The Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks are on a roll, boasting a perfect 26-0 record, with their most recent win being an 85-61 thrashing of Northern Illinois, where they outscored their opponents by 24 points in the second half, averaging 84.8 points per game over their last five contests, and they'll look to continue this streak against the Bowling Green State Falcons, who have been inconsistent, with a 3-2 record over their last five games, averaging 70 points per game in that span, with their last win being a 77-52 victory over Ball State, where they held their opponents to just 32.1% shooting from the field. Miami (OH) has been on a tear, winning their last five games by an average margin of 13.4 points, with their offense clicking on all cylinders, scoring 90 points or more in three of those contests, including a 90-74 win over Ohio, where they shot 55.4% from the field. Bowling Green, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, with their last five games featuring a mix of high-scoring affairs, such as their 80-70 win over Toledo, and low-scoring struggles, like their 54-91 loss to Arkansas State.
The Falcons' recent form has been marked by a lack of defensive cohesion, allowing an average of 68.6 points per game over their last five contests, which could be a major issue against a high-powered Miami (OH) offense that has been averaging 84.8 points per game over the same period, with their last game featuring a 31-point performance from one of their guards. Bowling Green's offense, meanwhile, has been sputtering, scoring just 54 points in their loss to Arkansas State, and they'll need to find a way to crack the Miami (OH) defense, which has been stingy, allowing just 71.4 points per game over their last five contests, with their last game featuring a 24-6 run in the second half that sealed the win. With Miami (OH) averaging 13.4 more points per game than Bowling Green over their last five contests, it's clear that the Falcons must find a way to slow down the RedHawks' offense if they hope to pull off the upset, and they might look to their recent 71-78 loss to Kent State, where they held their opponents to just 40.6% shooting from the field, as a blueprint for their defensive strategy.
Miami (OH) Averaging 84.8 Points Per Game Over Last Five Contests
Key Matchups
One player to watch in this matchup will be Miami (OH)'s star guard, who has been on a hot streak, averaging 20.5 points per game over the RedHawks' last five contests, including a 28-point performance in their win over Massachusetts, where he shot 60% from the field. Bowling Green, meanwhile, want to their own star player, who has been struggling to find his form, averaging just 12.2 points per game over the Falcons' last five contests, but he did have a 25-point performance in their win over Toledo, where he shot 50% from the field. The matchup between these two players matters, as Miami (OH) has been relying heavily on their guard's scoring prowess, and Bowling Green must find a way to slow him down if they hope to keep the game close, and they might look to their recent win over Ball State, where they held their opponents' leading scorer to just 10 points, as a defensive strategy to employ.
The trends in this matchup are clear: Miami (OH) has been dominating, outscoring their opponents by an average of 13.4 points per game over their last five contests, while Bowling Green has been struggling to find consistency, with their last five games featuring a mix of high-scoring affairs and low-scoring struggles. The RedHawks have been clicking on all cylinders, with their offense and defense both performing at a high level, and they'll look to continue this streak against the Falcons, who have been inconsistent, with their last five games featuring a mix of wins and losses, including a 77-52 win over Ball State, where they outscored their opponents by 25 points in the second half. With Miami (OH) averaging 84.8 points per game over their last five contests, and Bowling Green allowing an average of 68.6 points per game over the same period, it's clear that the Falcons must find a way to slow down the RedHawks' offense if they hope to pull off the upset, and they might look to their recent 71-78 loss to Kent State, where they held their opponents to just 40.6% shooting from the field, as a defensive strategy to employ.
CHD Scout Prediction
Bowling Green
71
Miami (OH)
85
The CHD Scout prediction has Miami (OH) winning by 14.8 points, with an 88.9% win probability, and it's easy to see why: the RedHawks have been dominating, outscoring their opponents by an average of 13.4 points per game over their last five contests, while Bowling Green has been struggling to find consistency. The Falcons' lack of defensive cohesion, allowing an average of 68.6 points per game over their last five contests, will be a major issue against a high-powered Miami (OH) offense that has been averaging 84.8 points per game over the same period. With the RedHawks' offense clicking on all cylinders, and their defense performing at a high level, it's hard to see Bowling Green pulling off the upset, especially given their recent struggles, including a 54-91 loss to Arkansas State, where they were outscored by 37 points in the second half.
The RedHawks' recent form has been marked by a series of dominant performances, including a 90-74 win over Ohio, where they shot 55.4% from the field, and a 85-61 win over Northern Illinois, where they outscored their opponents by 24 points in the second half. Bowling Green, meanwhile, has been inconsistent, with their last five games featuring a mix of high-scoring affairs, such as their 80-70 win over Toledo, and low-scoring struggles, like their 54-91 loss to Arkansas State. With Miami (OH) averaging 13.4 more points per game than Bowling Green over their last five contests, it's clear that the Falcons must find a way to slow down the RedHawks' offense if they hope to pull off the upset, and they might look to their recent 71-78 loss to Kent State, where they held their opponents to just 40.6% shooting from the field, as a defensive strategy to employ. The RedHawks have been outscoring their opponents by an average of 13.4 points per game over their last five contests, and they'll look to continue this streak against the Falcons, who have been inconsistent, with their last five games featuring a mix of wins and losses.
Tournament Stakes
A win for Miami (OH) would be a significant boost to their already-solid tournament resume, as they would be adding a Quad 1 win to their portfolio, and they would also be taking a major step towards securing a high seed in the tournament. For Bowling Green, a win would be a major upset, and would give them a much-needed boost to their tournament hopes, as they would be adding a high-quality win to their resume, and they would also be taking a major step towards securing a spot in the tournament field. A loss for the Falcons, meanwhile, would be a significant blow to their tournament hopes, as they would be falling further behind in the standings, and they would also be giving up a valuable opportunity to add a high-quality win to their resume. With the RedHawks already solidly in the tournament field, and the Falcons needing quality wins to build their resume, this game has major implications for both teams, and the winner will take a major step towards achieving their tournament goals.
The tournament stakes are high in this matchup, with Miami (OH) looking to add to their already-solid resume, and Bowling Green looking to pull off a major upset and boost their tournament hopes. The RedHawks have been dominant, outscoring their opponents by an average of 13.4 points per game over their last five contests, and they'll look to continue this streak against the Falcons, who have been inconsistent, with their last five games featuring a mix of wins and losses. With the Falcons needing a win to boost their tournament hopes, and the RedHawks looking to add to their already-solid resume, this game has all the makings of a thrilling matchup, and the winner will take a major step towards achieving their tournament goals. The RedHawks have been clicking on all cylinders, with their offense and defense both performing at a high level, and they'll look to continue this streak against the Falcons, who have been struggling to find consistency, and they might look to their recent 77-52 win over Ball State, where they outscored their opponents by 25 points in the second half, as a blueprint for their strategy.