It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Ball State Cardinals (11-7, 2-3 MAC) welcome the Miami (OH) RedHawks (9-9, 1-4 MAC) to John E. Worthen Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Ball State Cardinals Free Prediction
In the RedHawks’ last contest, they beat the Akron Zips, 68-61. The RedHawks had a better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.115) and held the Zips to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below their season average of 28.2). Bam Bowman had a good outing for Miami (OH), finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cardinals were victorious over the Central Michigan Chippewas in their last contest, 83-72. Ball State’s 0.615 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Central Michigan, who had a mark of 0.508. The Cardinals’ mark was above their season average of 0.558. K.J. Walton was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 12-for-17 shooting from the field.
After the RedHawks won the lone game against the Cardinals last season, 71-53, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Miami (OH) did a great job of converting from the free throw line (16-19; 84.2 percent). Ball State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 vs. 24.3).
The high-octane offense of Ball State will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Miami (OH). The Cardinals currently rank 39th in offensive efficiency, while the RedHawks are 257th in defensive efficiency. The Cardinals should have the edge on that end of the court.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Ball State Cardinals Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Miami (OH) ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Ball State ranks 253rd (19.2).
The RedHawks rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Cardinals rank 99th (6.3).
Miami (OH) ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Ball State ranks 63rd (3.0).
The RedHawks rank 103rd in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Cardinals rank 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
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The RedHawks have been outscored by an average of 9.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami (OH) has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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