Miami vs Central Michigan Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Central Michigan (10-11) vs Miami (OH) (16-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (McGuirk Arena)
Betting Odds: Central Michigan -1.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Miami Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th, at the McGuirk Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Redhawks’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Chippewas’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami Ohio
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Michigan
-Recent betting trends in games played between Miami Ohio and Central Michigan
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Redhawks and Chippewas.
Miami Ohio Has Won Two Straight Games
Miami Ohio has won two straight games heading into this game and they have all kinds of confidence right now. Two games ago against Eastern Michigan, they won 89-80 and in the last game against Ohio, they won 73-69. There were three different layers that put up at least 14 points. Peter Suder had a strong game putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Getting out to a fast start is going to be key here.
The Redhawks come into this game with a 16-5 record overall and they have gone 10-9 against the spread. Miami is averaging 82.3 points while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. The offense is 28th in the league, while the defense is ranked 231st in all of college basketball. Kam Craft has been the top player averaging 14.4 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field.
Can Central Michigan Build on the Last Game?
Central Michigan in the last game faced off against Bowling Green and they scored 90 points and they ended up winning by 19 points. At halftime, they were up 49-33 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Ugnius Jarusevicius had quite the game putting up 21 points,12 rebounds, and four assists. Two games ago against Buffalo they didn’t play as well and they ended up losing 75-69.
Central Michigan sits with a 10-11 record overall and they have gone 10-9 against the spread. Central Michigan is averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 194th in the league while the defense is ranked 133rd. Jakobi Heady has been the top player for Central Michigan this season averaging 13.4 points while shooting 41.8 percent from the field.
Miami Ohio vs Central Michigan Prediction
Central Michigan has been a better team at home, but they are still going to struggle here. Miami Ohio is having a strong season and they are averaging 82.3 points per game. Central Michigan is averaging 74.1 points per game, and their offense isn’t going to be good enough here. The Redhawks offense is going to get out to a fast start and they are going to end up pulling away here. Back Central Michigan against the spread.
Shane’s Pick Miami Ohio +1.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
