Ohio Bobcats vs Miami-OH RedHawks Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/13/2026

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Friday, February 13, 2026

Venue:  Millett Hall, Oxford, OH

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Ohio +9.5, Miami-OH -9.5; Over/Under:  161.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Ohio +9.5, Miami-OH -9.5; Over/Under:  161.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Ohio +9.5, Miami-OH -9.5; Over/Under:  161.5 points

Ohio Bobcats:  13-12 (7-5) (5th place, MAC)

Miami-OH RedHawks:  24-0 (11-0) (1st place, MAC)

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Ohio Bobcats:  2-3  last 5

Miami-OH RedHawks:  5-0  last 5

Ohio is entering this game with a 13-12 record overall, a 7-5 record in conference games, and they are 3-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last game. Ajay Sheldon led the team in points in that game with 19 while Javan Simmons was next on the team with 14. Jackson Paveletzke led the team in assists with 11 in that game while Aidan Hadaway led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 46.6% from the field, 32% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 77.3 PPG against them. Ohio has an ATS record of 9-14 this season and their O/U record is 12-11.

Miami-Ohio is entering this game with a 24-0 record overall, an 11-0 conference record, and they are 13-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last game. Eian Elmer led the team in points in that game with 18 while Peter Suder was next on the team with 17. Luke Skaljac led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Eian Elmer led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 55.9% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range, and 76.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 92.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 74.3 PPG against them. Miami-Ohio has an ATS record of 15-6 this season and their O/U record is 15-6.

The current betting odds have Miami-OH listed as a 9.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Miami-OH has looked great in their games this season with their 24-0 record overall and their 11-0 conference record which has them right at the top of the MAC. They have looked great on their home court too with their 13-0 home record this season. Meanwhile, Ohio has looked good in their games this season with their 13-12 record overall and their 7-5 conference record which has them in the top half of the MAC. They haven't been a good road team though with their 3-6 road record this year. Ohio has been a solid team in the MAC this season, but they don't have the talent to compete with the teams at the top of the conference and that is starting to show now. They are 2-3 in their last 5 games and haven't looked good lately as the conference schedule has gotten harder. They have also been getting blown out lately in their conference losses and they are off a loss to ODU in their last one. Miami-OH is one of the more talented teams in the MAC though and they are the only undefeated team left in the nation. They have the longest active win streak too and they are off another double digit win in their last one, beating up on Marshall on the road. Miami-OH hasn't had the toughest schedule this season, but they have beaten all of the top teams in the MAC and they are going to have no issues at home against a middle of the pack Ohio team that has struggled in road games all year. The best way to place a bet here is on Miami-OH to cover the spread in this game. 

Ohio Miami-OH Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Friday, February 13, 2026 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Miami-OH 82 Ohio 69.

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Ohio Bobcats: 4-10 ATS when the total is 160 to 169.5. 15-23 ATS versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game. 5-10 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game. 10-4 OVER as a road underdog or pick. 5-2 OVER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 80%).

Miami-OH RedHawks: 8-3 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 10-3 ATS after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 12-6 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game. 10-2 OVER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 9-4 OVER after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better.

Ohio Bobcats:  None.

Miami-OH RedHawks:  E. Ipsaro (G) Out - Knee.

“I think for us, it’s gonna be a process of game to game, always regrouping. We’ve got a core group of guys that have been around college basketball for a while, so the ability to stay in the moment is going to be better for us.” - Jeff Boals on his team’s approach to the season. 

“Super proud of Luke. Listen, I knew this was coming for him. When we recruited him, he was the best guard in the state of Ohio. It was a huge, huge get for us.” - Travis Steele after his team’s win against Marshall in their last game. 

A. Hadaway 

J. Kelly 

J. Paveletzke 

A. Sheldon 

J. Simmons

B. Byers 

E. Elmer 

L. Skaljac 

P. Suder 

A. Woolfolk

PPG: Jackson Paveletzke (16.6)

APG: Jackson Paveletzke (5.3)

Reb/G: Aidan Hadaway (7.5)

PPG: Brant Byers (14.8)

APG: Luke Skaljac (4.6)

Reb/G: Eian Elmer (6)

Coaches:

Ohio Bobcats: Jeff Boals (7th season)

Miami-OH RedHawks: Travis Steele (4th season)