Ball State Cardinals vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Matchup

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

Miami (OH) vs Ball State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the RedHawks versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Miami (OH) is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference contest against Ball State. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.

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

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Ball State Cardinals
  • Where: Muncie at Worthen Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 7th
  • Betting Odds MIAOH -1.5, MIAOH -121 | BALLST +100 O/U 145.5

RedHawks Preview: Taking a Look at the RedHawks Chances in Muncie

Miami (OH) RedHawks Recent Game/Games

Miami (OH) improved to 7-4 on the season with a 93-79 win over Buffalo on Saturday, January 4th. The RedHawks, playing at home, were -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the over/under line of 150.

Miami (OH) led 46-39 at halftime and added 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40 points to Buffalo.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

Miami (OH) put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (17/34) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%. Their free-throw shooting was also strong at 80% (12/15).

Ryan Sabol led the way with 25 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 75% from three (3/4). Brant Byers was perfect from deep, hitting all 6 of his three-point attempts. Tyson Dunn added 20 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and 75% from three (3/4), while also dishing out 6 assists.

RedHawks Team Defense

Miami (OH) gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 71 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the RedHawks' defense struggled, as they gave up 17 threes on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws.

Cardinals Preview: Will Ball State Find a Way to Win at Home?

Ball State improved to 4-6 on the season after a 75-67 road win over Kent State on Saturday. The Cardinals entered the game as +10 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Ball State led 36-31 at halftime and outscored Kent State 39-36 in the second half. The total points for the game hit 142, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Ball State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 75 points with a 52.2% shooting percentage from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes, going 9-for-18. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.9%.

Jermahri Hill contributed 18 points and 6 assists, shooting 50% from three. Mickey Pearson Jr. was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and from deep, adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. Jamal Sumlin also shot 66.7% from three, scoring 12 points in just 20 minutes.

Cardinals Team Defense

Ball State's defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot just 35% from the field. They gave up 24 made field goals on 67 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Ball State's defense limited their opponent to 9 made threes on 34 attempts, a 26% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws.

RedHawks vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Miami (OH) has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 63 points per game.
  • Ball State has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the RedHawks have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.

Miami (OH) vs Ball State Prediction & Free Pick

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