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Miami (OH) vs Kent State Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Miami (OH) Redhawks | Kent State Golden Flashes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-0 | 14-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 102 | +1.5 -122 |
| Moneyline | -112 | -108 |
| Total | Over 167.5 (-110) | Under 167.5 (-110) |
| Where | M.A.C. Center, Kent, OH | |
| When | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami Ohio RedHawks beat Central Michigan and Buffalo, and they play UMass next. Miami Ohio has won 19 straight games.
The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 93.9 points on 54 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Brant Byers is averaging 15.5 points and 0.5 assist, while Evan Ipsaro is averaging 13.9 points and 2.4 rebounds. Peter Suder is the third double-digit scorer and Almar Atlason is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes beat Buffalo and Toledo, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Kent State has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 90.2 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 81.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Delrecco Gillespie is averaging 19.8 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Morgan Safford is averaging 14.1 points and 1.8 assists. Rob Whaley Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Cian Medley is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Kent State Golden Flashes are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kent State Golden Flashes are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has won each of its last 11 Tuesday games.
- Miami (OH) has lost seven of its last eight night games at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Miami RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 19 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kent State has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kent State’s last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.
- Thirty of Miami (OH)’s last 31 Tuesday road games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kent State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.3).
- Kent State ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.6).
- Miami (OH) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (63.6%).
- Miami (OH) ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (67.2%).
Miami (OH) vs Kent State Prediction
Kent State has the offensive horses to give Miami (OH) a run and its at home where 10 of its 14 wins have come. The crowd should be out in full force, as it’s not often a ranked or undefeated team stops by. With that said, you kind of have to keep backing Miami (OH) until things cool off. Miami (OH) is undefeated, above average at both ends of the floor and 12-4 ATS on the season. Miami (OH) has done nothing wrong and given no reason to bet against. Pick ’em spot, I’m riding with the RedHawks until they give us reason not to.
