Miami (OH) RedHawks play the Eastern Michigan Eagles in MAC Tournament
Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-15, 9-9 MAC) vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks (23-8, 14-4 MAC)
Cleveland; Thursday, 4 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: RedHawks -5.5; over/under is 149.5
BOTTOM LINE: Miami (OH) plays in the MAC Tournament against Eastern Michigan.
The RedHawks are 14-4 against MAC opponents and 9-4 in non-conference play. Miami (OH) is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.
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