No. 22 Miami (OH) vs UMass Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 17)
- The Redhawks are the only team who remains undefeated this season.
- The Minutemen have a solid homecourt advantage with a 10-3 record.
- This marks the fourth all-time meeting between the MAC programs.
Get ready for some MAC-tion as the undefeated Miami Redhawks take on the UMass Minutemen for the conference duel. The Redhawks shine as solid favorites, having the Minutemen’s work cut out for them.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 pm ET
- Where: William Mullins Center, Amherst, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -115 | -3 | O163.5 |
| UMass | -105 | +3 | U163.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 22 Redhawks (25-0, 12-0 MAC) just can’t stop winning as they continue to take down their MAC opponents. They are the only team left standing with a perfect record, putting targets on their back for the remainder of conference play. They are also coming off a solid 90-74 home win over the Ohio Bobcats on Feb. 13.
The Redhawks have been deadly as one of the elite offenses in the country, scoring 92.7 points per game. Brant Byers leads the team in scoring, averaging 15.0 per game. Byers ranks 11th in the MAC with his average. Eian Elmer (5.9 per game) and Antwone Woolfolk (5.5 per game) lead the team in rebounding, as Elmer sits 11th in the conference and Woolfolk ranks 16th.
The Minutemen (15-11, 6-7 MAC) are going through inconsistent displays in league play despite doing solid in their non-conference contests. They have gone 3-3 in their last six games, most recently falling to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the Akron Zips.
Leonardo Bettiol stands tall as UMass’ best scorer, producing 17.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. When it comes to perimeter shooting threats, Marcus Banks Jr. and K’Jei Parker shine as the undisputed 3-point snipers. They lead the squad with 89 3-pointers made and 58 3-pointers made, respectively.
No. 22 Miami (OH) vs UMass Head-to-Head
The two programs have had three meetings in their history, and the result is 1-2 for the Minutemen. The last matchup was in January this year when Miami (OH) secured an 86-84 win at home.
No. 22 Miami (OH) vs UMass Predictions
The Redhawks have found themselves in a couple of close games to begin the month, albeit on the road. Another road matchup comes up on their radar with UMass hosting them, making this matchup important for the Redhawks to win if they wish to remain undefeated. Our betting pick here is for the Redhawks to defend a 3-point spread.
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