Eastern Michigan vs Miami predictions 1/25/20 College Basketball Picks & Tips

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Miami RedHawks

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020

Location: Millett Hall in Oxford, OH

TV: TBA

Odds/Point Spread: Miami -4

Total/Over-Under: 132

The Eastern Michigan Eagles travel to Millett Hall to play the Miami RedHawks on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Miami as 4 point favorites.

Eastern Michigan heads into this matchup with a mark of 10-9. They currently have a point differential of 2.1 as they are averaging 64.9 points per contest while giving up 62.8 per game. Miami has an overall mark of 8-11. They are averaging 74.7 points per contest and giving up 73.1, which is a point differential of 1.6.

Valuable Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Trends

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 7-8-0 against the spread

The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 5-10-0 against the over/under

Important Miami RedHawks Betting Trends

The Miami RedHawks are 5-12-0 against the spread

The Miami RedHawks are 9-8-0 against the over/under

Key Eastern Michigan Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Miami RedHawks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Noah Morgan comes into this contest averaging 11.4 points per game while playing 30.9 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 3.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 69%. Ty Groce averages 11.3 points per game in 29.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.6 assists per contest and 5.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 39% for the year while his free throw percentage is 72%.

Player Spotlight

Nike Sibande averages 14.1 points per game while playing 28.2 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 5.9 rebounds per game and has 2.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is at 79%. Dalonte Brown averages 12.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 25.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.1 rebounds per contest and 0.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

Eastern Michigan averages 64.9 points per contest this season, which ranks them 317th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 2.1 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team, which has them ranked 290th. Behind the arc they shoot 28% which is good for 336th in the nation. They average 35.4 rebounds per game and 10.1 assists per game, which ranks them 193rd and 337th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 38th with 15.6 per game. The Eagles allow 62.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 41st in the country. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 102nd and 301st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36.5 rebounds a game which ranks 252nd and they give up 13.7 assists per contest, which puts them in 258th place in Division 1. They force 18.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 342nd in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Miami is 99th in the country with 74.7 points per game this year. They are 174th in Division 1 in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 1.6. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 78th in the nation. They are 140th in the NCAA in rebounding with 36.5 boards per game, and 218th in assists per contest with 12.7. The RedHawks are 293rd in turnovers per game with 12.0. The RedHawks surrender 73.1 points per contest, which ranks them 271st in D-1. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 232nd and 331st in those defensive statistics. They rank 87th with 11.5 assists allowed per contest and 293rd with 37.6 rebounds surrendered per game. The RedHawks are 93rd in country in forcing turnovers with 12.5 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Eagles are 321st in the nation in offensive rating with 92.8. In terms of pace they are 180th in the country with 69.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 308th. As a team they are 313th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 157th in Division 1. Eastern Michigan is 30th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19.4 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Miami is 303rd in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions. The RedHawks are 105th in the country in offensive rating with 105.3. In terms of pace they are 118th in Division 1 with 71 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 130th. As a team they are 144th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shots, ranking 100th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Eastern Michigan/Miami college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Miami -4

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