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Massachusetts vs Miami (OH) Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Massachusetts Minutemen | Miami (OH) Redhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-8 | 20-0 |
| Where | Millett Hall, Oxford, OH | |
| When | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
The UMass Minutemen and Miami Ohio RedHawks meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Bud Walton Arena. Here’s a Massachusetts vs Miami (OH) Prediction. This article will include a Massachusetts vs Miami (OH) Pick.
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
The UMass Minutemen beat Toledo and Buffalo, and they play Eastern Michigan next. UMass has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The UMass Minutemen are averaging 79.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 74.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Leonardo Bettiol is averaging 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 16.2 points and 2.6 rebounds. Daniel Hankins-Sanford is the third double-digit scorer, and K’Jei Parker is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The UMass Minutemen are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami Ohio RedHawks beat Kent State and Buffalo, and they play Northern Illinois next. Miami Ohio has won 20 straight games.
The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 94.6 points on 54 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Brant Byers is averaging 15.3 points and 0.5 assist, while Peter Suder is averaging 14.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Evan Ipsaro is the third double-digit scorer and Almar Atlason is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 26 games at John D. Millett Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Massachusetts has lost 12 of its last 13 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Massachusetts has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Massachusetts has won four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (63.4%).
- Miami (OH) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (67.0%).
- Massachusetts ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.0).
- Massachusetts ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.4%).
Massachusetts vs Miami (OH) Prediction
UMass has a couple of road wins, which includes a recent upset over Buffalo, but that defense leaves a lot to be desired and can’t be trusted against good teams. Miami (OH) hasn’t had the toughest schedule in the world but undefeated is undefeated and the RedHawks are 13-4 ATS on the season. That’s all we care about in this line of work. Miami (OH) wins and cashes tickets. There’s nothing left that needs to be said here. I’ll lay the points with the RedHawks.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Miami (OH) -9.5
