Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 20, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 19, 2024

In regular season action on Tuesday, the Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-13, 6-6 MAC) will meet the Western Michigan Broncos (8-17, 5-7 MAC), with Western Michigan’s Jefferson Monegro among the key players to watch. Tipoff at University Arena (MI) is at 7:00 PM ET. Miami (OH) is a small 3.5-point favorite against Western Michigan when the RedHawks take on the Broncos on Tuesday. The matchup has an over/under of 142.5.

Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Betting Lines

Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Miami (OH) -3.5 142.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Western Michigan (+3.5)
Total Pick Over (142.5)

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Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Stat Rankings

Miami (OH) Avg. (Rank) Western Michigan Avg. (Rank)
72.4 (223rd) Points Scored 70.3 (270th)
70.6 (141st) Points Allowed 75.2 (279th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
7.3 (291st) Off. Rebounds 10.9 (34th)
8.0 (119th) 3pt Made 7.6 (163rd)
15.1 (67th) Assists 13.4 (149th)
11.2 (161st) Turnovers 13.2 (327th)

Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Betting Trends

  • The RedHawks have 13 wins in 23 games against the spread this season.
  • Miami (OH) is 3-2 ATS as 3.5-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 23 RedHawks games so far this year, 11 have hit the over.
  • Miami (OH) and its opponent have broken the 142.5-point mark nine times this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 142.5 points, and that’s 0.5 less than the average total in this season’s RedHawks contests.
  • Western Michigan’s record against the spread is 13-11-0.
  • As 3.5-point underdogs or more, the Broncos are 8-8 against the spread.
  • Out of 23 Miami (OH)’s games so far this year, 11 have gone over the total.
  • So far this year, 13 Broncos games have featured more than 142.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Western Michigan’s games is 145.6 points, which is 3.1 more than this game’s over/under.

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Miami (OH) Impact Players

  • Darweshi Hunter leads his squad in points per game (12.6), and also puts up 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists. At the other end, he delivers 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Bryce Bultman is tops on the RedHawks at 5.0 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 2.7 assists and 7.8 points.
  • Eian Elmer puts up 7.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest, shooting 54.1% from the floor.
  • Mekhi Cooper posts a team-best 2.8 assists per game. He is also posting 6.2 points and 3.0 rebounds, shooting 39.6% from the field.
  • Jaquel Morris averages 6.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, shooting 71.3% from the floor.

Western Michigan Impact Players

  • Seth Hubbard is posting team highs in points (14.6 per game) and assists (1.7). And he is delivering 3.7 rebounds, making 38.7% of his shots from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per game.
  • Monegro is posting a team-leading 3.4 assists per contest. He’s also delivering 9.8 points and 3.0 rebounds, hitting 44.9% of his shots from the floor.
  • The Broncos receive 9.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game from Owen Lobsinger.
  • Anthony Crump is averaging a team-best 6.4 rebounds per game. And he is delivering 5.6 points and 1.3 assists, making 48.8% of his shots from the floor.
  • JaVaughn Hannah gives the Broncos 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. He also delivers 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

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