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Miami (OH) Redhawks Set to Take on Kent State Golden Flashes in Key MAC Showdown

The Miami (OH) Redhawks will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Mid-American Conference game at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Miami (OH) is coming off a 6th straight victory, tying them for first in the MAC with Akron and Ohio, while Kent State has struggled recently with a 3-3 record over their last six games. Both teams are fully healthy heading into this matchup. Kent State is favored to win by -4 according to current betting lines. For a detailed analysis and prediction of this game, check out our NCAAB picks for Miami (OH) Redhawks vs. Kent State Golden Flashes.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: RedHawks +155 | Golden Flashes -180
• Spread: RedHawks +4 (-110) | Golden Flashes -4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 64%.

Miami-OH vs Kent St. Stats

Miami-OH RedHawks

The Miami (OH) Redhawks are currently ranked 27th in offense, scoring on average 83.6 points per game, and 202nd in defense, allowing an average of 71.5 points per game. They have a record of 12-4 this season. Offensively, the Redhawks shoot 49.9% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range. Defensively, they hold opponents to 45.8% shooting overall and 35.7% from behind the arc. Kam Craft leads the team in scoring with an average of 16.1 points per game, followed by Peter Suder with 14.6 points per game. Mekhi Cooper leads in assists, averaging 3.5 per game, and Antwone Woolfolk leads in rebounds with 6.0 per game. Eian Elmer leads in steals and blocked shots. Overall, Miami (OH) is performing well offensively but could improve defensively, especially in three-point defense. They have shown strength in rebounding and ball distribution.

Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

The Kent State Golden Flashes excel in defensive performance, allowing an average of 64.5 points per game and holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.8% overall. Offensively, they score an average of 70.1 points per game and shoot 41.0% from the field. VonCameron Davis leads the team in scoring with an average of 16.0 points per game, followed by Jalen Sullinger with 12.1 points per game. Kent State has a power ranking of 120 and ranks 316th for offense and 10th for defense. They have a record of 10-5 overall and have been performing well against Miami-OH in their recent matchups. The team's shooting percentages and defensive performance rank among the top in college basketball. Expert guidance from NCAAB Handicappers can help you capitalize on Kent State's strong performance this season.

Kent State's Defense Set to Challenge Miami (OH)'s High-Scoring Offense

Kent State's offensive output of 70.1 points per game and overall poor shooting is offset by their strong defense, which limits opponents to just 64.5 points per game. The Golden Flashes boast impressive defensive statistics, allowing only 40.8% shooting overall and 30.9% from three-point range, ranking 59th and 71st respectively. On the other hand, Miami (OH) scores an average of 83.6 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing 71.5 points per game and a 45.8% shooting percentage from opponents. Miami's offense will be challenged by Kent State's formidable defense. Kent State has a strong track record against the spread, covering in 11 out of the last 16 games. In head-to-head matchups, Miami (OH) holds a 5-4-1 Advantage against the spread, while Kent State has a straight-up record of 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

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