No. 21 Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 27)
- The Redhawks remain the lone undefeated team this season.
- The Broncos are coming off an upset win over Bowling Green.
- This marks the 144th all-time matchup between the two MAC squads.
The first matchup featuring a ranked squad on the Feb. 27 schedule will take place in the MAC when the No. 21 Miami (OH) Redhawks take on the Western Michigan Broncos. The visitors come out as the solid favorite, providing many factors that can make the difference in this conference matchup.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, Feb. 27, 6 pm ET
- Where: University Arena Kalamazoo, Michigan
- How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | -105 | -12 | O163 |
| Western Michigan | -115 | +12 | U163 |
Game Preview
The No. 21 Redhawks (28-0, 15-0 MAC) are enjoying an incredible regular season, recently taking down Eastern Michigan in a key road victory. They continue to build on the longest win streak in MAC history, showing how remarkable they have been throughout the regular season. Brant Byers stands out with his shooting accuracy, putting up 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds while making a team-high 57 3-pointers and counting on a 39.9% clip. Meanwhile, Eian Elmer will look to be active on the glass, producing 12.1 points and six rebounds per contest.
The Broncos (10-18, 4-11 MAC) are in brutal form as they gear up for their last games of conference play. They have lost six of their last eight games, falling down in the league standings. Justice Williams will look to be effective on the attack, averaging 14.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. On another note, Jayden Brewer comes next with numbers of 12.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and one block per contest.
Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 143 meetings in their history, and the result is 90-53 for the Redhawks. The last matchup was in January this year when Miami (OH) won 87-76 at home.
Miami (OH) vs Western Michigan Predictions
The Redhawks are three games away from finishing the regular season undefeated, on pace to complete a historic campaign ahead of the postseason. The Broncos look to secure their first win against a ranked opponent for the first time since 2007. However, that will be a tall task when Miami (OH)’s talent on both sides of the ball outmatches them. Our betting pick here is the Redhawks to defend a 12-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Miami (OH) Redhawks -12
