#25 Miami Ohio vs. Kent State: Odds & Predictions | January 20, 2026
Written by: Colby Marchio
Last Update: Tue Jan 20, 2026, 2:46 pm ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
ncaab
Write Up Transparency
Be sure to follow me on X/Twitter @C_marchio2 to get my full card every day! Picks are always FREE.
Last 7 Days: 9-6 (+2.01 Units)
Last 30 Days: 25-27 (-6.23 Units)
Full fade!!!
#25 Miami Ohio vs. Kent State Odds
Can Kent State upset Miami of Ohio?
You can find all of these great College Basketball odds on Lucky Rebel. Get a $1,250 deposit bonus & 50 Slot Spins when you sign up!
Spread
Miami OH: -1.5 (-110)
Kent State: +1.5 (-110)
Total
Over: 167.0 (-113)
Under: 167.0 (-107)
Moneyline
Miami OH: -119
Kent State: -102
#25 Miami Ohio vs. Kent State Bet
Tuesday MACTION never left. We are spoiled tonight, as No. 25 Miami of Ohio heads to Kent to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes. Both teams are riding win streaks and looking to keep it rolling in conference play. With Miami now ranked inside the top 25, will that add fuel to the fire for the hometown Golden Flashes? I think it should, and I think there is a storm brewing in Ohio this evening.
The Calm Before the Storm
The RedHawks are coming off their 19th straight win after hitting a buzzer beater three to force overtime on Saturday against Buffalo. The 10.5-point favorite Miami team ended up winning 105 to 102 in one of the most exhilarating games of the weekend. What makes it even more enjoyable is that we are fading the living daylights out of that team and riding with the hometown Golden Flashes.
Not only are we fading a team off a massive emotional win, but we also get to back the Kent State faithful, who will be getting their first round of drinks for free, complimentary of head coach Rob Senderoff. The crowd may get a little sendy, am I right boys? Anyone? The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center holds over 6,000 people. They should easily clear the 500 mark of students looking for free drinks this evening, which means there will be some extra juice in the building tonight.
𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛!
Tuesday only! Students 21 and over, your first one's on @CoachSendy! The first 500 students (21+) will receive a COMPLIMENTARY beer, courtesy of Coach Senderoff.🍺
Valid student ID and government-issued ID required.
Don't miss Tuesday's matchup vs. RV… pic.twitter.com/0Alap8Bsje— Kent State Men's Basketball (@KentStMBB) January 17, 2026
So far this season in their home gym, the Golden Flashes have been one of the better offensive teams in the country. Ranked inside the top 75 in adjusted efficiency, they excel at getting to the line, knocking down their three point shots at a high rate, and cleaning the glass. Defensively, they are not the flashiest group, mainly because they are the 25th fastest team in the country. They want to score their opponents into submission. Even with a defensive ranking in the 220s, Kent State still sits inside the top 125 in blocking shots and rebounding.
Easy Schedule
The RedHawks also play at a fast pace, ranked 39th in the country, but unlike Kent State, they boast a solid defense. I would argue those defensive numbers are inflated due to an easy schedule. Miami has faced the 20th easiest schedule to this point in the season. Tonight's matchup with Kent State will be their toughest road test since December 16 against Wright State. That same Wright State team ranks 222nd in offense against top 100 opponents. Kent State, at least, sits in the 200s in strength of schedule and is 82 spots ahead of Miami in that category.
After flying a bit too close to the sun on Saturday and still sneaking past a very good Buffalo team, this feels like the spot where No. 25 Miami comes back to earth. The drinks should be flowing, the crowd should be buzzing, and fans may need to be ready to storm once the 40 minutes are up.
GO FLASHES!
Best Bet: Kent State +1.5 (-110) on Lucky Rebel
NCAAB Betting News NCAAB Betting News NCAAB Betting News NCAAB Betting NewsMore NCAAB News
NCAA Expands March Madness Tournament to 76 Teams Beginning in 2027
NCAA Basketball Transfer Portal Update: Portal Entries and New Signings
NCAA Basketball Coaching Changes: Where Are They Now?
#2 UConn vs. #1 Michigan Picks and Predictions: National Championship
Interested in More Content
Follow me on X @C_marchio2 for all of my picks and sports opinions!
Be sure to check out all things Betting News on X and Twitch!
While you are at it go get some merch at our Betting News Store!
In need of a sportsbook? Check out one of our favorites below and sign-up for a bonus!
Check Out All of Our Resources at Betting News
Former D1 (club) baseball player, Colby has been betting since his college days at DePaul, where he had to endure the worst collegiate basketball the Big East has ever seen. He is an advanced analytics nerd and has never seen an underdog he has not liked. Hot. Corn. Bull. It does not matter the dog he loves them all.
This site contains commercial content. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Betting News makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information given or the outcome of any game or event.