The Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-10, 4-5 MAC) will be at the Memorial A & C Center to go head-to-head with the Kent State Golden Flashes (16-5, 5-3 MAC) in a MAC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Flashes barely escaped the Ball State Cardinals 83-80, while the RedHawks defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 59-48.
Miami (OH) dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.370 (above their season average of 0.223) and a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 15.8). Eastern Michigan was 0.224 and 21.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Kent State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Ball State. The Golden Flashes had a rate of 9.9 (better than their season average of 14.1), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 23.1 (above their season average of 17.0). Jaylin Walker played a key role for Kent State with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. Miami (OH), meanwhile, was lifted by Jalen Adaway, who put up 15 points and eight rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Golden Flashes won 90-83. Kent State out-rebounded Miami (OH). The Golden Flashes had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. five), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 25) and total rebounds (43 vs. 30). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Kent State could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Kent State ranks 27th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while Miami (OH) forces the 85th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Kent State Golden Flashes Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kent State, ATS Winner – Kent State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Miami (OH) ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Kent State ranks 116th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- The RedHawks rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Golden Flashes rank 67th (5.7).
- The RedHawks rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Golden Flashes rank 96th (3.3).
- Miami (OH) ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Kent State ranks 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The RedHawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 3.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Flashes have scored an average of 49.8 points per game (20.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 50.6 points per game (16.2 below their season average).
