Akron Zips guard Nate Johnson (34) is fouled by Miami RedHawks forward Brant Byers (22) during the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game March 15, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Western Michigan Broncos Miami (OH) Redhawks
Team Records 6-9 16-0
Where Millett Hall, Oxford, OH
When Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The Western Michigan Broncos and Miami Ohio RedHawks meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Millett Hall. Here’s a Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction. This article will include a Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Pick.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos lost to Buffalo and Toledo, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Western Michigan has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 75.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Justice Williams is averaging 20 points and 2 rebounds, while Jalen Griffith is averaging 15.5 point and 1.2 rebounds. Jayden Brewer is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Lewis is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.

Miami Ohio RedHawks Betting Preview

The Miami Ohio RedHawks beat Akron and Bowling Green, and they play Toledo next. Miami Ohio has won 15 straight games.

The Miami Ohio RedHawks are averaging 95 points on 54.6 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Brant Byers is averaging 15.4 points and 0.4 assist, while Evan Ipsaro is averaging 13.9 points and 2.4 rebounds. Peter Sudar is the third double-digit scorer and Almar Atlason is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are shooting 43.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Ohio RedHawks are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Miami RedHawks will win

  • Miami (OH) has won each of its last 23 games at John D. Millett Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Western Michigan has lost each of its last four away games when playing with a rest advantage.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of Western Michigan’s last eight games against the Mid-American Conference Conference have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
  • Twenty-five of Miami (OH)’s last 29 night games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.

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%).

Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Western Michigan has the offensive horses to hang around, as we’ve seen the Broncos upset SIU Edwardsville and give Toledo a scare as a double-digit underdog. However, I’m not eager to step in front of an undefeated Miami (OH) squad that’s also 10-2 ATS on the season. Miami (OH) is one of the best offensive teams in the country, defends at a solid level, and is one of the best cover teams in college basketball. I have no choice but to lay the number with Miami (OH).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Miami Ohio -13.5

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