The Miami-Ohio RedHawks will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Ball State Cardinals at Millett Hall on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Ball State Cardinals opened as -4-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Ball State Cardinals vs Miami-Ohio RedHawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Ball State Cardinals have watched them go 12-6 and 7-9 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Miami-Ohio RedHawks are at 9-9 and 9-6-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Miami-Ohio RedHawks are 7-8-1, while the Ball State Cardinals have a 5-11 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Miami-Ohio RedHawks rated this week at No. 157 and the Ball State Cardinals sitting at No. 209.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Miami-Ohio's No. 179-ranked offense, averaging 72.44 PPG, against a Cardinals defense that ranks No. 180 at 74 PPG. The RedHawks field goal percentage has averaged 44.79% so far, less than the Cardinals marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.77% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cardinals got 21 points from Jeremie Tyler as Ball State ran past Central Michigan 82-76 on Tuesday at Worthen Arena.
The RedHawks endured a 81-70 loss at the hands of the Falcons on Tuesday, despite a 20-point effort from Nike Sibande at Millett Hall.
Next Betting Matchups
Ball State at Kent State, Tuesday, January 23rd
Miami-Ohio at Central Michigan, Tuesday, January 23rd