Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

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

Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and RedHawks. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the RedHawks at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -10.5 to win at home against Western Michigan.

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

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Western Michigan Broncos at Miami (OH) RedHawks
Where: Oxford at Millett Hall
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds MIAOH -10.5, WMICH +440 | MIAOH -610 O/U 149.5

Broncos Preview: Will the Broncos Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Western Michigan’s season struggles continued with an 83-79 home loss to Bowling Green on Tuesday, dropping their record to 2-11. The Broncos were favored by 4.5 points but failed to cover the spread.

Western Michigan led 42-38 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 162 went over the pre-game line of 151.5.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 48.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive, hitting 63.4% (26/41), but they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 21 attempts (19%).

On the offensive glass, the Broncos grabbed 14 rebounds, and they connected on 15 of 21 free throws (71.4%). Trey Thomas led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Derrick Butler added 19 points despite going 0 for 6 from deep.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan struggled defensively, allowing 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Broncos had a tough time inside, giving up 26 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Western Michigan held their opponent to 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15, shooting 71%. The Broncos allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

RedHawks Preview: Can the RedHawks Lock in a Home Win?

Miami (OH) improved to 8-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over Ball State on Tuesday. The RedHawks entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread.

They led 38-33 at halftime and added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

Miami (OH) put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 55.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 69.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 30% of their threes. The RedHawks also connected on 75% of their free throws.

Kam Craft led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Payton Sparks added 20 points, shooting 88.9% from the field, and grabbed 16 rebounds. Miami (OH) recorded 20 assists as a team, but managed only 2 offensive rebounds.

RedHawks Team Defense

Miami (OH) gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 23/53 shooting. They allowed 18/32 (56%) on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) held the other team to 5/21 shooting (23%). They also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws (70%).

Broncos vs RedHawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Western Michigan has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 65 points per game.
Through their last five home games, Miami (OH) has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 69 points per game.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Broncos have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the RedHawks have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.