<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the RedHawks versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Miami (OH) is favored by -1.5 in this Mid-American conference matchup the against Ball State. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS BALL STATE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ball State Cardinals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Worthen Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALL STATE CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Ball State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami (OH) Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami (OH) improved to 7-4 on the season with a 93-79 win over Buffalo on Saturday. The RedHawks were -11.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>Miami (OH) led 46-39 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.</p><p>In their latest game, Miami (OH) put up 93 points, shooting 45.1% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 34 threes at a 50% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 56.3%.</p> <p>Ryan Sabol led the way with 25 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 75% from three. Tyson Dunn and Kam Craft each added 20 points, with Dunn also shooting 75% from deep. Brant Byers was perfect from three, hitting 6 of 6 in just 17 minutes.</p><p>Miami (OH) gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. The RedHawks held them to 40% on two-point attempts, but they struggled to defend the three, allowing 17 threes on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>The RedHawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 shots, good for 80%. Miami (OH) allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Ball State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 75-67 win over Kent State on Saturday. The Cardinals went into the game as +10 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they pulled off the upset on the road.</p> <p>Ball State led 36-31 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The total points for the game was 142, going over the 137.5 O/U line.</p><p>Ball State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field and hitting 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.9%, with their two-point shooting at 53.6% (15/28).</p> <p>VonCameron Davis led the way with 20 points, despite shooting just 36.8% overall. Jermahri Hill added 18 points and 6 assists, while Mickey Pearson Jr. contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% from the field and from three-point range.</p><p>Ball State's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a solid defensive effort that limited them to 35% shooting from the field. The Cardinals allowed 24 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ball State's defense gave up 9 threes on 34 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

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