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.
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)
|
31-1 | 2901 | 2409 | 492 | 17-1 | 14-0 | 1L |
Kent State
|
23-9 | 2697 | 2560 | 137 | 16-3 | 7-6 | 1L |
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-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.
If you can correctly predict that Miami-Ohio will win along with the number of points, then you are able to combine the two options and getting larger odds on the Match Result & Total market.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Miami-Ohio on the moneyline, along with Under 171.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Miami-Ohio to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Kent State are on offer at -127 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Miami-Ohio available at +105. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this college game, it’s 49% according to the most popular sportsbooks.
1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 167.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 167.5, then the odds are -110.
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- NCAAB: 15/03 2025 Kent State 64 Miami (OH) 72
- NCAAB: 22/02 2025 Kent State 92 Miami (OH) 96
- NCAAB: 18/01 2025 Miami (OH) 70 Kent State 61
- NCAAB: 31/01 2024 Miami (OH) 71 Kent State 67
- NCAAB: 07/01 2023 Kent State 69 Miami (OH) 66
- NCAAB: 10/03 2022 Miami (OH) 75 Kent State 85
- NCAAB: 02/02 2022 Kent State 78 Miami (OH) 65
- NCAAB: 27/02 2021 Kent State 64 Miami (OH) 51
- NCAAB: 03/02 2021 Miami (OH) 68 Kent State 77
- NCAAB: 26/02 2020 Miami (OH) 61 Kent State 74
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Miami-Ohio Stats
Kent State Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| Mid-American | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Miami (OH)
|
31-1 | 2901 | 2409 | 492 | 17-1 | 14-0 | 1L |
Akron
|
29-5 | 3004 | 2499 | 505 | 19-2 | 10-3 | 10W |
|
Kent State
|
23-9 | 2697 | 2560 | 137 | 16-3 | 7-6 | 1L |
Bowling Green
|
18-14 | 2602 | 2290 | 312 | 12-7 | 6-7 | 1L |
Toledo
|
19-15 | 2754 | 2603 | 151 | 13-4 | 6-11 | 1L |
Buffalo
|
17-15 | 2497 | 2437 | 60 | 8-8 | 9-7 | 2L |
UMass
|
17-16 | 2648 | 2562 | 86 | 11-6 | 6-10 | 1L |
Ohio
|
15-17 | 2492 | 2515 | -23 | 11-8 | 4-9 | 4L |
Ball State
|
12-19 | 2093 | 2154 | -61 | 8-7 | 4-12 | 4W |
Central Michigan
|
10-21 | 2275 | 2384 | -109 | 8-5 | 2-16 | 2L |
Western Michigan
|
10-21 | 2318 | 2464 | -146 | 7-8 | 3-13 | 3L |
Eastern Michigan
|
9-21 | 2105 | 2231 | -126 | 6-7 | 3-14 | 4L |
Northern Illinois
|
9-21 | 2086 | 2334 | -248 | 6-7 | 3-14 | 5L |
- 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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