Bowling Green vs #22 Miami (OH) NCAAB Pick: Ohio MAC Matchup (Feb 20)

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Last updated Feb 20, 6:51am ET

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  • Bowling Green is coming off a 7-point loss to second-place Kent State.
  • Miami OH recently defeated UMass 86-77 on Feb 17.
  • The last time these two faced earlier in the year, Miami OH won 93-83.

Miami (OH) is top of the MAC and will host Bowling Green. Can the Falcons upset the undefeated RedHawks?

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DATE & TIME

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 @ 7:30 PM ET
Miami (OH) RedHawks.
Millett Hall
Oxford, OH
Bowling Green Falcons.
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Over 153.5 (-112)
Under 153.5 (-118)

Upset on Bowling Green's Mind

Bowling Green is 16-11 overall and 7-7 in MAC play. When they hosted Miami (OH) earlier in the year, they were competitive in the game, but could not close it out. They will go into this match-up eager to show that they can finish the job.

Bowling Green is a high-octane offense averaging nearly 82 points per game. Javontae Campbell runs the show for the Falcons. He averages 18.6 points and 5 assists a night on over 50% shooting from the field. Expect a good showing from him on Friday.

At-Large Aspirations for the RedHawks

Miami (Ohio) is 26-0 overall and 13-0 in MAC play. They are the only undefeated team in the country and are ranked 22nd in the AP poll. They are predicted to win the MAC and make the tournament, but 1-2 losses can derail their journey. With no Quad 1 wins, a perfect regular season is the only hope for the Redhawks to get an at-large bid. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".

Miami Ohio is one of the best offenses in the entire nation. They put up 92.3 points per game. They love shootouts, and this game with Bowling Green definitely has all the signs of one.

Bowling Green vs #22 Miami (OH) NCAAB Pick


Bowling Green vs Miami (OH) should be a fun one. Both teams love to score in bunches. The point total is set at 153.5, and that is generous. In simple math terms, both team averages a collective 174 points a game. Along with this, the last time these two faced each other, they cover the point spread by 25.5 points. We think this will be a high scoring game, and our pick is the over (153.5).

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Over(153.5)
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