The Miami (OH) RedHawks (28-0) will look to remain college basketball’s lone undefeated team with the regular season winding down. The RedHawks are currently ranked 21st in the country and hold a one-game lead over Akron at the top of the MAC.
Meanwhile, the Western Michigan Broncos (10-18) have lost six of their last eight games but are fresh off an 88-79 win against Bowling Green on Tuesday.
Let’s look at a Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction and picks for Friday’s showdown at University Arena in Kalamazoo, tipping off at 6:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. Use PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks to make predictions on player picks, game winners, over/unders, spreads, and more.
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Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The RedHawks defeated the Broncos in their first matchup, 87-76, on January 6, marking the early stages of conference play. Western Michigan kept the game close in the opening 20 minutes before Miami (OH) pulled away in the second half behind a 21-point effort from F Almar Atlason.
Miami (OH) has won two of the last three contests against Western Michigan dating back to 2024-25.
Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Spread, Over/Under
The RedHawks enter this matchup as 12.5-point favorites, returning a 1.08x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Broncos are double-digit home underdogs with a 7.69x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 34 states.
- Spread: Miami (OH) RedHawks -12.5
- Over/Under: 161.5
- Game Winner Payout: Miami (OH) 1.08x | Western Michigan 7.69x
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Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to get you set for tonight, including insights on our Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan prediction on spread for Friday, February 27 on PrizePicks.
- The RedHawks own a 19-6 against-the-spread record, producing an NCAA-best 76.0% cover rate.
- The Broncos have a 14-12 ATS record with just a 3-7 ATS mark over their last 10 games.
- Miami (OH) is a dominant offensive unit that has averaged 91.6 points per game, ranking second in the nation behind Alabama (92.9). The RedHawks also rank sixth in 3-point shooting with a 39.5% clip.
- Western Michigan racks up 75.1 PPG, ranking ninth in the MAC.
- The Broncos struggle on the defensive end of the floor, allowing a MAC-worst 79.8 PPG. Western Michigan also allows its opponents to convert 35.5% of their 3-point opportunities (12th in the MAC).
- Miami (OH) owns a +17.5 average point differential and is one of just two teams in the MAC with a double-digit mark.
- The RedHawks are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games vs. the Broncos but have won seven of those contests outright.
Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan Picks for PrizePicks Today: 2/27/26
Here are three top Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan picks to target on Friday, February 27. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by G Peter Suder and G Justice Williams.
Miami (OH) G Peter Suder vs. Western Michigan Projection: 23.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- The senior is tied for the team lead in scoring with an average of 14.6 points per contest.
- Suder has averaged 25.4 points, rebounds, and assists across his last five games.
- The RedHawks standout guard has scored at least 14 points in three of his last five games.
- Suder recorded 20 PRA in the first meeting vs. Western Michigan on January 6.
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Western Michigan G Justice Williams vs. Miami (OH) Projection: 14.5 Points
- Williams has averaged 14.9 PPG in his senior season with Western Michigan after transferring from Robert Morris.
- The Broncos G has netted at least 15 points in three of his last five games.
- Williams is shooting a career-best 38.7% from beyond the arc. In addition, he’s shooting 36.4% from deep over his last three contests.
- The Western Michigan leading scorer tallied 14 points on just 4-of-11 shooting in the first meeting back on January 6.
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