No. 19 Miami (OH) vs Ohio Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 6)
- The Bobcats have defended homecourt with a 10-5 record at home.
- The Redhawks hope to end the regular season undefeated.
- This marks the 219th all-time meeting between the MAC programs.
Prepare for some MAC-tion as the undefeated Miami Redhawks face the Ohio Bobcats for the in-state rivalry showdown to end conference play. The No. 19 Redhawks shine as the slight favorite, presenting the pressure and expectations that fall on them in the regular-season finale.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, March 6, 9 pm ET
- Where: Convocation Center, Athens, Ohio
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -105 | -5.5 | O159.5 |
| Ohio | -115 | +5.5 | U159.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 19 Redhawks (30-0, 17-0 MAC) are enjoying an incredible regular season, being one win away from securing the MAC regular-season title and finishing undefeated before the postseason. Peter Suder leads the RedHawks with 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, while shooting 56.4 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from three. Brant Byers adds 14.1 points and 4.0 rebounds, while shooting 48.5 percent from the field, while Eian Elmer adds 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, while shooting 49.2 percent from the field.
The Bobcats (15-15, 9-8 MAC) have rebounded from a shaky start to the season, performing at a decent level in league play. They are the fifth out of 13 teams to have a .500 winning percentage or better in MAC games, showing how they have remained competitive amid poor performances in the non-conference slate. Jackson Paveletzke (16.8/game), Javan Simmons (14.4/game) and Aidan Hadaway (13.9/game) lead the Bobcats offense in points. Paveletzke has recorded the most assists (5.2/game) and Hadaway has totaled the most rebounds per game (7.5/game).
Miami (OH) vs Ohio Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 218 meetings in their history, and the result is 121-97 for the Bobcats. The last matchup was in February this year when Miami (OH) secured a 90-74 win at home.
Miami (OH) vs Ohio Predictions
The No. 19 Redhawks have been in the conversation of whether they deserve a bid to the NCAA Tournament if they don’t win the MAC Tournament. Their wins against the opponents they had on the schedule leaves a lot to be desired, but it doesn’t take away the fact that Miami (OH) has taken care of business by staying undefeated up until this point. Despite being the away team in hostile territory, they are on a mission to prove the doubters wrong and firmly make their case to have a place in March Madness. Our betting pick here is for the Redhawks to defend a 5.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Miami Redhawks (OH) -5.5
