It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Central Michigan Chippewas (13-6, 2-4 MAC) welcome the Miami (OH) RedHawks (10-9, 3-3 MAC) to McGuirk Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 141 points with Central Michigan opening as a 7.5-point favorite.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Prediction
The last time the RedHawks played, they blew out the Ball State Cardinals, 71-53. Making free throws was one of Miami (OH)’s largest advantages. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Cardinals were just 4-7 (57.1 percent). Miami (OH) received a boost from Logan McLane, who recorded 20 points, six rebounds and five steals.
The Chippewas were victorious over the Bowling Green Falcons in their last game, 84-75. The Chippewas forced 18 turnovers, while the Falcons had a free throw rate of 0.220 (below their season average of 0.300). With 16 points and five rebounds, Kevin McKay had a good performance for Central Michigan.
Getting to the line could be hard to come by for Miami (OH) in this showdown. The RedHawks currently rank 320th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.188, while Central Michigan ranks 24th in FTA rate allowed (0.179).
Miami (OH) heads into the game with records of 10-9 straight up (SU) and 10-6-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of RedHawks games, with 9 unders compared to 7 overs.
Meanwhile, Central Michigan is 13-6 SU and 10-4 ATS. Chippewas games have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, the RedHawks won 81-76. Miami (OH) did a great job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent). Central Michigan, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 23.8).
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Central Michigan Chippewas ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) is 6-4-1 ATS on the road with 6 unders, 4 overs and 1 push.
At home, Central Michigan is 4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Miami (OH) ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Central Michigan ranks 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
The Chippewas rank 72nd in rebounds per game (37.8) while the RedHawks rank 130th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
Central Michigan ranks 84th in steals per game (6.8) while Miami (OH) ranks 139th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Miami (OH) is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Central Michigan is 2-3 ATS with 5 overs over their last five games.
The RedHawks have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami (OH) has defeated opponents by an average of 2.2 points.
During their last five games, the Chippewas have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (13.6 above their season average).
