Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

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  • Miami (OH) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Western Michigan
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Western Michigan / Miami (OH) TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos visit Millett Hall to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Oxford, OH.

Miami (OH) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Western Michigan vs. Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Miami (OH) will win this college basketball game with 78.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 63.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+4.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+1.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 33 games (+17.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 33 games (+13.10 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+8.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.20 Units / 21% ROI)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -3.25% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

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

Miami (OH) has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 43.51% ROI).

  • 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 7.64% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,008 points/869 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Miami (OH) allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (213/683) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Miami (OH) has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,008 points/869 shots) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Miami (OH) allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (2,241 points/1,868 shots) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Miami (OH) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (135 turnovers/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.6

Western Michigan has averaged 5.2 steals per game (67 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Western Michigan has allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Western Michigan has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,008 points/869 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Miami (OH) allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (213/683) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Miami (OH) has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,008 points/869 shots) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Miami (OH) allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (2,241 points/1,868 shots) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Miami (OH) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (135 turnovers/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.6

Western Michigan has averaged 5.2 steals per game (67 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Western Michigan has allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Western Michigan has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 8.2


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