Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Looking to win big? The RedHawks and Wolverines face off at 6:00 ET on BTN. The Wolverines are hosting the game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -24 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.
MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +24
This game will be played at Crisler Center at 6:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wolverines.
- Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Miami (OH) at +24.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the RedHawks Grab a Win in Ann Arbor?
Miami (OH) RedHawks Recent Game/Games
Miami (OH) picked up an 88-70 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Tuesday, November 12th. The RedHawks were at home and entered the game as -18.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
Leading 42-38 at halftime, Miami (OH) clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 46. The combined points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.5.
Miami (OH) put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 54.7% from the field and hitting 46.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, with a 62.5% success rate on two-point shots.
The RedHawks dished out 20 assists, with Ketron Shaw leading the way with 27 points and 4 assists. Eian Elmer added 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range.
Despite allowing 70 points, Miami (OH) struggled defensively, giving up a 54% shooting performance from the field. The RedHawks allowed 35 made field goals on 64 attempts.
Inside the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 62% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 32 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the RedHawks allowed 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip.
Do the Wolverines Have What it Takes at Home?
Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games
Michigan improved to 4-1 on the season with a 76-64 win over TCU on Friday, November 15th. The Wolverines, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game was played at home, where Michigan has been strong this season.
Michigan led 34-31 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring TCU 42-33. The total points for the game were 140, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.
Michigan’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 60.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 24 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Wolverines shot 65.2%, converting 15 of 23 attempts.
Nimari Burnett and Trazarien White led the way with 16 points each, with Burnett shooting 85.7% overall and 75% from three-point range. Brendan Wenzel added 15 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Danny Wolf and Tre Donaldson each contributed 14 points. Wolf also grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.
Even while allowing Michigan to shoot 50% from the field, the Wolverines managed just 64 points. They found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (17/28).
From beyond the arc, Michigan shot 37%, connecting on 9 of 24 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they went 15/23, shooting 65%. The Wolverines also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.