Central Michigan vs Miami-Ohio College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 2/23/21

The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Central Michigan Chippewas meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the McGuirk Arena.

The Miami (OH) RedHawks need a win after losing five of their last seven games. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are averaging 71.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Mekhi Lairy is averaging 11.9 points and 2.9 assists while Dalonte Brown is averaging 11.1 points and 6.8 rebounds. Dae Dae Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Coleman-Lands is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.

The Central Michigan Chippewas need a win to snap a five-game losing streak. The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 77.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 77.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Travon Broadway Jr. is averaging 16.7 points and 5.4 rebounds while Meikkel Murray is averaging 14.9 points and 6.3 rebounds. Caleb Huffman is the third double-digit scorer and Devontae Lane is dishing 3.1 assists. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.

Will update with trends once they’re released.  

We have two teams on the struggle bus, so you can make a case for either side here. However, this is a spot where I usually take my chance with the points and call it a day. I’m not laying chalk with either of these teams. It just so happens the Central Michigan Chippewas are at home and have a clear edge on the offensive side of the ball. I’ll take my chances with the free bucket.