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Game time: February 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Millett Hall — Oxford, OH

Article updated Feb 17, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Ball State Cardinals will be facing off against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at Millett Hall in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Saturday. Both teams are coming off

Game outlook

The Ball State Cardinals will be facing off against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at Millett Hall in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Saturday. Both teams are coming off losses, with Ball State having lost two straight and Miami (OH) on a three-game losing streak. Ball State will be missing key players Zane Doughty and Ethan Brittain-Watts, while Miami (OH) has a healthy roster. The RedHawks are currently favored to win by 2.5 points according to the betting lines. Keep an eye out for our College Basketball Picks for potential game-winning predictions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinals +120 | RedHawks -143

Spread: Cardinals +2.5 (-110) | RedHawks -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami-OH will win straight-up is 59%.

Ball St. Cardinals

Ball State's basketball team has been performing fairly well this season, with strong offensive stats such as averaging 74.8 points per game, shooting 45.7% overall and 37.7% from 3-point range. Leading scorer Basheer Jihad averages 19.2 points per game, with Jalin Anderson following closely at 15.3 points per game. Defensively, they are holding opponents to an average of 70.9 points per game and allowing 45.1% shooting overall. Jihad leads the team in rebounds and blocked shots, while Anderson leads in steals. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 252 and is ranked 165th in offense and 183rd in defense. They have a record of 11-12 this season.

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Miami-OH RedHawks Analysis

Miami (OH) RedHawks ranks 213rd in offense, scoring an average of 72.91 points per game. Their shooting percentages are decent, with a field goal rate of 46.17%, a 3-point percentage of 37.10%, and a free throw rate of 70.84%. Defensively, they allow an average of 71.00 points per game and have a field goal percentage allowed of 43.10% and a 3-point percentage allowed of 30.63%. They average 32.70 rebounds per game and have a power ranking of 298. Leading scorers are Darweshi Hunter and Anderson Mirambeaux with 12.5 points each, while Mekhi Cooper leads in assists and Jaquel Morris in blocked shots. They have two players averaging double figures in scoring and have an overall record of 11-13 (12-10 ATS). Against Ball St., they went 1-2 in their last 3 matchups. Evan from behind the arc #MiamiMindset || #RiseUpRedHawks pic.twitter.com/zK8f7Au652

Miami (OH) Dominates Ball State with Strong Defense and Home Court Advantage

Ball State and Miami (OH) are currently performing below average, with Miami (OH) holding a competitive edge. The Redhawks have demonstrated dominance by winning 17 out of the last 20 home games against Ball State, and have also maintained a positive record of 13-7 against the Cardinals. Ball State's reliance on three-pointers, despite their accuracy, is overshadowed by their ranking of 128th in overall shooting percentages. Conversely, Miami (OH) has exhibited a strong defensive performance, limiting opponents to 43.3% shooting overall and 30.8% from beyond the arc, ranking 162nd and 47th respectively. Moreover, Miami (OH) previously triumphed over Ball State with a score of 87-80 in their last encounter on the road. As Miami (OH) prepares to face Ball State at home this Saturday, they hold a strategic advantage, while Ball State has struggled to cover the spread in recent games.

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SportsJaw Cardinals vs RedHawks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cardinals vs RedHawks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals+120 → +120Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Miami-OH RedHawks-144 → -140Moved
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals+2.5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks-2.5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over141.25 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under141.25 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ball St. Cardinals
12-19 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami-OH RedHawks
31-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-17T11:23:06.417Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-20Miami-OH RedHawks 87 · Ball St. Cardinals 80
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Ball St. Cardinals 80-59

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Ball St. Cardinals 80-59 on February 17, 2024, a 21-point decision in the series. Miami-OH RedHawks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ball St. Cardinals +2.5 (-110) spread, Miami-OH RedHawks covered, while the 139 combined points finished under the recorded total of 143.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MackintoshSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks +2.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks -2.5 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Ball St. Cardinals +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • DerekFisherSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks -2.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Ball St. Cardinals +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 142.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Ball St. Cardinals +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 142.5 (-110)Loss