Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction – 2/7/2026

Saturday brings an interesting non-conference test as undefeated Miami heads to Huntington for a MAC–Sun Belt Challenge showdown with Marshall. Miami enters riding a perfect 23-0 run after gutting out a 73-71 road win at Buffalo on Tuesday, showcasing a different gear in a lower-scoring affair. Marshall just protected home court again on Wednesday, rallying past Southern Miss 81-77 to move to 15-8 and 11-2 at Cam Henderson Center this season. Before tip-off, continue reading to get my Miami (OH) vs Marshall prediction in college basketball.

Our Miami (OH) vs Marshall Pick

Pick:

Confidence: 3/5

Game Snapshot

• Matchup: Miami RedHawks @ Marshall Thundering Herd
• Date & Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, West Virginia
• Broadcast: ESPN+

Key Storylines

• Unbeaten run: Miami is 23-0 after a 73-71 win at Buffalo on Tuesday, extending a record-setting start and proving it can win in a slower, half-court game outside of its comfort zone.
• Hosts surging: Marshall topped Southern Miss 81-77 on Wednesday, improving to 11-2 at home this season and showing second-half shot-making ability. The Thundering Herd has won two straight games entering this matchup.
• Star guards: Miami’s Brant Byers paces his team’s scoring around 15 points per game, while Luke Skaljac has emerged as a clutch creator, including a career-high 19 at Buffalo. Marshall’s Wyatt Fricks drives the Herd attack at about 15 points per game.
• Paint presence: Marshall center Matt Van Komen leads the Herd on the glass at roughly 8 rebounds with shot-blocking ability, a key skill set against Miami’s drives and back-cuts.
• Shooting profile: Miami ranks near the top of the country in field goal percentage and assists, while Marshall brings rebounding ability that can create extra possessions.

Betting Trends

• Miami (OH) is 14-6 against the spread so far this season.
• Marshall is 8-13-1 against the spread going into this game.
• The over is 14-6 in Miami (OH) games this year.
• The over is 11-10-1 in Marshall’s contests this season.

Miami (OH) vs Marshall Model Projection

Final Thoughts

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