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Game time: January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: M.A.C. Center — Kent, OH

Article updated Jan 18, 2:18 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Miami (OH) Redhawks will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Mid-American Conference game at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Miami (OH) is coming off a

Game outlook

The Miami (OH) Redhawks will face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a Mid-American Conference game at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Miami (OH) is coming off a 6th straight victory, tying them for first in the MAC with Akron and Ohio, while Kent State has struggled recently with a 3-3 record over their last six games. Both teams are fully healthy heading into this matchup. Kent State is favored to win by -4 according to current betting lines. For a detailed analysis and prediction of this game, check out our NCAAB picks for Miami (OH) Redhawks vs. Kent State Golden Flashes.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: RedHawks +155 | Golden Flashes -180

Spread: RedHawks +4 (-110) | Golden Flashes -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kent St. will win straight-up is 64%.

Miami-OH RedHawks

The Miami (OH) Redhawks are currently ranked 27th in offense, scoring on average 83.6 points per game, and 202nd in defense, allowing an average of 71.5 points per game. They have a record of 12-4 this season. Offensively, the Redhawks shoot 49.9% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range. Defensively, they hold opponents to 45.8% shooting overall and 35.7% from behind the arc. Kam Craft leads the team in scoring with an average of 16.1 points per game, followed by Peter Suder with 14.6 points per game. Mekhi Cooper leads in assists, averaging 3.5 per game, and Antwone Woolfolk leads in rebounds with 6.0 per game. Eian Elmer leads in steals and blocked shots. Overall, Miami (OH) is performing well offensively but could improve defensively, especially in three-point defense. They have shown strength in rebounding and ball distribution.

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Kent St. Golden Flashes Analysis

The Kent State Golden Flashes excel in defensive performance, allowing an average of 64.5 points per game and holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.8% overall. Offensively, they score an average of 70.1 points per game and shoot 41.0% from the field. VonCameron Davis leads the team in scoring with an average of 16.0 points per game, followed by Jalen Sullinger with 12.1 points per game. Kent State has a power ranking of 120 and ranks 316th for offense and 10th for defense. They have a record of 10-5 overall and have been performing well against Miami-OH in their recent matchups. The team's shooting percentages and defensive performance rank among the top in college basketball. Expert guidance from NCAAB Handicappers can help you capitalize on Kent State's strong performance this season.

Kent State's Defense Set to Challenge Miami (OH)'s High-Scoring Offense

Kent State's offensive output of 70.1 points per game and overall poor shooting is offset by their strong defense, which limits opponents to just 64.5 points per game. The Golden Flashes boast impressive defensive statistics, allowing only 40.8% shooting overall and 30.9% from three-point range, ranking 59th and 71st respectively. On the other hand, Miami (OH) scores an average of 83.6 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing 71.5 points per game and a 45.8% shooting percentage from opponents. Miami's offense will be challenged by Kent State's formidable defense. Kent State has a strong track record against the spread, covering in 11 out of the last 16 games. In head-to-head matchups, Miami (OH) holds a 5-4-1 Advantage against the spread, while Kent State has a straight-up record of 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

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SportsJaw RedHawks vs Golden Flashes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past RedHawks vs Golden Flashes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami-OH RedHawks+158 → +185Moved
  • Moneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes-191 → -225Moved
  • Spread · Miami-OH RedHawks+3.5 (-110) → +5.25 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes-3.5 (-110) → -5.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over141.5 (-110) → 142 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under141.5 (-110) → 142 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Miami-OH RedHawks
31-1 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kent St. Golden Flashes
24-9 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T19:18:08.459Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-30Miami-OH RedHawks 71 · Kent St. Golden Flashes 67
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Kent St. Golden Flashes 70-61

Miami-OH RedHawks defeated Kent St. Golden Flashes 70-61 on January 18, 2025, a 9-point decision in the series. Miami-OH RedHawks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami-OH RedHawks +5.25 (-110) spread, Miami-OH RedHawks covered, while the 131 combined points finished under the recorded total of 142.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks +4 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 141.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Miami-OH RedHawks +4 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 141.5 (-110)Loss