Miami (OH) vs Central Michigan Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

On Tuesday, the Miami (OH) RedHawks (16-5) face off against the Central Michigan Chippewas (10-11) at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Central Michigan comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a decisive 90-71 victory against Bowling Green, Kyler Vanderjagt put on an impressive performance, scoring 25 points for the Chippewas. This season, Jakobi Heady has been Central Michigan's most prolific scorer, averaging 13.4 points per game. Close behind, Ugnius Jarusevicius has been the team's second-leading scorer, with an average of 13.2 points per game. Heady also dominates the boards for the Chippewas, leading the team with an average of 6.7 rebounds per game. When it comes to distributing the ball, Anthony Pritchard stands out, leading the team with an average of 4.7 assists per game. Over their last five contests, Central Michigan has managed to score an average of 76.6 points per game. They are aiming to build some momentum by winning consecutive games and are eager to prevent a sixth conference defeat for the season. Overall, the Chippewas have been scoring an average of 74.1 points per game this season.

Miami (OH) enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their narrow 73-69 victory over Ohio, Peter Suder played a pivotal role by scoring 15 crucial points for the RedHawks. This season, both Kam Craft and Peter Suder have been standout performers for Miami University in Ohio, each boasting an average of 14.4 points per game. Trailing behind them in the scoring department is Eian Elmer, who has contributed significantly with an average of 11.5 points this season. On the defensive end, Antwone Woolfolk shines as the RedHawks' leader in rebounds, securing an average of 6.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, Suder is not only a scoring leader but also excels in playmaking, averaging 3.1 assists per match. Over their recent five-game stretch, Miami (OH) has been on a scoring spree, averaging 78.2 points per game. They are on a mission to clinch their third consecutive victory and secure their ninth conference win this season. Broadly speaking, the RedHawks have been impressive on offense, maintaining an overall average of 82.3 points per game throughout the season.

Miami University (Ohio) has been quite successful in the conference, winning eight out of their last nine games. However, when it comes to playing on the road, their performance is more balanced, with four wins and four losses in their eight away games this season. On the other hand, Central Michigan has shown impressive form when playing at home, securing victories in six out of their nine home games. As these two teams face off in the upcoming conference matchup, both will be eager to bring their competitive spirit to the field and aim for a strong performance. Look for Miami (OH)'s offense to squeak out a close win. Final Score Prediction, Miami (OH) RedHawks win but fail to cover, 71-70.