Miami RedHawks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Prediction, 2/18/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Eastern Michigan Eagles

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Location: George Gervin GameAbove Center in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPN+

The Miami RedHawks (19-5) are en route to George Gervin GameAbove Center on Tuesday where they will meet the Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-13).

The Miami RedHawks faced off with Toledo and went home with a win by a final score of 92-80 in their last game. With respect to fouls, the RedHawks ended up with 24 and Toledo totaled 23 fouls. They made 8 of their 19 shots from downtown. Toledo shot 74.1% from the free throw line by converting 20 of 27 shots. Furthermore, Toledo totaled 27 rebounds (8 offensive, 19 defensive), but didn't have a block. Toledo distributed 10 dimes and had 4 steals in the game. Pertaining to the defense, Miami allowed the other team to go 42.6% from the floor on 26 out of 61 shooting. They also dished out 20 assists in the matchup while forcing the other team into 8 turnovers and earning 4 steals. Concerning hauling in rebounds, they earned 43 with 13 of them being of the offensive sort. From the charity stripe, the RedHawks knocked down 19 of 23 attempts for a rate of 82.6%. Miami ended with a 44.6% field goal percentage (29 of 65) and knocked down 15 of their 30 three-point shots.

Kam Craft is one guy who was a factor for the game. He finished shooting 59.1% from the floor but wasn't able to get a dime. He played 27 minutes played and also grabbed 1 rebound. He totaled 40 points on 13 out of 22 shooting.

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Miami heads into this game with a record of 19-5 so far this season. They lose possession by turning the ball over 12.2 times per contest and as a team are committing 17.7 fouls every game. As a unit, Miami is grabbing 34.0 boards per game and has accumulated 378 dimes so far this season, which ranks 87th in D-1 in terms of passing. The RedHawks are hitting 39.8% on shots from 3-point land (253 of 636) and 73.4% from the free throw line. They are averaging 81.9 points per contest (26th in D-1) while hitting 49.0% from the field.

When they are on the defensive end, the RedHawks are able to force 14.7 turnovers every game while drawing 17.0 personal fouls. They are giving up 35.2% on shots from distance while they are 213th in college in PPG allowed (72.7). The RedHawks are giving up a field goal percentage of 45.0% (606 of 1,348) and they surrender 32.2 boards per game as a unit. They are 113th in D-1 in giving up assists to the opposition with 305 relinquished for the season.

When they last stepped on the court, the Eastern Michigan Eagles walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 86-84 when they faced Ball State. The Eagles snagged 17 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards totaling 24 for this game. They also turned the ball over 11 times, while earning 9 steals in this matchup. Ball State committed 16 personal fouls for this contest which took the Eagles to the charity stripe for 17 shots. They were able to convert 13 of them for a rate of 76.5%. Pertaining to shots from distance, Eastern Michigan made 5 of 17 attempts (29.4%). At the conclusion of this game, the Eagles went 33 for 59 from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 55.9%. The Eagles allowed Ball State to convert 27 out of their 52 tries from the floor which had them shooting 51.9% in the game. They went 35.0% from beyond the arc by going 7 of 20 and walked away from this one shooting 25 of 28 at the free throw line (89.3%). In reference to cleaning the glass, Eastern Michigan allowed Ball State to collect 23 in all (7 on the offensive glass).

Jalen Terry ended up being important for the Eagles in this game. He earned 25 points in his 44 minutes on the hardwood and accumulated 5 assists in this matchup. He knocked down 10 of 18 for the contest for a rate of 55.6%, and totaled 5 rebounds.

Eastern Michigan has a win-loss record of 11-13 so far this season. On the offensive side of the ball, the Eagles are shooting 45.7% from the floor, which ranks 136th in college. Eastern Michigan has tallied 1,748 pts this season (72.8 per game) and they collect 32.1 boards per contest. They are getting an assist 13.0 times per contest (240th in the nation) and they are giving up possession 13.3 times per game. The Eagles are committing 18.2 personal fouls per contest while shooting 71.2% from the free throw line.

The Eastern Michigan defense gives up 36.1% on 3-point shots (190 of 526) and their opponents are making 76.0% of their foul shots. They allow 13.3 assists and 34.0 boards on a nightly basis, which ranks them 199th and 168th in Division 1. The Eagles are ranked 322nd in college in PPG given up with 77.5. They are forcing 12.7 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 46.8% from the floor (328th in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Eastern Michigan

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