Ball State vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Miami (OH) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Ball State
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Ball State / Miami (OH) TV channel: ESPNU

The Ball State Cardinals visit Millett Hall to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Oxford, OH, USA.

Miami (OH) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Ball State vs. Miami (OH) Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Ball State vs. Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ball State+9.5 -110O 150.5 -110+360
Miami (OH) -9.5 -110U 150.5 -110-475

Ball State vs Miami (OH) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Miami (OH) will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ball State vs Miami (OH) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.34 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Ball State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+7.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.31 Units / 18% ROI)

Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ball State has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI).

  • 11-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.1 Units / -22.45% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.85 Units / 6.24% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.13% ROI

Miami (OH) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Miami (OH) has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 5.88% ROI).

  • 20-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.9 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.75 Units / 8.91% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -18.21% ROI

Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has 25.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Ball State has attempted 744 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams

Ball State has a 47% free throw rate (744 free throw attempts/1,583 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%

Ball State has a 43% free throw rate (1,389 free throw attempts/3,260 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%

Miami (OH) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) is shooting 49% (879/1,805) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%

Miami (OH) is shooting 40% from three (312/789) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Miami (OH) averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (229 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Miami (OH) had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (460 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ball State has forced 10.3 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/29 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.5

Ball State has averaged 5.1 steals per game (147 steals/29 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Ball State has averaged 5.3 steals per game (312 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Ball State has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,476 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Miami (OH) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (727 rebounds/30 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Miami (OH) has forced 14.6 turnovers per game (439 turnovers/30 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.5

Miami (OH) has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,503 rebounds/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Miami (OH) averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (776 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9


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