Miami (OH) (24-8) vs Kent State (22-10)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Rocket Arena)
Betting Odds: Miami (OH) +3.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
The Kent State Golden Flashes and Miami Ohio RedHawks meet Friday in the college basketball MAC Semifinal at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Kent State vs Miami Ohio Prediction. This article will include a Kent State vs Miami Ohio Pick.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes recently played, Toledo, Akron, Western Michigan, and Eastern Michigan. Kent State has won nine of its last 11 games.
The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 74.1 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15 points and 1.9 rebounds, while VonCameron Davis is averaging 14.8 points and 2 assists. Morgan Safford is the third double-digit scorer and Marquis Barnett is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Kent State Golden Flashes are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Kent State Golden Flashes are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
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Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami Ohio RedHawks recently played Ohio, Buffalo, Ball State, and Eastern Michigan. Miami Ohio is 18-4 since December 22.
The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 81.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Kam Craft is averaging 13.6 points and 1 assist, while Peter Suder is averaging 13.1 points and 4.8 rebounds. Eian Elmer is the third double-digit scorer and Brant Byers is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has won six of its last seven games against the Mid-American Conference at Rocket Arena.
- Miami (OH) has lost each of its last three night games played at neutral venues.
- Miami (OH) has lost the first half in each of its last three night games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kent State's last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Eleven of Miami (OH)'s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
- Miami (OH) ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.3).
- Kent State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
- Kent State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.7%).
Kent State vs Miami Ohio Injury Report
Neither Kent State nor Miami Ohio have a player listed on its injury report.
Kent State vs Miami Ohio Prediction
This line is a bit strange when you consider Miami Ohio is probably the hottest team in the MAC and won both games this season against Kent State. Miami Ohio beat Kent State in a defensive battle and then won a month ago in an offensive shootout in overtime. Miami Ohio is rolling offensively and is a profitable 18-12 ATS on the season. Kent State has failed to cover four straight games and is 2-6-2 ATS in its last 10 games. It’s not easy to beat the same team three times in a season, but I’m going to grab the points with Miami Ohio.
Randy’s Pick Miami Ohio +3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
