Who's Playing

Miami (Ohio) @ Central Michigan

Current Records: Miami (Ohio) 12-17; Central Michigan 7-20

What to Know

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks and the Central Michigan Chippewas are set to square off in a Mid-American matchup at 7 p.m. ET March 1 at McGuirk Arena. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

Miami (Ohio) ended up a good deal behind the Toledo Rockets when they played this past Saturday, losing 88-73.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for CMU as they fell 73-71 to the Kent State Golden Flashes this past Saturday.

The RedHawks are the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 3-11 against the spread when favored.

In the teams' previous meeting last month, Miami (Ohio) lost to CMU at home by a decisive 83-69 margin. Can Miami (Ohio) avenge their loss, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: McGuirk Arena -- Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.00

Odds

The RedHawks are a 3.5-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the RedHawks as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Central Michigan have won five out of their last nine games against Miami (Ohio).

  • Feb 24, 2022 - Central Michigan 83 vs. Miami (Ohio) 69
  • Feb 23, 2021 - Miami (Ohio) 96 vs. Central Michigan 54
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Miami (Ohio) 76 vs. Central Michigan 57
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Central Michigan 93 vs. Miami (Ohio) 82
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Central Michigan 84 vs. Miami (Ohio) 77
  • Jan 23, 2018 - Miami (Ohio) 70 vs. Central Michigan 61
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Miami (Ohio) 81 vs. Central Michigan 76
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Central Michigan 101 vs. Miami (Ohio) 92
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Central Michigan 68 vs. Miami (Ohio) 51