Miami (OH) vs Kent State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

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

The Miami-Ohio RedHawks face the Kent State Golden Flashes, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

Bet on Miami-Ohio to get the better of Kent State. You can get odds of -122 on the Moneyline for this prediction and we think it’s great value.

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Miami-Ohio RedHawks previous game saw them claim a 105-102 (OT) home win over Buffalo Bulls.

Kent State Golden Flashes were winners last time out. It was a 87-84 home victory against Toledo Rockets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Miami-Ohio beat Kent State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 72-64 scoreline. Miami-Ohio have racked up four straight wins over Kent State. Conversely, they have lost 6 of the past 10 on the head-to-head.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	19-0	1783	1392	391	12-0	7-0	19W
Kent State	13-4	1513	1407	106	11-1	2-3	2W

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Miami (OH) vs Kent State Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Miami (OH) vs Kent State betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

There’s merit in backing Miami-Ohio to beat the home team in this college contest. Especially as odds of -122 are on offer when it comes to this pick.

The basketball picks at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant stats to confidently recommend every college hoops pick.

Key Miami-Ohio vs Kent State stats:

• Miami (OH) have won 19 consecutive games.
• Kent State have lost their last 4 games against Miami (OH).

Miami-Ohio Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites make it a 54.9% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Miami-Ohio 84 - 80 Kent State

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 84-80 win for Miami-Ohio. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

Miami (OH) vs Kent 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.

Kent State are on offer at -102 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Miami-Ohio available at -118. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this college game, it’s 54% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 169.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 169.5, then the odds are -106.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Miami (OH)

-118

Kent State

-102

Point Spread

Miami (OH) -1.5

-104

Kent State +1.5

-118

Total Points

Under 169.5

-106

Over 169.5

-114

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Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Miami-Ohio Stats

Kent State Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 171.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 171.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 93.10 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.70 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 171.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 171.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 171.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 80.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 92.70 pts and allowed 78.60 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)	19-0	1783	1392	391	12-0	7-0	19W
Akron	14-4	1685	1377	308	11-2	3-2	4W
Kent State	13-4	1513	1407	106	11-1	2-3	2W
Buffalo	13-5	1461	1341	120	7-2	6-3	3L
Bowling Green	12-6	1581	1282	299	9-4	3-2	1W
UMass	11-8	1522	1409	113	7-4	4-4	1L
Toledo	10-8	1490	1409	81	6-3	4-5	1L
Ohio	10-9	1483	1466	17	8-5	2-4	2L
Eastern Michigan	8-10	1280	1312	-32	5-2	3-8	1L
Western Michigan	7-11	1388	1441	-53	6-3	1-8	2L
Northern Illinois	6-11	1256	1318	-62	5-3	1-8	1W
Ball State	5-13	1232	1275	-43	5-4	0-9	1W
Central Michigan	5-13	1298	1438	-140	4-3	1-10	1L

• 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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