Miami-Ohio vs Air Force Prediction 12-2-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami-Ohio vs Air Force prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 2nd at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Miami-Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview

The Miami-Ohio RedHawks are 4-2 this year after they defeated Mercer by a score of 75-72 in their last game. Miami-Ohio led 35-30 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The RedHawks shot 50.9% from the field, 20.8% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Peter Suder led Miami with 16 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the RedHawks defeated Siena by a score of 70-58 but did lose to Michigan before that. Miami has scored 74.2 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 32.2 rebounds and 13 assists per game this season. Kam Craft is averaging 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Miami is shooting 46.1% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Air Force Falcons Betting Preview

The Air Force Falcons are 2-6 this season after they lost to Wright State by a score of 70-57 in their last game. Air Force trailed 36-23 at halftime, but they did tie Wright State at 34 in the second half. The Falcons shot 39.6% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Wesley Celichowski led Air Force with 15 points and three rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Falcons lost to Sacramento State by a score of 63-61 but did beat Mercyhurst before that. Air Force has scored 65.5 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.1 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Ethan Taylor is averaging 18.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Air Force is shooting 45.1% from the field, 64.6% on free throws, and 36.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Miami will beat Air Force

• Air Force has lost 10 of its last 11 night games.
• Miami (OH) has won four of its last five home games against non-conference opponents.
• Air Force has lost the first half in each of its last eight night games.

Total Points Facts

• Fifteen of Miami (OH)’s last 16 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Seven of Air Force’s last eight road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Miami (OH) ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (12.5).
• Miami (OH) ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.7%).
• Air Force ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (62.2).
• Air Force ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (49.6).

Miami-Ohio vs Air Force Prediction 

Air Force comes into this matchup with only two wins to start the season and they are only scoring 65.5 points per game. Miami has won three of their last four games and they are scoring 74.2 points per game this year. Neither team is very solid with their rebounding and while Air Force does have the better defensive numbers, I don’t trust their offense. Take the RedHawks here.