The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (6-7) and Central Michigan Chippewas (5-8) battle Tuesday in Mount Pleasant. The opening tip at McGuirk Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Central Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
This contest marks the MAC opener for both teams.
Miami clocked a 90-51 victory over NAIA St. Mary of the Woods Friday. The Redhawks take to the road looking to earn back-to-back wins for the 1st time since Nov. 26 and 29. A youthful MU squad has averaged 80.4 points per game over its last 5 outings and for the season ranks 4th in the Mid-American Conference at 76.5 PPG.
The Chippewas upset Michigan 63-61 Thursday, pulling off a stunning upset as 21.5-point underdogs. The victory snapped a 4-game losing skid. Up-tempo Central Michigan held UM to a 35.1% mark from the floor after allowing a 49.3% mark during the losing skid.
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Miami at Central Michigan odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Miami +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Central Michigan -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Miami +1.5 (-105) | Central Michigan -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Miami at Central Michigan picks and predictions
Prediction
Central Michigan 74, Miami 71
Moneyline
Miami has not played a tough slate of offensive foes, and its defensive metrics are really shaky. MU depends a lot on 3-pointers, but Central Michigan defends the perimeter well enough and figures to have an edge in rebounding the basketball.
Will the Chippewas experience a hangover after the big win over Michigan? Maybe. However, the defensive edge is substantial enough to make the Chips a slight value.
BACK CENTRAL MICHIGAN (-140).
Against the spread
AVOID: Miami’s 3-point shooting could well chip away late at a 2- or 3-possession CMU lead.
Over/Under
Figure an above-average pace and some defensive inadequacies. But tempos have been slowing down for both, and a conference tilt may keep this in the mid-140s. PASS.
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