Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are set to visit the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET. The game will take place at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, MI. This is a Mid-American conference game, and it will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Miami (OH) enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -9.5. The RedHawks hold an impressive 27-0 record this season, showing strong performance both at home and away. Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan, the underdog with a spread of +9.5, has a record of 10-18. The Eagles have had more success at home, with a 7-5 record, but face a tough challenge against a top-ranked opponent.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Venue: George Gervin GameAbove Center, Ypsilanti, MI
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
- Miami (OH) Spread: -9.5 (-112)
- Eastern Michigan Spread: +9.5 (-113)
- Miami (OH) MoneyLine: -535
- Eastern Michigan MoneyLine: +380
- Over/Under: 153.5
Miami (OH) RedHawks Team Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks have been strong this season. They hold a perfect record of 27-0. Their performance has earned them a #21 ranking in the AP poll. The team has shown consistent form both at home and away, with an 11-0 away record.
Offensively, the RedHawks score an average of 92.3 points per game. They have the highest field goal percentage in the nation at 53.4%. The team also excels in three-point shooting, with a percentage of 40.3%, placing them 17th nationally.
Key players include Peter Suder, who averages 14.6 points per game, and Brant Byers, also averaging 14.6 points. Eian Elmer contributes with 12.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. The RedHawks look to maintain their impressive form in upcoming games.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Team Preview
The Eastern Michigan Eagles have had a challenging season. Their record stands at 10-18, with a decent home record of 7-5. In their recent game against Toledo, they lost by 19 points, scoring 75 while shooting 45.8% from the field.
In their victory against Central Michigan, the Eagles scored 66 points. They shot 49.0% from the field in that game. Mohammad Habhab had a strong performance, contributing 11 points and 14 rebounds.
The Eagles struggle in offense, ranking 334th in points per game. They average 71.1 points and have a field goal percentage of 44.9%. Their defense also faces challenges, with only 6.2 steals per game, placing them 440th.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Miami (OH) is favored by 9.5 points. Given their offensive strength, with a points per game average of 92.3, they are likely to cover the spread. Eastern Michigan’s offense, scoring only 71.1 points per game, may struggle to keep up. The projected score is Miami (OH) 95, Eastern Michigan 75, making Miami (OH) -9.5 a solid pick.
Regarding the over/under, the line is set at 153.5. Miami (OH) has a high-scoring offense, and Eastern Michigan’s defense allows for many points. With Miami (OH) projected to score 95 points and Eastern Michigan 75, the total comes to 170. Therefore, the over 153.5 is the recommended pick.