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Game time: March 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM ET

Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, OH

Article updated Mar 13, 10:16 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Miami (OH) Redhawks (15-16, 9-9 MAC) are looking to end their two-game losing streak as they take on the Akron Zips (21-10, 13-5 MAC) in the quarterfinals of the MAC

Game outlook

The Miami (OH) Redhawks (15-16, 9-9 MAC) are looking to end their two-game losing streak as they take on the Akron Zips (21-10, 13-5 MAC) in the quarterfinals of the MAC Championship on Thursday. The game will be held at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 4 PM ET. Despite the Redhawks' recent loss to Ohio and the Zips' loss to Western Michigan, Akron holds an 8-2 record in their last 10 meetings with Miami (OH). Akron is favored to win with a -8 point spread that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: RedHawks +285 | Zips -370

Spread: RedHawks +8 (-110) | Zips -8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 79%.

Miami-OH RedHawks

The Miami (OH) Redhawks recently ended a three-game winning streak with back-to-back losses. They will look to get back on track with a win against the Zips, aiming for their fourth win in their last six games. Offensively, Miami (OH) is averaging 68.8 points per game, with Anderson Mirambeaux, Eian Elmer, and Bryce Bultman leading the team in scoring and rebounding. Defensively, the Redhawks have struggled, giving up an average of 70.8 points per game. In terms of rankings, Miami-OH is ranked 250th in offense and 115th in defense, with statistics showing their shooting percentages and rebounding averages. To secure a win in their upcoming game, the Redhawks will need to improve their defensive performance. Didn’t come to mess around #MiamiMindset || #RiseUpRedHawks pic.twitter.com/VsJOOlpGB6

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Akron Zips Analysis

The Akron Zips have struggled recently, entering this game on a two-game losing streak. They will aim to break this streak against the Redhawks in order to secure their second win in their last four games. Akron is averaging 72.9 points per game and showed a strong offensive performance in their last game, led by players like Greg Tribble, Ali Ali, and Enrique Freeman. Defensively, they have been giving up 67.3 points per game but allowed 90 points in their last game, indicating a need for improvement. The Zips have a power ranking of 190 and are ranked #154 for offense and #22 for defense in the NCAA. For offense, they have solid shooting percentages, while on defense, they have been strong in limiting opponents' field goals. To make the most out of this matchup, it is recommended to explore the top sportsbooks available. Akron➡️Butler➡️Akron It's been an interesting journey for @ENKnights grad Ali Ali ( @IamAlix2 ), who's one of the most versatile players in the MAC! He'll try and lead 2nd-seeded @ZipsMBB to a tourney title this week in Cleveland. @ENHighSchool @NE8_Athletics @ENKnightsHoops pic.twitter.com/NB5m63pSaC

Akron Zips Favored to Dominate Miami (OH) Redhawks in Upcoming Game

The Akron Zips have shown strong offensive capabilities in their recent games, scoring an average of over 74 points per game and excelling at free throw shooting with a rate of over 74 percent. Their prowess on the offensive glass provides them with ample scoring opportunities, coupled with their ability to protect the ball effectively. In contrast, the Miami (OH) Redhawks have struggled offensively, averaging less than 60 points per game and shooting below 65 percent from the free-throw line. They lack in rebounding and ball security, which could result in scoring opportunities for the Zips. Defensively, the Zips have been solid, allowing less than 70 points per game, indicating that they are well-equipped to contain Miami (OH)’s offense. Considering these factors, the Akron Zips are favored to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami-OH RedHawks+285 → +300Moved
  • Moneyline · Akron Zips-370 → -399Moved
  • Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks+8 (-110) → +8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Akron Zips-8 (-110) → -8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over134 (-110) → 135 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134 (-110) → 135 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Miami-OH RedHawks
31-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Akron Zips
29-6 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-14T02:16:26.068Z). 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

  • 2024-01-27Akron Zips 68 · Miami-OH RedHawks 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Akron Zips defeated Miami-OH RedHawks 75-63

Akron Zips defeated Miami-OH RedHawks 75-63 on March 14, 2024, a 12-point decision in the series. Akron Zips' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami-OH RedHawks +8 (-110) spread, Akron Zips covered, while the 138 combined points finished over the recorded total of 135.

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Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Spread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • AveragejoeTotal · Over 134 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Akron Zips +8 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsSpread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • MookiebetsSpread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • StevedTotal · Under 134.5 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysTotal · Under 134.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 134.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Akron Zips -8 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 134.5 (-110)Win