Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Matchup

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

Eastern Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction

The Eagles and RedHawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The RedHawks will host the game at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -10.5 vs. Eastern Michigan in a Mid-American conference matchup.

Eastern Michigan vs. Miami (OH) Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Miami (OH) RedHawks
Where: Oxford at Millett Hall
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Betting Odds MIAOH -10.5, EMICH +385 | MIAOH -517 O/U 151

Eagles Preview: Can the Eagles Lock in a Win at Oxford?

Eastern Michigan Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Eagles improved to 9-9 on the season with a 90-77 home win over Buffalo on Saturday, January 25th. Eastern Michigan entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.

After trailing 45-42 at halftime, the Eagles turned things around in the second half, outscoring Buffalo 48-32 to secure the win.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Michigan put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field and 61.4% on two-point attempts. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 15 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 21 of 22 shots for a 95.5% rate.

Ryan Sabol led the way with 25 points, hitting 6 of 11 threes, while Tyson Dunn added 19 points on 8 of 14 shooting. Jalin Billingsley contributed 18 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts, and Christian Henry also scored 18 points, adding 6 assists and 6 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Michigan's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 54% from the field. They allowed 61% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 27 of 44 shots.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Michigan's opponents shot 33%, making 5 of 15 three-point attempts. The Eagles also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 95%.

RedHawks Preview: Does Miami (OH) Have What it Takes at Home?

Miami (OH) RedHawks Recent Game/Games

The RedHawks dropped to 12-5 on the season after a 102-75 road loss to Akron on Saturday. Miami (OH) entered the game as +8 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 52-28 at halftime, the RedHawks scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 50. The game’s total points of 177 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

Miami (OH) put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 73.3%, going 11 for 15.

Peter Suder led the way with 18 points, shooting 8 of 12 from the field. Tavari Johnson added 15 points and 6 assists, and Nate Johnson, Seth Wilson, and Brant Byers each contributed 14 points. Wilson was particularly effective from three, hitting 4 of 5 attempts.

RedHawks Team Defense

Miami (OH) struggled defensively, giving up 102 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. The RedHawks couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 15 threes on 44% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%. The RedHawks allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs RedHawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Eastern Michigan has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Miami (OH) has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 76 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Miami (OH) has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.