Published Feb 11, 7:01am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 11, 7:01am ET
Updated Feb 11, 8:25am ET
The Battle of the Bricks rivalry continues as Ohio travels to Miami (Ohio) for a top-ranked MAC conference game. While Miami (Ohio) is undefeated, the Wildcats have been competitive in conference play and look to offer them their first loss.
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| Miami | -7.5 (-110) |
| Ohio | +7.5 (-110) |
Ohio is 13–12 overall with a 7–5 record in conference play, putting the Bobcats in fourth place in the current MAC standings as they push for better seeding down the stretch.
Ohio goes as Jackson Paveletzke goes. He is one of the premier playmakers in the conference. He currently averages 16.6 points and 5.3 assists. For the Bobcats to win, he must have a big game.
After Arizona's loss, Miami (Ohio) is the only undefeated team in the nation. Sitting at 24-0, they are currently the 23rd-ranked team in the nation. With consistent play in conference play, an at-large bid should be in the cards for Miami.
Miami (Ohio) has one of the best offenses in the country. They lead the nation in scoring and field-goal percentage at 92.7 PPG and 52.7%. When the ball is falling into the basket for Miami, they are almost impossible to beat.
Ohio vs Miami (Ohio) is a matchup where both teams are going to be riled up to play. With both conference implications and state bragging rights, expect a good game. The current line is Miami(-7.5), and when you look at Miami's matchups with the premier teams in the MAC, they have all been close. They have failed to cover against Buffalo and UMass, and we think this matchup will be similar. Our pick is Ohio ATS (+7.5)
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Ohio ATS (+7.5)
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