| MATCHUP | Miami (OH) Redhawks | Ball State Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-0 | 3-8 |
| Spread | -10.5 -108 | +10.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -600 | +440 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-115) | Under 146.5 (-105) |
| Where | Worthen Arena, Muncie, IN | |
| When | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Miami-OH RedHawks and the Ball State Cardinals meet Saturday in college basketball action from Worthen Arena in Muncie. Here’s a Miami-OH vs Ball State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Miami-OH vs Ball State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Miami-OH RedHawks Betting Preview
It’s been a great run for Miami-OH thus far. The RedHawks opened with wins over Old Dominion, Trinity Christian IL, Air Force, Mercyhurst and AR-Pine Bluff in their first five. Since then it’s been six more wins over UNC Greensboro, Indiana University East, Maine, UNC Asheville, Eastern Kentucky and Wright State. That gives Miami-OH a perfect 11-0 record on the year.
In their last matchup Tuesday versus Wright State, Miami-OH went into the locker room with a 46-34 edge. The RedHawks were outscored 42-37 the rest of the way but still powered out the win 83-76. Leading scorer Brant Byers had 27 points with five rebounds in 32 minutes of work. Evan Ipsaro added 12 points with three assists and one rebound in 34 minutes as well.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview
Over on the Ball State side, they beat Louisiana and Mansfield in their first two outings this year. Since then the Cardinals have beaten only Le Moyne; otherwise it’s been losses to Wisconsin, Little Rock, Indiana State, Monmouth, Lafayette, Evansville, South Dakota State and Campbell in succession. Ball State holds a rough 3-8 overall record across 11 games this year so far.
In the Campbell game on Sunday, the Cardinals went into the second half with a 30-30 tie. Ball State posted a 39-34 deficit the rest of the way in a 69-64 loss. Joey Hart led the team on 15 points with three rebounds while Kayden Fish had 11 points with four boards. Armoni Zeigler had a team-high 10 rebounds with two assists and seven points. Preston Copeland chipped in 10 points and eight boards as well.
Miami RedHawks @ Ball State Cardinals Betting Trends: December 20, 2025
Why the Ball State Cardinals will win
- Ball State has won six of its last seven day games at John E. Worthen Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Miami (OH) has lost each of its last three road day games against the Mid-American Conference.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ball State has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ball State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Mid-American Conference.
Miami-OH vs Ball State Prediction
I’ll stay with Miami-OH. The RedHawks have been quite impressive so far this year, and they’re coming off another nice win over a middling Wright State squad. Miami-OH shot 54.9 percent from the field and 10-of-19 (52.6 percent) from outside in that one but didn’t do great from the line (17-of-28 for 60.7 percent) and got out-rebounded 34-27. That gives the RedHawks 76 or more points in every game so far this year.
As for Ball State, they shot just 40.7 percent from the field and 14.3 percent (2-of-14) from outside in their loss to Campbell. The Cardinals have struggled to find scoring lately; they’ve been below 65 points in seven of their last nine games (a 1-8 run). Ball State needs to get it going quickly if they’re going to keep pace in this one.