Miami (Ohio) vs. Buffalo odds, prediction: 2026 MAC men's college basketball picks from proven model

The 23rd-ranked Miami (Ohio) RedHawks will look to stay unbeaten when they battle the Buffalo Bulls in a key Mid-American Conference matchup on Tuesday night. Miami (Ohio) is coming off an 85-61 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, while Buffalo dropped a 95-83 decision to Ohio that same day. The RedHawks (22-0, 10-0 MAC), who hold a one-game lead over second-place Akron, are 8-0 on the road this season. The Bulls (14-8, 4-6 MAC), who are tied for seventh in the conference, are 6-5 on their home court.

Tip-off from Alumni Arena in Buffalo, N.Y., is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Miami leads the all-time series 31-27, including a 105-102 overtime win on Jan. 17. Miami is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Miami vs. Buffalo odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 163.5. 

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The model has simulated Miami vs. Buffalo 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it also says one side of the spread hits 60% of the time!

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