Ohio vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Ohio (15-14) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Miami (OH) (16-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Ohio / Miami (OH) TV channel: ESPN+

The Ohio Bobcats (15-14) visit John D. Millett Hall to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks (16-12) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Oxford, OH.

Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Ohio vs. Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio-2.5 -110O 144.5 -115-150
Miami (OH) +2.5 -110U 144.5 -105+125

Ohio vs Miami (OH) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio vs Miami (OH) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Ohio have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+3.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)

Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI).

  • 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -3.7% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI

Miami (OH) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Miami (OH) has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 10.1% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (339 assists/ 227 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Ohio has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (591 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Miami (OH) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (173 rebounds/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Miami (OH) has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (430 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Miami (OH) has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (173 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Miami (OH) has averaged 14.9 assists per game (357 assists/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,368 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (378 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Ohio has 157 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams

Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (157 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Miami (OH) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,270 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Miami (OH) has averaged 5.8 steals per game (138 steals/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Miami (OH) has averaged 5.9 steals per game (333 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Miami (OH) has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (576 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6


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