Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

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 goal line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and the Chippewas are favored to win at home against the RedHawks.

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, January 23rd.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 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 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will Miami (OH) Be The Talk of McGuirk Arena?

Miami (OH) will be looking to get above .500 on the season as they enter this game with a 9-9 record. They are also 3-3 in Mid-American Conference play compared to their 6-6 non-conference record.

As the underdog, the RedHawks have gone 4-6 this season, and they are 3-7 in their last 10 road games. Miami (OH) is 3-6 on the road this season, and they have won two straight games away from home.

As the underdog, Miami (OH) has been solid vs. the spread this season, going 7-3. Their road ATS record is 6-3 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games.

Today’s over/under line of 142 is similar to the average over/under line in Miami (OH)’s games this season (143.8). Their over/under record for the year is 10-5-1, and over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1. On the season, their games have averaged 145.4 points, and over their last five games, that average is 145 points.

Miami (OH) is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 87 points vs. Ball State. This figure is more than their season average of 75.2 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Darweshi Hunter, who holds an average of 12.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Ryan Mabrey is averaging 9.3 points per game this season.

The RedHawks’ defense is presently ranked 151st nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. The Miami (OH) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 80 points and allowed Ball State to connect on 10 threes.

Will the Chippewas Defense Show Up at Home?

Central Michigan comes into this one with a record of 9-9 and a record of 4-2 in the Mid-American Conference. The Chippewas have gone 4-2 at home this season, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak at home.

For the season, Central Michigan has been the favorite in five of their 18 games, going 3-2 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +2.0 points per game.

As the favorite this season, Central Michigan has gone 3-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Chippewas have a mark of 7-3 vs. the spread. At home, Central Michigan is 4-2 ATS this year and 4-5 over their last 10 home games.

Central Michigan’s over/under record this season sits at 6-10-1. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 142.2 and the average score in their games is 138.9. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points. This year, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line of 142.

In their previous game, the Chippewas’ offense finished with 65 points, which is right in line with their current average of 66.8 points per contest. The team’s scoring leader is Anthony Pritchard, who holds an average of 13.8 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Brian Taylor is averaging 12.6 points per game this season.

In terms of defense, Central Michigan is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 73.1 points per game. Central Michigan’s three-point defense is currently 130th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.5% of their shots vs. Central Michigan.