Last Year)

RedHawks Team Defense

Miami (OH) allowed 70.0 points per game last season, ranking 108th in the nation. They were strong in defending the three, holding opponents to 28.7% shooting, which was 59th in the country. The RedHawks gave up 17.4 free throws per game, ranking 128th nationally.

Miami averaged 6.3 steals per game, placing them 201st in the nation, and they were 255th in blocked shots, with 3 per game.

Mountaineers Preview: Does Appalachian State Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Appalachian State Mountaineers Records

Appalachian State finished last season with a 26-6 overall record, going 17-3 in Sun Belt play. At home, they posted a 16-2 record, winning by an average of 12.8 points per game. On the road, they went 10-4, with a +6.2 scoring margin.

The Mountaineers were 19-13 against the spread, including a 16-12 mark as the favorite. They were favored in 28 games, going 23-5 straight-up. Their games averaged 145 points, and their over/under record was 18-14.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

Appalachian State averaged 78.5 points per game last season, ranking 115th in possessions per game (67.2). They shot 47% from the field, placing 68th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52% (114th). The Mountaineers made 6.6 three-pointers per game, ranking 262nd, and shot 33% from beyond the arc (213th).

Returning guard Myles Tate averaged 9.3 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game last season. Forward Jalil Beaubrun also returns after averaging 8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Mountaineers Team Defense

Appalachian State had one of the better defenses in college basketball last season, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 40th in the nation. They were especially good at defending without fouling, giving up only 12.2 free throws per game, the 11th-fewest in the country.

Opponents shot 30.6% from three-point range against the Mountaineers, placing them 120th in the nation. Appalachian State averaged 6.8 blocks per game, ranking second nationally, but were 217th in steals, with 6.2 per game.

RedHawks vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Miami (OH) has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 60 points per game.
Across the Mountaineers last ten home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 68. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the RedHawks have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Mountaineers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.