Miami (OH) vs Ball State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Miami (OH) vs Ball State

The Miami-Ohio RedHawks square off against the Ball State, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, December 20.

Let’s go for Miami-Ohio at an appealing -10.5 on the spread. We really like this bet and are able to get -108 that they beat Ball State by a sizeable margin.

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Miami-Ohio RedHawks triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Wright State Raiders were beaten 83-76.

Ball State suffered a defeat in their last game. A 69-64 scoreline occurred on the road against Campbell Fighting Camels.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Miami-Ohio beat Ball State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 79-66 scoreline. Miami-Ohio have triumphed in their previous four matchups against Ball State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	11-0	1014	766	248	7-0	4-0	11W
Ball State	3-8	714	763	-49	3-2	0-6	3L

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Miami (OH) vs Ball State Prediction & Picks

Our Miami (OH) vs Ball State tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’d be very surprised if Miami-Ohio don’t exceed a -10.5 spread in this college contest. That is why the wager has to be for them to cover the line at -108.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Miami-Ohio vs Ball State stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by Miami (OH) in 6 of their last 10 games.

Miami-Ohio -10.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Miami-Ohio 82 - 68 Ball State

There’s the chance to back Miami-Ohio in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 82-68 victory in their favor.

Miami (OH) vs Ball State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of +425 with the sportsbooks, Ball State are regarded as 19% likely to win this college game. At -588, Miami-Ohio are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 10.5, with the total points line at 146.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 146.5, then the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Miami (OH)

-588

Ball State

+425

Point Spread

Miami (OH) -10.5

-108

Ball State +10.5

-112

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Miami-Ohio Stats

Ball State Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.70 pts and allowed 69.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 73.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.90 pts and allowed 69.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	11-0	1014	766	248	7-0	4-0	11W
Buffalo	9-2	852	785	67	5-1	4-1	1L
Kent State	8-2	952	829	123	7-1	1-1	1L
Akron	9-3	1147	935	212	7-2	2-1	1W
Bowling Green	8-3	959	713	246	7-2	1-1	2W
UMass	8-3	883	810	73	5-2	3-1	5W
Toledo	5-6	895	868	27	3-2	2-4	3L
Ohio	5-6	842	868	-26	5-4	0-2	4W
Western Michigan	5-6	818	874	-56	4-1	1-5	1L
Eastern Michigan	5-6	777	825	-48	3-1	2-5	3L
Northern Illinois	4-7	852	867	-15	3-1	1-6	1W
Central Michigan	4-7	808	851	-43	4-1	0-6	1W
Ball State	3-8	714	763	-49	3-2	0-6	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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