The Ball State Cardinals (14-11, 5-7 MAC) will be at John D. Millett Hall to square off against the Miami (OH) RedHawks (13-12, 5-7 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Ball State Cardinals at Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the RedHawks lost to the Western Michigan Broncos, 84-79, while the Cardinals won a close one over the Akron Zips, 57-56.
The Cardinals held the Zips to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.8 (below their season average of 27.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.333 (below their season average of 0.490). Miami (OH), on the other hand, held Western Michigan to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.3 (below their season average of 29.9). Miami (OH)’s Jalen Adaway had a good game, putting up 14 points and 13 rebounds. Tayler Persons played a pivotal role for Ball State with 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Darrian Ringo led the RedHawks to a 71-65 victory. He put up 15 points, six assists and five steals. Miami (OH)’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Ball State. The RedHawks had a rate of 0.606 while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.415.
This game should be a matchup of contrasting tempos. Ball State likes to play up-tempo (56th in possessions per game), while Miami (OH) is more half-court-oriented (269th in possessions per game).
Ball State at Miami (OH) Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Miami (OH) ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Ball State ranks 252nd (19.2).
- The Cardinals rank 35th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the RedHawks rank 95th (36.8).
- Miami (OH) ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Ball State ranks 98th (3.3).
- The RedHawks rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Cardinals rank 124th (6.5).
- Ball State ranks 156th in assists per game (13.2) while Miami (OH) ranks 231st (11.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cardinals have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Ball State has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.
- During their last five games, the RedHawks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
