Wright State Raiders vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

The Raiders and RedHawks are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The RedHawks will host the game at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -3.5 against Wright State in a non-conference matchup.

WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -3.5

This game will be played at Millett Hall at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the RedHawks.
  • Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Wright State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games

The Raiders faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Wright State entered the game as +21.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 103-62. The total points for the game were set at 160.5, and the teams combined for 165 points, pushing the game over the line.

Wright State found themselves down 46-24 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, where they scored 38 points but allowed 57.

Wright State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 18.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, and they managed 62 points, with 8 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.

Otega Oweh was a bright spot, going 8-for-9 from the field and 3-for-3 from three-point range, finishing with 21 points. Brandon Noel added 20 points, but shot just 1-for-8 from deep.

Wright State’s defense struggled, giving up 103 points on 60% shooting. The Raiders allowed 39 field goals on 65 attempts.

Inside the arc, Wright State’s opponents shot 68% (28/41). From three-point range, they hit 11 of 24 attempts (45%).

Can Miami (OH) Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Miami (OH) picked up a solid 77-63 road win over Appalachian State on Monday. The RedHawks entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just over the 138.5 O/U line.

Miami (OH) led 32-31 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Appalachian State 45-32.

Miami (OH) put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field and hitting 44% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 54.2%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 12 of 13 shots for a 92.3% success rate.

Myles Tate led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 57.1% from three-point range (4/7), while also dishing out 5 assists. Peter Suder added 17 points and 6 rebounds, and Kam Craft contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep.

Miami (OH) held their opponent to 63 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 39% shooting from the field. The RedHawks allowed 12 two-point field goals on 21 attempts, a 57% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 9 threes on 32 attempts, with the opponent shooting 28% from three-point range. The RedHawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 57%.