Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Miami (OH) vs Tennessee
No. 11 Miami-Ohio RedHawks face No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in this NCAA Tournament First Round game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with tip-off scheduled for 16:25 on Friday, March 20.
Miami-Ohio and Tennessee are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 148.5 as a great pick at odds of -115.
The Miami-Ohio RedHawks (32-1, 1st in MAC) are coming off an 89-79 win over the SMU Mustangs in the First Four.
The Tennessee Volunteers (22-11, 4th in SEC) lost their last game, falling 75-68 on the road to the Vanderbilt Commodores.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami (OH)
|
31-1 | 2901 | 2409 | 492 | 17-1 | 14-0 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our Miami (OH) vs Tennessee betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
You can get -115 that there are Over 148.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.
The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.
Key Miami-Ohio vs Tennessee stats:
Over 148.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
J.P. Estrella (Tennessee) can be wagered to record Over 6.5 rebounds at -123. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this total making lots of appeal.
Latest J.P. Estrella Player Prop Odds
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee) can be backed to rack up Over 19.5 points at -110. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.
Latest Ja'Kobi Gillespie Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 148.5 on the total, Miami-Ohio to cover the +11.5 spread and J.P. Estrella (Tennessee) to get Over 6.5 rebounds.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
74
-
82
Tennessee
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Vols to achieve a 82-74 victory and hopefully this goes close.
Miami (OH) vs Tennessee 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.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -667 about Tennessee which reflects they have a 87% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Miami-Ohio are trading at +470.
The current spread is 11.5 and the total points line is 148.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 148.5, the odds are -115.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Nate Ament is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -102 to score Over 21.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -127.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Miami-Ohio Stats
Tennessee Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 163.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.60 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
|
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
| 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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