| MATCHUP | Massachusetts Minutemen | Miami (OH) Redhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-15 | 31-0 |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 AM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UMass Minutemen Betting Preview
The UMass Minutemen lost to Bowling Green and beat Ohio. UMass has lost 6 of its last 7 games.
The UMass Minutemen are averaging 83.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Leonardo Bettiol is averaging 17.4 points and 8 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 15.8 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 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 5.6 rebounds per game.
Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami, Ohio RedHawks beat Toledo and Ohio. Miami, Ohio, has won 31 straight games.
The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 92.3 points on 53.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Peter Suder is averaging 14.6 points and 4.1 assists, while Brant Byers is averaging 14.5 points and 4 rebounds. Evan Ipsaro is the third double-digit scorer, and Eian Elmer is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Miami, Ohio RedHawks are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The Miami, Ohio, RedHawks are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 31 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Massachusetts has lost 14 of its last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Massachusetts has lost the first half in each of its last five day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Miami (OH) has lost three of its last four day games after coming off overtime.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.9).
- Miami (OH) ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (61.3%).
- Massachusetts ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.4).
- Massachusetts ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.6%).
Massachusetts vs Miami (OH) Prediction
UMass is not in good form with a 3-7 ATS and SU record in its last 10 games. Miami (OH) gets a lot of criticism for its schedule and recent close games, but undefeated is undefeated. Miami (OH) knows how to win and it’s also 19-9 ATS on the season. You make money backing Miami (OH). Don’t listen to the outside noise. Until Miami (OH) loses, this is a team you should be backing. I’ll lay the chalk with Miami (OH) in the MAC Tournament.