Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Marshall Thundering Herd Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 7 2026
Use Code WWWC No. 23 Miami (OH) heads to Huntington, West Virginia, where the RedHawks (23–0) will take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (15–8) in the MAC–SBC Challenge. Miami is still perfect this season and will be trying to keep that undefeated streak alive in this game on the road against Marshall. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Miami (OH) vs. Marshall Game Information
- February 7, 2026
- 4:00pm EST
- Cam Henderson Center
- ESPN+
Marshall Form & Recent Results
Marshall heads into this matchup riding some real momentum, winners of two straight and four of their last five games. Their most recent game was an 81–77 home win over Southern Miss on Wednesday, and it was a strong all-around performance from a few key guys. Wyatt Fricks led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Jalen Speer helped keep the offense organized with 8 assists. As a team, the Thundering Herd shot an efficient 54% from the field, although they did commit 11 turnovers. Even so, they were able to control big stretches of the game, holding the lead for about 29% of the night and doing enough down the stretch to secure the win.
This season as a whole, Fricks has been Marshall’s most reliable scorer, putting up 14.6 points per game, with Speer close behind at 14.3. Matt Van Komen has been their top rebounder on the glass with 7.6 boards a night, giving them an important presence inside. Speer also sets the tone as their main playmaker, leading the team with 5.8 assists per game. Offensively, Marshall has been rolling lately too, averaging 82.2 points over their last five games. They’ve been especially tough to deal with at home, where they own an 11–2 record and are scoring 85.6 points per game in front of their crowd. When they meet the RedHawks on Saturday, Marshall will be trying to keep that home success going, pick up a statement win over a ranked opponent, and keep their season trending in the right direction.
Miami (OH) Form & Recent Results
Miami (OH) comes into this game sitting at No. 23 in the most recent AP Poll, and they’ve been flawless all season long with a perfect 23-0 record. Their last game was a tight one on the road at Buffalo, where the RedHawks escaped with a 73-71 win. Luke Skaljac was a big reason why, leading the way with 19 points, while Peter Suder filled up the stat sheet with 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Even though the final score was close, Miami (OH) actually controlled most of the game, holding the lead for 81% of the action. They also shot an impressive 55% from the field, although 13 turnovers kept Buffalo hanging around and made it more stressful than they probably wanted.
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Miami (OH) has gotten consistent production from several key players overall this season. Brant Byers has been their top scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game, with Suder right behind him at 14.1 points per game. Eian Elmer has been their leading rebounder at 5.9 boards per game, giving them a steady presence inside. Suder and Skaljac also help drive the offense as playmakers, sharing the team lead in assists at 4.5 per game each. The RedHawks have been piling up points lately too, averaging 91.2 points over their last five games, and they’ve been just as strong away from home with a 9-0 road record and about 86 points per game in those games. They’ve looked almost unstoppable all season, and they’ll try to keep that momentum rolling when they travel to Huntington to take on Marshall.
Key Stats
- Miami (OH)’s Peter Suder this season: 14.1 points, 4.5 assists per game
- Marshall’s Jalen Speer this season: 14.3 points, 5.8 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- M-OH -2.5; O/U 162.5
Miami (OH) vs. Marshall Picks and Prediction
The RedHawks have been nothing short of impressive this season. They’re still undefeated, and they’ll be determined to keep that perfect record intact. But Marshall isn’t coming in to play along. Backed by the energy of the home crowd, the Thundering Herd will be looking to feed off that atmosphere and put together a statement performance, one that could end with a massive upset over a ranked team. Final Score Prediction, Miami (OH) RedHawks win and cover the spread, 85-80.
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