Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/27

The Massachusetts Minutemen will take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Millett Hall in Oxford, OH. This is a Mid-American Conference game, and it will start at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.

The RedHawks are ranked #24 and have an impressive record of 20-0 this season. The Minutemen have a record of 13-8. The spread favors Miami (OH) by 9.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 164.5 points.

Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks
• Venue: Millett Hall, Oxford OH
• Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Betting Odds: Massachusetts Spread +9.5 (-111), Miami (OH) Spread -9.5 (-112), Massachusetts MoneyLine +376, Miami (OH) MoneyLine -543, Over/Under 164.5

Massachusetts Minutemen Team Preview

The Massachusetts Minutemen have a season record of 13-8. They have performed well at home with a 9-5 record, but their away record stands at 4-3. They play in the Mid-American Conference, where they compete with other teams for a top spot.

In recent games, the Minutemen have shown strong performances. They secured a narrow win against the Buffalo Bulls with a score of 68-67. Leonardo Bettiol played a key role in that game, scoring 16 points and making 70% of his field goals.

The team averages 79.7 points per game, ranking them 130th in the nation. They are known for their fast-paced play with 71.3 possessions per game. However, their free throw shooting is a weak point, as they hit only 67.3% from the line, placing them 415th.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Team Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks have had an impressive season so far. They hold a perfect 20-0 record, with 12 wins at home and 8 on the road. Their strong performance has earned them the 24th spot in the AP rankings.

The RedHawks excel in scoring, leading the nation with 94.5 points per game. Their field goal percentage is also the best in the country at 54.0%. With a high effective field goal percentage of 63.5%, they have been efficient on offense.

Peter Suder is a standout player for the RedHawks, averaging 14.1 points per game. Antwone Woolfolk and Brant Byers also contribute with double-digit scoring. This combination of talent and teamwork has propelled Miami (OH) to the top of the Mid-American Conference.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Miami (OH) is favored by 9.5 points. Given their top-ranked offense, scoring 94.5 points per game, they have a strong chance to cover the spread against Massachusetts. The projected score is Miami (OH) 95, Massachusetts 80, supporting the pick for Miami (OH) to cover -9.5.

Looking at the over/under, the total is set at 164.5 points. Miami (OH) and Massachusetts both have high-scoring offenses, with Miami (OH) being the highest in points per game. The projected combined score is 175, suggesting the game will go over 164.5 points.