Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Looking to win big? The RedHawks and Chippewas face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Chippewas are hosting the game at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Central Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Miami (OH) in a Mid-American conference matchup.
MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5
This game will be played at McGuirk Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Chippewas.
- Not only will Central Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the RedHawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Miami (OH) improved to 14-5 on the season with a 73-69 win over Ohio on Saturday. The RedHawks were -6.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 142, well under the O/U line of 161.
Miami (OH) led 35-26 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed Ohio to score 43 points after the break, making the game closer than expected.
In their last game, the Miami (OH) RedHawks put up 73 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts (9/25) and hit 76.2% from the free-throw line (16/21). The RedHawks also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Shereef Mitchell led the way with 20 points, while Peter Suder and AJ Brown each added 15. Suder was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 5 threes (60%), while Kam Craft and Evan Ipsaro contributed 14 points apiece.
Despite Miami (OH) giving up 69 points, their defense held the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 59 attempts. Inside the arc, the RedHawks allowed 15 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Miami (OH) allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 36%. The RedHawks also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 for a 76% free-throw shooting performance. Miami (OH) gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Central Michigan Have What it Takes at Home?
Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games
Central Michigan improved to 6-11 on the season with a 90-71 home win over Bowling Green on Saturday, February 1st. The Chippewas, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.
Central Michigan took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Bowling Green 41-38 to secure the win.
Central Michigan’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points on 56.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in large part to their 70% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 40% of their shots, hitting 10 of 25 threes.
Kyler VanderJagt led the way with 25 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes and shooting 80% overall. Ugnius Jarusevicius added 21 points and 12 rebounds, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 7 attempts. The Chippewas also got 18 assists, with Anthony Pritchard dishing out 8 to go along with his 15 points.
Central Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Chippewas allowed their opponent to hit 70% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 30 shots.
From beyond the arc, Central Michigan’s opponent connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 40%. The Chippewas also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%.