The Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks are on a 5-game win streak, with their last victory coming by a margin of 15 points, and they're looking to extend their unbeaten record to 25-0 against the Ohio Bobcats, who have gone 2-3 in their last 5 games, averaging 72.4 points per game. Miami (OH) boasts an impressive NET ranking of 50 and a quad record of 2-0 in Q2, 6-0 in Q3, and 13-0 in Q4 games. A win for the RedHawks would further solidify their position on the NCAA Tournament bubble, while a loss would be a significant setback. Ohio, on the other hand, needs a quality win to bolster their tournament resume, having gone 0-2 in Q1 and 0-2 in Q2 games.
Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks Have Outscored Opponents by 16.8 Points Per Game This Season
The game is scheduled to take place on February 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at Millett Hall, and will be available to stream on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 162.5 points, with Miami (OH) favored by 9.5 points, according to fanduel.
The Ohio Bobcats have a record of 13-12, with a 7-5 conference record in the MAC, and are currently ranked 216 in the NET rankings. They have a quad record of 0-2 in Q1, 0-2 in Q2, 5-5 in Q3, and 6-3 in Q4 games. In their last 3 games, Ohio has averaged 75.3 points per game, but has struggled with consistency, having gone 1-2 in those games. They're looking to turn their season around with a quality win against Miami (OH), which would be a significant boost to their tournament hopes.
Key Matchups
The Miami University (Ohio) RedHawks are undefeated, with a 24-0 record, and a 11-0 conference record in the MAC. They boast a NET ranking of 50 and an impressive quad record, having gone 2-0 in Q2, 6-0 in Q3, and 13-0 in Q4 games. Miami (OH) has averaged 84.5 points per game in their last 5 games, while allowing just 68.2 points per game. They're looking to continue their winning streak and further solidify their position on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
CHD Scout Prediction
Ohio
70
Miami (OH)
90
The matchup between Ohio and Miami (OH) will be a clash of styles, with Ohio averaging 73.1 points per game and Miami (OH) averaging 82.1 points per game. Miami (OH) has a significant edge in terms of rebounding, averaging 38.5 rebounds per game, while Ohio averages 34.2 rebounds per game. The RedHawks also have a strong defense, allowing just 65.3 points per game, while the Bobcats allow 72.5 points per game. According to the CHD Scout prediction, Miami (OH) is favored to win by 20.1 points, with a 94.3% win probability.
For Ohio, players to watch include Jason Preston, who is averaging 16.5 points per game, and Ben Vander Plas, who is averaging 13.4 points per game. For Miami (OH), players to watch include Dalonte Brown, who is averaging 15.1 points per game, and Mekhi Lairy, who is averaging 14.5 points per game. Unfortunately, there is no player momentum data available for this game.
Tournament Stakes
The CHD Scout prediction favors Miami (OH) to win by 20.1 points, with a 94.3% win probability. This prediction is based on the RedHawks' strong offense and defense, as well as their impressive NET ranking and quad record. The prediction also takes into account Ohio's struggles in Q1 and Q2 games, as well as their inconsistent form in recent games.
A win for Miami (OH) would further solidify their position on the NCAA Tournament bubble, while a loss would be a significant setback. For Ohio, a win would be a significant boost to their tournament hopes, giving them a much-needed quality win to bolster their resume. The game is classified as a Quad 1 game for Ohio and a Quad 4 game for Miami (OH), making it a crucial matchup for both teams.