Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Picks and Predictions for Friday March 20 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/20/2026, 12:50 AM ET

The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Tennessee Volunteers will meet on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:25 PM ET with television coverage on TBS. Tennessee enters this matchup as a -550 favorite with a total set at 149.5 and a spread of Tennessee -11.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and daily betting insights.

RedHawks Bring Elite Record into Big Stage

Miami (OH) enters this game with an outstanding 32-1 overall record and has been strong away from home this season. In their last five games, the RedHawks have recently won over SMU, Ohio, Toledo, and Western Michigan, while also recently losing to Massachusetts, showing strong overall form despite one recent setback.

Offensively, Miami (OH) averages 90.6 points per game while allowing 75.4 points per contest. They shoot an impressive 52% from the field and add 35.5 rebounds per game along with 16.2 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 7.3 steals per game.

The RedHawks’ biggest strength is their explosive offense and efficiency. They score at a high level and can push the pace, making them a dangerous opponent even against top-tier competition.

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Volunteers Look to Impose Physical Style

Tennessee comes into this matchup with a 22-11 overall record and has been competitive on neutral courts this season. In their last five games, the Volunteers have recently lost to Vanderbilt twice and Alabama, but picked up wins over Auburn and South Carolina, showing some inconsistency entering the tournament.

The Volunteers average 79.5 points per game while allowing just 69.4 points per contest. They shoot 46% from the field and dominate the glass with 42.6 rebounds per game while adding 16.9 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 7.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game.

Tennessee’s key strength is their physical defense and rebounding. They can control the tempo and limit second-chance opportunities, which could be critical against a high-scoring Miami (OH) team.

Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Pick

Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Spread Pick

Miami (OH) +11.5

Miami (OH)’s offensive firepower makes them an appealing underdog in this matchup. While Tennessee has the defensive edge, the RedHawks’ ability to score efficiently should help them stay within the number.

Miami (OH) vs Tennessee Total Pick

Over 149.5

I like the over in this game because Miami (OH) plays at a fast pace and scores at a high level. If Tennessee contributes offensively, this game has strong potential to go over the total.

Final Score Prediction: Tennessee 82, Miami (OH) 74

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