It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-7, 1-1 MAC) welcome the Kent State Golden Flashes (7-8, 1-1 MAC) to John D. Millett Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 140 points with neither team favored.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Prediction
In the Golden Flashes’ last outing, they topped the Central Michigan Chippewas, 85-69. The Golden Flashes made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.478). Adonis De La Rosa fueled Kent State with 24 points and 14 rebounds.
The RedHawks lost to the Western Michigan Broncos in their last contest, 67-62. Western Michigan’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Miami (OH). The Broncos had a rate of 6.6 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the RedHawks posted a mark of 17.0. Darrian Ringo had a good performance for Miami (OH), leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Miami (OH) should have a significant advantage. The RedHawks defense ranks 89th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.478), while the Kent State offense is ranked 284th in effective field goal percentage (0.484).
Kent State holds records of 7-8 straight up (SU) and 4-6 against the spread (ATS). There does not appear to be a trend for Golden Flashes games in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Miami (OH) is 8-7 SU and 8-5 ATS. A little over half of RedHawks games have finished under the O/U total.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Jaylin Walker (17.6 points and 2.0 steals) has been great for the Golden Flashes while Ringo (12.4 points, 8.4 assists and 3.0 steals) has contributed greatly to the RedHawks.
After the Golden Flashes won both matchups against the RedHawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Kent State won 76-72. The Golden Flashes’ 12.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the RedHawks, who had a mark of 18.0.
Kent State Golden Flashes at Miami (OH) RedHawks Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Kent State is 1-5 ATS with 4 unders and 2 overs.
At home, Miami (OH) is 2-1 ATS with 2 unders and 1 over.
Kent State ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Miami (OH) ranks 144th (7.5).
The RedHawks rank 35th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Golden Flashes rank 134th (35.9).
Miami (OH) ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Kent State ranks 124th (22.3).
The RedHawks rank 93rd in assists per game (14.9) while the Golden Flashes rank 104th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Kent State is 2-2 ATS with 3 overs and 1 under.
Miami (OH) is 2-2 ATS with 2 unders, 1 over and 1 push over their last five games.
The Golden Flashes have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Kent State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
