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Ball State vs Miami Ohio Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks
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Miami (OH) (22-8) vs Ball State (14-16)
March 7, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Miami (OH) -9.5 — Over/Under: 149.5
The Ball State Cardinals and Miami Ohio RedHawks meet Friday in college basketball action at the Millett Hall. Here’s a Ball State vs Miami Ohio Prediction. This article will include a Ball State vs Miami Ohio Pick.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview
The Ball State Cardinals recently lost to Akron, Bowling Green, and Central Michigan. Ball State has lost three straight games and hopes to avoid four straight losses for the first time.
The Ball State Cardinals are averaging 75.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Jermahri Hill is averaging 15.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Payton Sparks is averaging 12.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Mickey Pearson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Juanse Gorosito is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Ball State Cardinals are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Ball State Cardinals are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami Ohio RedHawks recently lost to Ohio, while beating Northern Illinois and Buffalo. It’s senior night for a Miami Ohio roster that has one senior in Dan Luers.
The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 81.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 73.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Peter Suder is averaging 13.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Kam Craft is averaging 13 points and 2.7 rebounds. Eian Elmer is the third double-digit scorer and Brant Byers is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 14 games at John D. Millett Hall.
- Ball State has lost each of its last four games at John D. Millett Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ball State has lost the first half in four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Ball State Cardinals will win
- Ball State has won three of its last four games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Miami (OH)’s last six night games at John D. Millett Hall have produced a total of 160+ points.
- Five of Ball State’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.1%).
- Miami (OH) ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.7%).
- Ball State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.8%).
Ball State vs Miami Ohio Injury Report
Neither Ball State nor Miami Ohio has a player listed on its injury report.
Ball State vs Miami Ohio Prediction
Ball State has had issues stringing together wins this season and already lost to Miami Ohio at home this season by eight points. Miami Ohio got whatever it wanted offensively in the win, scoring 80 points on 55 percent shooting from the field. Miami Ohio has won seven of its last 10 games and has covered six of its last nine games. It’s senior night for Miami Ohio and the RedHawks are looking to lock up a top-two seed in the MAC Tournament. I’ll lay the points with Miami Ohio at home.
