Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/12

The Massachusetts Minutemen will take on the #20 Miami (OH) RedHawks on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is part of the Mid-American Conference, and both teams are ready to compete. The Minutemen come in as underdogs with a spread of +7.5, while the RedHawks are favored with a spread of -7.5.

Massachusetts holds a 16-15 record for the season. Miami (OH) stands unbeaten with a 31-0 record. This game will be a test for Massachusetts as they face a top-ranked team. The game will be available to watch on ESPN+.

Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Massachusetts Minutemen vs Miami (OH) RedHawks
  • Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland OH
  • Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
  • Massachusetts Minutemen Spread: +7.5 (-112)
  • Miami (OH) RedHawks Spread: -7.5 (-110)
  • Massachusetts Minutemen MoneyLine: +242
  • Miami (OH) RedHawks MoneyLine: -323
  • Over/Under: 164.5

Massachusetts Minutemen Team Preview

The Massachusetts Minutemen have had a mixed performance recently. They won against the Ohio Bobcats with a score of 94-82. Marcus Banks Jr. led the team with 31 points and a shooting accuracy of 53.3% in that game.

In their recent away games, the Minutemen faced challenges. They lost to Bowling Green Falcons 81-62 and Ball State Cardinals 74-73. Leonardo Bettiol showed strong performance with 24 points against Bowling Green and 14 points with 14 rebounds against Ball State.

For the season, the Minutemen average 80.5 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 46.9%, and they rank 28th in assists per game with 17.4. However, they struggle with turnovers, averaging 12.9 per game, and face defensive challenges with 6.6 steals per game.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Team Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks have had a strong season. They hold an unbeaten record of 31-0, with a perfect home record of 17-0. Their high field goal percentage of 52.6% ranks first, highlighting their scoring ability.

Offensively, they average 90.9 points per game, placing them fourth in scoring. The team also performs well from beyond the arc, making 10.4 three-pointers per game. Their effective field goal percentage of 61.3% ranks them second, showing their efficient shooting.

Defensively, the RedHawks have room for improvement with 7.5 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. Despite this, they manage to maintain a low turnover rate of 10.1 per game. Their disciplined play has contributed to their unbeaten streak.

BTB Betting Pick

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are favored by 7.5 points against the Massachusetts Minutemen. Miami (OH) has a strong offense, scoring 90.9 points per game, which ranks them 4th nationally. Given their scoring ability and Massachusetts’ weaker defense, picking Miami (OH) to cover the -7.5 spread is a sound choice. The projected score is Miami (OH) 88, Massachusetts 80.

The over/under for the game is set at 164.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Massachusetts averaging 80.5 points per game and Miami (OH) at 90.9. With these offensive stats, the game is likely to go over the set total. The projected total score is 168, so taking the over 164.5 is recommended.