Ohio Bobcats vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Looking to win big? The Bobcats and RedHawks face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The RedHawks are hosting the game at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The odds for this Mid-American conference game currently have Miami (OH) as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.
OHIO BOBCATS VS MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks -2.5
This game will be played at Millett Hall at 3:30 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the RedHawks.
- Not only will Miami (OH) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Ohio Stun the Crowd at Millett Hall?
Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games
Ohio dropped to 10-9 on the season after an 86-83 home loss to Toledo on Tuesday. The Bobcats were favored by 3.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the over/under line of 162.5.
Ohio trailed 47-39 at halftime but made a push in the second half, outscoring Toledo 44-39. However, their comeback fell short, and they couldn’t close the gap.
Ohio’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, and they hit 76.5% from the free-throw line, going 13 for 17.
AJ Brown and Jackson Paveletzke each scored 22 points, with Paveletzke adding 6 assists. Brown shot 61.5% from the field, while Paveletzke hit 64.3% of his shots. Ohio recorded 11 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Ohio’s defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Ohio’s defense conceded 8 threes on 19 attempts, with the opposition shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws, a 76% success rate.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored RedHawks?
Miami (OH) improved to 13-5 on the season with an 89-80 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday. The RedHawks were -8.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.
Miami (OH) led 47-38 at halftime and matched Eastern Michigan’s 42 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.
Miami (OH) put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 9 of 19 threes, hitting 47.4% from deep, and went 28 for 40 from the free-throw line, shooting 70%.
Christian Henry led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, while Antwone Woolfolk added 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Peter Suder chipped in 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Despite Miami (OH) giving up 80 points, they sent their opponent to the line 40 times, where they converted 28 free throws at a 70% clip. From the field, Miami (OH) allowed 49% shooting, with their opponent hitting 26 of 53 attempts.
Inside the arc, Miami (OH) gave up 17 two-pointers on 34 attempts, a 50% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent connected on 9 of 19 shots, shooting 47%. Miami (OH) also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.