Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Matchup

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

Maryland Eastern Shore vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Betting on today's Hawks and RedHawks game? Catch the action at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH, as the RedHawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -17 at home against Maryland Eastern Shore.

Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Miami (OH) Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Miami (OH) RedHawks
Where: Oxford at Millett Hall
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds MIAOH -17, MDES +958 | MIAOH -1966 O/U 141

Hawks Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Maryland Eastern Shore’s season opener ended in a narrow 87-84 loss to Penn on Thursday. Despite being +19 point underdogs, the Hawks kept it close and covered the spread.

After trailing 34-31 at halftime, both teams exploded offensively in the 2nd half, combining for 106 points. The total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Maryland Eastern Shore put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (23/46) and hit 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, they shot 65.4%, making 17 of 26 attempts.

The Hawks grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Ethan Roberts led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three-point range (5/10). Christopher Flippin was efficient as well, hitting 9 of 11 shots and pulling down 13 rebounds.

Hawks Team Defense

Despite Maryland Eastern Shore's defensive efforts, they allowed 87 points while the opposing team shot 43% from the field, hitting 25 of their 58 attempts. The Hawks gave up 54% shooting from inside the arc, with the other team making 13 of 24 two-point shots.

From beyond the arc, Maryland Eastern Shore allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 of those attempts for 75%. The Hawks gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

RedHawks Preview: Can Miami (OH) Grab a Win at Home?

Miami (OH) dropped their season opener to Wright State, 81-68, on Saturday. The RedHawks, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 153.

Miami (OH) led 45-42 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 39. They'll need to address their 2nd-half performance moving forward.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Miami (OH) put up 68 points, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% (6/22) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.5%, making 8 of 13 attempts.

Brandon Noel led the RedHawks with 27 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Alex Huibregtse added 26 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 68.8% overall. Kam Craft contributed 23 points, making 3 of 5 from deep, while Eian Elmer chipped in 12 points and 3 assists.

RedHawks Team Defense

Miami (OH) gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. The RedHawks allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) held their opponent to 6 threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. The RedHawks also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Miami (OH) allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Hawks vs RedHawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Maryland Eastern Shore has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
Miami (OH) has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 62. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
Miami (OH) has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.