The Ball State Cardinals (14-16, 7-10 MAC) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Miami (OH) RedHawks (22-8, 13-4 MAC) on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Millett Hall as 9.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET on ESPNU. The over/under for the matchup is 150.5.
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Miami (OH) Cover -9.5 vs Ball State -110
Miami (OH) vs. Ball State betting lines
- Miami (OH) moneyline odds to win: -483
- Ball State moneyline odds to win: +364
- Spread: Miami (OH) (-9.5)
- Total: 150.5
Miami (OH) statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Miami (OH) has played better at home, covering eight times in 13 home games, and six times in 13 road games.
- The RedHawks have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (69.2%) than road games (53.8%).
- Miami (OH) has fared better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 11-1, compared to going 3-2 away from home.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the RedHawks have been putting up 77.9 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 81.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Miami (OH)’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 72.9 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The RedHawks’ past 10 contests have seen them make 10.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 10.4 makes and 39.5%.
Miami (OH) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-13-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-8-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 16-12-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-3 (Home: 11-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (19th in nation) | 45.2 (256th) | 30.5 (271st) | 29.6 (84th) | 16.3 (33rd) | 11.8 (246th) |
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Ball State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Ball State has a lower winning percentage at home (.357, 5-9-0 record) than on the road (.583, 7-5-0).
- Cardinals games have finished above the over/under 57.1% of the time at home (eight of 14), and 58.3% of the time away (seven of 12).
- The Cardinals’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-3), and on the road it is .222 (2-7).
Recent trends
- The Cardinals are posting 76.1 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 more than their average for the season (75.7).
- Ball State has performed worse defensively over its past 10 games, surrendering 75 points per contest, one more point than its season average of 74.
- The Cardinals are making 0.3 fewer treys per contest over their previous 10 games (7) compared to their season average (7.3), but they are delivering a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.3%) compared to their season mark (35.2%).
Ball State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-9-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
- O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 6-4; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 0-3; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (125th in nation) | 44.5 (219th) | 31.4 (211th) | 31.3 (195th) | 13.3 (206th) | 11.2 (182nd) |
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