SMU vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: SMU vs Miami (OH)
The SMU Mustangs battle the Miami-Ohio RedHawks in this NCAA Tournament First Four matchup at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, with tip-off scheduled for 20:15 on Wednesday, March 18.
There’s some excellent value on the spread and we like Miami-Ohio at +6.5. We’re happy to take them with this advantage against SMU at -105.
The Miami-Ohio RedHawks (31-1, 1st in MAC) were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to the UMass Minutemen by a 87-83 scoreline.
The SMU Mustangs (20-13, 11th in ACC) were beaten last game and this was on the road. The Louisville Cardinals claimed a 62-58 win.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami (OH)
|
2-0 | 166 | 150 | 16 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
SMU
|
2-0 | 180 | 142 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
SMU vs Miami (OH) Prediction & Picks
Dive into our SMU vs Miami (OH) betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
We’re confident that the underdogs can push for a victory in this college showdown and the +6.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -105 that Miami-Ohio cover the line.
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Key SMU vs Miami-Ohio stats:
Miami-Ohio +6.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Our same game parlay pick is Miami-Ohio +6.5 on the spread, Under 163.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Miami-Ohio to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
80
-
77
Miami-Ohio
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Mustangs to register a 80-77 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.
SMU vs Miami (OH) 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 have SMU at -286 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 74% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Miami-Ohio are trading at +230.
The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 161.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 161.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Miami-Ohio Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 157.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Mid-American | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Central Michigan
|
3-0 | 267 | 206 | 61 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Akron
|
2-0 | 187 | 125 | 62 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Bowling Green
|
2-0 | 171 | 152 | 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Ohio
|
2-0 | 166 | 147 | 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
|
Miami (OH)
|
2-0 | 166 | 150 | 16 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Western Michigan
|
2-1 | 235 | 184 | 51 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
Kent State
|
1-1 | 177 | 135 | 42 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
UMass
|
1-1 | 126 | 131 | -5 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Eastern Michigan
|
1-1 | 124 | 146 | -22 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Ball State
|
1-2 | 210 | 200 | 10 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
1-2 | 233 | 237 | -4 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Toledo
|
1-3 | 280 | 314 | -34 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia
|
3-0 | 277 | 204 | 73 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Boston College
|
3-0 | 229 | 159 | 70 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
NC State
|
3-0 | 254 | 187 | 67 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Pittsburgh
|
3-0 | 257 | 194 | 63 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
North Carolina
|
3-0 | 265 | 205 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Notre Dame
|
3-0 | 251 | 198 | 53 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Georgia Tech
|
3-0 | 255 | 209 | 46 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Clemson
|
3-0 | 259 | 222 | 37 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Duke
|
2-0 | 197 | 102 | 95 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Louisville
|
2-0 | 191 | 127 | 64 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Virginia Tech
|
2-0 | 184 | 121 | 63 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
|
SMU
|
2-0 | 180 | 142 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Syracuse
|
2-1 | 256 | 190 | 66 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Florida State
|
2-1 | 275 | 218 | 57 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Miami
|
2-1 | 239 | 185 | 54 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
California
|
2-1 | 267 | 242 | 25 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
2-1 | 216 | 200 | 16 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
- 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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