Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Ohio Bobcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Ohio vs Miami (OH) NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oxford.

Ohio vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the RedHawks? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Miami (OH) is favored by -2.5 vs. Ohio in a Mid-American conference matchup.

Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Ohio Bobcats at Miami (OH) RedHawks
Where: Oxford at Millett Hall
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds MIAOH -2.5, OHIO +126 | MIAOH -152 O/U 157.5

Bobcats Preview: Can Ohio Grab a Win on the Road?

Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Ohio fell to 10-9 on the season with an 86-83 home loss to Toledo on Tuesday. The Bobcats, who were favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Ohio trailed 47-39 at halftime but made a push in the second half, outscoring Toledo 44-39. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 162.5.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Ohio put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They connected on 8 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 42.1% from deep, and hit 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17 from the line.

AJ Brown and Jackson Paveletzke each scored 22 points, with Paveletzke adding 6 assists. Brown shot 61.5% from the field, while Paveletzke hit 64.3% of his shots. Ohio finished with 11 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats Team Defense

Ohio's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They connected on 23 of 50 two-point attempts, good for 46%.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 19 threes, shooting 42%. Ohio sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, a 76% rate. Ohio allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

RedHawks Preview: Can the RedHawks Lock in a Home Win?

Miami (OH) improved to 13-5 on the season with an 89-80 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday. The RedHawks, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

Miami (OH) led 47-38 at halftime and matched Eastern Michigan point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 42. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 152.5.

RedHawks Offense Breakdown

Miami (OH) put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 47.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 19 attempts, and went 28 for 40 from the free-throw line, good for 70%.

Christian Henry led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, while Antwone Woolfolk contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Peter Suder added 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

RedHawks Team Defense

Even with Miami (OH) putting up 80 points, they couldn't overcome their defensive struggles. They shot 49% from the field, including 50% on two-point attempts, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.

From beyond the arc, Miami (OH) hit 9 of 19 threes, shooting 47%. They also went to the free-throw line 40 times, making 28 of those attempts for 70%. The RedHawks grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats vs RedHawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Ohio has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-9. The team averaged 76 points per game in these games.
The RedHawks are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Ohio has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
The RedHawks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.