Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/20
The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament is here, and fans are in for a treat with the first-round game between the Miami (OH) RedHawks and the Tennessee Volunteers. The game takes place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:25 PM ET. Catch all the action live on TBS.
Miami (OH) enters the tournament as an 11 seed, representing the Mid-American Conference. They boast an impressive regular season record of 31-1, including an 18-1 conference record. The Tennessee Volunteers, ranked 23rd in the AP Poll, hold the 6 seed and come from the Southeastern Conference. They finished their regular season with a 22-11 overall record and a 12-8 conference record.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Day Info
- Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
- Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia PA
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Betting Odds: Tennessee -11.5, Miami (OH) +11.5, Tennessee MoneyLine -587, Miami (OH) MoneyLine +425
Miami (OH) RedHawks Team Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks have been strong in the 2026 regular season with a 31-1 record. Their offense is notable, scoring 90.7 points per game, which ranks 4th. They also lead in field goal percentage at 52.4%, making them tough to defend.
The RedHawks’ shooting is effective, with a 61.2% effective field goal percentage. They make 10.4 three-pointers per game, placing them 39th. Their ability to score in various ways makes them a challenge for opponents.
On the defensive side, Miami (OH) averages 7.4 steals and 3.3 blocks per game. Although these stats are not high, their strong offense often compensates. Their players, like Peter Suder and Brant Byers, contribute significantly to their success.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They secured a win against Auburn with a score of 72-62. However, they faced losses to Vanderbilt, both at home and away, with scores of 82-86 and 68-75 respectively. Despite the losses, players like Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Nate Ament have shown consistent performance.
Offensively, the Volunteers score an average of 79.5 points per game. They have a high ranking in rebounds per game, sitting at 9th with 42.6. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.3%, showing a strong shooting capability.
On the defensive side, Tennessee averages 7.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. They have a tendency to commit 17.9 fouls per game. The team is ranked #23 in the AP rankings and competes in the Southeastern Conference.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread for the game is Tennessee -11.5. Miami (OH) scores 90.7 points per game, while Tennessee scores 79.5 points per game. Miami’s strong offense, especially their top-ranked field goal percentage, makes them a good pick to cover the spread. Take Miami (OH) +11.5.
The over/under for the game is 148.5. Miami (OH) and Tennessee combine for an average of 170.2 points per game. Miami’s high-scoring ability and Tennessee’s solid rebounding suggest a high-scoring game. Pick the over 148.5.