The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (6-7) and Central Michigan Chippewas (5-8) battle Tuesday in Mount Pleasant. The opening tip at McGuirk Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Miami vs. Central Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
This contest marks the MAC opener for both teams.
Miami clocked a 90-51 victory over NAIA St. Mary of the Woods Friday. The Redhawks take to the road looking to earn back-to-back wins for the 1st time since Nov. 26 and 29. A youthful MU squad has averaged 80.4 points per game over its last 5 outings and for the season ranks 4th in the Mid-American Conference at 76.5 PPG.
The Chippewas upset Michigan 63-61 Thursday, pulling off a stunning upset as 21.5-point underdogs. The victory snapped a 4-game losing skid. Up-tempo Central Michigan held UM to a 35.1% mark from the floor after allowing a 49.3% mark during the losing skid.