Friday’s Mid-American Conference basketball showdown between the undefeated Miami (OH) RedHawks and Toledo Rockets should be an interesting one to open the Division I action for the night. Miami (OH) comes in with an immaculate 16-0 record overall and a perfect 4-0 mark in conference play, while Toledo looks to build on its 9-6 start and 3-0 start in MAC play. Before these teams do battle on the court, you will find my breakdown of this game, including my Miami (OH) vs Toledo prediction.
Our Miami (OH) vs Toledo Pick ATS PRO
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks @ Toledo Rockets
- Date & Time: January 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Savage Arena, Toledo, Ohio
- Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Key Storylines
Miami (OH) enters this game as one of the few remaining undefeated teams in college basketball. They have some of the nation’s most efficient offensive numbers, leading Division I in field goal percentage and near the top of the nation in three-point accuracy. The RedHawks average over 90 points per game and make more than 11 triples per contest, while Toledo has struggled at times against powerful scoring units.
Toledo has also been strong in MAC play, winning its first three league games while getting contributions from Kyler Vanderjagt, Sonny Wilson, Leroy Blyden Jr., and Sean Craig. The Rockets are 5-2 at home and have shot close to 50% from the field in recent games, but the RedHawks’ scoring depth and efficiency are significant hurdles for them to clear in this contest. Miami’s perfect record in games decided by double figures suggests they can maintain leads once they’ve been established, but a double-digit game is not expected here.
This game could end up being a preview of this season’s MAC title game. In a league that is typically a one-bid league, getting the psychological edge over your biggest competition in a game like this one will be huge. We will find out who grabs that edge on Friday night.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- The all-time series is close, with Toledo holding a 71-69 advantage in wins, yet Miami (OH) took the most recent meeting last season by 12 points.
- Toledo is 5-7-1 against the spread so far this season.
- Miami (OH) is 10-3 against the spread going into Friday night.
- The RedHawks are 10-3 to the over so far this year.
- The under is 8-5 in games involving Toledo this year.
Miami (OH) vs Toledo Model Projection ATS PRO
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