Miami (OH) vs Ball State Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

The Miami (OH) Redhawks visit Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana on Tuesday for a MidAmerican conference clash with the Ball State Cardinals. Miami (OH) is 9-4 overall and a MAC co-leading 1-0. The Redhawks defeated Buffalo 93-79 last Saturday in the MAC opener. Kam Craft scored 20 points to lead the Redhawks. Miami (OH) has won three straight. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks

Kam Craft leads Miami (OH) in scoring with an average of 15.7 points per game and Peter Suder is second with an average of 14.8 points per game. Antwone Woolfolk is the leading rebounder, averaging 5.8 per game while Mekhi Cooper is the leader in assists averaging 3.6 per game. Miami (OH) scores an average of 83.2 points per game shooting 49.2% overall and 40.8% from 3-point territory.

The Ball State Cardinals look for a 5th consecutive win on Tuesday when posting the Miami (OH) Redhawks. Ball State is 7-6 overall and 1-0 in MAC play. Ball State opened its MAC schedule with a 75-67 victory over Kent State this past Saturday. Jermahri Hill was the leading scorer for Ball State with 18 points. Ball State has won four straight and six of the last eight.

Jaermahri Hill leads Ball State in scoring and assists averaging 16.6 points and 2.7 assists per game. Mickey Pearson Jr is second in scoring and the leading rebounder averaging 10.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Ball State has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Cardinals score an average of 75.5 points per game shooting 44.9% overall and 34.1% from three-point territory.

The Miami (OH) Redhawks have won nine in the first 13 straight up but are just 5-6 against the spread. However, the Redhawks have covered the number in each of the last two including their MAC season opener versus Buffalo. Miami (OH) scores an average of 83.2 points per game, has the 32nd-best field goal shooting percentage, and the 9th-best three-point shooting percentage. Final Score Prediction, Miami (OH) Redhawks win and cover ATS 84-74.