Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and RedHawks. The game is starting at 7:00 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 for this game is set at 141 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -17 against Maryland Eastern Shore in a non-conference matchup.

MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +17

This game will be played at Millett Hall at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the RedHawks.
• Even though we have Miami (OH) winning straight-up, we like Maryland Eastern Shore at +17.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Are the Hawks Ready for a Win at Oxford?

Maryland Eastern Shore’s season opener ended in a narrow 87-84 loss to Penn on Thursday. Despite being +19 point underdogs, the Hawks kept it close, covering the spread.

They trailed 34-31 at halftime but exploded for 53 points in the 2nd half, matching Penn’s output. The game’s total points (171) exceeded the 139.5 O/U line.

Maryland Eastern Shore put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They connected on 50% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 65.4%, making 17 of 26 attempts.

The Hawks grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Ethan Roberts led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three-point range (5/10). Christopher Flippin was efficient, hitting 9 of 11 shots for 20 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.

Maryland Eastern Shore gave up 87 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 54% shooting, as the other team made 13 of 24 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Maryland Eastern Shore’s defense saw the opposition hit 12 of 34 attempts, good for 35%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 75% of their shots. The Hawks allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Can the RedHawks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Miami (OH) dropped their season opener to Wright State, 81-68, at home on Saturday. The RedHawks, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 153.

Miami (OH) led 45-42 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 39. They’ll need to address their second-half performance to bounce back in their next game.

In their last game, Miami (OH) put up 68 points, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% of their threes (6/22), and connected on 61.5% of their free throws (8/13).

Brandon Noel and Alex Huibregtse led the way, with Noel scoring 27 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Huibregtse added 26 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes (66.7%) and shooting 68.8% overall.

Despite giving up 81 points, Miami (OH) held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the RedHawks allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Miami (OH) limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. The RedHawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 attempts, shooting 61%. Miami (OH) gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.