Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Miami (OH)

The Western Michigan Broncos square off against the Miami-Ohio RedHawks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

If you agree with our prediction that Miami-Ohio can be superior to Western Michigan, you can get -105 for this selection against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -13.5 line.

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Western Michigan Broncos were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Toledo Rockets claimed a 84-79 win.

Miami-Ohio RedHawks won their last game which was at home. It was a 76-73 triumph against Akron Zips.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Western Michigan claim a 78-70 win over Miami-Ohio. The past 10 H2H games have seen Miami-Ohio land seven wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	16-0	1491	1156	335	10-0	6-0	16W
Western Michigan	6-9	1138	1190	-52	5-2	1-7	2L

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Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) Prediction & Picks

Our Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) 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

Let’s go for the big favorites at a generous -13.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -105 that Miami-Ohio win this college showdown by a sizeable margin.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Western Michigan vs Miami-Ohio stats:

• The -13.5 line has been covered by Miami (OH) in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -13.5 line has been covered by Miami (OH) in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by WMU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Miami-Ohio -13.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 68 - 86 Miami-Ohio

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where Miami-Ohio can be backed speculatively to achieve a 86-68 victory.

Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) 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.

The favorites are 94% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Miami-Ohio priced at -1667 to triumph in this college game. For those wanting to back Western Michigan, you will find +860 about the underdogs.

14.5 is the spread and 160.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 160.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

WMU

+860

Miami (OH)

-1667

Point Spread

WMU +14.5

-110

Miami (OH) -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 160.5

-110

Over 160.5

-110

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Western Michigan Stats

Miami-Ohio Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.00 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 166.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.50 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 97.00 pts and allowed 69.10 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)	16-0	1491	1156	335	10-0	6-0	16W
Buffalo	13-2	1198	1058	140	7-1	6-1	4W
Kent State	11-3	1254	1155	99	10-1	1-2	2W
Akron	11-4	1417	1144	273	9-2	2-2	1W
Bowling Green	11-5	1429	1126	303	8-3	3-2	1L
Toledo	9-6	1232	1150	82	5-2	4-4	4W
Ohio	9-7	1236	1209	27	7-5	2-2	4W
UMass	9-7	1290	1186	104	6-4	3-3	3L
Eastern Michigan	7-8	1062	1089	-27	4-2	3-6	1W
Western Michigan	6-9	1138	1190	-52	5-2	1-7	2L
Northern Illinois	5-10	1127	1173	-46	4-3	1-7	3L
Ball State	4-11	1008	1038	-30	4-4	0-7	2L
Central Michigan	4-12	1150	1253	-103	3-3	1-9	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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