The Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-4, 4-0 MAC) are underdogs (+5.5) as they attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (11-5, 2-2 MAC) at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 141.5.
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Kent State Cover -5.5 vs Miami (OH) -110
Kent State vs. Miami (OH) betting lines
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: -225
- Miami (OH) moneyline odds to win: +184
- Spread: Kent State (-5.5)
- Total: 141.5
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Kent State owns a worse record against the spread (2-3-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (4-2-0).
- The Golden Flashes have eclipsed the total more often at home, hitting the over in four of five home matchups (80%). In away games, they have hit the over in zero of six games (0%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Kent State has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.600) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Golden Flashes’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, scoring 68.8 points a contest compared to the 70.1 they’ve averaged this year.
- Kent State has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 65.4 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 64.4 it has conceded this season.
- The Golden Flashes’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 23.8% from deep. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 7.1 makes and 28%.
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-3-0; As Underdog: 0-3-0)
- O-U-P: 4-10-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 0-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 (335th in nation) | 40.8 (57th) | 33.4 (138th) | 29.8 (108th) | 12.8 (255th) | 10.3 (68th) |
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Miami (OH) statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Miami (OH) has performed better against the spread at home (4-2-0) than away (3-3-0) this season.
- Looking at the over/under, RedHawks games have finished over 83.3% of the time this season, both at home (five of six) and away (five of six).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the RedHawks are posting 89.2 points per game, 5.6 more than their season average (83.6).
- While Miami (OH) is ceding 71.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 70.6 points per contest.
- In their past 10 games, the RedHawks are draining 12 treys per game, 0.9 more than their season average (11.1). They also have a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (44%) compared to their season average (40.6%).
Miami (OH) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-3-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-4-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.9 (11th in nation) | 45.8 (307th) | 30.7 (284th) | 28.3 (47th) | 16.4 (49th) | 11.4 (178th) |
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