Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

The RedHawks and Hoosiers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on BTN. The Hoosiers will host the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151 points, and Indiana is favored by -19 vs. Miami (OH).

MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +19

This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.
• Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Miami (OH) at +19.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Miami (OH) Defense Show Up on the Road?

Miami (OH) improved to 5-2 on the season with a 73-60 win over Air Force on Monday. The RedHawks were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread, while the total points of 133 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 132.

After trailing 30-29 at halftime, Miami (OH) turned things around in the second half, scoring 44 points and holding Air Force to 30.

In their latest game, Miami (OH) put up 73 points, shooting 56.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 65% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 4 of 13 three-pointers (30.8%). At the free-throw line, the RedHawks shot 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts.

Peter Suder was the standout performer, scoring 42 points on 17 of 21 shooting (81.0%) and hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Luke Kearney added 16 points, going 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Ethan Taylor contributed 12 points and 5 assists.

Despite giving up 60 points, Miami (OH) allowed their opponent to shoot 56% from the field, including a 65% mark on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, the RedHawks held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 4 of 13 three-point tries.

At the free-throw line, Miami (OH) sent their opponent to the stripe 15 times, where they converted 9 attempts (60%). The RedHawks also gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Is It the Hoosiers Game to Lose at Home?

Indiana improved to 6-2 on the season with a 97-71 win over Sam Houston on Tuesday. The Hoosiers, playing at home, were -13.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 168, surpassing the O/U line of 154.

Indiana led 42-25 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 46 points after the break, a potential area for improvement moving forward.

Indiana’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a field goal percentage of 61.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks in part to their 67.5% shooting from two-point range and 46.7% from beyond the arc.

The Hoosiers also connected on 22 of 29 free throws, good for 75.9%. Myles Rice led the way with 19 points, while Malik Reneau, Lamar Wilkerson, and Luke Goode each added 18. Goode was particularly effective from three, hitting 5 of 7 attempts.

Even with a strong offensive performance, Indiana’s defense couldn’t hold up, giving up 71 points on 61% shooting. The Hoosiers allowed 67% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 27 of 40 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Indiana’s defense allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 for 75%. The Hoosiers did limit second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.