Halftime Report
A win for App. State would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 31-30 lead against Miami (Ohio).
If App. State keeps playing like this they'll be starting off their season with a 'W'. On the other hand, Miami (Ohio) will be starting their season off on the wrong foot unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks @ App. State Mountaineers
Current Records: Miami (Ohio) 0-0, App. State 0-0
How To Watch
- When: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Holmes Convocation Center -- Boone, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the App. State Mountaineers. Tip off is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Holmes Convocation Center.
Monday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy match: App. State smashed the glass last season, having averaged 42.3 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Miami (Ohio), though, as they averaged only 33.4.
Looking back to last season, App. State had a stellar season and finished 26-5. On the other hand, Miami (Ohio) will seek to improve after finishing 15-16.
Looking forward, App. State is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by seven points. They finished last season with a 19-11 record against the spread.
App. State ought to be happy about their advantage in the spread: the team was a solid 22-4 when favored last season. Betting on them to win was the most profitable play last year, as bettors who put $100 on that outcome in every game walked away with $737.75. Sadly, Miami (Ohio) will open their season as the underdog, and the team was 7-12 as such last year.
Odds
App. State is a solid 7-point favorite against Miami (Ohio), according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 140 points.
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