The Ohio Bobcats take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks in Oxford, Ohio. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Miami (OH) is favored by 10.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -524. The total is set at 163.5 points.
Here’s my Ohio vs. Miami (OH) predictions and college basketball picks for February 13, 2026.
Ohio vs Miami (OH) Prediction
Best Bet: Ohio +10.5
The best bet for Ohio vs Miami (OH) is on Ohio to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Odds
| Ohio Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 163.5 -110o / -110u | +450 |
| Miami (OH) Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 163.5 -110o / -110u | -600 |
- Ohio vs Miami (OH) spread: Miami (OH) -10.5
- Ohio vs Miami (OH) over/under: 163.5 points
- Ohio vs Miami (OH) moneyline: Ohio +387, Miami (OH) -524
Ohio vs Miami (OH) College Basketball Betting Preview
This game has triggered one of our Action PRO betting systems:
In college basketball conference play, road underdogs coming off losses are often undervalued by the market, particularly when few bettors back them. These teams tend to respond well within familiar conference settings where motivation, scouting, and matchup familiarity play larger roles than raw talent.
The Ohio Bobcats hit the road as +10.5 underdogs against the unbeaten Miami (OH) RedHawks, who are riding an incredible hot streak and drawing heavy public support as a massive home favorite in this rivalry matchup at Millett Hall. Ohio has struggled recently, dropping games that have contributed to its middling form, leading to low betting interest and an inflated line that stretches well into double digits.
After poor performances both straight up and against the spread, the public typically overreacts, piling on the dominant favorite and widening the spread beyond what's justified in a conference rivalry where Ohio knows Miami's personnel inside out.
In the MAC, these spots frequently see the road dog tighten up defensively, execute with extra discipline, and stay competitive deep into the game due to heightened motivation and familiarity. When the spread widens to six points or more with the underdog carrying minimal public backing, these situations create ideal contrarian value.
Historically, disciplined teams like Ohio use these bounce-back spots to limit blowouts and cover in regular-season conference games, capitalizing on variance, home-court overvaluation of unbeaten favorites, and regression in high-expectation scenarios.
By grabbing the +10.5 with the Bobcats tonight, this system exploits the classic perception gap where the market has drifted too far due to Miami's perfect record and public hype, delivering a consistent edge on motivated road underdogs in familiar league battles that stay closer than the line suggests.
Best Bet: Ohio +10.5
